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The Financial Services Network together with the ACC Career Corner presents a new Career Masterclass Series designed to help guide ACC members through every phase of of their professional lives. From interviewing, job promotions, retirement, and potential burnout, we've planned a session for each stage. 

This series will cover a new topic every two weeks until October 2024. Please feel free to register for one or ALL of the sessions within this bundle. Just like a Network Legal Update, this Masterclass is open to all ACC members

Hear the firsthand journey of Malcolm Haack the General Counsel of Orica, the world’s largest provider of commercial explosives to the mining, quarrying, oil, and gas industry. He will discuss his experience working in and managing legal teams across the world as he supports the ASX 100 company. Learn changes he has implemented to optimize his legal function, with a focus on adding value and building the brand. He has also streamlined the in-house legal team and external legal providers without negatively impacting the quality of work. Finally listen to three principles that have helped mold him as a professional.

Hear the firsthand journey of Malcolm Haack the General Counsel of Orica, the world’s largest provider of commercial explosives to the mining, quarrying, oil, and gas industry. He will discuss his experience working in and managing legal teams across the world as he supports the ASX 100 company. Learn changes he has implemented to optimize his legal function, with a focus on adding value and building the brand. He has also streamlined the in-house legal team and external legal providers without negatively impacting the quality of work. Finally listen to three principles that have helped mold him as a professional.

Join us for a live conversation that offers a deeper dive into our Docket article published Feb 5 titled "How to Transition Careers in an Era of Disruptive Tech."

The topics to be discussed include:

  1. How do we expect AI to disrupt the legal workforce?
  2. How will in-house attorneys be required to change the way they practice law?
  3. Why are career transitions hard for lawyers in particular, and is AI something to be feared for those lawyers who resist change?
  4. What makes a career transition "strategic"?
  5. Is there one type of career trajectory that is more "strategic" than another?
  6. In what ways does demonstrating adaptability and ability to evolve your legal practice bring value to your career and to your organization?
  7. In which instances can self-labeling and self-imposed restraints on your career trajectory lead to career stagnation?
  8. What are the reasons lawyers should welcome AI as an opportunity to take control of their career trajectory? 
  9. What are some ways lawyers can "meet the moment" as generative AI becomes commonplace in an in-house legal department setting?"

Join us for a live conversation that offers a deeper dive into our Docket article published Feb 5 titled "How to Transition Careers in an Era of Disruptive Tech."

The topics to be discussed include:

  1. How do we expect AI to disrupt the legal workforce?
  2. How will in-house attorneys be required to change the way they practice law?
  3. Why are career transitions hard for lawyers in particular, and is AI something to be feared for those lawyers who resist change?
  4. What makes a career transition "strategic"?
  5. Is there one type of career trajectory that is more "strategic" than another?
  6. In what ways does demonstrating adaptability and ability to evolve your legal practice bring value to your career and to your organization?
  7. In which instances can self-labeling and self-imposed restraints on your career trajectory lead to career stagnation?
  8. What are the reasons lawyers should welcome AI as an opportunity to take control of their career trajectory? 
  9. What are some ways lawyers can "meet the moment" as generative AI becomes commonplace in an in-house legal department setting?"

We are excited to invite you to attend the #IAmRemarkable workshop.

#IAmRemarkable is a global movement that empowers everyone, including underrepresented groups, to celebrate their
achievements in the workplace and beyond, while challenging the social perception around self-promotion. Learn more
at iamremarkable.org

In this interactive session, you will participate in group discussions and exercises to increase your comfort and
confidence in self-promotion.

During this 90 minute workshop we will:

  • reflect on our own limiting beliefs on self-promotion.
  • share data and research regarding self-promotion and bias.
  • go through the main exercise to help you identify and share your achievements.
  • wrap up with discussion and take home exercises.

 

 

Gain the edge in your next interview. Learn to communicate your legal expertise, research effectively, and excel in common interview questions. Discover how to highlight your experience, navigate behavioral questions, and conquer nerves for peak performance. Join us and unlock the secrets to a successful interview.

Gain the edge in your next interview. Learn to communicate your legal expertise, research effectively, and excel in common interview questions. Discover how to highlight your experience, navigate behavioral questions, and conquer nerves for peak performance. Join us and unlock the secrets to a successful interview.

ETHICS & EDI DAY

ACC COLORADO ETHICS (EDI) DAY 2024
Five (5) ETHICS & Two (2) EDI CREDITS* APPROVED!
December 5, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 4:20 PM
REGISTER NOW!

Members: $140 ($20 per credit) | Corporate Paralegals welcome at member price | Non-members: $250
*Colorado Lawyers required to complete two credit hours in the area of equity, diversity, and inclusivity, and five credit hours in the areas of legal ethics
 Register NOW to settle in and spend the day fulfilling you professional responsibility cle requirements. 
(meals and snacks/beverages included) with informative ACC Colorado sponsor/speakers 
and your premier metro area in-house counsel network. 

This 18th annual ethics and edi approved program is designed specifically 
for Colorado in-house counsel.

