Inside Q3 2018 2.... Street Law Brings Together ACC Chapters and Local Schools for Legal Learning 3.... ACC News 4.... Welcome New and Renewing Members! 5.... ACC National Board of Directors visits and meets with ACC-Northeast Chapter Leadership 6.... Recent Program RECAP 8.... Upcoming Calendar of Events 11.. ACC-Northeast Chapter Broadens Geographic Range of Programming 12.. Board of Directors FOCUS WHERE LEADERSHIP COMES INTO VIEW President’s Letter Karen Higgins Valentine

Dear Members and Colleagues, comfort zone and start a new time, and we lose the opportu- adventure? I chose the latter nity to share experiences with It seems like just yesterday that I was and am reinvigorated with each other in the way only a writing to you all, welcoming the spring the new sense of challenge professional association like weather and highlighting some of our ahead. I invite each of you the ACC can enable. I hope Chapter’s key initiatives. As we move to challenge yourself every to see you at up-coming ACC towards the fall weather, day, and to utilize the ACC resources in events, and have the chance to get to we will soon see the seasonal changes- doing so! Whether it be expanding your know each of you better. robust oranges, reds and yellows in the negotiation skills at a Practice & Career leaves falling from the trees, crisp air Management session, deepening your Communications Committee in the mornings, and yes, more traf- knowledge of a given area of law in a fic on the commute to work! Just as Communications Committee and substantive program event, or networking the seasons change, so do our profes- Newsletter Editorial Board: Stephanie with colleagues and sponsors at a social sional challenges, accomplishments, and Lambert (editor-in-chief), Brian event, there are so many opportunities for aspirations. I would like to spend a few Ciaramicoli, James Coughlin, and Patrick growth and reflection within the Chapter. moments reflecting on these aspects of Wu. Additional contributors in Q3: And if you are looking to take on more our careers, and how ACC Northeast can Helen Tsingos, Marisa Murtagh, leadership responsibilities, our commit- be a resource. Sharon Kamowitz and Melinda Burrows. tees always welcome members to join in You may recall that in the last newsletter, and become active. I provided some perspectives on run- Our ACC Headquarters is also a great ning a legal department of 8 FTEs within ACC Northeast resource for each Chapter and our collec- a precommercial public biotechnology tive membership. Please take a moment company. I had been there for nearly 15 Chapter is to visit both the Chapter and Headquarter years, and was very happy with my team, websites and refamiliarize yourself with colleagues and professional path to date. now on the resources available. The 2018 ACC Now, just a few months later, I have tran- Annual Meeting is also right around the sitioned to another precommercial bio- corner- it will be held in Austin, Texas, social media! technology company where I am the sole from Oct. 21-24, and will provide a in-house counsel, and I will begin once plethora of opportunities to network with again the rewarding challenge of estab- peers and attend sessions on virtually all lishing a new legal department. Some areas of law (with CLE/CPD credits). @ACCNortheast may ask: what made you move? It was simple. I had grown a team at my prior As the seasons change, children go back company, accomplished the goals I had to school, and we invest in the world set out, was very comfortable… and hit a around us- take a moment to self-reflect ACC-Northeast crossroad. Did I want to stay within my and invest in you. It is so easy to allow comfort zone, or push myself out of that the day-to-day demands take most of our Street Law Brings Together ACC Chapters and Local Schools for Legal Learning

