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2024 Program Materials

 


ACC Houston 2024 Annual Symposium

Session 1: 8:30 am - 9:20 am
Sanctions, Export Controls, and Money Laundering, Oh My!: US National Security Hot Topics 
Speakers:
Andrea Gordon, Counsel, Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
Patrick Gilman, Global Co-Head of National Security Investigations, Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
Presented by: Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Session 2: 9:30 am - 10:20 am
How to Integrate AI Corporate Governance into the IP Strategy.
Speakers:
Colin Wier, General Counsel - Digital Technology, Schlumberger 
Bill Collins, Senior Counsel, Toshiba America 
Jeffrey Johnson, Partner, Baker Botts
Parker Hancock, Senior Associate, Baker Botts
Presented by: Baker Botts

Session 3: 10:30 am - 11:20 am
Earnout Provisions and Disputes 
Speakers: 
Nancy McEvily Davis, Partner, Bracewell LLP 
Edmund W. Robb, Partner, Bracewell LLP
Derek A. B. Speck, Partner, Bracewell LLP
Presented by: Bracewell LLP

Session 4: 11:30 am – 12:20 pm
Understanding Social Inflation and Jury Bias: Strategies to Minimize Nuclear Verdicts
Speakers:
Adraon D. Greene, Director, Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith
McKenzie L. Brown, Director, Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith
Mark DiGiovanni, Vice President Litigation Management, Global Indemnity Group
Presented by: Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith

Session 5: 2:10 pm – 3:00 pm
M&A Purchase Agreement Provisions After the Deal Closes: Working Capital Adjustments and Indemnification 
Speaker:
James Mayor, Partner, Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
Presented by: Shook Hardy & Bacon 

Session 6: 3:10 pm - 4:00 pm
Engaging with Shareholders on Climate Amid Regulatory Uncertainty 
Speakers:
Cathy Hewitt, General Counsel - Sustainability, SLB
Heather Palmer, Co-leader of Global ESG and Climate Change Practices, Sidley Austin LLP
Emily K. Shields, Senior Vice President – Sustainability & Assistant General Counsel, MRC Global 
Abigail Gampher Takacs, Legal Analyst, Bloomberg Law 
Presented by: Bloomberg Law

Session 7: 4:10 pm – 5:00 pm
Risky Business: Evaluating & Handling Risk For In-House and Outside Counsel 
Speakers:
Daniel Carr, Deputy General Counsel - SNL Legal, Stolt Nielsen
Rene Casares, General Counsel, Academy Sports + Outdoors 
Chantel Jordan, Fmr. Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and Chief People Officer, 5E Advanced Materials, Inc. 
Adam J. Russ, Member, Gordon Arata (Moderator)
Presented by: Gordon Arata

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ACC Houston August Chapter Meeting CLE: Politics in the Workplace

ACC Houston August Chapter Meeting CLE: Politics in the Workplace
Understanding Legal and Practical Implications of Employee Political Activity
August 6, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy

Speakers

David Barron, Member, Cozen O'Connor 
Aaron Holt, Member, Cozen O'Connor 
Nandini Sane, Member, Cozen O'Connor

With In-House Panelists:

Britney Brown, Deputy General Counsel, Lone Star College
Adam Gutmann, Senior Legal Manager, TechnipFMC
Ben Wickert, Vice President & Associate General Counsel, Camden Property Trust

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ACC Houston July Chapter Meeting CLE

ACC Houston July Chapter Meeting CLE
The Long-Awaited DOL Final Rule for White Collar Exemptions and Other Wage and Hour Pitfalls
Monday, July 29, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy
July 31, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Landry's Seafood House
 

Speakers

Charles Wilson, Office Managing Principal, Jackson Lewis P.C. 

Program  Materials

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ACC Houston Half Day Seminar: Data Risk & Resilience Summit

ACC Houston Half Day Seminar: Data Risk & Resilience Summit
July 26, 2024 | 8:00 am - 1:00 pm | 3.00 Hours CLE (TX)

8:00am - 8:45am | Check-in & Networking

8:45am - 9:40am | Session 1: 
AI Through the Eyes of the Law & Its Impact on In-House Teams

9:40am - 10:00am | Break

10:00am-11:00am | Session 2: 
Navigating the Data Risk Minefield: How Cyber & Privacy Regulations are Shaping Litigation Trends & Enforcement Actions

11:00am-11:30am | Lunch Break

11:30am-12:30pm | Session 3: 
Preparing for the Unexpected: Developing a Future-Proof Data Risk Management Strategy

12:30pm-1:00pm | Wrap-up and Networking

 

Speakers

Annmarie Giblin, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright
Christy Hawkins, Partner, Akerman
Kelli Jones - Managing Counsel, General Litigation, Legal Operations, Privacy & Cybersecurity - ConocoPhillips
Sumera Khan - Vice President and Assistant General Counsel - Tokio Marine HCC
Robert Levy - Executive Counsel - ExxonMobil
Rebecca Perry - Director of Strategic Partnerships - Exterro
Deanna Uhl - Managing Director, Technology - Information Governance, Privacy & Security, FTI

Program Materials

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ACC Houston Webinar CLE: Navigating the FTC's Non-Compete Ban

ACC Houston Webinar CLE: Navigating the FTC's Non-Compete Ban
Implications and Strategies for Businesses and Organizations
July 16, 2024 | 11 am - 12 pm CDT | Zoom

Speakers

Tanzeela Ahmad, Senior Employment Counsel, Stryker 
Jesse Coleman, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP 
Robin Rogers, General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer, CoventBridge 
Victor Wright, Vice President, Global Labor & Employment Law, Baker Hughes 
Moderator:
Chris DeMeo, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP  

Program Materials

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ACC Houston IP Practice Group CLE: IP Terms for Non-IP Agreements

ACC Houston IP Practice Group CLE: IP Terms for Non-IP Agreements
June 26, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Willie G’s Seafood
1.00 Hrs CLE (TX)

Speakers

Jeffrey B. Andrews – Partner, Bracewell LLP

Program Materials

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ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE: Energy Talks

ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE: Energy Talks
Navigating An Evolving Litigation Landscape 
June 25, 2024 | 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm | The Houston Country Club

Speakers

Amy Parker Beeson, of Counsel, Beck Redden
Geoff Gannaway, Partner, Beck Redden
David W. Jones, Partner, Beck Redden
Russell Post, Partner, Beck Redden 
Mark C. Rodriguez, Partner, Beck Redden 
Madison Young Moore, Associate, Beck Redden

Program Materials

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ACC Houston Best Practices Practice Group CLE: The In-House Practitioners Best Practice Guide to Trial Preparation

ACC Houston Best Practices Practice Group CLE
The In-House Practitioners Best Practice Guide To Trial Preparation
June 18, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Bari Ristorante

Speakers

Todd Mensing, Partner, AZA 
Kelsi Stayart-White, Partner, AZA 
Camille Mikhail, Senior Counsel, Chevron 

Program Materials
 

Survey for Attendees


ACC Houston June Chapter Meeting CLE: Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence

ACC Houston June Chapter Meeting CLE
Cybersecurity & Artificial Intelligence: The View from Texas and Washington
June 11, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Course #174241000 (TX)
 

Speakers:
Neal Higgins, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
Julie Unruh, Senior Counsel for Data Privacy and Procurement/Supply Chain, Phillips 66

Program Materials 06/11/2024
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ACC Houston Litigation Practice group CLE: 

ACC Houston Litigation Practice Group CLE
Spring Cleaning...Up Your Contracts
June 5, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Brennan's

“Spring Cleaning…Up Your Contracts” will explore best practices for drafting and negotiating agreements with litigation in mind.  We’ll consider recent updates to Texas law and the potential impacts of routine provisions, including liquidated damages provisions, arbitration agreements, venue selection provisions, and more. Focusing on the ever-evolving legal landscape in Texas and the upcoming implementation of the Texas business courts, attendees will leave with a better understanding of how to tackle agreements to best meet their business goals and position themselves when/if litigation ensues.

Program Materials 06/05/2024
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ACC Houston May Chapter Meeting CLE: Multidistrict Litigation

ACC Houston May Chapter Meeting Webinar CLE
Multidistrict Litigation: How to Surf the Tsunami 
May 29, 2024 |1.00 Hours CLE (TX) | Course #174236294

This program, led by Danielle O’Neal, and Orla O’Callaghan, trial lawyers with substantial experience defending mass tort and product liability actions through trial, will feature an introduction to Multidistrict Litigation (MDL), how an MDL differs from a class action, and the costs and burdens associated with defending an MDL, and will offer strategies and practical tactics for staying afloat should your company find itself battling an MDL tsunami.

