Training

UC Procurement and the Law

UC has many complex policies that guide our procurement and buying at the systemwide and campus levels. Interactive presentations by subject matter experts and case studies from systemwide procurement team members will deepen our understanding beyond the written policies. We’ll explore practical applications of several policies and leave with ways to apply them to our own work.
  • clock Date and Time:
    May 13, 2025 9:00AM PDT
  • map-pin Location:
    Oakland Broadway Conference Center and Zoom

Join UC Procurement and UC Legal for an engaging all-day learning event!

This seminar will offer practical guidance and foundational knowledge on five essential topics for anyone involved in procurement contracting activities.

AGENDA

StartEndTopic
8:30 a.m.9:00Breakfast
9:009:05Welcome & Keynote
9:0510:05Indemnity and Limitation of Liability
10:0511:05Appendix DS/ Cyber Security  
11:0511:10BREAK  
11:1012:10Business Associate Agreement & GDPR  
12:10 p.m.1:00LUNCH
12:301:00UC Procurement & Construction (Lunch and Learn Style) 
1:002:15Covered Services   
2:152:30BREAK
2:303:30Accessibility
3:304:15Open Forum  
4:154:30CLOSE

 

Indemnity and Limitation of Liability

Discover how indemnification clauses distribute risk among UC and its Suppliers and how liability caps impact institutional risks.

SPEAKERS: 

  • Charlie Goodrich, Insurance Program Manager,  Risk Services  
  • Emily Berger, Principal Counsel, Procurement
  • Gigi Capuyan, Principal Counsel, Procurement

Appendix DS / Cybersecurity:

Gain insights into the evolving landscape of data privacy, cyber threats, and institutional obligations to protect digital assets and sensitive information.

SPEAKERS: 

  • Sajjad Matin, Principal Counsel, Cybersecurity and Data Protection
  • Monte Ratzlaff, Chief Information Security Officer
  • Roshni Pratap, Director, Strategic Sourcing, Information Technology

AFSCME Article 5 Overview:

Take a deep dive into Article 5 and SB 27, focusing on compliance and the QI tracking program.

SPEAKERS: 

  • Marta Novoa, Principal Counsel, Labor and Employment
  • Andy Huntington, Senior Principal Counsel, Labor and Employment
  • Liliana Cortez, Associate Director, Workforce Commitment Office
  • Robert Puerzer, Senior Commodity Manager, Professional Services

Accessibility in Digital Spaces:

Delve into the legal and policy mandates for ensuring accessibility in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504, and new WCAG standards.

SPEAKERS: 

  • Trevor Finneman, Principal Counsel
  • Michael Wegmann, Senior Commodity Manager, IT

GDPR & BAA:

Learn when a BAA and a GDPR are required, when to go to your privacy officer, and when to save time by using the annotated versions. 

SPEAKERS: 

  • Hillary Kalay, Managing Counsel, Health Affairs, Data Privacy, and Protection
  • Al Lavassani, Chief Privacy Officer
  • Noelle Vidal, Healthcare Compliance & Privacy Officer

Who Should Attend:

These training sessions are open to all UC colleagues who interact with procurement processes and suppliers on behalf of UC. 

Register for UC Procurement and the Law

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