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In this session, we will deep dive into the best negotiation strategies, how to effectively communicate your vision, and negotiate with the board.

This session will provide useful tools and tips on how to protect your data and put in the appropriate prevention measures in order to protect the company's reputation.

COVID - 19 has created a myriad of issues, some of which have led to internal investigations. As the GC, it is your responsibility to navigate internal investigations. So, what does that look like? What are the dos and don'ts? Join this session as our experts consider how COVID - 19 has impacted internal investigations, highlight the role technology has to play in the "new normal", and walk through the key steps to ensure your corporation runs effective and compliant internal investigations.

The impact of climate change has been hard to ignore within the past two years. From floods to fires, air pollution to plastic pollution, these problems have not and are unlikely to evaporate anytime soon. In 2020, businesses have had to consider their own social responsibility to these emerging challenges. With these issues continuing to escalate and consumers demanding better, many businesses must take action now. In this session, we will explore how you can take control of your ESG data narrative to drive a positive impact on the environment.

While in-house teams continue to grow and examples of General Counsel with increased influence are more prolific, the impact of the legal function can still be muted. Moreover, while there is still plenty of talk of "demonstrating value" - how to clearly articulate value beyond cost reduction remains a challenge. How to use and approach your data and metrics Leveraging your data to provide strategic advice Communicating the value of legal beyond cost reduction Enhance the performance of the legal department.

In this session, we will explore the important steps which you can take to drive diversity initiatives forward within the legal profession and your business from taking the first steps to rolling out effective programs leading to meaningful change.

Mentorship programs can provide an essential framework to support the development and progression of your team and as you yourself move up the ladder. With a greater number of females entering the legal profession, yet very few still in the top positions, how can we use mentoring to bridge this gap and break the glass ceiling once and for all?

Hear from leaders who have developed and implemented successful crisis management plans, including Who to involve in the creation of your crisis management plan; Actionable first steps to take when you find yourself in a PR crisis; Strategies for monitoring borderline incidents and determining when to step in.

Ms. Agre and Ms. Rosenberg will discuss best practices in written communications, securing files and ensuring privacy of confidential meetings and interviews with a view towards protecting your company against the threat of litigation. They will also discuss strategies for adapting to virtual litigation without sacrificing content and effective advocacy.