The lack of diversity in the legal profession students to learn about the practice of law. topics in the news today and relevant is not a new issue, but Street Law, ACC, This included discussing and practicing to the students’ daily lives. Other topics the ACC Foundation, and ACC members how to review and analyze facts in a frequently covered include: intellectual are working to put the issue behind us case, and how to present before a judge. property, contracts, torts, alternative once and for all. The volunteers also covered other public dispute resolution, employment law, and speaking skills, like delivering information . The Corporate Legal Diversity Pipeline calmly and confidently. Program, a national partnership between In addition to classroom learning on civil Street Law and ACC, encourages diverse Many of the students only knew about law and legal careers, the students truly students to pursue careers in law. The lawyers from what they’d seen on TV, so enjoy the experiential components – hope is to foster a next generation of more time with real lawyers provided them seeing what a department diverse lawyers, bringing new and needed with a more realistic understanding of looks like, observing the interactions perspectives to the legal profession. a legal career. It’s not always as exciting between business colleagues, and even Students gain exposure to the law and have as what’s on TV, but it’s also a lot more hearing about a typical “day in the life.” the opportunity to receive counseling on approachable. One student shared that he’d They come away with a stronger interest in the steps they can take to pursue a legal previously thought that all lawyers were and knowledge of the law, with many new career. Corporate law departments share always “aggressive,” but the time spent role models. their knowledge and make connections with ACC showed that lawyers don’t have One of the highlights of the Street Law with up-and-coming students. The hope to be aggressive – or at least that they are program is that many corporate law is that these connections will serve as a much more than just that! departments stay connected with the pipeline for future diverse legal leaders. Our program provided the opportunity to most promising students. In fact, these The four tenets of the Corporate teach this class of students more about the top students may return for another Legal Diversity Pipeline Program law in a few days than they’d likely learned job shadow day, be asked to apply for are: 1) training, 2) classroom visits, in their entire lives. It was a memorable, internships or scholarships, or participate 3) a conference at a corporate legal fulfilling day for both the students and all in mentoring. In many cases, it’s the department, and 4) extensions (mentoring, of the volunteer leaders. start of a strong relationship between the internships, etc.). While more than a company and the students, a true pipeline More than a dozen ACC chapters are dozen ACC chapters currently participate, for new, diverse legal talent. active in Street Law nationwide, and ACC headquarters also undertook this the program is now 17 years old. This If you’re curious about starting your initiative in the spring. As long champions year, we expect that approximately own Street Law program on behalf of of this program, it was wonderful for ACC 5,300 students will participate in the your ACC chapter, you may find further staff to interact with students directly. Corporate Legal Diversity Pipeline encouragement in these results: In In late March, students from Potomac Program through partnerships with more the post-program survey, between 67 High School in Oxon Hill, Maryland, than 70 companies, law firms, and ACC percent and 75 percent (on average) of visited the new ACC national headquarters chapters. Some companies that participate the participating students said they are office to participate in their class of the include Coca-Cola, Merck, Verizon, more interested in pursuing a legal career ACC/Street Law Corporate Legal Diversity Nationwide, HP, GE, Turner, and Capital than they were before the program. For Pipeline Program. All of the students One. It’s an opportunity for the entire law the program at ACC, the Potomac High are members of the Law, Education, and department, from attorneys, to paralegals, students were no exception. Seventy Public Service Academy at their school. to administrative staff, to collaborate percent said they were more interested in and share their knowledge with the pursuing a legal career than they had been Each of the legal volunteers spoke about next generation of legal and business prior to the Street Law/ACC program. how he or she became a lawyer. The students professionals. were able to hear first-hand that it’s truly The hope is that more ACC chapters will achievable if that is their goal. It’s certainly Volunteer leaders participate in Street participate in this worthwhile program. hard to study, prepare, and be accepted Law’s half-day training before they begin For more information, visit www.streetlaw. into college and then law school. But it is the program. Street Law helps the leaders org. We are constantly inspired by the attainable with planning, mentoring, and to select topics that will interest the in-house community’s efforts to give back access to the right role models. students and highlight the volunteers’ and we are pleased to partner with so expertise. The program at ACC focused on many of our volunteer leaders to increase Much of the day was spent on legal immigration and cyberbullying – legal the pipeline of diverse students entering simulations, interactive ways for the the legal profession.

