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Visit ACC's COVID-19 Resource Center for In-house Counsel (Global and Regional Resources regarding the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic)

Explore ACC's selection of global, regional, and country-focused resources to help in-house counsel navigate legal, business and career issues arising from the COVID-19 (coronavirus / 2019-nCov) crisis.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts, Intellectual Property, Real Estate, Nonprofit Organizations, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Insurance, Compliance and Ethics, Health Law, Government, Financial Services, Environmental, Energy and Public Utility, Employment and Labor, Corporate, Securities, and Governance, Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce
Region: Global, Europe, Africa, North America, South America, Asia
International Comparative Legal Guide to Insurance & Reinsurance 2026
Global Legal Group
218 pages

This guide provides corporate counsel with comprehensive guidance to insurance and reinsurance laws and regulations around the world. Topics covered include regulatory authorities and procedures, (re)insurance claims, litigation, and arbitration.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Insurance
Region: Global, Albania, Bahrain, Bermuda, Brazil, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Macau, Malaysia, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Romania, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States

CLINIC-IN-A-BOX® PROGRAM – COMPASSIONATE LEAVE AND SOCIAL MEDIA POLICIES


Use your business skills to provide pro bono while earning CLE credit!

AGENDA:

  • 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. — Breakfast and Introductions
  • 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. — Receive training on compassionate leave and social media policies for nonprofits. Obtain CLE credit for the training portion of the clinic.
  • 10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. — Break
  • 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Meet with representatives of a nonprofit organization to draft and review compassionate leave and social media policies. Receive support from the attorney trainers, as needed, who will remain on hand throughout the clinic

Professional liability coverage is provided for all participating attorneys.

To volunteer, please complete & return this form no later than February 9, 2026. Questions?  Call ACC Northeast Executive Director, Julie Duffy at (617) 480-8413.

ACC Houston Ethical Edge CLE
February 5, 2026 | 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Junior League of Houston

Join us for the launch of a new ACC Houston program called The Ethical Edge where you jump start your year with ethics credits!

Event Itinerary:

8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast, networking and check in
9:00 am – 10:00 am Session 1
10:00 am – 11: 00 am Session 2
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Session 3
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch, networking and closing

Sessions

9:00 - 10:00 am (Session 1) 
Attorney-Client Privilege for International In-House Counsel in the Age of AI
Seasoned attorneys will discuss new challenges facing in-house attorneys, including counsel's use of AI and issues with employees using AI to record or transcribe meetings. Panelists will also touch on other ongoing challenges for in-house counsel, including privilege issues surrounding investigations and the added wrinkle of cross-border work (with varying privileges across jurisdictions). 
Kriste Sullivan, Attorney at Law, KBR 
Brandon Caire,  Associate General Counsel, Air Liquide
Kelsey Machado, Partner, Baker McKenzie 
Courtney Giles, Partner, Baker McKenzie
Meghan Hausler, Partner, Baker McKenzie 
 

10:00 - 11:00 am (Session 2)
Ethics Jeopardy: Movie Edition
Join Norton Rose Fulbright for an engaging and interactive program using a Jeopardy-style game format to explore key principles of legal ethics through the lens of popular movies. Participants will test their knowledge of professional responsibility by answering questions tied to memorable films and storylines that highlight real-world ethical dilemmas faced by lawyers. Topics include conflicts of interest, competence, client communication, candor and professional conduct.
Kimberly Cheeseman, Co-Head of Litigation and Disputes, Houston, Norton Rose Fulbright 
Devin Wagner, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright 
Jesika Silva Blanco, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright 
Will Moss, Senior Counsel, Norton Rose Fulbright
Barbara Light, Senior Associate, Norton Rose Fulbright

11:00 - 12:00 (Session 3)
Three's A Crowd: Independent Counsel, Privilege and Ethics Surrounding the Tripartite Relationship
"Three's A Crowd" explores the unique ethical, strategic and privilege challenges that arise when insurance companies fund the defense but policyholders remain the true client. This presentation examines whether, when and why policyholders are entitled to independent defense counsel, how conflicts of interest affect defense, and how corporate counsel can successfully protect corporate interests, manage complex litigation and preserve privilege in the face of bet-the-company litigation.
Diana Shafter Gliedman, Senior Shareholder, Anderson Kill
Pamela Hans, Senior Shareholder, Anderson Kill

ACC Houston M&A Practice Group CLE
RWI in M&A Transactions: 2026 Market Update
January 15, 2026 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Steak 48

This CLE program provides in-house counsel with a focused update on the representation and warranty insurance (RWI) market, with particular emphasis on current financial terms, insurers’ risk appetite and underwriting priorities. The session will examine the current market for RWI policies and will highlight common subject areas and geographies of heightened underwriting focus.

This CLE program breaks down the core principles every corporate counsel and risk manager should master, with a particular focus on contract drafting, claims handling, and negotiation. The presenters will explore some frequent mistakes that trip up even seasoned practitioners. Attendees will walk away with practical strategies, insights, and tools to keep their internal clients covered.

AGENDA
2:30 – 3:00pm:  Registration/Networking
3:00 – 3:45pm:  Background on Insurance in Corporate Asset Protection
3:45 – 4:15pm:  Role of insurance in contracting and corporate transactions
4:15 – 5:00pm:  Common mistakes and how to avoid them 
5:00 - 6:00pm:  Networking reception

LOCATION
Creekside Restaurant
8803 Brecksville Rd
Brecksville, OH 44141

PARKING
Free onsite parking is available.

CREDITS
2.0 CLE (This course has been approved by the Ohio Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 2.0 total general CLE hours)

SPEAKERS
Shumaker
P. Wesley Lambert, Partner
Amanda M. Leffler, Akron Managing Partner

In-house Counsel
Jennifer L. Stueber, Senior Legal Counsel, Swagelok

Note: At the Northeast Ohio (ACC NEO) chapter level, event sponsors/hosts are provided the name, title, and company of all attendees. ACC NEO never provides or sells member emails, phone numbers, or addresses to sponsors or any other external audiences.

Attendees must abide by ACC NEO's Event Code of Conduct.

QUESTIONS
Contact neoh@accglobal.com

ACC Houston October Chapter Meeting CLE - The Woodlands Location
Navigating the Minefield - Indemnity and Insurance in Commercial Contracts
October 28, 2025 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Churrasco's - The Woodlands

Companies frequently rely on contractual indemnity and additional insured clauses to manage and allocate risk, but aligning the two can be challenging. We will discuss real-world scenarios and cases illustrating common failures of indemnity and additional insured clauses and tips for negotiating and drafting them to ensure they perform as intended when a loss occurs. Because October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we will also address cyber risks and the growing importance of cyber insurance.

Replacement Cost Insurance Coverage in Turbulent Times
Charles P. Edwards (Barnes & Thornburg)
6 pages

The concept of replacement cost — sometimes referred to as “new for old”— seems simple, but issues often arise over the calculation and various policy terms and conditions. This article provides an overview of replacement cost insurance coverage.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Insurance
Region: United States
Navigating the Choppy Waters of Indemnification
Charles P. Edwards, (Barnes & Thornburg)
6 pages

Many types of contracts require one party to indemnify another for first-party losses or against claims made by third parties.

The indemnity obligation also may be imposed by law in the absence of a contractual obligation. This article discusses some of the most important considerations related to indemnification.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts, Insurance
Region: Global
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