Events

Join us for this 60-minute wellness program at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, presented by Lisa Beth Lentini Walker and organized by the ACC MN Sounding Board* Committee. Credit for 1.0 Mental Health/Substance Use CLE creditis pending in Minnesota.

Dancing in the Hurricane: Strategies and Tools for Thriving in a Stressful Time

We live in a world full of stressors, but stress is a natural part of the human experience and is what propels us to excellence. The key is understanding how to use stress productively and in a healthy fashion to avoid distress. This session helps in-house counsel recognize signs of stress in oneself and in one’s colleagues, family and friends by addressing the connection between stress, burnout, and other factors on the development of mental health issues, work/life balance and instituting preventative measures both individually and in a team environment. The course will include information about resources that can be helpful in such cases. 

Throughout the session, we explore options for improving outcomes at work and throughout your life by becoming wellness detectives and advocates. To dance in the hurricane, you need to become wellbeing-aware and be part of the solution rather than the problem.

In addition to her role as CEO & Founder of Lumen Worldwide Endeavors, Lisa Beth is a Compliance, Ethics, Governance and Risk Strategist and a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach.

Program admission is free and open to ACC members and in-house counsel guests.

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

Join the Central Ohio Chapter for this educational and networking opportunity, presented by Vorys. 

This program will provide an in-depth exploration of key ethical issues in legal practice, including outside counsel guidelines, civility, and lawyers working remotely. Attendees will gain practical insights into managing conflicts, upholding professionalism, and ensuring ethical compliance in complex situations.

AGENDA

2:30 – 2:55 p.m.
Registration

2:55 – 3:00 p.m.
Welcome

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
The Ethics of Outside Counsel Guidelines
Presenters: Marcel Duhamel, Partner and Karey Werner, Associate, Vorys

4:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Legal Professionalism & Civility: Lawyers Behaving Badly
Presenters: Alycia Broz, Partner, and Julie Gibson, Of Counsel, Vorys

4:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Lawyers Working Remotely 

Presenters: Ted Mattis, Partner and Martha Motley, Partner, Vorys

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Happy Hour

CLE
This program has been approved for 2.0 CLE hours of professional conduct, by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education.

LOCATION
Vorys
52 E. Gay Street
Columbus, OH 43215

PARKING
Parking is available right next to the law firm at the surface lot at the corner of E. Gay Street and Third Street free of charge.

REGISTRATION
$25/members and $45/non-members

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations must be received by Friday, November 29, 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.

Please join ACC St. Louis for an evening with the Past Presidents on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Cobalt Salt & Smoke Restaurant.

This evening is open to ACC St. Louis Past Presidents only.

We will enjoy a roundtable discussion on various hot topics and best practices!

Reservation:
5:15 - 7:30 PM

Location:
Cobalt Salt & Smoke
12643 Olive Blvd.
Creve Coeur, MO  63141
Complimentary parking on lot 

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, November 21st at Cobalt Salt & Smoke! 

CLE Program:

AI for In-House Counsel: Transforming the Legal Practice

Description:

This is not your typical Artificial Intelligence (AI) CLE Program; you've heard a lot about AI and how it's changing the world, but what does it really mean for you and your in-house practice? That's what this program will tackle. This program is designed to empower in-house legal teams with the knowledge and tools necessary to harness the transformative potential of AI both in their corporate legal departments and in their outside law firms. This program will delve into how AI can streamline operations, enhance data processing, drive strategic value, and enable in-house lawyers to better serve their organizations.

Agenda:

11:45 AM -12:00 PM Check-In

12:00-1:00 PM CLE Program / Lunch

Additional Information:

Pending 1.0 hours of General CLE credit in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee

CLE Program:

AI for In-House Counsel: Transforming the Legal Practice

Description:

This is not your typical Artificial Intelligence (AI) CLE Program; you've heard a lot about AI and how it's changing the world, but what does it really mean for you and your in-house practice? That's what this program will tackle. This program is designed to empower in-house legal teams with the knowledge and tools necessary to harness the transformative potential of AI both in their corporate legal departments and in their outside law firms. This program will delve into how AI can streamline operations, enhance data processing, drive strategic value, and enable in-house lawyers to better serve their organizations.

Additional Information:

Pending 1.0 hours of General CLE credit in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee

Webinar Link (Teams) will be sent in your confirmation email, as well as available below.

"Career Management:
In-House Compensation Check-In, plus Career Advancement Insights and Tips"

How long has it been since you benchmarked your compensation? Are you aligning yourself for the next big step in your in-house career?

Join Beacon Hill Attorney Recruiter Emily Neuhauser and Legal Career Coach Dena Lefkowitz for a panel discussion on the current state of the In-House job market, compensation, career advancement, and strategies to find and land your great next position.

Discussion Leaders:

• Dena Lefkowitz, Founder and Lawyer Coach, Achievement by Design
• Emily Neuhauser, Attorney Recruiter, Beacon Hill
• Kevin Griffin, Co-General Counsel, Ramboll Americas (moderator)

AGENDA:

5:00 - 5:15 PM: Registration

5:15 - 6:15 PM: Panel Discussion

6:15 - 8:00 PM: Cocktails/Hors d’oeuvres/Networking

"The Rise of Technology Litigation"

Plaintiff’s attorneys have found a new growth area akin to the ADA website accessibility lawsuits that plagued companies for a number of years:  website tracking technology-related claims.  Plaintiff’s attorneys are surfing the internet and examining public websites for use of third-party cookies, pixels, tags, and other tracking technology that collects website visitor data. If they find tracking technology, and if the associated notices and disclosures are perceived to be inadequate, then plaintiff’s attorneys are suing the website owners for alleged violations of wiretapping statutes, invasion of privacy, and other claims.  Many businesses hire third-party service providers to help manage their websites and are unaware of the presence of these features, which can lead to inadequate notices and disclosures that can result in lawsuits, sometimes with separate claims filed by multiple plaintiff’s attorneys. We will discuss this litigation trend and steps business can take to decrease the risk of becoming a target for a potential lawsuit.

During this roundtable, we will also discuss trends in data breach and ransomware incidents, which have continued to spike since the pandemic, and have evolved together with advances in technology.  We will also discuss the associated increase in data breach-related litigation, including best practices when responding to a cyber-attack to reduce legal exposure. 

Discussion Leaders:

• Risa B. Boerner, CIPP/US, CIPM,  Partner, Fisher Phillips
• Catherine M. Contino, Associate, Fisher Phillips

Join sponsor Merchant & Gould and your ACC SoCal colleagues at The Bungalow - Huntington Beach on Wednesday, November 13^th. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while taking in The Bungalow’s cozy atmosphere and stunning ocean views. We look forward to seeing you there!