Events Calendar

Your AI Compliance Playbook | February 27, 2025

Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025

Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. EST | 6:00 p.m. EST Live Webinar Commencement

Location: Milbank LLP (55 Hudson Yards, New York, New York 10001) & Zoom

Panelists:

S. Keith Moulsdale, Partner & Cyber Security, Data Management & Privacy Group Co-Chair | Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP (Baltimore, MD)

Razvan Miutescu, Partner | Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP (Baltimore, MD)

This program will address:

- Key differences between publicly-available and licensed AI tools.

- The top ten business and legal risks of using AI tools, and how those risks differ depending on (a) the type of AI tool used and (b) how an AI tool is configured.

- Which key states, provinces, and countries have implemented, or are considering implementing, AI laws or regulations.

We look forward to engaging with you, both in person and virtually (all members in good current standing will automatically receive a virtual link from Zoom the night before the presentation, no registration required).

Price:

- FREE for ACFA Members
- $50.00 per additional guest (the $50.00 fee goes toward price of annual membership for new members); fee is waived for any guest of an ACFA Member in good standing.

Event Includes:

- Light hors d'oeuvres & refreshments
- In-Person panel attendance at Milbank LLP (sign up required on registration form once populated on February 5th) OR virtual live webinar via Zoom (Zoom invitation will be received by any ACFA member in good standing the night before, no sign-up required)

**IN-PERSON REGISTRATION LIMITED TO FIRST 30 REGISTRANTS - PLEASE FILL OUT REGISTRATION FORM BELOW ONLY IF PLANNING TO ATTEND IN PERSON AT MILBANK LLP**

Lending on Assets in Mexico: State of the Art 2025! | March 25, 2025

Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. EST | 5:45 p.m. EST Live Webinar Commencement

Location: The Stimson Room, New York City Bar Building (42 W 44th Street, New York, New York 10036) & Zoom

Moderator:

David W. Morse, Partner & Co-Chair, International Finance Practice Group | Otterbourg P.C. (New York, New York)

Panelists:

Javier Arreola, Partner | Nader Hayaux & Goebel (Mexico City, México)

Chris Fulman, Managing Director | FGI Finance + FGI Risk (New York, New York)

Samuel Suchowiecky | CEO, Hilco Global México (Mexico City, México)

Most lenders have had it happen.  A prospect has inventory in Mexico.  Now what do you do? Are asset-based lenders really making loans based on inventory and other assets located in Mexico?  And if they are, perhaps more importantly, how are they doing it?  Find out the answers to these questions and more.

Given the volume of business of US companies with suppliers and affiliates in Mexico, this is not a possibility that can be ignored! Now listen to a panel with Mexican counsel, a debt advisor in Mexico and a US based asset-based lender with an office in Mexico on what strategies and considerations make asset-based lenders willing to rely on the assets there. This could open up new possibilities for your business!

This will be a joint program with SFNet, sponsored by Otterbourg P.C. We look forward to engaging with you, both in person and virtually (all ACFA members in good current standing will automatically receive a virtual link from Zoom the night before the presentation).

Price:

- FREE for ACFA Members & SFNet NY Chapter Members
- $50.00 per additional guest (the $50.00 fee goes toward price of annual membership for new members); fee is waived for any guest of an ACFA Member or SFNet NY Chapter Member in good standing.

Event Includes:

- Light hors d'oeuvres & refreshments
- In-Person attendance at the Stimson Room in the New York City Bar Building (42 W 44th Street, New York, New York 10036) -- PLEASE NOTE: sign up required on registration form once populated on February 28th -- OR virtual live webinar via Zoom (all members in good current standing will automatically receive a virtual link from Zoom the night before the presentation, no registration required).

**PLEASE FILL OUT REGISTRATION FORM BELOW ONLY IF PLANNING TO ATTEND IN PERSON AT THE STIMSON ROOM IN THE NEW YORK CITY BAR BUILDING**

Back to Basics Seminar | April 15, 2025

Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. EST | 6:00 p.m. EST Live Webinar Commencement

Location: Crowell & Moring LLP (Two Manhattan West, 375 9th Ave, New York, New York 10001) & Zoom

Panelists:

Scott A. Lessne, Senior Counsel, Financial Services Group | Crowell & Moring LLP (New York, New York)

James Schulwolf, Partner, Business and Corporate Practice Group | Shipman & Goodwin LLP (Hartford, Connecticut)

Ruta Trivedi, Associate, Financial Services | Crowell & Moring LLP (New York, New York)

This program is a reprise of this popular program providing an in-depth conversation about fundamental principles of secured finance transactions sprinkled with practice pointers with the aspiring finance lawyer in mind.