Program Materials 05/29/2024
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ACC Houston Labor & Employment and Health Law Practice Group CLE Webinar

Election Year Hot Topics! Religious Accommodations, Political Speech in the Workplace and More!
May 22, 2024 | 11 am - 12 pm | Zoom
 

Speakers

Sachin Bhandari, Vice President, Employee Relations & Occupational Health Associate General Counsel - Labor & Employment, Memorial Hermann Health System
Daniel Birnbaum, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Valentina Dassey, Associate Attorney, Baylor College of Medicine 
Sam Schwartz-Fenwick, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Darien Harris, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Program Materials 05/22/2024
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ACC Houston May Chapter Meeting CLE

ACC Houston May Chapter Meeting CLE
Multidistrict Litigation: How to Surf the Tsunami 
May 14, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy

Speakers

Anna Rotman, Partner & Head of Texas Litigation, Kirkland & Ellis LLP 
Danielle O’Neal, Litigation Associate, Kirkland & Ellis LLP 
Orla O’Callaghan, Litigation Associate, Kirkland & Ellis LLP  

Program Materials 05/14/2024
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ACC Houston April Chapter Meeting CLE

ACC Houston April Chapter Meeting CLE
How to Add an Employee, not a Lawsuit & Exit an Employee, not your Confidential Info and Customers
April 9, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy

Speaker: 

Andrew Pearce, Shareholder, BoyarMiller

Program Materials 04/09/2024
Survey for Attendees



ACC Houston February Chapter Meeting CLE

Corporate Transparency Act Update
February 13, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Maggiano's Little Italy

Speakers

Lauren White, Partner, Haynes and Boone, LLP 
Ricardo Garcia-Moreno, Partner, Haynes and Boone, LLP 
Lucynda Wood, General Counsel, Capitol Services  

Program Materials 02/13/2024
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ACC Houston Counsel Development Series


Navigating Work/Life Balance: Tools for Employers and Employees
A 360 view on career change
January 17, 2024


Speakers

Danielle Hicks, Ph.D.
Industrial/Organizational Psychologist, Co-Owner & President, Leadership Science Institute

Wendy Lee
CEO & Founder, LeadHERship Revolution

Melinda Delmonico
President & CEO, Gibson Arnold & Associates

In-House Panelists:

Ivett Hughes, Baker Hughes
Joseph Yao, ExxonMobile (ret)

Program Materials 1/17/2024


ACC Houston IP Practice Group CLE
 

Privacy Comes to Texas
January 11, 2024

The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) enacted in 2023 makes Texas one of 12 states with a data privacy law. While the TDPSA was modelled after the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, there are differences that should be explored for entities doing business in Texas. This presentation will focus on the elements of the TDPSA: Applicability, Controller/Processor Roles, Data Subject Rights, and Enforcement and how to build a successful privacy compliance program.

Speakers

Lucy Porter - Counsel, Bracewell LLP
Paige Boshell - Privacy Senior Counsel, Chevron

Program Materials 1/11/2024


ACC Houston January Chapter Meeting CLE

ACC Houston January Chapter Meeting CLE
Damages & Indemnities: Who is Responsible and for What?
January 9, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy

This presentation will discuss the misunderstanding of contract damages and what indemnification means.

Speakers

Jonathon Hance, Partner, Bracewell LLP 
Drew Taggart, Partner, Bracewell LLP 
Evan McCord, Senior VP - Co-Head of Legal, Hines 

Program Materials 1/9/2024                         Program Survey

 


2023 Program Materials

 

 

ACC Houston November Chapter Meeting CLE

ACC Houston November Chapter Meeting CLE
Emerging Employment Law Issues Keeping In-House Counsel Up at Night
November 14, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy
November 30, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Zoom 

Speakers

Aaron Holt, Member, Cozen O'Connor
Nandini Sane, Member, Cozen O'Connor
David Barron, Member, Cozen O'Connor

Program Materials 11/14/2023                           Program Survey

Program Materials Webinar 11/30/2023             Program Survey


ACC Houston October Chapter Meeting CLE

ACC Houston October Chapter Meeting CLE 
Cybersecurity: Who bears the responsibility?
October 10, 2023 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Maggiano's Little Italy | 2019 Post Oak Blvd. | Houston, TX 77056

 

Speakers

Andrew Pearce, Shareholder, BoyarMiller
Lauren Black, Shareholder, BoyarMiller

Program Materials                            Program Survey


ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE

ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE
The Future of Electricity in Texas: How are We Going to Keep the Lights On?
September 14, 2023 | 12 noon - 1:30 pm | Willie G's 

Speakers

Todd Kimbrough, Partner, Balch & Bingham

Program Materials             Program Survey


2023 Annual Symposium

Session 1: 8:30 - 9:20 am
Crisis Response Best Practices: A primer for corporate counsel
Presenter(s):
Jim Silliman, Counsel, Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
Chantel Jordan, Fmr. Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, 5E Advanced Materials, Inc.
Sheshe Taylor Evans, Senior Litigation Counsel, Marathon Oil Corporation
Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP | CLE Credits Pending

Session 2: 9:30 - 10:20 am
The Important Role Legal Plays in an Era of Growing Data Risks (Privacy, Cyber, Litigation): Key Findings from the 2023 ACC CLO Report
Presenter(s):
Rebecca Perry, CIPP US/G, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Exterro
Sumera Khan, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, Tokio Marine HCC 
Christy Hawkins, Partner, Akerman
Eric  Shinabarger, Associate, Winston & Strawn
Exterro | 1.00 Hrs CLE TX

Session 3: 10:30 - 11:20 am
In-House Counsel: Conflicts and Other Complexities 
Presenter(s):
Stephen Crain, Partner, Bracewell LLP 
Elaine Balagia, Assistant General Counsel, Liberty Energy
Bracewell | 1.00 Hrs CLE  TX (Includes 1.00 Hrs Ethics Credits)

Session 4: 11:30 – 12:20 pm
Perfecting Your IP Arbitration Strategy
Presenter(s):
Shannon Richards, Senior Counsel, RIM & Litigation, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company 
Lindsay Cutie, Senior Associate, Baker Botts 
Paul Morico, Partner, Baker Botts 
Michael Hawes, Partner, Baker Botts
Baker Botts L.L.P. | 1.00 Hrs CLE TX

Session 5: 2:10 – 3:00 pm
Through The Looking-Glass: Finding The “Wonderland” of Collaboration With Outside Counsel
Presenter(s):
Adam Russ, Member, Gordon Arata, Houston 
Phil Antis, Member, Gordon Arata, New Orleans 
Amy Eldridge, Senior V.P. and Assistant General Counsel, Cadence Bank 
Xavier Jordan, Deputy General Counsel, Sensia LLC 
Jennifer Lee, Assistant General Counsel, First Solar, Inc. 
Gordon Arata | 1.00 Hrs CLE  TX

Session 6: 3:10 -4:00 pm
Managing Legal Departments’ Priorities: Insights & Tools for Success
Presenter(s):
Stephen Ontiveros, Senior Sales Executive, Thomson Reuters
Angela Rudolph, Senior Associate, Westlaw Product Management, Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters | 1.00 Hrs CLE  TX

Session 7: 4:10 – 5:00 pm
ChatGPT Didn't Write this CLE (Or Did It?): The Ethics of Using Artificial Intelligence in your Practice
Presenter(s):
Colin Watterson, Partner, Hicks Thomas
Hicks Thomas | 1.00 Hrs CLE  TX (Includes 1.00 Hrs Ethics Credits)

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ACC Houston August Chapter Meeting CLE

ACC Houston August Chapter Meeting CLE
What To Do When The Government Comes Knocking: How to Respond to a Government Investigation
August 8, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy

Speakers

Jeff Vaden, Partner, Bracewell LLP
Suzanne Elmilady, Deputy Chief of the Fraud Section at the U.S. Attorney’s Office

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Special thank you to our event sponsor: Bracewell


ACC HOUSTON HEALTH LAW AND L&E PRACTICE GROUPS CLE WEBINAR

ACC Houston Health Law and L&E Practice Groups CLE Webinar
The Risks and Benefits of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning to In-House Counsel, in Health Care and L&E Compliance
July 26, 2023 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | 1.00 HRS CREDIT CLE (TX)

Speakers

Kathleen McConnell, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Rachel See, Senior Counsel, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Rob Szyba, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
John Tomaszewski, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Moderators
Jesse Coleman, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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Special thank you to our event sponsor: Seyfarth


ACC Houston Estate Planning and Asset Protections Basics CLE Webinar

ACC Houston CLE Webinar
Estate Planning and Asset Protection Basics
July 18, 2023 | 12-1 pm | 1.00 HRS CREDITS CLE (TX)

Speaker

Leah Towe, Associate, Norton Rose Fulbright

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Special thank you to our event sponsor: Norton Rose Fulbright


ACC Houston July Chapter Meeting CLE

ACC Houston July Chapter Meeting CLE
High Risk Areas in M&A Healthcare Acquisitions: What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You
July 11, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy
July 27, 2023 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Webinar on Zoom

Speakers

Darren Skyles, Partner, Frost Brown Todd
Patrick LaRue, Partner, Frost Brown Todd
Anna Calleja, Summer Associate, Frost Brown Todd

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Documents

Compliance Initial RFI

Clinic Compliance Checklist

Special thank you to our event sponsor: Frost Brown Todd


ACC Houston Best Practices Practice Group CLE: Trial

ACC Houston Best Practices Practice Group CLE: Trial
What Today's Lawyers Are Doing Wrong and How to Stop Them
June 29, 2023 | Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Location: Le Colonial 

