A strong ESG commitment has become an integral part of running a successful law firm; but, given the myriad of shifting challenges that firm leaders face, revisiting and refining firm ESG policies may not be a critical priority. Shifting to more sustainable operations may reap a bounty of rewards such as increased reputation, client favorability, and decreased long-term costs. At this point, clients expect firms to have a strong ESG practice in place; so much so, that many clients may neglect to take a closer look and verify ESG standards.

Join Diane O'Malley as she discusses​ the Legislature and Governor enacted comprehensive reforms to the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), & how this marks a significant shift in how employee claims are managed and litigated in California.

Diane O'Malley: "PAGA Reform: What You Need to Know"

Christopher Karachale will be speaking at a private event for Goldman Sachs along with Syida Long, a former CPA who works within the Goldman Sachs Family Office to advise clients on best practices; helping founders and investors reach their goals by sharing impactful planning strategies in advance and post exit.

Christopher Karachale: "Founders Financials - Tax Tactics for Scaling Success"

Join Women Founders Network (WFN) for our 12th Annual Fast Pitch Event! Meet & mingle with over 300 attendees from the local startup community, entrepreneurs, investors and business professionals. $55,000 in cash grants and $100k in professional services will be awarded! You don't want to miss this fun, inspiring evening! 
 

Darlene Chiang & Nancy Dollar: "Women Founders Network 2024 Fast Pitch Event"

Join California’s critical infrastructure and essential materials producers for the 2024 Education Conference in Napa, California. Come for the robust educational sessions and stay for the networking and fun. The conference will also include an exhibit hall, committee meetings, awards and more. This annual conference welcomes anyone doing business or interested in construction materials, essential minerals, asphalt or concrete.

Alene Taber: 12 Steps to Surviving an Air Quality Inspection (Mining Breakout Session)

David will be introducing California Supreme Court Justice Kelli Evans and California Court of Appeal Justice Ioana Petrou for an in depth interview.

David Casarrubias González: "Panel III: Lunch and Views from the Supreme Court with Associate Justice Evans​"

Join this panel of technology experts and gain a better understanding of how the next wave of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will create new levels of communication and efficiencies while leveraging new data insights and increasing productivity. Topics to be discussed include the development of automatic resident care tracking and how technology can help identify increased resident acuity, helping to ensure the right level of care and service for residents, as well as potential challenges and pitfalls.

Your marketing success is built on two foundations – a culture of trust among the people on your marketing team and systems for building trust with the people you seek to serve. In an age of AI, we are at risk of overreliance on machines and must preserve the human touch in all our communications efforts. At the same time, legal risks are on the rise. Join this attorney and marketing specialist as they address key questions and concerns and offer helpful strategies to increase move-ins now and for the long haul by aligning your marketing team with a common goal.

Bring your burning or nagging questions to this panel of highly regarded senior living law experts. Hear the perspectives of these experts as they discuss recent issues, regulatory trends and policy changes, as well as address attendees’ questions and concerns. You’ll leave better equipped to avoid or address challenges before they become problems.​

Joel Goldman & Payam Saljoughian: "Ask the Attorneys"

Public agencies need vendors, consultants, and contractors to build things, buy goods, and provide services—but what are the rules of the road? What requirements must a public agency satisfy and how can it most efficiently obtain the things that it needs? In this session, we will dig into the intricate world of public contracting so that we can harvest our potential. We will explain what the different types of solicitations are used for, when special rules are triggered, and best practices throughout the public contracting process.

Jillian will provide general legal update on new statutes, regulations, and case law relevant to medical staffs and APPs.

Objectives:

• Identify and discuss the implications of new developments on the medical staff
• Identify practical tips for addressing and incorporating these developments into the medical staff organization operation

Jillian Somers Donovan: "Legal Update"