Events

The panel will provide a year-in-review of key litigation trends emerging from the DMV in 2025, with a focus on developments shaping the risk landscape for businesses operating in the region, and offering actionable takeaways for in-house counsel to incorporate into compliance, governance, and risk mitigation strategies in the year ahead.

Presented by Katie Gallagher and Cathy Hinger, Partners with Womble Bond Dickinson, along with Rebecca Anzidei, Assistant General Counsel, Product Liability & Litigation at VOLKSWAGEN Group of America, Inc.

2.0 Hours of VA MCLE pending

Across APAC, organisations are facing expanding expectations around anti-bribery and corruption, modern slavery, human rights, and broader supply-chain accountability - often in operating environments where visibility beyond direct (third-party) suppliers is limited, leverage is uneven, and internal legal and compliance resources are stretched.

Increasingly, risk sits deeper in the value chain, including fourth parties (suppliers to suppliers) that organisations may not even be aware form part of their operating footprint. Traditional onboarding, screening, and contractual controls often provide only partial insight into how risk evolves once commercial relationships are in motion.

In this session, panellist will explore how legal, compliance, procurement, and risk teams can take a structured, risk-based approach to identifying and prioritising supply-chain risk across complex, multi-tier APAC value chains, what reasonable and proportion due diligence looks like and how whistleblowing and speak-up mechanisms can act as critical early-warning signals.

CPD Point: CPD accreditation has been applied for. Please note: you need to be logged in under your full name and for the full duration of the webinar to qualify for CPD point(s). CPD cannot be applied for members who join the webinar via telephone

With immigration rules changing at hyperspeed, staying informed is officially a full-time job. Join Cozen O'Connor for an informative CLE presentation where we will walk you through what changed, what’s next, and what it all means for in-house counsel and employers — with clear guidance and just enough humor to keep things sane. 

Key themes include:

• H-1B Cap Lottery;
• F-1 Student Visa Changes;
• International Travel Bans;
• I-9 Processes;
• and more.

Please join the ACC NCR Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Affinity Group for an ikebana flower arranging class!  Ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging that emphasizes balance, harmony, line, and space.  In this hands-on class, participants will learn basic ikebana principles and create their own arrangement—offering a creative, meditative break and a unique opportunity to connect with colleagues.

The price is $55 per person for the ikebana class (this includes the instructor-led class, flowers, and supplies, which are being subsidized by ACC NCR).  The class will be limited in capacity. For those who wish to join, the group will plan to have dinner at a nearby restaurant  following the flower arranging class.

Information on how to submit your payment will be specified in your registration confirmation email.  Please note, to secure your space in the class, payment must be made in advance.

Join ACCGP for a new venue for our Annual Family Fun Night.  This year, we'll be at The Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, PA!

Elmwood Park Zoo currently maintains a collection of over 100 species that hail from all over the globe. Highlights of the collection include giraffes, zebras, bald and golden eagles, jaguars, and red pandas. 

This free event for ACCGP members, sponsors and their family and friends will include:

• Exclusive Access - The Zoo will be closed to the public for our private event.  Attendees will have access to all exhibits at the one of America's Best Boutique Zoos. 
• Giraffe Feedings - Guests can hand-feed the world’s tallest mammal in this highly unique experience. Climb the giraffe deck and stand face-to-face with three gentle giants as you feed them their favorite snack…lettuce!
• Carousel - Enjoy a spin on the zoo’s vintage-inspired, animal-themed carousel.
• Face Painting - A fun way for kids (and adults) to get into the "animal" spirit!
• Delicious Food - Family-friendly food and drinks with a variety of options for all ages.
• 50/50 Raffle to Benefit ACCGP's Diversity Internship Program
• Free parking available onsite. 
  
  

Join ACC St. Louis and the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis on Wednesday, May 13th at the Ritz Carlton for the 41st Annual Corporate Counsel Institute (CCI)!