Speakers

Brittany Ringel Walton, Lead Counsel—Litigation, LyondellBasell
Todd Mensing, Partner, AZA
Monica Uddin, Partner, AZA 

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Additional Handout: What you should ask your outside counsel

Special thank you to our event sponsor: AZA


ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE

ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE
Renewable Energy and Storage Projects: Developing Projects, Including with Corporate and Industrial Offtakers
June 22, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Willie G's

Speakers

Michael Madison, Associate General Counsel, Plus Power
Chris Still, Partner, Balch & Bingham LLP 
Jesse Unkenholz, Partner, Balch & Bingham LLP

Audrey Momanaee (Moderator), Partner, Balch & Bingham LLP

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Special thank you to our event sponsor: Balch & Bingham


ACC Houston IP Practice Group CLE

ACC Houston IP Practice Group CLE
Cloud Contracts: Risks and How to Mitigate Them
June 15, 2023 | 11:45 am - 1:15 PM | 1.00 HRS CLE (TX)

Speakers

Jeffrey B. Andrews, Partner, Bracewell LLP

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Special thank you to our event sponsor: Bracewell LLP


ACC Houston June Chapter Meeting CLE

ACC Houston June Chapter Meeting CLE
Acquisition Finance
June 13, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's
June 28, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | The Woodlands Location

Speakers

Eric Munoz, Partner, Akin
Jiha Ko, Counsel, Akin

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Special thank you to our event sponsor: Akin


ACC Houston Employment & Labor Practice Group CLE Webinar

ACC Houston Employment & Labor Practice Group CLE Webinar
The State of Pay Transparency Laws and Pay Equity Litigation in 2023 and What’s to Come Going Forward
May 24, 2023 | 12 - 1 PM CDT |1.00 Hrs CLE (TX) | Zoom - Webinar

 

Speakers

 

Steve Shardonofsky, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP 
Matthew Gagnon, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Maria Papasevastos, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP 
Brandon Dixon, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Jennifer McKenzie, Senior Labor & Employment Counsel, Baker Hughes

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Special thank you to our event sponsor: Seyfarth


ACC Houston International Legal Affairs Practice Group CLE:

ACC Houston International Legal Affairs Practice Group CLE
US Economic Sanctions Update: Perspectives on Compliance and Enforcement
May 16, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Grotto - Westheimer

Speakers

Alan Enslen, Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson
Ashley Wright, Deputy General Counsel, McWane

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Special thank you to our event sponsor: Womble Bond Dickinson


ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE

ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE
Hydrogen Incentives and Tax Benefits for Renewable Energy Projects
May 11, 2023 | 4 pm - 7 pm | Willie G's

Speakers

Tori Roessler, Senior Counsel, Foley & Lardner LLP 
Erin Bartlett, Of Counsel, Foley & Lardner LLP

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Special thank you to our event sponsor: Foley & Lardner


ACC Houston Construction Practice Group CLE

ACC Houston Construction Practice Group CLE
Essential Contracting Strategies for Complex Construction Projects
May 10, 2023 | 11:30 Registration | 12:00-1:00 pm CLE
Maggiano's Little Italy | 2019 Post Oak Blvd. | Houston, TX 77056

Speakers

Pat Gaas, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend
Brian Gaudet, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend

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Special thank you to our event sponsor: Kilpatrick Townsend


ACC Houston May Chapter Meeting CLE

ACC Houston May Chapter Meeting CLE
Infrastructure and the Energy Transition: Structures, Trends and Risks
May 9, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy

Speakers

Rob Goodin, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
Nick Brown, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis 

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Special thank you to our event sponsor: Kirkland & Ellis


ACC Houston Health Law Practice Group CLE Webinar

ACC Houston Health Law Practice Group CLE Webinar
Unraveling Non-Competes in the Health Care Workplace
May 2, 2023 | 12 noon - 1 pm | 1.00 HRS CREDIT CLE (TX)

Speakers

Chris DeMeo, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Alex Meier, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Mark Easterly, Vice President, Legal Services, Houston Methodist Hospital
Cynthia Adjain, Assistant General Counsel, Community Health Choice 

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Special thank you to our event sponsor: Seyfarth


ACC Houston M&A Practice Group CLE

ACC Houston Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group CLE
Public Company M&A Primer
April 12, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Steak 48 | 4444 Westheimer Road | Houston, TX 77027

Speakers

Jim Marshall, Partner, Baker Botts L.L.P.
Jamie Yarbrough, Partner, Baker Botts L.L.P.

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Special thank you to our event sponsor: Baker Botts L.L.P.

 


ACC Houston April Chapter Meeting CLE

ACC Houston April Chapter Meeting CLE
The Greenwashing Legal Landscape: Growing and Gaining Power
April 11, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Maggiano's Little Italy | 2019 Post Oak Blvd. | Houston, TX 77056

Speakers

David Baay, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland 
Emily Shields,

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ACC Houston Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar

ACC Houston CLE Webinar
Managing the Unmanageable in a Security Breach Response (Rising to the Challenge of the Rogue Insider)
January 31, 2023 | 12-1 PM | 1.00 HRS CREDIT CLE (TX)

Speakers

Darren Skyles, Member, Frost Brown Todd, LLP
Courtney Gahm-Oldham, Member, Frost Brown Todd, LLP
Stephen Collins, Senior Advisor, Impact Advisors, LLC
Michelle Pendergrass, Chief Compliance Officer/Privacy Officer, Midland Health

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Special thank you to our event sponsor: Frost Brown Todd


ACC HOUSTON HALF DAY CLE WEBINAR

ACC Houston Half Day CLE Webinar
The Future of Work
January 5, 2023 | 1 pm - 5 pm | Webinar

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Special thank you to our event sponsor: Hunton Andrews Kurth

 


2022 Program Materials

 

ACC Houston November Chapter Meeting CLE

ACC Houston November Chapter Meeting CLE
Navigating a Post-Dobbs World: What Leaders Need to Know
November 8, 2022 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Maggiano’s Little Italy

Speakers

Janice Suchyta, Shareholder, Baker Donelson
Melissa Vest, Associate, Baker Donelson

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Special thank you to our Chapter Meeting sponsor: Baker Donelson


ACC Houston October Chapter Meeting CLE

ACC Houston October Chapter Meeting CLE
Managing In-House Counsel Dilemmas: Protecting Attorney/Client Privilege and Avoiding Spoliation
October 11, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's

Speakers

Chris Hanslik, Shareholder, BoyarMiller
Andrew Pearce, Shareholder, BoyarMiller 
Celina Carter, SVP and General Counsel, BWC Terminals

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Special thank you to our Chapter Meeting sponsor: BoyarMiller


ACC Houston September Chapter Meeting CLE

ACC Houston September Chapter Meeting CLE
Commercial and Legal Implications of Mining Digital Assets in Texas
September 13, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy

Speakers

Jeff Nichols, Partner, Haynes and Boone, LLP
Mark Cole, General Counsel, USD Group
Steve Kinard, Director of Bitcoin Mining Analytics, Texas Blockchain Council

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Special thank you to our Chapter Meeting sponsor: Haynes and Boone


2022 Annual Symposium

August 18, 2022
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Documents

Session 1: Legal Aspects of Cybersecurity

Session 2: Doing Business in Developing Markets - Focus on the Middle East

Session 3: Contractual Indemnities in Action - Are you really protected?

Session 4: Data Risks in the Great Resignation

Session 5: Claiming Privilege & Immunity

Session 6: Times They are a Changin' - Litigation Issues Arising out of Climate Change and Green Energy Transition

Session 7: Ethics Presentation


ACC Houston August Chapter Meeting CLE

ACC Houston August Chapter Meeting CLE - Galleria Location
Hot Topics in Construction Contracting
August 9, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy

Speaker

Brian Gaudet, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend 

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ACC Houston July Chapter Meeting CLE

ACC Houston July Chapter Meeting CLE - Galleria Location
Best Practices for Remote Work Policies
July 12, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy (Galleria)
July 21, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Landry's Seafood House (Woodlands)

Speakers

David Barron, Member, Cozen O'Connor 
Nandini Sane, Associate, Cozen O'Connor 
David Comeaux, Chief Counsel, Employment Law, McKesson Corporation
David Stockel, Assistant General Counsel - Employment & /Corporate Litigation, Texas Children’s Hospital

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Special thank you to our Chapter Meeting sponsor: Cozen O'Connor


ACC Houston June Chapter Meeting CLE

ACC Houston June Chapter Meeting CLE
The New Era of ESG-Related Litigation and Enforcement Risks
June 14, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's
June 30, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Landry's Seafood House (Woodlands)

Speakers

Brooke Clarkson, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
Chelsea Hilliard, Senior Counsel, Foley & Lardner LLP

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ACC Houston L&E Practice group CLE

ACC Houston Labor & Employment Practice Group CLE Webinar
Addressing Complex Accommodation and Leave Issues: Mental Health, Chronic Medical Conditions, Long-COVID, and the Return to the Office
May 17, 2022 | 12 noon - 1 PM | 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)

Speakers

Rachel Hoffer, Senior Counsel, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (moderator)

Tracie DeFreitas, Principal Consultant and ADA Specialist, Job Accommodation Network 
Kendra Koneman Paul, Senior Employment Counsel, Huntsman Corporation
Steve Shardonofsky, Partner & Chair, Houston Office L&E Department, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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Special thank you to our event sponsor: Seyfarth

 


ACC Houston May Chapter Meeting CLE

ACC Houston May Chapter Meeting CLE
Anatomy of an Oil & Gas Purchase and Sale Agreement
May 10, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy

Join us as our panel of speakers from Chapter Meeting sponsor Akin Gump discuss an overview of an Oil and Gas Purchase and Sale Agreement.  Key takeaways include negotiation points.