ACC Colorado's Ethics & EDI Day is offered in-person only. Registration is open to ACC members and non-members 
(must be in-house counsel or corporate paralegal please). 

Five (5) Ethics CLE & Two (2) EDI Credits Approved! 

REGISTRATION OPEN!
AGENDA  PROGRAM 

Registration 8:30am
Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Beverages Included  
Parking: Halcyon Discounted $28 Valet or SPOT HERO options
8:30 AM – 4:20 PM    


 

9:00AM – 10:00AM
Session 1
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Settling into the Remote Landscape: Updates on Ethical and Legal Obligations in the Remote World ~ A Review of Ethical and Legal Updates on Issues Including Data Privacy, Data and Document Retention, and Remote Work
Stephen E. Baumann II | Littler Mendelson P.C.
Carolyn Theis | Littler Mendelson P.C.
Bradley Crowell | Littler Mendelson P.C.

Kick-off Ethics Day with this comprehensive review of recent ethical and legal developments affecting remote work, focusing on key areas such as data privacy, data retention, document management, and evolving obligations for navigating the complexities of the remote environment, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and legal requirements. 

10:00AM – 11:00AM
Session 2
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Preparing and Producing Company Witnesses: Putting Your Best Foot Forward Without Crossing Ethical Lines
Eric Hobbs | Shook Hardy & Bacon
Katherine Landfried | Shook Hardy & Bacon
Mary Kate Throckmorton | Shook Hardy & Bacon 
Alexis MacDowall | Clarios 

This session focuses on the ethical duties and do’s and don’ts relating to preparation of company witnesses for depositions and trial. What can a lawyer do (in-house and outside counsel) to make a witness’s testimony as strong as possible without running afoul of ethical and legal rules? And, importantly, the presentation will cover examples as they apply to the more-and-more common scenario of witnesses being examined using remote/Zoom technology.

11:15AM – 12:15PM
Session 3
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Navigating Attorney-Client Privilege with Independent Contractors: Explore 
A/C Privilege Generally, Basic Rules for Third Parties, Case Law, and Real World Scenarios
Bill Peffer | Sherman & Howard/Taft 
Christian Hendrickson | Sherman & Howard/Taft
Delve into the complexities of applying attorney-client privilege in the context of third-party contractors. This session covers fundamental rules, relevant case law, and real-world scenarios to help legal professionals understand how privilege may be extended or limited in these relationships. 

12:30PM – 1:30PM
Session 4
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Testing, Monitoring, Remediation and Whether, When, and How to Escalate Identified Issues to the Board 
John D.W. Partridge | Gibson Dunn
Cristin Bracken | Gates Corporation 
James Lebeck | SM Energy

 Gain insight into the process of identifying and addressing compliance issues within an organization. The program focuses on when and how to escalate critical matters to the board, ensuring proper oversight and accountability.

1:30PM – 2:30PM
Session 5
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Navigating Ethical Dilemmas: AI's Impact on In-House Counsel
Troy Rackham | Spencer Fane
Maureen Watson | meQuilibrium

Artificial intelligence (AI) could be a boon to the legal profession with particular advantages for in-house counsel.  AI may cause significant ethical dilemmas for lawyers in and outside of the corporation. Join this session for discussion about AI technology related to the in-house and outside counsel corporations retain. This ethics discussion includes real-world scenarios that have exposed lawyers and clients alike to material advantages and risks of using generative AI. 

2:40PM – 4:20PM
Session 6

How Law (and Politics) Are Shaping How Employers Are Approaching DEI
Dave St. John-Larkin  | Perkins Coie
Chris Wilkinson | Perkins Coie 

Finish the home stretch of Ethics Day 2024 with presenters exploring recent federal and state law developments related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and share best practices for navigating the ever-evolving legal, social and political dynamics for employers.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sponsored by Parker Poe

Join ACC Charlotte and Parker Poe for a New to In-house (NIH) Affinity Group* event on Tuesday, March 19 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Build your network and share learnings with legal professionals (both seasoned and less than five years in-house) in small group conversations over sips and snacks at The Culinary Dropout in South End. 

Discussion topics:
• Building Relationships (especially in a complex world of in-person/hybrid & remote)
• Tips and Tools for Thriving Throughout Your Workday

Schedule:
5:00 – 5:30 pm | Registration and Mingling
5:30 – 6:30 pm | Tastings and Table Topics with Share-outs
7:00 pm | Conclusion

Parking for 2 hours will be validated in the Vantage Parking Garage, which has entrances off Catherine St & Winnifed St.

*All ACC members are welcome to join the New to In-house (NIH) Affinity Group which was newly formed in 2020 to facilitate formal and informal mentoring for in-house attorneys. Seasoned in-house attorneys (5+ years in-house experience) and attorneys that are new to in-house roles (less than 5 years’ experience in-house) are encouraged to gather to get to know one another, develop mentoring relationships and build a strong foundation to support development of in-house attorneys. For more information, email charlotte@accglobal.com.

Questions: Kathleen Smits at charlotteAED@accglobal.com

All registration links are located in our weekly email.

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