Career Development

Addressing the issues highlighted in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's findings is of critical importance to Canada. The legal system has been at the heart of these issues - from being used to implement failed and harmful policies, to landmark court decisions affirming indigenous rights, and, going forward, to implement principles such as free, prior and informed consent in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. This seminar will support Indigenous intercultural competency learning, and provide an overview of the history of Indigenous-Crown relations, the current state of Indigenous law in Canada, and where the law might be headed.

This program contains 1 hour of EDI Professionalism content.

ACC Members: This event is free of charge and you must RSVP to attend. Please RSVP by no later than Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 5:00pm.

In-Person Participants: Attendees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination. Walk-ins are not permitted.

Webinar Participants: All instructions and information on how to access the webinar will be sent by email in advance of the program.

Questions? Please email us.

Ethics, Mental Health and Well-Being in a Post-COVID Environment

Life and work during the COVID pandemic have been challenging for many people, including legal professionals. These challenges are multifaceted and, at times, seemingly unrelenting. While a post-COVID world may seem distant right now, current circumstances give rise to unique stressors. We’ll discuss the ethical implications of the current state of affairs, while also offering perspectives and tools for coping with uncertainty and stress.

Presenter: Joan Bibelhausen, J.D., Executive Director, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers

AGENDA:

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Check-in and light refreshments

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Ethics CLE program

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Networking, food and beverage

The program is open to ACC members and other legal professionals. 

*The ACC MN Sounding Board provides opportunities for members to connect and develop leadership skills through group discussions on a wide range of professional development-related topics.

Join the ACC Charlotte Chapter’s New to In-house (NIH) Committee* “Mix and Learn” on Thursday, May 12 for connections and wisdom-sharing over food and drink pairings at the Goodyear House in NoDa. We will gather in the covered open-air pergola to toast to a “good year” for the ACC. Participants will create new connections, deepen relationships with ACC members, and learn from each other via TED Talks and conversation while enjoying sips and small plates. 

*All ACC members are welcome to join the New to In-house (NIH) Affinity Group which was formed in 2020 to provide formal and informal mentoring and to exchange best practices for in-house attorneys. Experienced in-house attorneys (5+ years in-house experience) and attorneys that are new to in-house roles (< 5 years’ experience in-house) are encouraged to gather as we get to know one another, create formal and informal mentoring, facilitate connectivity and deepen in-house relationships. For more information, email charlotte@accglobal.com.

What formerly was primarily the focus of public companies is now at the forefront of all organizations. Environmental Social Governance, or ESG, issues are central to all aspects of a company’s long-term strategies and daily operations, including for example climate change, diversity, Russian ties, and cybersecurity.

Join your General Counsel peers and Parker Poe for a discussion of ESG and how your organization is addressing this evolving area.

5:00 Cocktails
6:00 Dinner and Discussion
8:30 Conclusion

Thank you to the GC Steering Committee:
Stacy Gray, CTE
John Grupp, Arrival
John Seymour, MSS Solutions
Tricia Thompkins, Shoe Show

Boly:Welch will be hosting this online professional development workshop as a part of ACC Oregon's Wellness Month.

Are you, like almost 76% of the US workforce, feeling burnt out at work?  Join three career experts on a journey to discover what motivates you and how to examine your options. What do you enjoy about your role? What do you need to consider when evaluating whether a company culture is right for you? What do you need to be satisfied in your role? And how do you ask for what you need out of your job – or know when to leave a role that is not right for you.

You’ll leave this session with some actionable takeaways and thought exercises to help be happier in your career.  All attendees will also be entered in a raffle for a free coaching session with Rosemary Schwimmer of Boly:Welch!

Additional details and registration site available soon. 

ACC Houston Career Development Event
Shifting the Paradigm - A New World
April 7, 2022 | 12 - 1 PM | Webinar

Over the past two years, companies and employees have experienced dramatic shifts in the framework of business. We are now beginning to realize that our old tools are becoming obsolete and that we can no longer use the past to predict the future. Join us for Part 1 of our series Shifting the Paradigm - A New World and discover creative ways to define your branding and to expand your network.

• What does "the new normal" look like for employees in the workplace?
• What is the future of remote working, and how will it affect businesses and employees?
• What are the challenges and opportunities of the new paradigm?
• How do I develop my personal brand working in this new environment?
• How can branding elevate my on-line presence?
• How do I align my social media presence with my personal goals?

An evening in the South of France with wines from the Rhone, imported by Charlotte’s own Eric Solomon and European Cellars. Enjoy camaraderie, chased with great wines and delicious hors d’oeuvres from our good friends at Mere’s.

COVID-19 Disclaimer: Please note that this event is planned to be an outdoor event with a limited capacity of 25 attendees. ACC Charlotte does not assume responsibility for your health or safety at our events.

Thinking about exploring new horizons in your in-house legal career?  Would you like to work for a technology company, an entertainment studio or non-profit organization, but aren't sure how to position yourself to do so?  If so, attending this panel discussion might be for you!  Join ACC So-Cal members Shedrick Davis, Lisa Harrington, Jenny Rim and Crystal Ventura, in-house attorneys who have transitioned to diverse industries, and Peter Yo, Branch Director and Assistant Vice President at ACC So-Cal sponsor Robert Half, for a robust panel discussion to learn more about how to prepare for and make such a career move.”

ACC Houston March Chapter Meeting - A Networking Event
March 8, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Maggiano's Little Italy | 2019 Post Oak Blvd. | Houston 77056

Join us for a networking luncheon on March 8, 2022.  All ACC Houston members are invited to attend!  Because March is ACC Global Membership Month, we will be encouraging our members to bring non-members to the lunch to learn more about ACC Houston and meet our chapter leadership.  For those that bring a non-member, we will be giving away door prizes.  Each non-member guest will receive a welcome door prize and a discount code for $50 off membership for the month of March!!  Come join us for good food, fabulous prizes and incredible networking.  This is an unsponsored event, so it is members and in-house counsel guests only!  We look forward to seeing you there.

During a protracted period of crisis management, drastic business disruption and a distributed workforce under unrelenting pressure, how are General Counsels pivoting and evolving to lead their teams and organizations?  More than ever, decisiveness, flexibility, empathy, and inclusivity are eclipsing traditional lawyerly traits of deliberateness, consistency, convention, and hierarchy in importance.  What are GCs doing to identify and develop these strengths in themselves and in their teams?  How do these changes affect GC relationships and expectations with your executives/boards, internal clients, and outside counsel? 

Join us for a conversation about these important questions with the following leading chief legal officers:

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