Speakers

Stephen Boone, Partner, Akin Gump
Niki Roberts, Counsel, Akin Gump

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ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE

ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE
Carrots and Sticks: Opportunities and Obligations in the Energy Transition Era
May 4, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Seasons 52 (Westheimer)

Join us for lunch and networking!  Our expert panel will discuss the current trends, both regulatory and market based, that are driving change in the energy sector. Topics to be discussed include the social cost of carbon, ESG reporting, hydrogen technology, carbon sequestration, methane emissions and green chemistry. 

Speakers

Sara Slack, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
Dottie Watson, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP

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ACC Houston Healthcare Practice Group CLE Webinar: Internal Investigations

ACC Houston Healthcare Practice Group CLE Webinar
Internal Investigations – Special Issues and Challenges when Investigating a HIPAA Breach
May 3, 2022 | 12-1:15 pm | 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)

Speakers

Monique Allen, Vice President, HIPAA Compliance, Memorial Hermann Health System
Leon Rodriguez, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Additional Speaker TBD
Moderator: Chris DeMeo, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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ACC Houston April Chapter Meeting CLE

ACC Houston April Chapter Meeting CLE
Ethical Hazards That Confront Corporate Counsel
April 12, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy

Speakers

Sean Gorman, Partner, Bracewell
Linda Primrose, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary / General Manager US and Canada Legal Department Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc.

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ACC Houston Small In-House Legal Department Practice Group CLE

ACC Houston Small In-House Legal Department Practice Group CLE
Intro to Litigation Finance for IP Cases and More
March 29, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | 1.00 Hrs CLE (TX)

Speakers

Rodney R. Miller, Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson
Nisha Agarwal, General Counsel, iCharts
Raj Duvvuri, Investment Manager / Legal Counsel, Omni Bridgeway

Special thank you to our event sponsor: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP


ACC  Houston International Law Practice group CLE

ACC Houston International Law Practice Group CLE
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act – Compliance Concerns and Recent Events
March 22, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy

Speakers

Britt Biles, Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson
Bill Cooper, General Counsel, Golden Pass LNG

Special thank you to our event sponsor: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP


ACC Houston February Chapter Meeting CLE

ACC Houston February Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar
Winning at Trial in the Time of COVID
February 8, 2022 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | 1.00 Hrs CLE (TX)

Speakers

Anna Rotman, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
Taj Clayton, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
Diana Benton, Associate, Kirkland & Ellis
Nicholas Benham, Associate, Kirkland & Ellis

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ACC Houston Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group CLE

ACC Houston Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group CLE
Representation and Warranty Insurance in M&A Transactions: Trends for 2022
January 26, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | 1.00 Hrs Credit (TX)

Speakers

Bill Coleman, Senior Vice President, AON
Matt Weiner, Managing Director, AON
Jim Marshall, Partner, Baker Botts L.L.P.

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2021 Program Materials


ACC Houston September Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar


ACC Houston September Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar
ESG What You Need to Know Now
September 14, 2021 | 12-1 PM | 1.00 CREDITS CLE (TX)

Speakers

Ricardo Garcia-Moreno, Partner, Haynes Boone
Deborah Low, Partner, Haynes Boone
Chris Reagen, Associate, Haynes Boone
Dan O'Donnell, Director, Houlihan Lokey

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ACC Houston Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group CLE Webinar

ACC Houston Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group CLE Webinar
Corporate Innovation - Startups and Corporate Venture Capital
August 26, 2021 | 12-1 PM | 1.00 CREDITS CLE (TX)

Speakers

Mike Torosian, Corporate Partner, Baker Botts, San Francisco
Eric Swanson, Vice President, Legal – Strategic Transactions, Halliburton Company

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ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE Webinar

ACC Houston CLE Webinar: Energy Practice Group
Review of the Tumultuous 87th Legislative Session
August 25, 2021 | 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm | 1.00 HRS CREDITS CLE (TX)

Speakers

David Cabrales, Chair, Economic Development & Government Incentives, Foley & Lardner LLP
Craig Chick, Texas Director, Public Affairs, Foley & Lardner LLP
Val Perkins, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
Cory Pomeroy, Vice President and General Counsel, Texas Oil and Gas Association

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ACC Houston Annual Symposium

Session 1: 8:30 - 9:20 am (Hicks Thomas LLP) 
Post-Pandemic Litigation: Commercial Disputes in the "End of Days"

Speakers:

Stephen Barrick, Partner, Hicks Thomas LLP
John Deis, Partner, Hicks Thomas LLP
Stephen Loftin, Partner, Hicks Thomas LLP

Session 2: 9:30 - 10:20 am (Bracewell LLP)
Insurance Law! What Popular Culture Can Teach Us About It

Speaker:

Vince Morgan, Partner, Bracewell LLP

Session 3: 10:30 - 11:20 am (Exterro)
A Day In the Life of Incident and Data Breach: How to Ensure Global Compliance

Speakers:

Rebecca Perry, Dir. Strategic Partnerships, Exterro 
Michelle A Reed, Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Tim Reboulet, Principal Consultant, SpearTip

Session 4: 1:30 – 2:20 pm (Wilson Cribbs + Goren)
Tips & Traps in Managing a Corporate Real Estate Portfolio

Speakers:

Anthony Marre, Managing Partner, Wilson Cribbs + Goren
Derek Pershing, Partner, Wilson Cribbs + Goren

Session 5: 2:30 – 3:20 pm (Norton Rose Fulbright)
Apres Moi le De-SPAC

Speakers:

Trevor Pinkerton, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright
Rishika Sengupta, Associate, Norton Rose Fulbright

Session 6: 3:30 -4:20 pm (Baker Botts)
IP Issues to Watch as the Ion Accelerates Houston’s Startup Ecosystem

Speakers:

Liz Flannery, Partner, Baker Botts
Natalie Gonzales, Partner, Baker Botts
Tenley Krueger, Assistant General Counsel (IP), Halliburton

Session 7: 4:30 – 5:20 pm (H.S. Grace & Co.)
For Whom the Corporate Governance Bells Toll

Speakers:

Suzanne Gilbert, Board of Advisors, Grace & Co. Consultancy, Inc.
Dr. H. Stephen Grace, Founder & President, H.S. Grace & Co.
Dr. Johnnie Williams, Strategy Professor, Texas Southern University

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ACC Houston August Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar

ACC Houston August Chapter CLE Meeting Webinar
Construction Contracting - Post Pandemic Era
August 10, 2021 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
1.00 CREDITS CLE (TX)

Speakers

Brian Gaudet, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend
Jenny Hyun, Attorney, Weingarten Realty (now Kimcho Reality Corporation)

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ACC Houston CLE Webinar - The Value Challenge

ACC Houston CLE Webinar
Legal Department Improvements (The Value Challenge) Real World Examples: Back to Basics
July 20, 2021 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | 1.50 Hrs Credits CLE (TX)

Speakers

John Duggan, Director of Lean Solutions, Seyfarth Shaw
Adam Laughton, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw
Paul LeBlanc, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw
Dustin Robinson, Client Engagement Manager, Seyfarth Shaw
Chris Shea, Deputy General Counsel, Memorial Hermann Health System and General Counsel, Memorial Hermann Health Plan
Kristin Tiller, Associate General Counsel, Memorial Hermann Health System
Mitch Weiss, Legal Project Manager, Seyfarth Shaw

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ACC Houston Labor & Employment Practice Group CLE Webinar

ACC Houston Labor & Employment Practice Group CLE Webinar
Pay Equity Trends in 2021
Thursday, July 15, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | 1.00 CREDITS CLE (TX)

Speakers

Christine Hendrickson, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Shardé Skahan, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Maria Papasevastos, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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ACC Houston July Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar

ACC Houston July Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar
Dealing with Ongoing COVID Travel Bans: Strategizing for Maximum Mobility
July 13, 2021 | 12-1 PM | 1.00 CREDITS CLE (TX)

Speakers

Kelly Cobb, Partner, Fragomen

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ACC Houston International Law Practice Group CLE Webinar

ACC Houston International Law Practice Group CLE Webinar
Anticipating and Conducting International Disputes in the Remote Era
June 16, 2021 | 12-1 PM | 1.00 HOURS CREDITS CLE (TX)

Speakers

Samaa Haridi, Partner, Hogan Lovells (New York)
Catherine Bratic, Senior Associate, Hogan Lovells (Houston)
John Broussard, Associate General Counsel, EAI at LyondellBasell

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ACC Houston Environmental Law Practice Group CLE Webinar

