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Join ACC St. Louis and Littler for a delightful evening of networking and wine tasting at Sasha's Wine Bar on Tuesday, August 27th.

Indulge in a curated selection of fine wines and delectable hors d'oeuvres while participating in a fun wine-themed activity. Raise your glass and toast to new connections at this engaging networking event. We look forward to seeing you there!

Beverages and food included for the evening.

Location:
Sasha;s Wine Bar
706 DeMun Ave.
St. Louis, MO  63105

Time:
5:00 - 7:00 pm

Join ACC St. Louis and a panel of distinguished General Counsels for a discussion of best practices for in-house attorneys on Tuesday, August 20th.

Learn what General Counsels are looking for from members of their team and what it takes to be successful in the in-house world.

This event is tailored to new-to-in-house attorneys but all are welcome to attend.

Speakers:     
   
Matt Geekie, Senior Vice President, Secretary & General Counsel, Graybar Electric Company     
   Kate Molamphy, Vice President and General Counsel, ICL Americas     
   Mary Moorkamp, Chief Legal & External Affairs Officer/Corporate Secretary, Schnuck Markets, Inc.     
   Michael Tang, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, Emerson     

Location:
   Schlafly Tap Room
   2100 Locust Street
   St. Louis, MO  63103

Schedule:      
   4:45 - 5:00 CLE Check-In and Networking     
   5:00 - 6:00 Program     
   6:00 - 7:00 Reception

We look forward to seeing you on August 20th!

 

AGENDA
11:30—11:55 a.m.
Registration

11:55 a.m.—12:30 p.m.           

Welcome/Lunch

 

12:30—1:30 p.m.
“New Challenges Facing DEI”
Then-current changes, updates, and best practices around employer DEI initiatives in light of Supreme Court’s ruling in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College.
Speaker: Sarah Perez, Managing Partner, Perez Morris

 

1:30 – 1:45 p.m.
Break

 

1:45—2:45 p.m.

“FTC Ruling on Non-Competes”

A discussion of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) final rule banning non-compete agreements including the origins of the rule itself and the current legal challenges to the rule.  This will also include practical considerations for companies and employers who use non-compete agreements as a way to prevent unfair competition. Speaker: Kevin Murch, Partner In Charge, Perez Morris

 

2:45 – 5:00 p.m.
Happy Hour/Golf

LOCATION
Topgolf
2000 Ikea Way
Columbus, OH 43240

CLE
This course is pending approval, by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education, for 2.00 hours of general credit.

REGISTRATION
$25/members and $45/non-members
Register at xxx

Refunds will be honored up to Thursday, August 8, 2024. There will be no refunds after this date.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations must be received by Thursday, August 8, 2024 in order to receive a refund. There are no refunds after this date.

QUESTIONS?
For questions, please contact centralohio@accglobal.com.

Disclosures:
Our programs and events are made possible by the support of our sponsors and partners, and we will share your Name, Company and Email information with the program sponsor(s) for the purpose of allowing them to follow up on the content presented during the program and to provide you with information about their products and services.  If you do not wish to have the Chapter share your information with the program sponsor, you will not be able to register for or attend the program. 

Our law firm-sponsored events are open to CO-ACC members, prospective CO-ACC members, and guests of the sponsoring firm. Membership ineligibility includes attorneys presently working in law firms. ACC membership is open to individuals who are engaged in the active practice of law employed by organizations in either the private or public sector, do not have regulatory, enforcement or policymaking responsibilities nor work in an institution with such authority, and do not hold themselves out to the public for the practice of law.

WEBINAR LINK:

https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/98218543369

 

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
"Generative AI and Law - What Lies Ahead"
Presented by DISCO

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the legal industry, and like every other sector, it's happening faster than many want to admit. While some lawyers have embraced AI in their daily workflows, others are still unsure about taking the leap. We'll walk through the current landscape of AI tools, helping navigate the different options and understand their strengths and limitations. Discover how AI is transforming legal practices today and examine current and future use cases. We'll also shed light on the regulations and real-life examples making headlines. Not only that, we'll discuss the ethical obligations that come with implementing AI as a lawyer, gaining insight on how to maintain professional integrity while leveraging AI's potential. 

Speaker:

Jenny Schroeder, Solutions Architect. Jenny is a Certified eDiscovery Specialist who has two decades of experience in the legal industry. Prior to joining DISCO, Jenny built the litigation support department at an Am Law 200 firm which included onboarding of the entire firm and serving as project manager for all aspects of ediscovery including cost recovery, complex collections, migrations, and document review. Jenny is an ABA Certified Paralegal who has handled a wide variety of cases, from IP to construction to complex civil litigation. Jenny has also assisted with trials across the country as the hot seat operator in the courtroom, as well as maintaining responsibility for trial logistics, witness preparation, and managing the trial team.  