7:30 – 8:00  Registration, Continental Breakfast and Visit Exhibitors

8:00 – 8:10  Welcome & Kick Off Remarks

President, Association of Corporate Counsel  

President, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis 

8:10 – 9:00 Session Title: 30 Practice Points in 30-Minutes + In-House Counsel Perspective
Law Firm:  Polsinelli

9:10 – 10:00 Session Title:  Return of Prop A, Missouri's Paid Sick Leave Law:  Forecasts and Strategies for Addressing the Evolving Landscape oif Paid Time Off
Law Firm:  McMahon Berger

10:00 – 10:15 Break: Visit Exhibits

10:15 – 11:05 Session Title:  Crisis Driven Litigation:  Preparing forthe Unexpected
Law Firm: Lewis Rice

11:15 - 12:05 Session Title:  Unlocking Indemnification:  Indemnification Stories, Snares, and Solutions
Law Firm:  Husch Blackwell

12:05 – 1:15  Lunch and Presentation:  St Louis Zoo Safari Park Expansion 
Speakers:
Dwight Scott, Dana Brown President & CEO, St Louis Zoo
Sabarras George, Executive Director, St Louis Zoo WildCare Park

Moderator: 
Amy Dove, Chief Philanthropy Officer, St Louis Zoo

1:15 – 2:05  Session Title: Representing Individuals in Government & Internal Investigations
Law Firm:  Stinson

2:15 – 3:05
     Break Out A: Global Separation Planning:  Redundancies, Mutual Separation Agreements, and Managing Cross-Border Risk
Law Firm:  Ogletree

     Break Out B: Red Flags & Real Consequences:  Antitrust Risk-Spotting for Lawyers
Law Firm:  BCLP

3:05 – 3:20 Break; Visit Exhibits

3:20 – 4:10  Session Title:  Privacy Considerations from the In-House Perspective
Law Firm:  Armstrong Teasdale

4:20 - 5:10  Session Title:   The Ethics of AI
Law Firm:  Thompson Coburn
1-Hour Ethics CE - Missouri

5:10 - 6:30  Reception and Prizes Awarded

Join ACC St. Louis for an Estate Planning for Veterans Clinic on Thursday, April 23rd from 3:00 - 7:00 PM.    

We need attorneys and notary publics who will be working directly with eligible veterans and their spouses to prepare:
- Simple Wills
- Powers of Attorney
- Living Wills
- Health Care Directives

Volunteers will be: - Trained (see below)
- May work in pairs if desired |
- Provided snacks/drinks during the event 

We will be using an estate planning package developed by the Missouri Veterans Commission.  In advance of the Clinic, training be a 1-hour webinar, conducted by Scotty Allen, General Counsel, Missouri Veterans Commission. 

At Your convenience, complete the Online Training Opportunity:
https://youtu.be/CByu_nJHESg.

Deadline to register:  Monday, April 20th OR until seats sellout. 

Location:   
American Legion Post
7300 Lansdowne Ave.
St Louis, MO  63119 

We look forward to seeing you in-person on Thursday, April 23rd

Join Fisher Phillips & ACC Georgia for a Spring Mixer & CLE at Punch Bowl Social at The Battery! CLE presentations will be given from 4:30 -5:30, followed by networking, food, drinks, and a little friendly competition—think billiards, karaoke, giant Scrabble, and more.

Come for the CLE. Stay for the Fun. 

Please RSVP by Thursday, April 16.

CLE Credits

Fisher Phillips will make all reasonable efforts to obtain CLE credit for this program in every state that is relevant to attendee’s CLE needs. In certain instances, some programs may not be awarded CLE credit because of content, delivery or jurisdictional restrictions.

Join ACCGP for our Annual Holiday Party as we celebrate the Chapter's successes in 2026 and look ahead to the new year. We will thank our outgoing board members and welcome our new incoming board members. We will also recognize some of our outstanding volunteers for their dedication and hard work.  There will be delicious food, holiday libations and plenty of networking and good cheer!