Events

Join the ACC Western Pennsylvania Chapter at Reed Smith for an afternoon of insightful programming on some of the most pressing topics in the legal field today. The boot camp will consist of three one-hour CLEs covering trends and developments relating to corporate governance, ESG, insurance recovery and antitrust enforcement, as well as the ethical challenges posed by using GenAI for e-discovery and other litigation tasks. Each session is designed to provide practical takeaways that can be immediately applied to your corporate practices to improve your company's governance, risk management and compliance efforts.

Following the boot camp, you are invited to join us for a networking hour, where attendees will have the opportunity to connect and discuss the day’s learnings over refreshments. 

If you are unable to attend the bootcamp but would like to join us for the networking reception, you are welcome to do so.

Registration:     12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.   

Program:             1:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Reception:           4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.   

This program has been preapproved for two hours of PA substantive CLE credit and one hour of PA professional ethics credit.

Latham & Watkins LLP Presents: Landmines and Goldmines: IP Threats and Opportunities That Can Make or Break Tech Companies

Join us for a discussion on the most pressing tends and challenges for companies seeking to enhance their IP strategies. Leaders of Latham's Texas corporate and IP practices will bring their deep market knowledge insights on aligning IP strategies with broader business goals, ranging from safeguarding innovations to leveraging IP to establish new revenue streams. Whether you are looking to protect your assets or explore business growth opportunities, this session will provide valuable insights and practical advice for companies looking to level up their IP strategy. 

• Identifying and Protecting IP: Learn how to effectively safeguard your most valuable IP assets to prevent potential pitfalls
• Monetizing IP for Business Growth: Discover strategies to leverage your IP portfolio to drive business strategy and create new revenue streams
• Protecting Against Silent IP Threats: Gain insights into avoiding IP landmines that could cost your company millions or more.

One hour of Texas MCLE General Credit is pending for this presentation.

AGENDA

• 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM - Registration and Lunch

• 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - Presentation

• 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM - Close, networking

PARKING AND ENTRY

Parking is located in the garage at 300 Colorado St (Colorado between 3rd and 4th Street), take a ticket when entering and go to the 1st floor lobby. 

Please bring your parking ticket with you for validation. 

Once in the building check-in with the 1st floor front desk security and reference “ACC or Latham & Watkins".

The landscape of product safety and compliance is continually shifting and affecting your company's regulatory obligations and associated litigation risks. Your brand reputation hangs in the balance. In this session, seasoned product safety and compliance experts, including a former Chair of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) provide insights and analysis into the CPSC’s increasingly bold enforcement actions, including its recent decision to hold Amazon accountable for recalls of third-party sellers’ products. Where will the Commission focus in 2025 and how can ACC members stay ahead?

Please join us on the Zoom platform for our ACC-SFBA employment law consultation for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. This event is presented by Cozen O'Connor and organized in conjunction with the Justice & Diversity Center of the Bar Association of San Francisco (JDC).

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2024

The afternoon will consist of:

12:00pm: Lunch Delivery & Introductions
12:15 - 1:45pm: Volunteer Training (CLE #1: 1.5 hours California Credit)
1:45 - 2:00pm: Breakout Room Prep Time for Volunteers
2:00 - 2:15pm: Non-Profit Introductions
2:15 - 4:00pm: Consultations
4:00 - 4:15pm: Break
4:15 - 5:15pm: "Hard to Get" CLE Happy Hour (CLE #2: 1.0 hour California Credit)

The event starts with a virtual CLE training session entitled "Employment Law Legal Audit for Nonprofit Organizations", by Cozen O’Connor, to update ACC members on employment law in California. Next, members will be placed into small teams (with one or two other attorneys) to meet with their assigned nonprofit clients. Teams will have a couple hours to help their clients identify employment law issues and to counsel their clients. Cozen O'Connor employment attorneys will be standing by to assist with challenging questions.