 

Get your hands dirty and join fellow ACC members for a workshop for a comprehensive understanding of how sustainable agriculture works.  Topics will include energy consumption, bugs, conserving water, composting, plant maintenance, caring for chickens, and much more.  Taste an assortment of seasonal produce, and learn the importance of sustaining our planet. 

Renewable Farms is a 501c3 non profit organization, and their mission statement is to enhance communities through events, agriculture, and education.   Within the farm, they educate and mentor school children, provide internship opportunities for college students, job training, educational workshops, event space, special needs programs, and tons of free food for local families.  Both on and of the farm, they are also honored to provide jobs for vets, those coming out of incarceration, and anyone who's hit a rough patch and is willing to try again and get back on their fee

Please join ACC St. Louis for hot breakfast buffet, CLE, lunch and networking at the Forest Park Golf Course on Wednesday, September 11th.

After a fabulous lunch, you can either relax & network on the Forest Park Golf Course or relax & network at the Four Seasons Spa.

We look forward to seeing you in-person on Wednesday, September 11th! 

7:30 - 8:00  CLE Check-In, Hot Breakfast Buffet, Networking

8:00-8:10 am - Welcome and Introductions

8:10 - 9:00 am - The End of Big Government?  Loper Bright, Chevron and the Regulatory Tombstone
Presented by:   Lewis Rice

9:10 - 10:00 am -  The NLRB in an Election Year                     
Presented by:  McMahon Berger

10:10 - 11:00 am - Best Practices in Drafting Arbitration Clauses
Presented by:  Stinson LLP

11:00-12:30 pm - Lunch @ the Forest Park Golf Course 

12:00-4:30 pm - Spa Treatments/Networking @ the Four Seasons

12:00-1:00 pm - Putting Green and get ready to Tee Off!

1:00-6:00 pm - Golf, Reception and awards at Forest Park Golf Club

Locations:
     CLE Location:
     
Forest Park Golf Course
     6141 Lagoon Drive
     St. Louis, MO  63112

    SPA Location:
     Four Seasons Hotel
     999 N. 2nd Street
     St. Louis, MO  63102
     Complimentary Self Parking

     Golf Course:
     
Forest Park Golf Course
     6141 Lagoon Drive
     St. Louis, MO  63112

Join ACC MN colleagues for this late-afternoon CLE program, Hot Topics in Labor & Employment Law, at Norway House on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Littler's Minneapolis office presents an informative session on the hottest topics and recent developments in Minnesota and federal labor and employment law. Littler attorneys will provide critical insights to help you stay ahead of the curve.

Minnesota Law Updates: Our briefing will cover several significant legislative updates to Minnesota state laws, including:

  1. Earned Safe & Sick Time Law: Expanded coverage, calculating the proper rate for ESST and other provisions you need to know
  2. Paid Family Medical Leave Law: The latest legislative changes that will impact employers
  3. Independent Contractor Law: Increased penalties for misclassification, greater enforcement authority and a new independent contractor test for construction contractors
  4. Drug & Alcohol Testing: Revised regulations on testing procedures and policies
  5. Other Legislative Developments: We'll brief you on additional new laws impacting your workforce

Federal Law Developments: Additionally, we'll dive into key federal updates such as:

  1. FLSA Overtime Rules: The DOL's new threshold for overtime exemptions
  2. Noncompete Agreements: The FTC and NLRB's efforts to eliminate noncompete agreements

SPEAKERS
Thomas R. Revnew | Shareholder
Jeremy Sosna | Shareholder
Grant Goerke | Associate

 

A networking social hour immediately follows the program. Free parking is available onsite.

Admission is free and open to ACC members and to in-house counsel first-time guests. 1.0 Standard CLE credit is pending in Minnesota.

Thanks to our sponsor, Littler!

In today’s world, legal counsels are expected to be strategic partners to the company; steering the business through the multifaceted challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Yet not much time is spent on educating ourselves how to nurture such relationships, build your own personal brand, and create an environment of trust and understanding.

This session is for anyone who wants to position themselves as an influential trusted advisor of the business. To become aware of and shift our energy to support a constructive relationship with our business partners. You will learn about the seven levels of energy (
https://www.ipeccoaching.com/blog/7-levels-of-energy) and how to approach them in your personal and professional life.

What will you take away from this session?

  • how to gain trust and respect in your business relationships
  • feel more confident to lead discussions with peers and business leaders
  • how to address business leaders

This event will be held in person and accessible via Zoom. Zoom details will be sent upon registration.

 

 

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