ACC STL - Golf Spa CLE in a COVID-World

Keeping in mind the safety and welfare of our members, ACC St. Louis has made the difficult decision to NOT hold the Spa and Golf events this year.  Golf Spa will return on Friday, August 27, 2021 for a full day of learning, networking and fun.  

To continue to provide our ACC St. Louis members with great programming and CLE before the deadline, we will offer (3) CLE Courses online via Zoom on Friday, September 11, 2020.

Presentation #1: Effectively Navigating Political Debates and Protests on Our Streets and In Our Workplaces

     Speakers:  James Paul, Shareholder, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
                      Andrew Metcalf, Shareholder, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

     The already contentious political climate in America will only become more turbulent as we approach the national election.  Join Ogletree Deakins attorneys for an interactive debate about how employers can and should handle workplace banter, social media postings, mask wearing (or lack thereof), race relations, threats of violence, and other employee activities and shenanigans.  Both on-the-clock and off-duty conduct and speech directly impact the workplace and the working relationships between co-worker peers and between employees and their supervisors.  Safely avoiding the pitfalls presented by these issues requires careful planning, good policies, consistency in enforcement, and monitoring.  Don’t miss this timely opportunity to discuss these thorny and sometimes taboo issues in a safe place – and from the comfort of your chosen location via Zoom!

Presentation #2:  Rolling Into Cannabis:  A High-level Overview

     Speakers:  Gayle Mercier, Partner, Thompson Coburn LLP
                       Steve Garlock, Partner, Thompson Coburn LLP
     
     A high-level overview followed by what we’ve learned representing a national client while dealing  with the unique federal, state and local landscapes in the emerging industry.  The conversation will really dive into various representations of one of our major cannabis clients from M&A work, to employment law and IP matters. A high-level overview followed by what we’ve learned representing a national client while dealing  with the unique federal, state and local landscapes in the emerging industry.

Presentation #3:  How COVID-19 is Changing Technology, Sports and the Law

     Speakers:  Samir R. Mehta, Partner, Stinson LLP
                       David S. Kim, Partner, Stinson LLP
                       Aalok Sharma, Associate, Stinson LLP
     
      The response to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to massive changes in every part of our life.  In just a few months, our perception of privacy, public health, and the workplace has been completely upended. This panel discussion will review how technology has been used in response to COVID-19 and may be used in future outbreaks, with special attention on contact tracing, social distancing, and security. The panel will talk about legal risks from such innovation to businesses and employers.  This topic will also cover the impact of technological responses on large group events like sporting events and other entertainment.