All ACC members are welcome, regardless of your level of experience - you do not have to be an employment attorney to participate, and you are not required to provide pro bono services to your assigned clients after this event.

Examples of the types of non-profits these events have helped in the past include:

• An organization that empowers young mothers to complete their high school and post-secondary education and nurtures their children’s development
• An organization that supported low-income families during the pandemic by distributing packages of education essentials
• An organization that works on behalf of low-income immigrants and refugees through advocacy, education, legal services, and other community-based services

We will close the day with the "Hard to Get" CLE Happy Hour.  Cozen O'Connor will host a wine & cheese reception at your desk and offer a "Hard to Get" CLE, Civility in the Legal Profession.

Come celebrate the Holiday Season with your In-House colleagues at the ACC St. Louis Holiday Social on:

Wednesday, December 4th   
5:30 - 8:00 PM
Cleaver & Cocktail 

Savor delicious hors d'oeuvres and engage with fellow members while enjoying a glass of your favorite wine or spirits.

Drawings for fun prizes and spirits will take place throughout the evening!

Let's make a positive impact on our community this holiday season.  Please contribute a non-perishable food or personal care items. Everyone who brings a donation will get an extra chance to win an attendance drawing!

The ACC St. Louis will deliver all donations received at the Holiday Social to:  Operation Foodsearch, the 2024 Pro Bono Community Service Partner.

 *This is a complimentary Members Only event.  A credit card will be required to complete registration, but will ONLY be charged for late cancellations within 48-hours of event or no-shows.* 

Location:
Cleaver & Cocktail
13360 Clayton Rd
St. Louis, MO  63131

Join us for lunch and a CLE program, Am I Covered For?...A Discussion of Insurance Coverage Issues, at BLVD in Minnetonka on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

This session will examine various insurance coverage issues that businesses commonly face, which insurance policies typically will respond, and some of the coverage issues that typically arise. We will discuss several scenarios involving claims made under commercial general liability policies, all-risk property policies, crime policies, cyber policies, and D&O policies. We will review the key coverage provisions typically available for such scenarios as well as some of the coverage defenses that insurance companies raise. We will offer our list of policyholder tips to maximize coverage for your claimed losses.

SPEAKERS
Steven Pudell, Managing Shareholder, Anderson Kill
Luma Al-Shibib, Shareholder, Anderson Kill

AGENDA
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM | Attendee check-in
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM | Plated lunch
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM | CLE program
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM | Networking 

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, Anderson Kill!

The Age of AI CLE and “Make Your Own Holiday Cocktail/Mocktail” Celebration

Join us for a festive and interactive experience before and after our CLE presentation! Dive into the spirit of the season with our “Make Your Own Holiday Cocktail/Mocktail Bar.” Whether you’re a cocktail connoisseur or prefer something non-alcoholic, our skilled mixologist will be on hand to craft the perfect base drink tailored to your taste. Choose from an array of spirits, mixers, and fresh ingredients to create a beverage that’s uniquely yours. Who knows? You might invent the new signature cocktail of the season!

Not in the mood for experimentation? We’ll also have delightful drink recipe cards available, featuring easy-to-follow instructions for some holiday favorites, so you can sip and savor without the fuss. Gather with colleagues, connect over creative concoctions, lite bites, and toast to the season! Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your CLE experience with a touch of holiday cheer. Cheers!

Join Reed Smith and the Southern California Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel for an in-depth panel discussion on managing emerging risks in an AI-driven world. This session will explore the intersections of California employment law, insurance coverage, and product liability as they relate to AI technologies, offering insights into the latest legal trends, case law developments, and proactive strategies for mitigating risk. Gain valuable insights on best practices to protect your organization in this rapidly evolving landscape.

 Presenters: 

Mildred Segura (Partner, Reed Smith), Alex Roje (Counsel, Reed Smith), and Corrie Buck (Associate, Reed Smith) 

Risk Tips for Inside Counsel:
Lessons in Ethics, Professionalism and Risk Management