2 Northeast Chapter FOCUS Q3 18 ACC News

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3 ACC’s 2018 Member-Get-A-Member

Dear valued chapter and network leaders, What’s more, there will be additional • Remind them to list your name as their giveaways for membership sponsors and “sponsor” when prompted during the ACC’s 2018 Member-Get-A-Member recruits throughout the campaign, includ- process. program is now underway. As a devoted ing free 2018 ACC research reports. member of our volunteer network, no one • Sit back and collect prizes and merchan- better than you knows the full value and But wait, there’s more…the chapter and dise (and watch them do the same)! time-savings benefits of ACC member- network with the most total recruits as of It’s that simple. ship – so who better to share that value September 30 will receive one free 2019 with colleagues and recruit new mem- Annual Meeting registration to gift to The recruitment program runs through bers? Now the pot is even sweeter. whomever they choose. September 2018. For more information on the program and eligibility, please visit the Each new member you sign up enters you Participation is easy! campaign webpage. You can also contact us and your recruit into a monthly 100 USD • Identify an eligible non-member and let anytime if you have additional questions. gift card drawing (May through Septem- them know what they’re missing. ber 2018). Thank you for your efforts…and happy • Send them this online membership form. recruiting!

Welcome New and Renewing Members!

Please help us welcome the following Members who joined within the last few months: Joseph Avellone Nicolas Dunn Tom Lessard Lisa Muller Ashima Srivastava Shire Smartsheet BitSight Technologies, Sentinel Asset American Tower Adam Bakow Michelle Epstein Inc. Management, Inc. / Corporation Glory Kickboxing Parsons Corp. Laurence Lewis National Life Group Jacqueline Taylor Dawn Brindamour Laurie Gallagher Care.com, Inc. Nicole Newman State Street Textron Inc. Saudi Basic Industries Jeremy Licht American Student Corporation Assistance Benjamin Brown Corporation (SABIC) Lovepop, Inc. Erin Teetshorn Analog Devices, Inc. Karim Ghodbane Sarah Lowdon Coale Parker Takeda Veolia Nuclear Verscend Technologies, The Risk Management Pharmaceuticals Jeffrey Burd Foundation of the U.S.A., Inc. TriNetX, Inc. Solutions, Inc. Inc. Harvard Medical Lourdes Velez Andrea Burgess Jessica Guertin Marisa Mascaro Institution, Inc. Apellis Power Plant Turbocam, Inc. John Hancock Life Vinit Patel Insurance Company Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Management Services Cindy Westervelt LLC BILT 4 LIFE, Inc. Iron Mountain Gregory Canfield Marjan Hajibandeh CarGurus Inc. Elizabeth McCarron Abigail Prague Brett Witham Textron Inc. VistaPrint Melissa Isaacs McAfee, Inc. The Jackson R. Yvette Clark Michael Reed Laboratory Southern New CyberArk Software, Joan Meissner Inc. BeiGene, Ltd. Allstate Insurance Mark Woodroffe Hampshire University Company Jennifer Kamocsay Laura Miller Altra Industrial Motion Carina Clifford Megan Siragusa Corp. EMC Corporation Progress Software The TJX Companies, Corporation Inc. BeiGene, Ltd. Luke Cummiskey David Soucy Iron Mountain Tim Lachance Michele Motta Sig Sauer, Inc. SABIC Citrix Systems, Inc. Anne Marie Dinius Dell Inc.

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4 Northeast Chapter FOCUS Q3 18 ACC National Board of Directors visits Boston and meets with ACC-Northeast Chapter Leadership

In June, the Northeast Chapter Board was alizing Innovation: Technology, Talent, a first-of-its kind survey of an emerg- invited by the ACC Board to attend a spe- and Organizational Change in the Legal ing group of “chief innovation officers” cial event at Harvard Law School hosted Profession” -- discussed the Center’s and “legal operations leaders” from over by Professor David B. Wilkins, Vice Dean initiative to understand how firms and 100 law firms and companies, as well as for Global Initiatives on the Legal Pro- in-house legal departments define innova- interviews with innovation leaders. After fession, the Kissel Professor of Law, and tion and incorporate new technologies this informative presentation, Northeast the faculty director of the Center on the and processes into their organizations. Chapter Board members enjoyed informal Legal Profession. His talk -- “Operation- Professor Wilkins shared the results from conversation with ACC Board members.

WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED Communications Pro Bono/Community IN VOLUNTEERING? Committee Service Committee We are always looking for volunteers to help Stephanie Lambert Christine Hughes with our various committees and activities. Diversity & Inclusion Programs Committee Please let us know if you would be interested Committee Helen Tsingos & in volunteering a small amount of your time Robin Walker Gemma Dreher to help keep our chapter running strong. We will work with you to line you up with a Membership Committee Women’s Committee project that interests you! Here is a list of our Kathleen Burke Marisa Murtagh current committees and their chairpersons. Contact Executive Director - Julie Duffy, Practice & Career President - Karen Valentine, or any ACC Management Committee board member for more information. Sharon Kamowitz

5 Recent Program RECAP

The Business of Culture Sponsored by Hire Counsel / Mestel & Company May 2, 2018

On May 2, 2018, the Practice & Career Management Committee of the ACC Northeast Chapter and its sponsor, Hire Counsel / Mestel & Company, presented an interactive program on corporate culture, its impact on the job market, and ways in which in-house counsel can influence corporate culture within their organization and advance their careers. The panel was comprised of attorneys Darren Braham, Legal Counsel, The Boston Consulting Group; Joel Collins, Esq., General Counsel, QuickBase, Inc.; Danielle Sheer, Esq., General Counsel, Carbonite, Inc.; along with Kathy Breslin, VP of Human Resources, Maxwell Health; and Mary Rosenfeld D'Eramo, VP of Operations & Senior Recruiter, Mestel & Company. Kilian Connolly, Managing Director, Hire Counsel moderated a lively discussion, taking many questions from the audience. The conversation on corporate culture in large and small companies continued well into the evening, following the formal presentation.

Employment Law in 2018 – Understanding Current Issues and Changes at the State and Federal Levels Sponsored by Nelson Mullins May 10, 2018

A program titled, “Employment Law in 2018 – Understanding Current Issues and Changes at the State and Federal Levels,” was held at Nelson Mullins' Boston, MA office on May 10, 2018. A distinguished panel consisting of Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination Chairwoman Sunila Thomas George and Nelson Mullins' attorneys, Bret Cohen and Erika Birg, led a lively and informative discussion of new and upcoming changes in the employment law area. Topics covered included: Non-Disclosure Agreements post Weinstein; Defense Trade Secrets Acts and its aftermath; new changes in Massachusetts Law, including the Equal Pay Act and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act; Non- Competition Agreements; and No-Hire/Anti-Poaching Agreements facing DOJ and FTC scrutiny. The program afforded members the unique opportunity to ask questions of the MCAD Commissioner relating to many of these new legal developments.

6 Northeast Chapter FOCUS Q3 18 Strategies for International IP Protection and Enforcement Sponsored by Lando & Anastasi May 24, 2018

This May, ACC-Northeast, together with Lando & Anastasi, presented a program focusing on the challenges of doing business internationally. The panel, consisted of IP attorneys with a diverse range of experience, had a lively discussion on the differences between IP laws in the US, EU, and Asia. The panelists explained that companies, as they enter new global markets, need to be thoughtful in their approach to protecting IP. One of the panelists, an assistant general counsel at a technology company, provided unique insights in her experience in selecting the local counsel in China, explained that the right local counsel can walk you through various legal hurdles of an unfamiliar jurisdiction. Other topics covered included the comparative benefits of filing for a patent application or a utility model in certain jurisdictions. The panel also addressed questions from the audience and emphasized the role that in-house attorneys play in helping their companies navigate these challenges and take advantage of opportunities that may arise.

