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Being an effective and credible in-house counsel is challenging, especially in times of stress and change. But the way to get to that point is not a secret. Instead, it takes knowledge and practice of habits and soft-skills that most of us use regularly in our non-lawyer roles – skills like mindful listening; curiosity; and self-awareness. This two hour session includes lecture, discussion, and role play to describe and practice the primary soft-skills that are beginning to be included in most company training programs and which have helped in-house lawyers from both large and small companies to become more approachable, and more effective at accomplishing their goals.
Registration & Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Program: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
This program has been preapproved for one hour of PA professional ethics CLE credit and one hour of PA substantive CLE credit.
Whether the concern is email phishing, social media posts, or ChatGPT and the like, there seems to be no end to the ways in which employees can carelessly disclose confidential company information. With the best of intentions, employees continue to fall for “urgent” requests from the CFO and post non-public information on social media. Now, with the explosion of AI tools and the publicity surrounding generative AI, creative, well-meaning employees are experimenting with what appear to be helpful technologies to make their jobs easier. Need a marketing pitch? Copy and paste the company’s marketing plan. Need to interpret and organize data? Drop in company numbers. Need to write software code? Plug in some of your company’s existing source code. Need to write a legal memo? Surely ChatGPT and the like can do that. Oops.
How is an organization to protect its information from threats like these - enhanced monitoring of employees’ activity online or enhanced interrogation techniques? While respecting your employees’ integrity as well as their albeit limited privacy in the workplace, there are many paths to solving the challenge without approaching it as a zero sum result. This panel will address the ways in which the use of innovative technology, maintaining employee privacy, and improving IP protections can coexist.
Please join Armstrong Teasdale and ACC Northeast for this unique, three-part series focused on the growth and development of mid-level to senior-level in-house counsel. Each session will focus on Intermediate-Advanced skill levels to help aid those aspiring to the GC/CLO role. Emphasis will be on practical approaches and effective strategies for addressing emerging and day-to-day challenges faced by senior lawyers today. This series, which will be held at Armstrong Teasdale's Boston office, is designed to provide a strong foundation that supports career advancement.
Individual invitations will be sent closer to each dates with additional details and panelists identified. Although intended as a cumulative series, you do not need to attend all three to participate.
Part II — Layoffs, Compliance and Lessons Learned Post Pandemic
As we continue to move through a time of economic volatility, join us for an in-depth roundtable session discussing best practices for strategically handling difficult situations. Armstrong Teasdale Partners along with prominent GCs discuss navigating policies during a crisis, board expectations and managing expectations beyond the legal department.
Please join Armstrong Teasdale and ACC Northeast for this unique, three-part series focused on the growth and development of mid-level to senior-level in-house counsel. Each session will focus on Intermediate-Advanced skill levels to help aid those aspiring to the GC/CLO role. Emphasis will be on practical approaches and effective strategies for addressing emerging and day-to-day challenges faced by senior lawyers today. This series, which will be held at Armstrong Teasdale's Boston office, is designed to provide a strong foundation that supports career advancement.
Individual invitations will be sent closer to each dates with additional details and panelists identified. Although intended as a cumulative series, you do not need to attend all three to participate.
Part I — If I Knew Then What I Know Now: Strategies for Success as a Future GC/CLO
Join us for an engaging roundtable session where experienced General Counsel and Chief Legal Officers share insights on what they wish they had known when starting their careers. Armstrong Teasdale Partners, along with prominent GCs, share lessons learned and tactics to pursue toward landing one of these unique roles.
Tough conversations are a critical part of every in-house job. Your business partners seek counsel. But often situations arise that may not involve clear legal issues or which may be clouded by internal factors and politics. How do you handle these situations and manage risk for your organization while still maintaining your reputation?
Join us for a hands-on session to role play and build your skills by learning tips to handle these tough conversations. The School of Hard Talks is a fun and easy way to address these difficult conversations while also connecting with other inhouse counsel at STIR Charlotte over craft cocktails and canapés. This program is being hosted by the New-to-Inhouse Committee, but inhouse counsel of all experience levels are invited to attend.
Please join ACC Oregon for a unique and fun CLE about using classic improv techniques in your in-house practice. This event will be held in the Atrium Room at the Standard Building in downtown Portland and will also feature a social networking opportunity with light appetizers and drinks.
This CLE and social are a part of ACC Oregon's Wellness Month. All members attending will be eligible for a raffle for great prizes such as gift certificate to The Yoga Space and Steven Smith Teas. Non-members in attendance will be entered into a drawing for a free one year membership to the ACC!
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Join Womble Bond Dickinson and speaker, Debby Stone, for thisACC Charlotte Professional Development Presentation.
Building a strong brand is critical to success in the legal profession. As an in-house lawyer, you must excel at telling your story if you want to reach your professional goals. But, how do you let your internal clients, peers and colleagues know about your strengths, accomplishments and brand without coming across as arrogant? Building upon the concepts in her book, The Art of Self-Promotion: Tell Your Story, Transform Your Career, Debby Stone will share how attendees can become more comfortable talking about themselves and what they do while maintaining humility. With a focus on brand building and how being the most confident version of yourself leads to greater success, Debby will put these skills into context for every career stage and help attendees understand the power of promoting themselves confidently, gracefully and authentically.
ACC Houston Past Presidents' Lunch February 23, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Grotto Ristorante | 4715 Westheimer Rd. | Houston, TX 77027
This lunch for all past ACC Houston Board of Director Presidents. Please join us for a Past Presidents’ lunch on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Grotto Ristorante on Westheimer. We are excited to continue to reconnect and gain insights from our past presidents who served our chapter so effectively!