ABAW ICN Heritage Month Celebration: Hot Topics CLE & Happy Hour

Hot Topics for In-House Counsel in a Geopolitically Changing World: Cybersecurity, Sanctions, & Digital Sovereignty

Join us for a CLE and Happy Hour hosted by our sponsoring firm, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP.

As global regulatory and geopolitical pressures continue to evolve, in-house legal teams face increasingly complex challenges. This CLE will explore emerging issues at the intersection of cybersecurity, sanctions enforcement, and digital sovereignty, with practical insights for in-house counsel navigating these risks.

When: Thursday, May 21, 2026

Where: The U.S. Bank Center, where Arnold & Porter is located, 1420 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101. The program will take place in the Arbor Room, which is on the second floor of the building.

Time:

4:30-5:30 p.m.: Registration and Networking Reception

5:30-6:30 p.m.: CLE Program

6:30-8:00 p.m.: Happy Hour and Dessert

This event is limited to in-house attorneys and attorneys from our sponsor firm.

The discussion will be moderated by Ai-Li Chiong-Martinson, Senior Associate in Arnold & Porter's Labor and Employment practice.

The discussion will also feature panelists:

• Soo-Mi Rhee, Partner and head Arnold & Porter's Anti-Corruption practice
• Chris Hale, Senior Director & Associate General Counsel at Cisco leading the company's Cyber and National Security legal team
• Mary Huang, Senior Corporate Counsel at Microsoft and senior counsel for Azure sovereign and specialized clouds leading legal support for C+AI engineering teams

In recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the ABAW ICN hopes this event will strengthen community among in-house AANHPI attorneys while fostering opportunities for learning, mentorship, and mutual support. We look forward to an insightful conversation followed by food, drinks, and connection!

*CLE Credit pending*

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