Cloud Control: Strategies for Addressing Common Problems in Cloud Computing Deals Sponsored by Foley Lardner LLP June 13, 2018 In June, Foley Lardner LLP sponsored a program focused on providing guidance to ACC Northeast Chapter members on negotiation best practices for businesses and cloud computing vendors. The program, entitled “Cloud Control: Strategies for Addressing Common Problems in Cloud Computing Deals,” was led by a Foley Lardner partner. The presentation provided an overview of the fundamentals of cloud computing and offered tips on how to negotiate critical terms, such as services definitions and service levels, and data security terms, as well as other issues and concerns that should be addressed in cloud agreements to effectively mitigate risk. The discussion fostered constructive debate from the diverse viewpoints of attendees who represent both customers and suppliers of cloud based computing technologies.

7 Talking, Walking, Running – A Call to Action for Women in the Legal Profession Sponsored by Day Pitney and the Women’s Committee June 27, 2018

On June 27, 2018, the Northeast Chapter’s Women’s Initiative, together with its 2018 sponsor, Day Pitney, held its second roundtable discussion on how to promote a culture of diversity within law departments of companies and other organizations, including law firms. The event “Talking, Walking, Running – A Call to Action for Women in the Legal Profession” was held at the Boston offices of Day Pitney. Panelists included Karen Morton, Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Liberty Mutual, Chase Rogers, Partner, Day Pitney, and Former Chief Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court, and Jenny Waters, Executive Director, National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL). Participants discussed practical steps and available tools for in-house counsel to take and use to advance women in the legal profession and shared insights on initiatives that have shown to be effective.

Upcoming Calendar of Events

Mark Your Calendar and Plan to attend: The ACC-Northeast Chapter offers a variety of programs, webinars and events designed for our members' unique interests. Keep your eye on the Chapter Events calendar on the website and be sure to attend a few or ALL of the Chapter Programs happening in 2018.

September 20 October 2 October 25 NETWORKING in New Hampshire WEBINAR: Managing the Modern Law How to Manage the “Difficult” Employee Department Sponsored by Jackson Lewis September 22 Sponsored by Seyfarh Shaw ACC Northeast Volunteering at Greater October 30 Boston Food Bank October 3 Understanding Roles & Managing Risk: A The Power of Women with Wealth Practical Guide to ERISA Governance for September 25 Sponsored by Day Pitney In-house Counsel WEBINAR: Nine Things You Need to Sponsored by Verrill Dana Know About Your Attorney General and October 11 Other Regulators Fiduciary Duty & Other Developments: Dial in will be provided once you are registered. Keys to Counseling Your Public or Sponsored by Foley Hoag Private Company Bring a Guest: Non ACC Sponsored by Locke Lord September 27 Members are allowed to attend In the "Hot" Seat: Tips for Advising the October 18 one Program per year. Please CEO and the Board Conducting High Profile Investigations invite your in-house friends and Sponsored by Morgan, Lewis Sponsored by Ogleetree Deakins & Bockius LLP colleagues to any of the above.

8 Northeast Chapter FOCUS Q3 18 Summerfest 2018—you had to wear shades! This year’s Summerfest on July 12th did not disappoint! A warm and sunny evening greeted in-house counsel and their law firm colleagues as they descended on the back deck of the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum. The location and large turnout provided a perfect opportunity to network with friends and colleagues in the iconic Boston setting again this year. A great time was had by all not only by mingling with friends and colleagues but also with the opportunity to board one of the two full-size 18th-century replica ships. The fabulous views of Boston Harbor and the city’s growing skyline during the summer twilight was a bonus!

