Thursday, September 26 • 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET

Prior to the mock deposition, associates will attend a series of lectures to help their teams prepare.

In this session, associates will cover:

  • Questioning Techniques

  • Handling Exhibits and Laying Foundations

  • Problem Witnesses

  • Combative Opposing Counsel

Participants were nominated by their practice groups. Please email CLEmanagement@troutman.com for more information.

Tuesday, August 27 • 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET

Prior to the mock deposition, associates will attend a series of lectures to help their teams prepare. In the first session, associates will:

  • Discuss what to consider when preparing a witness
  • Discuss how to prepare the witness for a virtual deposition and what to do if they are tech challenged
  • Discuss how to deal with objections

Participants were nominated by their practice groups. Please email CLEmanagement@troutman.com for more information.

Tuesday, August 27 • 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. ET

Prior to the mock deposition, associates will attend a series of lectures to help their teams prepare. IN the first session, associates will cover:

  • Purpose, Goals, and Case Theory

  • Logistics

  • Creating the Deposition Checklist and Outline

Participants were nominated by their practice groups. Please email CLEmanagement@troutman.com for more information.

Tuesday, August 27 • 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET

Please join Katherine Keranen and Pat Wagner in “eFiling: Where to Start.” Topics will include guidance on court filing with an emphasis on e-filing, best practices for submitting documents electronically and ensuring compliance with court requirements, appellate filing procedures, live demonstrations, and tips for navigating higher court submissions.

Please email CLEmanagement@troutman.com to register.

Tuesday, August 20 • Webinar • 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PT

This training covers a variety of topics claims handlers encounter under professional liability policies for design professionals and under environmental policies. Topics will include coordinating coverage with project specific insurance policies, understanding the scope of additional insured coverage and potential conflict issues that arise with additional insureds, recognizing the scope and limitations of coverage for insureds that perform both design and construction work, and understanding the purpose of retroactive dates and how they operate.

This session is pending approval for MCLE credit for California, Illinois, Georgia, New York, and Pennsylvania. Troutman Pepper will automatically seek credit in the states where we have office locations unless state restrictions apply. Credit for other jurisdictions may be available upon request. For those licensed in California, Illinois, Georgia, New York, and/or Pennsylvania, certificates will be distributed within 30 business days. If you have questions about CLE credits, please email CLE Management at CLEManagement@troutman.com.

Please contact Marissa Burcham at marissa.burcham@troutman.com for more information.

Thursday, September 12 • 1:30 – 6:00 p.m. ET

Troutman Pepper is proud to host the Mid-Atlantic Diamond Ventures (MADV) Fall Forum on Thursday, September 12, 2024.

Join us as emerging information technology, SaaS, life science, physical science, and other innovation-based emerging firms present their investment opportunities to qualified investors. All firms have been thoroughly vetted and intensively coached to ensure their presentations contain all information angels and early-stage VCs require. Presenting firms are characterized by proven technologies, large potential markets, defensible IP, potential for rapid growth, strategic and sound revenue models and more. MADV is a program of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute at Temple University.

What to Expect:

  • Compelling Pitches: The MADV board works closely with presenting companies to ensure that presentations are compelling and that they contain the information so important to investors: Value Proposition, Competitive Position, Market Opportunity, Financials, and Terms.

  • Tailored Networking Opportunities: MADV goes beyond traditional networking sessions by offering tailored networking opportunities designed to facilitate meaningful connections among attendees.

  • Strategic Partner Collaborations: MADV collaborates with strategic partners, such as academic institutions, corporate sponsors, and economic development organizations, to enrich the live event experience and provide additional value to attendees.

The Benefit of Attending: Connect with presenting companies, investors, and angel groups to advance your networking and expand your opportunities.

  • Access to Promising Investment Opportunities: Attending the presentations allows you to gain firsthand exposure to innovative startups and emerging companies seeking investment.

  • Networking and Relationship Building: The forum provides a conducive environment for networking with fellow investors, entrepreneurs, industry experts, and key stakeholders.

  • Insightful Market Intelligence: Witnessing the presentations of various companies enables you to stay updated on market trends, industry developments, and disruptive technologies.

