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IN-HOUSE COUNSEL SERIES 2017

May 09, 2017

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On Tuesday, May 9, Frost Brown Todd will be hosting its next In-House Counsel event at the Indiana Repertory Theatre. This will be an exciting event, as you will participate in a series of roundtable discussions covering a variety of legal topics.

There will be different topics presented and discussed at each of the six roundtables and you will choose to participate in four of the roundtables. Each session will be informative and engaging as our presenters and facilitators discuss the latest legal trends, while also inviting discussion among the group. Each roundtable session will last 30 minutes.

Based on the wide range of topics, feel free to extend the invitation to one of your business colleagues, including those in the Human Resources Department of your organization.

CLE, SHRM, and HRCI credits are available.  Breakfast and beverages will be available.

Agenda:

7:45 am  –  8:15 am – Breakfast
8:15 am  –  8:30 am – Introductions
8:35 am  –  9:05 am – 1st Breakout Session
9:10 am  –  9:40 am – 2nd Breakout Session
9:45 am  –  9:55 am –  Break
10:00 am – 10:30 am – 3rd Breakout Session
10:35 am – 11:05 am – 4th Breakout Session
11:05 am – 11:15 am – Wrap Up/Thank You

 

Topics and Speakers:

Digital Security & Corporate Ransom

Has your computer been taken hostage? The latest hacking nightmare is called ransomware, where hackers break into your computer, take your files hostage, and demand payment for their safe return. During this discussion, Rook Security will showcase how to protect your company from security breaches and ransomware.

Moderator: Dan Ford, Security Engineer, Rook Security

Avoiding Veil Piercing Liability

Generally, a corporation or LLC is liable for its debts and contractual obligations and the owners are not liable. Sometimes, a party dealing with an entity might be able to reach the owners’ pockets to collect a company liability. This session will showcase practical steps you can take to insulate your company’s owners from personal liability. It will also discuss affiliated company situations and how to keep the liabilities of one company from becoming liabilities of another.

Moderators: Melissa Doell & Mike Eckerle, Members, Frost Brown Todd

Conducting an HR Audit

Join Frost Brown Todd attorney Amy Wilson and Angie’s List Senior Corporate and Compliance Counsel, Jill Arnold, as they walk you through the steps of conducting a Human Resources audit at your company. From employment policies to FLSA issues, Amy and Jill will discuss the relevant areas of audit as well as the processes to be employed within each.

Moderators: Jill Arnold, Senior Corporate and Compliance Officer, Angie’s List and Amy Wilson, Member, Frost Brown Todd

Legislative Update

Stay up to date on all the legislative changes over the past year. CivicPoint, a subsidiary of Frost Brown Todd that provides lobbying services, will discuss the major changes in Indiana’s legislature to ensure you are up to speed on new laws and legislation that could impact your business.

Moderator: Mike Biberstine, Principal, CivicPoint

New Trends in Payments

Businesses both large and small struggle with accepting payments in a cost effective and efficient manner. From credit cards, electronic payments, and even bitcoin, this session, led by Josh Rosenblatt of Frost Brown Todd affiliate BlackLine Advisory Group, will discuss the various ways companies can collect money better. BlackLine Advisory Group delivers strategic business insights for every aspect of the fintech industry. They provide on-the-ground, practical experience in payments processing, financial technology, and compliance.

Moderator: Josh Rosenblatt, Managing Director, BlackLine Advisory Group

Federal Contractor Compliance

Each year, the government spends billions of dollars for goods and services. In government contracting, the stakes are high. This session will give you the knowledge and hard skills you need to comply and succeed in federal contracting.

Speakers: Chad Pryor, Associate General Counsel, HighPoint Global, Steve Withee, Member, Frost Brown Todd

CLICK HERE to register for In-House Counsel Series 2017