ACC Houston Environmental Law Practice Group CLE Webinar
Hot Areas for Environmental Litigation in 2021 and Beyond
June 15, 2021 | 12 - 1 PM | 1.00 HOURS CREDITS CLE (TX)

Speakers

Bryan Moore, Principal, Beveridge & Diamond PC
Vic Pyle, Senior Counsel, ExxonMobil
Bina Reddy, Principal, Beveridge & Diamond PC
Michael Vitris, Associate, Beveridge & Diamond PC

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ACC Houston Litigation Practice Group CLE Webinar

ACC Houston Litigation Practice Group CLE Webinar
Looking Ahead: Remote Court Proceedings & What All Lawyers Must Consider About Cybersecurity and Ethical Issues
June 8, 2021 | 11 am - 12 pm | 1.00 hours credit CLE (TX) and includes .50 hours Ethics credit

Speakers

Brendan Cook, Partner, Baker McKenzie (Moderator)
Brandon Caire, Counsel, Air Liquide
Jessica Averitt, Partner, Baker McKenzie
Courtney Giles, Associate, Baker McKenzie
Eugenie Rogers, Associate, Baker McKenzie

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ACC Houston June Chapter Meeting CLE: Ethics in Negotiations

ACC Houston June Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar
Ethics in Negotiations: Transactions, Contracts, and Litigation
June 1, 2021 | 12-1 PM | 1.00 hours CLE - Includes 1.00 hours Ethics credits

Come ready to test your knowledge of ethics and to weigh in on scenarios that we see on a day to day basis. This course includes 1.00 hour Ethics CLE on ethics rules, best practices and pitfalls in navigating ethical obligations in negotiations. The speakers will discuss the topic with a focus on disclosure obligations in the context of transactions, contract negotiations and litigation. This presentation will be interactive and educational.

Speakers:
Eunice Song, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
Audrey Momanaee, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP

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ACC Houston IP Practice Group CLE Webinar: Trade Secrets FAQ

ACC Houston IP Practice Group CLE Webinar
Trade Secrets FAQ: Identifying, Safeguarding, (Safely) Sharing, and Enforcing your Valuable Trade Secret Rights
May 27, 2021 | 12 PM - 1 PM | 1.00 hours CLE (TX)

Speakers:

Jonathon Hance, Partner, Bracewell LLP

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ACC Houston CLE Webinar: A Capital Opportunity

ACC Houston CLE Webinar
A Capital Opportunity: Considerations for Going Public in Canada
May 25, 2021 | 11 AM-12 PM | 1.00 Hours Credit CLE (TX)

Speakers:
Louise Lee, Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais
Delilah Panio, Vice President, US Capital Formation, TMX

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Special thank you to our event sponsor: Borden Ladner Gervais (BLG)


ACC Houston May Chapter Meeting CLE WEbinar: Joint ventures 101

ACC Houston May Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar
Joint Ventures 101: Objectives, Structure, Economics and Control
May 18, 2021 | 12-1 PM | 1.00 Hours Credit CLE (TX)

Speakers

John Goodgame, Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Cynthia Mabry, Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Charlie San Miguel, Assistant General Counsel, Enterprise Products Partners, L.P.

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ACC Houston Half Day CLE Seminar: Employment Law Conference 2021

What in-house counsel need to know in this pivotal year
April 29, 2021 | 1-5 PM | 3.50 Hours CLE Credit – Includes .50 Hours Ethics Credit (TX)
Sponsored by Hunton Andrews Kurth

ACC Houston Employment Conference 2021 Key Takeaways

 


ACC Houston Data Privacy & Security Practice Group CLE Webinar

ACC Houston Data Privacy & Security Practice Group CLE Webinar
Handling Data, IP Rights, and Cybersecurity Requirements Under Government Contracts
April 27, 2021 | 12-1 PM | 1.00 Hours CLE Credit (TX) | Sponsored by Womble Bond Dickinson

Speakers:

Gary Campbell, Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson
Gary Machetta, Senior Director Legal, KBR
Jon Mellis, Director and Assistant General Counsel, VMware, Inc.

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ACC Houston CLE Webinar

ACC Houston CLE Webinar
What In-House Counsel Need to Know About Insurance
March 11, 2021 | 12-1 PM | 1.00 CREDITS CLE (TX)

Speaker

Vince Morgan, Partner, Bracewell

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ACC Houston March Chapter Meeting

ACC Houston March Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar
Crisis Management in the Digital Age
March 9, 2021 | 12-1 pm | 1.00 hours credit CLE (TX)

Speakers

Elisa D'Amico, Partner, K&L Gates LLP
Desiree Moore, Partner, K&L Gates LLP

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ACC Houston International Women's Day Event with Special Speaker: Betty Trapp Chapman

Thank you for attending our program, "An Interactive Discussion with Historian Betty Trapp Chapman: Living on the Cusp During the Woman Suffrage Movement in Texas"  in honor of International Women's Day on Monday, March 8th, 2021 sponsored by Baker McKenzie.  Several attendees requested additional information about Betty, her books and the exhibit she co-curated at The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park.  Below please find links to the requested information. 

The Heritage Society Exhibit | Houston Women Cast Their Ballots: Celebrating 100 Years of the Right to Vote!  https://www.heritagesociety.org/current-exhibition | Note: The exhibit is open until March 31, 2021.         

List of Books Authored by Betty Chapman:

Rough Road to Justice: The Journey of Women Lawyers in Texas  https://www.harriscountylawlibrary.org/ex-libris-juris/2017/8/31/latest-greatest-rough-road-to-justice-the-journey-of-women-lawyers-in-texas

Houston Women: Invisible Threads in the Tapestry  https://www.amazon.com/Houston-Women-Invisible-Threads-Tapestry/dp/1578641128

Remembering Houston  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/remembering-houston-betty-trapp-chapman/1104950642

Historic Photos of Houston  https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/historic-photos-of-houston-historic-photos_betty-trapp-chapman/14059579/#edition=21184458&idiq=30437150

Historic Houston: An Illustrated History  https://www.amazon.com/Historic-Houston-Illustrated-Resource-Community/dp/1935377353

Special thank you to our event sponsor: Baker McKenzie


ACC Houston Career Development Event: maslow's Heirachy: Manifesting the Career of Your Desires

ACC Houston Career Development Event
Maslow's Hierarchy - Manifesting the "Career" Actualization
February 11, 2021 | 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Presentation Description:
You want a career that inspires you and aligns with your personal beliefs and ideologies allowing you to become the best possible attorney that you can be. This presentation will encompass what it means to find a career that is fulfilling and self-actualizing. We will discuss the ways in which we approach our career search, and how that can affect our ability to find the right position to fit our goals and desires. Focusing on your mindset, you can positively or negatively affect your own quest for the ideal in-house role and therefore, this presentation will show you how to shift that mindset to a productive one by providing tools and best practices for finding the right career for you.

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Gibson Arnold & Associates


ACC Houston February Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar: The Final Countdown

ACC Houston February Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar
The Final Countdown: Where to Focus and What to Avoid in the Lead Up to Trial
February 9, 2021 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | 1.00 hours CLE (TX)

Join Kirkland’s seasoned trial lawyers as they run through where you and your trial team should focus your time and resources in the final push to trial. They will also cover the top distractions that you and your trial team need to avoid. This CLE will draw on the collective experience of Kirkland’s trial practice, which was named Law 360’s Trial Group of the Year in 2020.

Speakers:

Taj Clayton, Litigation Partner
Kirkland & Ellis

Jeremy Fielding, Litigation Partner
Kirkland & Ellis

Anna Rotman, Litigation Partner
Kirkland & Ellis

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Special thank you to our sponsor: Kirkland & Ellis LLP


ACC Houston Energy Practice Group and ACC Global Energy Network CLE Webinar

ACC Houston Energy Practice Group and ACC Global Energy Network CLE Webinar
New Year...Same Remote Work Set Up

January 28, 2021 | 11 am - 12 pm | 1.00 Hours CLE (TX) and Includes 0.50 Hours Ethics Credits

The ACC Houston Energy Practice Group and the ACC Global Energy Network Sponsor Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is pleased to present this timely CLE to all ACC members.

Speakers

Daniel E. Frank, Partner
Eversheds Sutherland

Michael Bahar, Partner
Eversheds Sutherland

Tara Young, Sr. Corporate Attorney
Berkshire Hathaway Energy
Vice-Chair, ACC Global Energy Network

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Special thank you to our event sponsor: Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP


ACC Houston January Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar

ACC Houston January Chapter Meeting
Integrating Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) in Corporate Practices: The Role of Counsel
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 | 12-1 pm | 1.00 hours CLE (TX)
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Stakeholders at every level increasingly expect a company to demonstrate a strong commitment to ESG through its business practices. Responsibility for drafting and updating dynamic ESG-related policies, as well as overseeing implementation and compliance of mandatory disclosure and voluntary reporting is a small, but important, facet of the in-house counsel’s role. Counsel’s holistic perspective across an organization allows insight into legal risk associated with making, measuring, upholding and communicating ESG commitments. Involvement of the general counsel and staff is essential to manage corporate risk. This discussion will offer some principles for good ESG practices from a legal perspective.

