Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa
575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road
Cedar Creek, TX, USA 78612
Overview (Program Summary)
A program hosted by:
ACC AustinWe are delighted to invite you to our CLE and Golf & Spa Event
Thursday September 18, 2025
Hyatt Lost Pines Resort
Sponsored by
Michael Best Friedrich LLP
GC AI
Morning: Check-in: Starts at 8:00 AM
CLE: 9:00 AM - 12:20 PM Location: Wildflower Pavilion
Three (3) hours of Texas MCLE General Credit including 1 hour ethics is approved for this presentation.
9:00-10:00 AM “The AI-Powered Lawyer: Real Workflows for Better Legal Work” Lindsay Smith of GC AI will break down how you can use legal-specific generative AI for research, contract review and negotiation, and legal operations. Designed for attorneys at all levels, this session offers practical techniques for integrating AI into your everyday work. Lindsay will also share lessons from in-house legal teams adopting these tools, and give a live demonstration of how to do actual AI prompting to get the best results. Whatever your experience with AI, this session will give you real-world strategies to work efficiently and stay ahead in your matters.
Speaker: Lindsay Smith, Solutions Attorney, GC AI
10:10-11:10 AM "Hot Topics in Labor and Employment Law" Stay ahead of the curve with a discussion of the latest developments in employment law with a presentation focusing on topics shaping the workplace in 2025 and beyond. We will cover issues impacting areas such as remote and hybrid work arrangements, AI in hiring and HR processes and evolving issues around DEI programs.
Speaker: Sean Lewis, Associate, Haynes Boone
Rebecca C. Dettmers, Associate, Haynes Boone
11:20 AM-12:20 PM Ethics: “The Power and Pitfalls of Privilege for In-house Attorneys.” This ethics presentation will provide practical advice to in-house counsel for protecting attorney-client privilege. The session will cover critical issues, including identifying the client in complex corporate settings, distinguishing legal advice from business advice, waiver of privilege, and maintaining privilege during internal investigations.
Speaker: Darren Gibson, Partner, Michael Best
Buffet Lunch: Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Location: Wildflower Pavilion
Afternoon Options: Golf, Spa, Legal Spirits Social
Following the CLE, choose your afternoon activity:
Golf - Be sure to register by August 30 to guarantee your spot for golf - Tee times available from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM. Choose your 4-some or join a group - let us know on the registration form. $80 per golfer Nonrefundable (Value $195)
Spa - Relax & enjoy a great spa experience at the Hyatt Lost Pines Spa. Upon your paid registration we will send you contact information to choose your preferred treatment and spa time. $80 per person Nonrefundable (Value $185)
Legal Spirits Social Time: 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Unwind & connect: an afternoon of wine, bites and networking.
Whether you’re teeing off, unwinding with a spa treatment, or simply enjoying good conversation over a glass of wine, the afternoon promises networking, relaxation, and fun.
Don't miss a full day of professional development, camaraderie, and relaxation! We look forward to seeing you on September 18th!
CLE
Sponsored By
GC AI is the leading legal AI platform for in-house counsel, helping them work faster, accomplish more, and drive their
companies' business. With industry-leading accuracy, source citations, and state bar compliance, GC AI serves 650+ legal teams globally. With 50 public companies, 25 unicorns, and top enterprises like Webflow, Hitachi, Vercel, and Liquid Death, GC AI sets the new standard for modern in-house legal teams.
Michael Best is dedicated to our clients’ success. We’re a full-service law firm with more than 350 lawyers and technical professionals who work in collaborative, interdisciplinary practices to serve
clients around the world.
We devote ourselves to understanding your whole organization, not just your legal matters. Our mission is to act as a true partner—to help you strategize, rise above challenges, and seize opportunities.
This holistic approach has earned us many loyal clients, from small start-ups to global Fortune 500 companies. We work with companies in all kinds of industries, as well as trade associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, family trusts, and high-net-worth individuals.