Wednesday, November 19 • 3:30 – 7:00 p.m. ET

Join us at the Mid-Atlantic Health Care IT Forum, an exciting event tailored for both emerging health care companies poised to revolutionize the industry and established funders focused on health care IT investments. This forum offers a unique platform for cutting-edge companies to present their innovative ideas and visions for the future during the Health Care IT Company Showcase.

This is a prime opportunity to elevate your profile and gain brand exposure in front of prominent health care leaders in the Mid-Atlantic region. Since 2019, companies that have presented at this forum have collectively raised over $100 million in venture capital and growth equity.

The event will feature insightful discussions on the future of health care technology and the investment climate, showcasing some of the most exciting companies in the health care technology space. Attendees will also have the chance to network with investors, entrepreneurs, and executives, fostering connections that could drive future collaborations and investments.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of health care innovation and investment. Apply now to present or register to attend and be part of shaping the future of health care IT.

Troutman Pepper Locke Partners Sheri Adler and David Kaplan will lead a discussion regarding how corporate governance, tax, accounting and administrative considerations dictate how and when equity-based awards are sized, approved, made effective and disclosed for the NASPP meeting on September 29, 2025.

Tony Jones, a partner with Troutman Pepper, will be speaking on the topic “The Intricacies of Handling Claims Involving Multiple Insureds and Related Issues.”

Tony Jones, a partner with Troutman Pepper, and Cassidy P. Webb Campanile, an associate with Troutman Pepper, will be speaking on the topic “Prior Knowledge, Bankruptcy, and Policy Limits Demands…What to Watch for When These Issues Arise.”

Wednesday, October 8
5:30 p.m. CT | Welcome Reception and Dinner

Thursday, October 9
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. CT | Registration and Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. CT | Sessions
2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CT | Wrap Up

The evolution of the legal operations role is changing the way legal departments prioritize, organize, and add value for their organization. This exclusive event is designed especially for legal operations leaders to help you navigate the evolving legal ops landscape. The summit is a valuable opportunity to share insights, examine trends, discuss challenges, and shape a strategic vision for the organization.

The event will kick off with dinner on Wednesday, October 8, followed by a full day of programming on Thursday, October 9. Topics will include measuring legal department successes with key metrics, best practices for change management, and maximizing value with creative billing solutions. Click here to view the agenda.

To foster an intimate and collaborative environment for openly sharing successes and challenges, attendance is limited to a maximum of two legal operations leaders from each company.

Prior attendees have said the following about the Summit:

  • “10000% Yes! This was an extremely valuable use of time and resources to attend this event. Please keep it on the smaller scale. I am already looking forward to attending in the future.”
  • “Fabulous event! I really enjoyed the speakers and the content. The small group made the collaboration really easy and fun.  I look forward to another great event!”
  • “Thoroughly enjoyed this event.  It was very informative and had lots of practical application. I thought the group size was great, great topics and format/agenda, great venue. Would definitely attend again.”

There is no cost to attend the summit.

Click here to register by September 26. 

For more information, please contact Stephanie Simpson.

External Speakers:

Troutman Pepper Locke’s Washington DC office is excited to host a morning workshop, sponsored by the Society for Construction Law North America, focusing on domestic and international construction arbitration practices and procedures. We warmly invite you to join us for this event, where you can engage with industry leaders and colleagues to discuss pivotal issues shaping the domestic and international construction sectors.

Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys, Zach Torres-Fowler and John Gazzola will serve as panelists as of the regional workshop. The program will take place at the Troutman Pepper Locke Washington, DC office on Wednesday, September 10, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET.

John will participate in the panel “Emergency Relief – US, Canadian, and Arbitral Institutions” from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. ET. Zachary will lead the session “How Fast is Too Fast? Managing Efficiency and Cost Implications of Arbitration” from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. ET.

Registration and further information can be found here.

Join us for an engaging webinar where our attorneys and technologists will explore the transformative potential of Generative AI. Our team will offer insights into how GenAI can be effectively integrated across organizations to drive creativity, productivity, and efficiency. We will present real-world examples that highlight the benefits of GenAI while also addressing the legal and ethical challenges it can introduce. We will provide guidance on navigating these complexities, helping your business to safely and responsibly deploy GenAI solutions.

Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the practical applications of GenAI, along with strategies to identify and manage associated risks. Our team will offer valuable legal insights into litigation, data privacy, and compliance considerations, equipping you with the knowledge to make informed decisions and protect your business interests. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your organization with the experience needed to thrive in the evolving landscape of AI technologies.

Troutman Pepper Locke attorney Allen Woolley and Ted Windsor of actuarial firm Ted Windsor & Associates will discuss Multiemployer Pension Plan Withdrawal Liability (MPPAA). The session will cover withdrawal liability for employers exiting underfunded multiemployer pension plans, ensuring they pay their share of unfunded vested benefits as required by the MPPAA.

Key Discussion Points:

  • What triggers withdrawal liability and how it is calculated
  • The impact of plan underfunding and plan maturity
  • Methods for determining liability and payment schedules, including the 20-year cap
  • The process for challenging assessments, including requests for review and arbitration
  • Common challenges to actuarial assumptions and data errors
  • Special rules and exceptions for certain industries
  • The implications of mass withdrawals
  • Withdrawal liability considerations in M&A transactions

Join us on September 30 to gain essential insights into navigating withdrawal liability complexities. Whether you’re an employer, plan sponsor, or advisor, or considering an acquisition or transaction involving a business with union employees, learn about your obligations and explore strategies for managing or contesting assessments. Don’t miss this chance to hear from experienced consulting actuaries and legal professionals.

This session is approved for general MCLE credit for California, Illinois, New York (newly admitted and experienced), Pennsylvania, and Texas, and Connecticut and New Jersey (through reciprocity). Credit may be available for other states upon request, subject to state restrictions. Attendees must complete the survey before it closes to receive credit. Surveys close one week after the program date. Attendees can expect to receive their CLE certificate(s) for approved states within 30 business days of the program date. If you have any questions about CLE credits or have not received your certificate by that date, please email CLEManagement@Troutman.com.

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through July 2025. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

For more information, please contact Cromley Cross.

The second part of our webinar series will focus on the regulations surrounding cybersecurity audits, treatment of insurance companies, and other significant changes to existing CCPA regulations. Participants will gain insights into the applicability, timing, and scope of cybersecurity audits, including the requirements for businesses to conduct audits based on revenue thresholds and risk factors. We will explore the detailed requirements for audit reports, including the documentation of cybersecurity measures and identification of potential data breach risks.

We also will analyze the new regulation providing guidance for how insurance companies should comply with the CCPA regulations. Finally, we will discuss updates to the existing regulations, including cookie banners, privacy policies, and opt-out preference signals. Attendees will leave with a comprehensive understanding of how these changes impact their operations and the steps necessary to maintain compliance.

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Thursday, August 21 • 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET

In the first part of our webinar series, we will delve into the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulations concerning automated decision-making technology (ADMT) and risk assessments. We will examine the scope and definitions related to ADMT, including what constitutes a “significant decision” and the requirements for pre-use notices and consumer rights to opt out or appeal. This session will also address the scope of the risk assessment rules, focusing on the criteria that trigger these assessments, and the documentation required to balance risks and benefits. This session will equip businesses with the knowledge to comply with these new regulations.

Please contact Elizabeth Adorno at elizabeth.adorno@troutman.com for more details.

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