Lowenstein's Zarema A. Jaramillo introduces opening keynote speaker Attorney General Loretta Lynch, former U.S. Attorney General, and Lynda A. Bennett and Doreen M. Edelman are panel moderators at the Women, Influence & Power in Law Conference.
Thursday, October 17, 2019
9:15 a.m.: Opening Keynote: A Conversation with Attorney General Loretta Lynch
Introduction of Keynote Speaker: Zarema A. Jaramillo, Partner, Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Keynote Speaker: Attorney General Loretta Lynch, former U.S. Attorney General
Attorney General Loretta Lynch shares her journey to become the first female African American Attorney General and how businesses can navigate and thrive in a changing global workforce.
1:30-2:30 p.m.: IoT Liability Issues
Moderator: Lynda A. Bennett, Partner, Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Panelists:
- Carolyn McNerney, Senior Counsel, LG Electronics USA
- Tamara Snowdon, Esq. CIPP/US, Senior Vice President, Cyber Practice, Marsh JLT Specialty, Marsh USA Inc.
- Patti Sunar, Assistant General Counsel, Litigation, Verizon
The connectivity allowed by the Internet of Things (IoT) may make our personal and professional lives much easier, but for liability attorneys, it raises some red flags. Plus, with a lack of guidance from federal regulators like the FTC and the FCC, there are often more questions than answers. If a data breach occurs at a business, who is liable? Does liability fall on the business, the manufacturer of the device, or the creator of the software? More cases like this are beginning to arise, and this session will examine liability concerns in the age of connectivity. Topics include:
- Understanding the differences for the legal department between IoT and other recent tech advancements
- Review Current guidelines around IoT liability and potential legislation
- Strategies for protecting your organization
Friday, October 18, 2019
11:20 AM - 12:20 PM: Tariffs, Trade Wars & the Global Supply Chain
Moderator: Doreen M. Edelman, Partner, Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Panelists:
- Karen Killeen, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, BASF Corporation
- Jennifer Morales, Senior Counsel – Litigation, GE Aviation
The recent rise in tariffs affecting global trade is having a huge impact on both local and international businesses–not to mention, there’s been discussion of a renegotiation of NAFTA and proposal of pulling out of the WTO. Other countries have begun to retaliate on the high tariffs imposed by the United States with counter-tariffs on American goods, thus creating a “trade war.” Many local corporations are being affected as the cost continues to rise, which also impacts the cost to the consumer. So what are the options for companies to keep the costs down? Aside from asking for exemptions on certain tariffs, what can GCs and in-house counsel do at this time? And what are the legal implications of these new sanctions for companies with overseas operations? This session will explore how trade wars are impacting the decisions that GCs must make for their businesses, and we will also discuss potential solutions for organizations with global operations.
Washington Marriott Wardman Park, 2660 Woodley Rd NW, Washington, D.C.