Speakers

Cynthia Mabry, Partner, Akin Gump
Stacey Mitchell, Partner, Akin Gump
Brian Patterson, Partner, Akin Gump
Monica Karuturi, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, CenterPoint Energy

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Special thank you to our Chapter Meeting Sponsor: Akin Gump

 


2020 Program Materials
 

ACC Houston Labor & Employment Practice Group CLE Webinar

ACC Houston Labor & Employment Practice Group CLE Webinar
Managing a Remote Workforce: What if They Never Come Back?
December 16, 2020 | 12 pm - 1 pm | 1.00 hours CLE (TX)

This program will address the issues facing employers staffed with a workforce that continues to work remotely rather than return to the office. The topics will include wage and hour, expense reimbursement, protection of confidential information and data security, performance management, working remotely in a different state, and planning for the future.

Speakers

Funto Seton, Market Employment Counsel, Sysco Foods
Matt Simmons, Senior Counsel, Seyfarth
Brian Wadsworth, Associate, Seyfarth
John Phillips, Associate, Seyfarth

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Special thank you to our L&E Practice Group Sponsor: Seyfarth


ACC Houston Environmental Practice Group CLE Webinar

ACC Houston Environmental Law Practice Group CLE Webinar
Texas Environmental Law Forecast for a Biden Administration
December 15, 2020 | 12 - 1 pm | 1.00 hours CLE (TX)

Beveridge & Diamond’s panel of speakers will discuss how we expect the Biden Administration will impact the environmental landscape for industry operating in Texas. We will provide an overview of how new federal priorities regarding climate change, energy policy, environmental justice, and other issues are likely to change the dynamics between TCEQ and EPA, including the regulatory requirements and related enforcement directed at Texas facilities. This session will also cover the anticipated impact on environmental litigation, citizen suits and beyond.

Speakers

Laura LaValle, Austin Office Managing Principal, Beveridge & Diamond
Maddie Boyer, Principal, Beveridge & Diamond
Bryan Moore, Principal, Beveridge & Diamond
Bina Reddy, Principal, Beveridge & Diamond

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Special thank you to our Environmental Law Practice Group Sponsor: Beverage & Diamond P.C.


 

ACC Houston December Chapter Meeting CLE

ACC Houston December Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar 
The 2020 Election Is Finally Over (Or Will Be Soon): What Business Leaders Should Expect From The Biden Administration
December 8, 2020 | 12-1 pm | 1.00 hours CLE (TX)

The election is over, and President-elect Joe Biden is set to take the reins on January 20, 2021. Join Bracewell trial lawyer Bryan Dumesnil as he leads a discussion with Josh Zive, a Senior Principal in Bracewell’s Policy Resolution Group, on what business leaders should expect from the Biden Administration. The topics covered will include the First 100 Days, Energy, the Environment, Tax, Trade, Labor & Employment, and more.

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Special thank you to our Chapter Meeting Sponsor: Bracewell

 


ACC Houston Diversity Committee Event CLE

Implicit Bias in the Courts
With Featured Speaker: Judge Vanessa Gilmore
December 3, 2020 | 12 - 1 pm | 1.00 hours CLE (TX)

Judges must guard against implicit bias and should consciously reject stereotypes, attitudes, and preferences, to prevent implicit bias from affecting the application of the law. Learn more when you join ACC and Judge Gilmore for this candid conversation.

 


ACC Houston CLE Event

Managing Your In-house Career in Difficult Times: It’s your time to move forward
December 2, 2020 | 10 - 11 am | 1.00 hours CLE (TX)

In this webinar, we will discuss:

· Skills of the Future
· Smart Collaboration
· Tomorrow’s Legal Professional Trends
· Resilience & Grit in the Era of Covid-19

Speakers

· Sindy Peixoto, National Director, Talent Development, BLG
· Samantha Wahl-Hrdlicka, Associate General Counsel, Enbridge
· Silvia Surman, Director of Ethics and Compliance, American Bureau of Shipping

And moderated by:

· Leanne Cherry, Chief Talent Officer, BLG

Special thank you to our event sponsor: BLG

 


ACC Houston Litigation Practice Group CLE Event Living in a Virtual World

ACC Houston Litigation Practice Group CLE Webinar: Living in a Virtual World
New Developments, and Best Practices for Dispute Resolution in the COVID Era
November 17, 2020 | 12 – 1 PM | 1.00 hours CLE (TX)

A few months ago everyone was dealing with the novelty of COVID 19 and essentially standing down as current and prospective cases were put on hold. As the months rolled by, the courthouse doors have reopen, some "live," but most operating with a new virtual reality that has prompted significant changes in how trial lawyers do business, as well as a whole new set of protocols that apply in that regard. Please join us, as seasoned Baker McKenzie practitioners present an overview of new developments with respect to trial practice and arbitration, and share their knowledge and insight regarding these new protocols and best practices as we head into 2021.

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Special thank you to our Litigation Practice Group Sponsor: Baker McKenzie LLP


ACC Houston IP Practice Group CLE Webinar

ACC Houston IP Practice Group CLE Webinar
Pre-Trial Litigation Ethics Considerations in the Current and Post-Pandemic Environment
November 12, 2020 | 11:30 am - 12.30 pm | 1.00 hours CLE (TX) Includes 1.00 hours Ethics credits

Two seasoned attorneys discuss intellectual property pre-trial litigation ethical considerations and concerns in light of the changing legal environment during and post-pandemic. Richard Whiteley, partner at Bracewell LLP and Todd Bynum, Managing IP Counsel at ConocoPhillips will discuss the issues from both an in-house and outside counsel perspective.

Speakers

Richard Whiteley, Partner, Bracewell LLP
Todd Bynum, Managing IP Counsel, ConocoPhillips

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Special thank you to our IP Practice Group Sponsor: Bracewell LLP


ACC Houston November Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar

ACC Houston November Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar
US Supreme Court Term Preview for (Non-Expert) Lawyers
November 10, 2020 | 12- 1 pm | 1.00 hours CLE (TX)

The intent of this seminar is to convey a high-level understanding of the composition of the Court and its upcoming term that we think all members of the bar should possess, including a preview of some of the most anticipated cases of the term which involve the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, the power of Congress to subpoena materials from the Executive branch, the contours of religious liberty, and other issues of national importance.

Speakers

Greg Meeks, Partner, Foley & Lardner, LLP

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Special thank you to our Chapter Meeting Sponsor: Foley & Lardner LLP


 

ACC Houston CLE Webinar: Scanning the Horizon - Examining legal changes and business challenges in 2021

ACC Houston CLE Webinar: Scanning the Horizon - Examining legal changes and business challenges in 2021
November 5, 2020 | 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

What′s next? A preliminary assessment of the 2020 US election's impact
In this webinar a panel of Eversheds Sutherland partners will be joined by David Chmiel, CoFounder and Managing Director of geopolitical advisory firm Global Torchlight, to offer their insights on international trade and sanctions, tax, labor and employment, environmental, litigation and corporate implications for the energy sector. They will consider the results of the presidential and congressional elections to ask what impact these events may have on international businesses.

Speakers:

David Chmiel, CoFounder and Managing Director, Global Torchlight
Ginger Faulk, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland
Taylor Kiessig, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland
Sarah Paul, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland
Marc Rawls, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland
Marlene Williams, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland

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Special thank you to our Half Day Seminar Sponsor: Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP


 

ACC Houston Environmental Law Practice Group CLE Webinar

The Texas Twist on Regulating Plastics in the Environment
October 28, 2020 | Beveridge & Diamond PC | 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)

Speakers:
Karen Hansen, Principal, Beveridge & Diamond, PC
Sarah Munger, Associate, Beveridge & Diamond, PC
Michael Vitris, Associate, Beveridge & Diamond, PC

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Special thank you to our Environmental Law Practice Group Sponsor: Beveridge & Diamond, PC
 



ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE Webinar

Let's Waive COVID Goodbye
October 27, 2020 | Foley & Lardner LLP | 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)

Speakers:
Rachel Powitzky Steely, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
Rhonda Weiner, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
Sharon Beausoleil, Senior Counsel, Foley & Lardner LLP

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Special thank you to our Energy PG Sponsor: Foley & Lardner LLP


ACC Houston 21st Annual Ethics Seminar

The Restoration of Atticus Finch and a Lesson on Civil Discourse from Harper Lee
Program Handout

Tips for Trial Lawyers from Abraham Lincoln
Program Handout

2.00 hours CLE TX Includes 2.00 Ethics credits
MCLE #174076284

Speakers: Talmage Boston

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Special Thank You to our Marquee Sponsor: BoyarMiller

ACC Houston CLE Webinar

Lawyer Ethics in the Conference Room and the Courtroom
October 8, 2020 | Beck Redden | 1.00 hours CLE TX Includes 1.00 Ethics hours

Speakers

Geoff Gannaway, Partner, Beck Redden
Jackie Furlow, Associate, Beck Redden

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Special thank you to our event sponsor: Beck Redden


 

ACC Houston October Chapter Meeting CLE - Webinar

Premeditated Merger
October 6, 2020 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | BoyarMiller | 1.00 hours CLE TX

Speakers

Chris Hanslik, Firm Chairman, BoyarMiller
Larry Wilson, Shareholder - Business Group, BoyarMiller

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Special Thank You to our Marquee Sponsor: BoyarMiller


 

ACC Houston September Chapter Meeting CLE - Webinar

Houston We Have A Problem: Agents With Badges Are At The Front Door
September 15, 2020 | 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm | K&L Gates | 1.0 Hours CLE TX (Includes .25 hours Ethics credits)

Speakers:
Thomas Ryan, Partner, K&L Gates
David Rybicki, Partner, K&L Gates
Amy Gonce, Senior Managing Director, Ankura
Todd Edwards, Global Director of Ethics and Compliance, American Bureau of Shipping

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ACC Houston CLE Webinar: Shifting In-House Counsel Priorities Amid Uncertain Times
August 26, 2020 | 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm | Akin Gump | 1.0 Hours CLE (TX)

Speakers:
Phillina Lai (moderator)
John Goodgame, Partner in Charge, Akin Gump, Houston
Robert G. Lian Jr., Partner, Akin Gump, Washington, D.C.
Arshi Siddiqui, Partner, Akin Gump, Washington, D.C.

