James Gibbs
James serves as the Legal Liaison at Escode, where he collaborates closely with external counsel to oversee client requests for escrow services. His areas of expertise encompass digital transformation, mergers and acquisitions, transactional and licensing agreements, venture capital projects, and providing support during the discovery phase of intellectual property litigation.
James has made significant contributions in both the European and U.S. offices, advising an esteemed clientele that includes Meta Platforms Inc., PNC Bank, and State Street. He also maintains ongoing relationships with leading intellectual property firms such as DLA Piper and White & Case.
Daniel “DJ” Smith
Daniel (“DJ”) leads solution sales for Escode’s SaaS Escrow services across AWS, Azure, and GCP platforms. He is an expert in designing and implementing secure software escrow solutions that help businesses protect their most critical applications and intellectual property. As more companies turn to cloud solutions for enhanced agility and cost savings, DJ’s expertise is pivotal in ensuring that cloud migration strategies are supported with the necessary safeguards. By leveraging Escode’s specialized services, including SaaS Escrow and Software Escrow, DJ ensures that clients’ systems remain resilient, compliant, and secure, offering customized strategies to meet the unique operational needs of each organization.
John Trotti
FREE LIVE CLE CREDIT IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR IN-HOUSE COUNSEL (FRACTIONAL GCs, GOVERNMENT ATTORNEYS, & ALSP ATTORNEYS INCLUDED) AND SUBSCRIBERS TO IN-HOUSE CONNECT ON-DEMAND.
IF YOU ARE A LAW FIRM ATTORNEY YOU ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND OUR LIVE EVENTS BUT UNLESS YOU ARE SUBSCRIBED TO IHC ON-DEMAND, WE WILL NOT BE PROCESSING YOUR CLE REQUESTS.
This program is approved for CLE credit in the following states: New York, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, Texas.
This program is pending CLE credit in the following states: Georgia, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming and Wisconsin.
This program is pending CLE and CPD credit for self-application by the attorney or for reciprocal CLE credit in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Québec, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia and Washington.
We do NOT provide CLE for: Mississippi.
This program is appropriate for newly admitted attorneys and experienced attorneys.
Navigating Third-Party Risk in M&A and Licensing Transitions: A Guide for In-House Counsel and Outside Counsel
Event Description
Mergers, acquisitions, and licensing transactions often introduce significant third-party risks that can impact intellectual property rights, regulatory compliance, and business continuity. In-house and outside counsel play a crucial role in mitigating these risks by ensuring that legal rights are clearly established, policies are effectively implemented, and third-party relationships are strategically managed. As IP business trends evolve, understanding how to navigate these complex transitions is critical to protecting assets and minimizing exposure.
Join us on Thursday, March 13th at 12pm ET / 9am PT as James Gibbs, Senior Sales Manager; Daniel (“DJ”) Smith, Senior Solutions Architect; and John Trotti, VP, Global Legal Director, from Escode, explore best practices for managing third-party risk in M&A and licensing transitions, from securing legal rights to implementing policies that safeguard intellectual property and business interests.
Discussion topics include:
- IP Business Trends: How evolving market dynamics impact IP rights in M&A and licensing transactions.
- Effectively Establishing Legal Rights in Licensing Transactions: Strategies to secure and protect IP ownership while minimizing risk.
- Implementing Policy: Best practices for developing and enforcing policies that ensure compliance and mitigate legal exposure.
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for in-house counsel involved in M&A, licensing, and intellectual property management.
There is NO COST to attend this LIVE program!
This program is FREE thanks to our gracious sponsor, Escode, Part of NCC Group! If you can’t attend the live program, the recording will be available for viewing via our paid CLE library, In-House Connect On-Demand!