9 General Data Protection Regulation Key Takeaway Points Sponsored by McDermott Will & Emery June 20, 2018 In June, McDermott Will & Emery 3. One of the greatest hurdles to any articles (for example, a good data inventory hosted a program focused on educating organization’s GDPR compliance journey can aid in breach response readiness). is to make operational changes to business ACC Northeast Chapter members on 8. Organizations should focus special practices. the European Union’s new General Data attention on the more visible aspects of Protection Regulation, commonly referred 4. Organizations should take a risk-based GDPR compliance, such as updates to the to as the “GDPR.” The program was led by approach to addressing GDPR compliance corporate privacy policy. a partner and an associate from the firm’s gaps. Global Privacy and Cybersecurity practice, 9. Organizations that have a mature GDPR and featured three in-house leaders in the 5. Compliance in the marketing context compliance strategy should focus on data privacy space. The panel provided an should be a top priority for consumer improved record keeping and continuing to overview of some main facets of the GDPR, facing companies. conduct internal assessments to measure and left members with the following key the effectiveness of compliance initiatives. 6. One of the most important components takeaway points: of GDPR compliance is the ability to 10. GDPR compliance efforts are a team 1. GDPR compliance is a journey, not a single demonstrate accountability to regulators. game, and having the right people and milestone. stakeholders in place is essential to success. 7. In developing a compliance strategy, 2. Only 52% of companies recently surveyed organizations should understand the reported that they expected to be important linkage between various GDPR compliant with GDPR on the effective date.

LET US KNOW… PRO BONO SPOTLIGHT

• What ideas do you have for pro- Greater Boston Legal Services helps vulnerable people retain gram topics? affordable housing, secure emergency shelter, gain protection • How can we help you make the from domestic most of your ACC membership? violence, access subsistence income • Would you like to be more for food and medical involved, serve on a Committee? care, and recover earned wages. Founded • Do you know someone interested in 1900, GBLS' philosophy is that justice in joining? should be for all people, not just those with the financial means to pay. Its core mission is to provide free civil legal aid to as many low-income • Do you have some news you would individuals and families as possible in the greater Boston area, to help them secure like to share with your in-house some of the most basic necessities of life, such as food, safety, and housing. GBLS colleagues? accomplishes these goals through individual representation and impact advocacy, • What types of networking event working closely with a wide network of community partners. would you attend? Through GBLS’ Pro Bono Program, volunteers can assist low-income clients secure housing, obtain immigration relief, or advise them on their rights as a consumer. Pro • Are you new to the area? bono attorneys can participate in one of our clinics, or take on individual cases with Email your comments to mentoring and support from a GBLS attorney. For more information, contact Melissa [email protected] Gonzalez, GBLS Pro Bono Coordinator, at (617) 603-1604 or [email protected].

MEMBERSHIP NEWS: SAVE THE DATE: We would like to congratulate one of our members: Mark Your Calendar for the Kerry Flynn, Vice President, Chief Intellectual Property Corporate Counsel Institute (CCI) Counsel from Vertex Pharmaceuticals was awarded a on November 14, 2018 Global Counsel Award in June! This Fall’s CCI will focus on BIG DATA. The half-day program will be held at the offices of Ropes & Gray in downtown Boston. Look for the invitation with further details in September.

10 Northeast Chapter FOCUS Q3 18 ACC-Northeast Chapter Broadens Geographic Range of Programming

Chapter, led by Dreher, on August 9th, and another networking sought and received a event was slated for September 20th. We grant from ACC head- strongly encourage local members to quarters in Washing- take advantage of the opportunity to get ton, D.C. to expand its to know other members of the in-house programming across the community practicing or residing in region. With this initia- southern New Hampshire or the sur- tive, the Chapter is able rounding area. to offer more convenient Although the first stage of the expan- networking opportuni- sion focuses on New Hampshire, the ties and substantive The ACC Northeast Chapter is excited Chapter is actively looking to offer more programs for our members who live or to announce that it has launched a new programs in other states. In response to work in and around the various states in initiative to expand its programming feedback from members practicing in the northeast. throughout New England. The expan- Rhode Island, for example, the Chapter sion begins with New Hampshire, which The New Hampshire expansion kicked held a networking event in Providence, will host at least three programs this off with an ethics program entitled, “Get which was generously hosted by Hasbro year. “The New Hampshire expansion is your ‘head out of the sand’ and into the Inc. at its downtown office on July th26 . part of the Northeast Chapter’s broader CLOUD - Technical Competence for The program, which gave Rhode Island efforts to extend programming across In-House Counsel,” at the University members a chance to socialize and con- geographic regions to better support of New Hampshire School of Law in nect with peers in a relaxed atmosphere, our growing and diverse membership,” Concord, NH on June 19th. The program, was very well received. In the future, the explained ACC Northeast Board Mem- organized by Northeast Chapter Board Chapter envisions using the New Hamp- ber Gemma Dreher, Vice President and Member Danette Wineberg, Adjunct shire expansion as a model to increase its Senior Counsel at TD Bank. Dreher, Professor at UNH School of Law, enabled programming in the other New England who is herself a member of the New members to earn two ethics credits under states to better serve the ACC in-house Hampshire bar and formerly practiced New Hampshire’s CLE requirements and community throughout greater New in southern New Hampshire, recognized received rave reviews. England. the value of more local programming for our fellow members in the region and The initiative continued with a network- spearheaded the initiative. In order to get ing event at the Sheraton Portsmouth the project off the ground, the Northeast Harborside Hotel in Portsmouth, NH