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2020 Annual Symposium

Session 1:

Cross Border Energy Markets in a Time of COVID-19 and USMCA

Join Borden Ladner Gervais as we explore how cross-border businesses and markets are being affected by global and regional developments, including the latest developments relating to COVID-19 and the changes and opportunities resulting from the USMCA coming into force on July 1st. In this session, we’ll provide an update on the most relevant cross-border trade issues, considerations for insolvency and credit, and share perspectives on the future of the Canadian and American energy market over the next several months and beyond. 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)

Speakers:
Jesse Goldman, Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais | Alan Ross, Regional Managing Partner and Head of US Initiative, Borden Ladner Gervais | Jessica Cameron, Senior Associate, Borden Ladner Gervais | Blaise Benoit, Chief Counsel, Energy Transfer LP

Session 2

Data Privacy Survival Guide

A surge of new data privacy regulations is igniting a sea change for corporate counsel. With more regulations on the horizon, compliance efforts must be agile and iterative and provide the greatest level of diligence and defensibility. Get real insights, practical guidance, and lessons learned from panelists as they share tactics to mitigate the legal and financial consequences of data privacy regulations. 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)

Speakers:
Bart Huffman, Partner, ReedSmith | Jarrett Kolthoff, CEO, SpearTip | Rebecca Perry, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Exterro

Session 3

Facilities Management & Landlord Tenant Relationships in the Pandemic Era

Join us as our speakers from Houston RE boutique firm, Wilson Cribbs + Goren discuss social distancing and the 6-foot office trends, and how it relates to commercial landlord-tenant relations.  Our speakers will also explain the items to consider when negotiating lease agreements in a post COVID environment. 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)

Speakers:
Anthony Marre, Managing Shareholder, Wilson Cribbs + Goren | Leann Karim, Shareholder, Wilson Cribbs + Goren

Session 4

Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and the Practice of Law

“First you automate low-level decisions, then high-level ones. Then you automate decisions about when to automate decisions.” Artificial intelligence wrote that sentence, and it is increasingly pervasive in our daily lives – from search engines, to legal research, to the very texts we read and write. In the world of contracts, litigation, and compliance, it is impossible to ignore these developments. This presentation will explore the promises, perils, and pitfalls of artificial intelligence and will give you the tools to understand the impact artificial intelligence is having on the practice of law. 1.00 Hours CLE - includes 1.00 hours Ethics CLE (TX)

The quote was generated here: https://thoughts.sushant-kumar.com/ai

Speakers:
Henal Patel, CEO, DocJuris | Sammy Ford, Partner, AZA Law

Session 5

Employment Law Concerns During COVID-19

This presentation will focus on key employment law considerations that have arisen during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will discuss furloughs and layoffs, return to work issues, the duty to provide a safe workplace, statutory compliance, ESG disclosures, and recent employment-related COVID-19 litigation. 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)

Speakers:
Carter Crow, Partner-in-Charge - Houston, Norton Rose Fulbright | Carolyn Webb, Associate, Norton Rose Fulbright

Session 6

Commercial Disputes: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Legal Fees

Litigation counsel's perspective on best practices for proactively managing commercial disputes in anticipation of litigation. Topics will include contract drafting tips, early involvement of in-house counsel, preserving information and your privilege, and insurance and indemnity considerations. 1.00 Hours CLE - includes 0.25 hours Ethics CLE (TX)

Speakers:
John Deis, Partner, Hicks Thomas LLP |Courtney Ervin, Partner, Hicks Thomas LLP |Ben Sweet, Counsel, Chevron North America Litigation Management

Session 7

Trends in Trade Secret Litigation

The panel will explore the latest developments in trade secret law, including trends in trade secret litigation, the impact of the Defend Trade Secrets Act, and protecting trade secrets in a remote work environment. 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)

Speakers:
Ashley Brown, IP Enforcement Counsel, Schlumberger | Natalie Gonzales, IP Partner, Baker Botts L.L.P. | Paul Morico, Sector Chair - Energy IP (Firmwide) Partner, Baker Botts L.L.P.

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ACC Houston August Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar
Tough Negotiations: Using Social Science and Basic Human Tendencies to Get better Results
August 11, 2020 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | 1.0 hours CLE (TX)

Speakers

Chris Celano, President, IHI E&C International Corporation
Joe Dowdy, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend, LLP
Patrick Gaas, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend, LLP
Brian Gaudet, Counsel, Kilpatrick Townsend, LLP
Nikki Morgan, Executive Vice President, TDIndustries - Houston

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ACC Houston July Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar

The Impact of Covid19 and Presidential Proclamations on US Immigration
July 16, 2020 | 12 noon - 1 pm | 1.0 hours CLE (TX)

 

Speakers

Kelly D. Cobb, Managing Partner, Fragomen Worldwide
Elizabeth Cleveland Wakefield, Senior Associate, Fragomen Worldwide

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ACC Houston Veteran Networking CLE - Webinar
 

Topic: The Download: Legal Ethics in a Digital World
July 9, 2020 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | 1.0 hours CLE (Includes 1.0 hours Ethics credits | TX)


Speakers

Jonny Havens, Associate, Baker Botts
Lauren Gore, Principal, LDR Investments

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ACC Houston Career Development CLE - Webinar

Breaking Precedent: The tools to navigate the unknown
June 30, 2020 | 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm

Melinda Delmonico - PPT Presentation
John Robb - PPT Presentation
Jennifer Laratonda - PPT Presentation and Worksheet

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ACC Houston M&A Practice Group CLE - Webinar

Distressed Asset Acquisitions Opportunties and Risks

June 25, 2020

Speakers:

Manny Grillo, Section Chair - Financial Restructuring (Firmwide) Partner, Baker Botts L.L.P.
Robin Spigel, Partner, Baker Botts L.L.P.

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ACC Houston IP Practice Group CLE - Webinar

Practical Considerations for Intellectual Property Due Diligence in Transactions

June 24, 2020

Speakers:

Kevin Tamm, Associate, Bracewell
Ann LaFeir, Senior IP Counsel, USAA

Additional Resources on the topic: https://www.acc.com/resource-library/top-ten-considerations-performing-intellectual-property-due-diligence-united#

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ACC Houston Labor & employment Practice Group CLE - Webinar

What??? Back to the Office? Are you prepared?

May 28, 2020

Speakers:

Scott Nelson, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw
Kimberly Pilcher, Executive Counsel Labor & Employment Law, Exxon Mobil Corporation

Seyfarth Shaw's Return to Business Checklist

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ACC Houston Health Care Law Practice Group CLE - Webinar

Protecting the Privacy and Security of Medical Data in the Health Care Industry in the Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic

May 27, 2020

Speakers:

Leon Rodriguez - Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
John Tomaszewski - Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
• Monique Allen - Vice President of HIPAA Compliance, Memorial Hermann Health System
• Renee Lowe - J.D., LL.M, CIPP/US, Sr. Assistant County Attorney, Harris Health System

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Special thank you to our Health Care Law Practice Group Sponsor: Seyfarth Shaw


ACC Houston Environmental Practice Group CLE - Webinar

Texas and Federal Enforcement Discretion and Force Majeure

May 7, 2020

Speakers:
Madeleine Boyer, Principal, Beveridge & Diamond - Austin TX (Moderator)
Sarah Munger, Associate, Beveridge & Diamond - Austin TX
Bina Reddy, Principal, Beveridge & Diamond - Austin TX
Joshua Van Eaton, Principal, Beveridge & Diamond - Washington DC

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ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE - Webinar

Navigating Unprecedented Times: The Impact of the Coronavirus and Historically-Low Oil Prices

May 5, 2020

Speakers:
Felisa Elayne Sanchez, Of Counsel @Foley & Lardner LLP
Rachel Powitzky Steely, Partner @Foley & Lardner LLP
Jill M. Hale, Senior Counsel @Foley & Lardner LLP

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Special Thank You to our Energy Practice Group Sponsor: Foley Gardere (Foley & Lardner LLP)