Agenda:

  • 1:30 p.m. – Check-in and Networking

  • 2:00 p.m. – Presentations begin

  • 3:20 p.m. – Quick Break

  • 3:40 p.m. – Presentations

  • 5:00 p.m. – Happy Hour and Networking

Wednesday, September 4 • 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET

Join the Troutman Pepper Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation team for an insightful webinar on the latest legal developments affecting the design and administration of tax-qualified retirement plans and health and welfare plans. Our attorneys will delve into the implementation of Secure 2.0, emerging trends in fiduciary litigation for health and welfare plans, and the potential impacts of recent significant rulemaking and litigation. Key topics include the U.S. Supreme Court’s elimination of “Chevron deference” in its Loper Bright decision and the ongoing legal challenges surrounding the Federal Trade Commission’s noncompete ban. This complimentary webinar is tailored to equip employer plan sponsors with the essential knowledge and tools to navigate the evolving legal landscape of employee benefit plans effectively.

Thursday, August 29 • 12:00 – 7:30 p.m. ET

Nothing is more accurate when it comes to a cybersecurity attack than the saying, “When it rains, it pours.”

Join us for the Georgia Cybersecurity CLE Summit and Dinner: When Cyber Attacks Strike – Preventing and Managing the Downpour, a comprehensive half-day in-person CLE event designed to equip organizations with the knowledge and tools needed to enhance their incident response capabilities and manage the legal and regulatory challenges that follow. This event will be followed by a reception and dinner, providing ample opportunities for networking and discussion.

Our agenda is crafted for organizations aiming to bolster their defenses by learning from recent breach litigation, regulatory investigations, and changes in the law, such as the latest SEC cybersecurity rules. Participants will also learn how to prepare for and conduct technical and executive cyber tabletop exercises, which help identify potential areas of weakness, enhance coordination among different teams and departments, and improve the decision-making process during an actual cyber incident.

We encourage both legal and cybersecurity professionals to participate in this summit together, as both teams will need to collaborate closely on the issues discussed when (not if) an attack actually occurs.

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS:

12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Lunch

12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Panels Begin

  • SEC Disclosures and Incident Response: This session will explore how companies can enhance their materiality assessment processes by aligning incident response procedures with disclosure controls. This alignment can boost compliance with the new SEC disclosure rules and offer protection during SEC enforcement actions. We’ll discuss tailored strategies for assessing materiality, avoiding common pitfalls, and improving the narrative around cybersecurity incident response and disclosure.

  • Lessons Learned from MDL Breach Litigation: When your incident attracts significant attention, leading to dozens of class action lawsuits that are consolidated into a Multi-District Litigation (MDL), defending it presents unique challenges. Learn from our experience in managing such an MDL, including litigation handling, coordination with regulatory investigations, and public relations. As a bonus, Blackbaud’s General Counsel and its Government Affairs Lead will share their recent experiences and lessons in working with Troutman on its MDL.

  • Reviewing Your Incident Response Capabilities Before Regulators: A discussion emphasizing the primary areas of focus for regulators following a data security incident, such as communications, notifications, and disclosures, along with a structured approach to organizing technical and executive-level tabletop exercises. Topics will include identifying participants for the tabletop exercise, preparation strategies, and expectations before, during, and after the exercise.

5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.: Reception

5:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: Dinner

Wednesday, July 24 • 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. ET

Alison Grounds, Brooke Conkle, Steven Heitz, and Daniel Lynch will present ESI Protocols. This program will educate new litigators on the benefits and risks of drafting protocols for the exchange and handling of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) in litigation. They will include tips on drafting, revising, and negotiating protocols, including essential elements and common pitfalls, to help minimize eDiscovery disputes. Our lawyers and technologists will also provide practical guidance and advice on both legal and technical issues associated with format of production, search protocols, privilege logs, and more.

To register, please email CLEmanagement@troutman.com.

Thursday, August 8 • 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET

In today’s highly competitive business landscape, corporate espionage poses a significant threat to organizations of all sizes. This webinar will delve into the critical issues surrounding corporate espionage, with a specific focus on trade secret theft and the inappropriate use of intellectual property.

Join members of Troutman Pepper’s Corporate Espionage Response Team for an insightful session where they will provide a comprehensive overview of:

  • Legal Implications: Understand the legal framework governing trade secrets and IP, and the severe consequences of corporate espionage.

  • Preventative Measures: Learn practical strategies and best practices to safeguard your company’s valuable assets from espionage activities.

  • Potential Remedies: Explore the legal and operational remedies available to organizations that fall victim to trade secret theft and IP misuse.