We would like to acknowledge and thank our 2018 sponsors

Counsel On Call JAMS Nutter Day Pitney Lando & Anastasi Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart Foley Hoag Locke Lord PwC Foley Lardner McDermott Will & Emery Ropes & Gray Herbert Smith Freehills Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Seyfarth Shaw HighQ Glovsky and Popeo Sullivan & Worcester Hire Counsel Morgan, Lewis & Bockius Verrill Dana Kim Technologies Nelson Mullins Riley Jackson Lewis & Scarborough

11 ACC–Northeast Board of Directors

President Gemma Dreher James W. Peck Karen Higgins Valentine Vice President and Senior Counsel VP and General Counsel CLO & General Counsel TD Bank Cognex Corporation Constellation Pharmaceuticals 207-245-6452 508-650-6374 781-354-8153 [email protected] [email protected] Karen.valentine@constellationpharma Claudia J. Gilman Edward H. Seksay Immediate Past President Founder and Principal General Counsel Jeff Levinson Novara Global Consulting LLC Rockland Trust Company VP and General Counsel 617-312-2003 781-982-6158 NetScout Systems [email protected] [email protected] 978-614-6086 Charles J. Gray [email protected] Helen Tsingos VP and General Counsel Senior Counsel Treasurer Teradyne, Inc. Velcro Ian Hecker 978 -370 -1189 617-921-1060 SVP, GC & Asst. Clerk [email protected] [email protected] Middlesex Savings Bank Krish Gupta 508-315-5364 Robin A. Walker Senior VP and Deputy GC [email protected] Vice President, Head of Legal DELL Casebia Therapeutics Secretary 508-293-6654 857-270-5100 Marisa Murtagh [email protected] [email protected] VP and Counsel Global Treasury Christine Hughes Jamie C. Whitney State Street Bank and Trust Company VP and General Counsel Senior Vice President and Senior 617.664.0672 Emerson College Managing Counsel [email protected] 617-824-8908 State Street Bank and Trust [email protected] 617-664-7788 Board of Directors Laurence Lewis [email protected] Brian Berube VP, Assoc. General Counsel Danette Wineberg SVP & General Counsel Care.com, Inc Adjunct Professor Cabot Corporation 781-795-7215 UNH School of Law 617-342-6175 [email protected] 603-770-5505 [email protected] Sharon Kamowitz [email protected] Kathleen F. Burke Assistant Privacy Officer Executive Director Fresenius Medical Care North America General Counsel Julie Duffy 781-699-4623 MKS Instruments, Inc. 617-480-8413 [email protected] 978-645-5574 [email protected] [email protected] Stephanie Shores Lambert Taveres Brewington VP & Assoc. General Counsel Director, Corporate Compliance Staples, Inc. Biogen 508-253-2035 617-914-7139 [email protected] [email protected] Paul C. Nightingale Senior VP & General Counsel Paul G. Cushing HP Hood LLC Legal Counsel 617-887-3035 Partners Healthcare 857-282-1974 [email protected] [email protected]

12 Northeast Chapter FOCUS Q3 18