 


ACC Houston Data Privacy & Security CLE - Webinar

COVID-19 Risk Management: Data Privacy Challenges for Employers

April 29, 2020

Speakers

Tara Cho, (CIPP/US) and Europe (CIPP/E), Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson
Theresa Sprain, Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson
L. Renee Williams, (CIPP/US), Senior Counsel, Harris Health System

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ACC Houston Litigation Practice Group CLE - Webinar

Business Disputes: Strategies for Dealing with Fallout from COVID-19

April 21, 2020

Speakers:

Denmon Sigler, (Houston) Chair of North American Oil & Gas Practice, Baker McKenzie LLP
Kimberly Rich (Dallas), Partner, Baker McKenzie LLP
Alex Burch (Houston), Associate, Baker McKenzie LLP
Brendan Cook (Houston), Chair of North American Arbitration Group, Partner, Baker McKenzie LLP

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March Chapter Meeting CLE

ACC Houston March Chapter Meeting CLE: Planning Ahead for Disaster Response

March 10, 2020 - Galleria
March 26, 2020 - The Woodlands (Postponed due to COVID-19 CDC Guidlines)

Speakers

Matt Deffebach, Partner, Haynes and Boone
Ann Al-Bahish, Partner, Haynes and Boone
Celia Peressini, Senior Counsel - HSE&S, Marathon Oil Company

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February Chapter Meeting CLE

Innovative Strategies for Alternative Fee Arrangements for Litigation

February 11, 2020 - Galleria
February 26, 2020 - The Woodlands

Speakers:

Anna Rotman, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
Jeremy Fielding, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis

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ACC Houston January Chapter Meeting CLE: New Year's Resolutions Strike Back

January 14, 2020 - Galleria
January 23, 2020 - The Woodlands

Speakers

Michael D. Morfey, Partner, Hunton Andrews Kurth
Joseph W. Buoni, Partner, Hunton Andrews Kurth
Leah B. Nommensen, Associate, Hunton Andrews Kurth
Ashley Kahn, Associate, Hunton Andrews Kurth

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2019 Program Materials
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ACC Houston Half Day Seminar CLE

Doing Business in Canada

November 19, 2019

Session 1. Canadian Business Climate

  • Post-election update on the Canadian business climate
  • Pipeline update - Post-NAFTA, what to expect from the transition into USMCA
  • Other cross-border frictions


Speaker: Alan Ross, Partner, BLG

Session 2. Privacy & Cybersecurity

  • The evolving global regulatory framework
  • Global information obligations
  • Handling global privacy breaches
  • Selection and agreements with third party service providers


Speaker: François Joli-Coeur, Senior Associate, BLG

Session 3. M&A in Canada

  • Canadian deal point market trends
  • Oil and gas considerations
  • Cannabis landscape


Speakers: Louise Lee, Partner, BLG and Peter Bryan, Partner, BLG

Thank you to our generous sponsor Borden Ladner Gervais


ACC Houston November Chapter Meeting CLE

Big Data, Analytics and AI

November 12, 2019 - Galleria Presentation

December 11, 2019 - The Woodlands Presentation

Speakers

Ryan D. Gum, Managing Counsel Exploration and Production Services (E&P Services) and Intellectual Property, Occidental Petroleum Corporation (Occidental)
Aaron Tantleff, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP’s Technology Transactions & Outsourcing and Privacy, Security & Information Management practice groups

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Thank you to our generous sponsor Foley Gardere (Foley & Lardner LLP)


ACC Houston October Chapter Meeting CLE

Pick Your Headache: Non-Competes, Marijuana or Interoffice Romances

October 17, 2019 - Galleria Presentation
October 22, 2019 - The Woodlands Presentation

Chris Hanslik, Firm Chairman, BoyarMiller (The Galleria Presentation)
Andrew Pearce, Shareholder, BoyarMiller (Both Presentations)
Lauren Black, Senior Associate, BoyarMiller (The Woodlands Presentation)

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ACC Houston september Chapter Meeting CLE

Smart Contracts

September 17, 2019 - Galleria Presentation
September 26, 2019 - The Woodlands Presentation

James C. Row, CFA, Managing Partner, Entoro Capital, LLC
Dan Nossa, Member, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

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2019 ACC Houston Annual Symposium

Thursday, August 15, 2019
Session 1: 9:00 - 9:50 am - Borden Ladner Gervais (BLG) - (Almost) Everything you need to know about Canadian vs U.S. Labo(u)r Law
Session 2: 10:00 - 10:50 am - Jordan Lawrence - Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Compliance | A Strong Foundation for Compliance
Session 3: 11:00 - 11:50 am - Porter Hedges - Water Rights and Water Transactions in Texas
Session 4: 2:00 – 2:50 pm Shook Hardy & Bacon - Navigating the Cannabis Conundrum
Session 5: 3:00 -3:50 pm Baker Botts - Robust IP Rights for Blockchain Technologies
Session 6: 4:00 – 4:50 pm Norton Rose Fulbright - Legal Ethics from the Movies

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ACC Houston August Chapter Meeting CLE

Legal Considerations for Drones

August 6, 2019 - Galleria Presentation
August 7, 2019 - The Woodlands Presentation

Brian Gaudet, Counsel, Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton, LLP
David Lynch, Counsel, Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton, LLP

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ACC Houston July Chapter Meeting CLE

Immigration in the Trump Administration

July 9, 2019 - Galleria Presentation
July 17, 2019 - The Woodlands Presentation

Kelly Cobb, Partner, Fragomen Worldwide
Angelica Grado-Wright, Of Counsel, Fragomen Worldwide
Cortney Heard, Attorney Labor & Employment Law, Exxon Mobil Corporation

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ACC Houston Litigation Practice Group CLE

Beyond the Courts

June 26, 2019

Tom Sikora, Senior Counsel - International Disputes, Exxon Mobil Corporation
Brendan Cook, Partner, Chair of North America Arbitration Practice, Baker McKenzie  
Eugenie Rogers, Senior Associate, Dispute Resolution, Baker McKenzie

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ACC Houston Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group CLE

Recent Developments in M&A Practice - Key Takeaways

June 20, 2019

Jim Marshall, Partner and Deputy Department Chair (Corporate), Baker Botts
Laura Katherine Mann, Senior Associate, Baker Botts

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ACC Houston June Chapter Meeting CLE

What Do I Do If There’s A Whistleblower In Our Organization?

June 11, 2019 - Galleria Location

Jeff Heller, Of Counsel, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Ruth Pancherz, Counsel - Labor, Employment & Employee Benefits, BP America, Inc.

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ACC Houston IP Practice Group ClE

Navigating Key Clauses to Protect Your Valuable Information

February 6, 2019 - America's - River Oaks
May 29, 2019 - Jasper's - The Woodlands

Joseph Yao, Senior Counsel, Exxon Mobil Corporation
Jonathon Hance, Partner, Bracewell LLP

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ACC Houston MAY Chapter Meeting CLE

Getting the Deal Done: Navigating Key Legal Issues in M&A Transactions

May 8, 2019 - Woodlands Location

Andy Lehman, Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Jon Boben, Counsel, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Elitza Meyer, Senior Counsel, McKesson Corporation


May 14, 2019 - Galleria Location

Robert Shearer, Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Jon Boben, Counsel, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Monica Karuturi, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, CenterPoint Energy

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ACC Houston April Chapter Meeting CLE

Fingers Crossed! The Risks and Limits of Disclaimers and Fraud Carve Outs

April 9, 2019 - Galleria Location

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Speakers:
Bradley Benoit, Partner, Bracewell LLP
Brent Benoit, Chief Compliance Officer, National Oilwell Varco

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ACC Houston March Chapter Meeting CLE

Recent Developments in Anti-Corruption Enforcement

March 5, 2019 - Galleria Location
March 19, 2019 - The Woodlands Location

Speakers:
Brigham Cannon, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis 
Nicholas Thompson, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis

Thank you to our sponsor: Kirkland & Ellis


ACC HOUSTON ENVIRONMENTAL LAW PRACTICE GROUP CLE

Compliance Auditing Under the EPA and Texas Environmental Audit Programs

February 21, 2019

Thank you to our sponsor: Beveridge & Diamond, P.C.



ACC HOUSTON FEBRUARY CHAPTER MEETING CLE

Hindsight is 20/20

February 12, 2019
February 19, 2019 - Woodlands Meeting

Speakers

David Ammons, Partner, Haynes and Boone, LLP
Michelle Scheffler, Partner, Haynes and Boone, LLP
Marcela Berdion-Straub, Lead Counsel - Litigation, TOTAL American Services, Inc.



ACC HOUSTON JANUARY CHAPTER MEETING CLE

New Year's Resolutions You Can Keep
January 8, 2019 - Galleria Meeting
January 15, 2019 - Woodlands Meeting

New Year's Resolutions You Can Keep - Achievable Goals For In-House Attorneys
 

Speakers

Michael Morfey, Partner, Hunton Andrews Kurth
Joe Buoni, Partner, Hunton Andrews Kurth
Ashley Kahn, Associate, Hunton Andrews Kurth

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