We look forward to engaging with you, both in person and virtually (all members in good current standing will automatically receive a virtual link from Zoom the night before the presentation, no registration required).

Price:

- FREE for ACFA Members
- $50.00 per additional guest (the $50.00 fee goes toward price of annual membership for new members); fee is waived for any guest of an ACFA Member in good standing.

Event Includes:

- Light hors d'oeuvres & refreshments
- In-Person attendance at Crowell & Moring LLP (Two Manhattan West, 375 9th Ave, New York, New York 10001) -- PLEASE NOTE: sign up required on registration form once populated in mid-March -- OR virtual live webinar via Zoom (all members in good current standing will automatically receive a virtual link from Zoom the night before the presentation, no registration required).

**PLEASE FILL OUT REGISTRATION FORM BELOW ONLY IF PLANNING TO ATTEND IN PERSON AT CROWELL & MORING LLP**

Let's Get Ready to Warehouse

Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. EST

Location: Davis+Gilbert LLP (1675 Broadway, New York, NY 10019)

Panelists:

Jeffrey A. Wurst, Partner, Armstrong Teasdale LLP (New York, New York)

Lisa M. Kresge, Partner, Brennan Scungio & Kresge LLP (Providence, Rhode Island)

Massimo Giugliano, Partner, Davis+Gilbert LLP (New York, New York)

Lenders relying on inventory collateral located in warehouses have long relied on the warehouses waiving their liens in favor of the lenders. In recent years, warehouses have become more aware of their rights and have pushed back on lien waivers and have, instead, entered into access agreements that are more acceptable to the interests of the warehouses. Lisa Kresge, Jeff Wurst, and Massimo Giugliano will battle out the rights and obligations of warehouses and lenders focusing on and balancing the interests of warehouses under Article 7 of the UCC against the needs of lenders in protecting their security interests under Article 9. They will examine compromises attained in warehouse access agreements as well as present some insights based on case law. PLEASE NOTE: This program will be in person only. We look forward to engaging with you in person.

Price:

- FREE for ACFA Members
- $50.00 per additional guest (the $50.00 fee goes toward price of annual membership for new members); fee is waived for any guest of an ACFA Member in good standing.

Event Includes:

- Light hors d'oeuvres & refreshments
- In-Person attendance at Davis+Gilbert LLP (1675 Broadway, New York, NY 10019) -- PLEASE NOTE: (sign up required on registration form once populated on April 16th)

**IN-PERSON REGISTRATION LIMITED TO FIRST 30 REGISTRANTS - PLEASE FILL OUT REGISTRATION FORM BELOW ONLY IF PLANNING TO ATTEND IN PERSON**

This year’s CLEW (Continuing Legal Education Weekend) will be held in-person on Friday, May 30th, Saturday, May 31st, and Sunday, June 1st, 2025 at Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York.

Click here for more information about Mohonk Mountain House.

Mohonk Mountain House is a Victorian castle nestled in 40,000 acres of protected forest, overlooking a pristine glacial lake. Founded by the Smiley Family in 1869, it is a National Historic Landmark resort committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability, offering 85-miles of trails, countless activities and award winning farm-to-table cuisine. Mohonk is a four-season resort for outdoor adventurers, offering av variety of activities, inducing hiking, golf, tennis, kayaking, and fitness, yoga and meditation classes.

The $2,400 registration fee includes programming for 12 CLE credits (including one in cybersecurity, two in ethics and professionalism and one in diversity and inclusion), double occupancy room and the following activities for members and one guest: Friday lunch, Friday evening cocktail party and dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch, cocktail party and dinner, and Sunday breakfast. We have secured the group rate for those wishing to arrive early or stay late.

Further information for the CLEW, including the weekend's agenda and CLEW panelists, will be updated as we approach registration in 2025.

Attendees are encouraged to review the Mohonk’s website, which provides a wealth of information, and to make independent dining, spa and specialized activity reservations in advance.

CLE Credit Information:
Attorneys who are members in good standing of ACFA will be entitled to twelve credits (including one in cybersecurity, two in ethics and professionalism and one in diversity and inclusion) for attending all CLE presentations. Members admitted in other jurisdictions with CLE requirements should consult with the appropriate bar organization for that jurisdiction. The CLE presentations are non-transitional in nature. The New York State Continuing Legal Education Board has certified AFCA as an accredited provider of continuing legal education in the state of New York. ACFA has a financial hardship policy, the details of which can be obtained by contacting ACFA.

ONLINE REGISTRATION TO OPEN IN 2025.

The 2025 CLEW is sponsored by: