Events

If we stop to think about what we look at most during the day, the answer would probably not be our family or friends, nor our clients or colleagues. The most feasible option would be our mobile phone. Smartphones are now our companions for work, social, leisure and even family life. However, excessive use can lead to problems of dependence, addiction and fear. We find ourselves simultaneously connected and alone. Workers today are ‘never turned off.” Like our mobile phones, we only go on standby at the end of the day as we crawl into bed, exhausted.

Gradual, incremental increases in responsibilities, duties, pressures and demands upon lawyers, at home and at work, combined with long work-days and weeks has placed our profession at risk. At some point work may dominate our lives and keep us at a chronically high level of distress; yet we are often unaware that we have lost balance in our lives. Since it doesn’t appear that the “always-on” culture will be switching off any time soon, we need to develop key strategies that can help safeguard our personal life.

Recent studies have shown that there has been a dramatic increase in impairment due to alcoholism, addiction and mental health disorders among members of the legal profession. The statistics are compelling and clearly indicate that 1 out of 3 attorneys will likely have a need for substance use or mental health services at some point in their careers.

And Technology ? What role does it play in perpetuating this public health crisis ?

Attorney Brian S. Quinn is the Education and Outreach Coordinator for Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania. He will discuss:

1. The early warning signs of impairment, with special emphasis on stress, anxiety and trauma, including the mental health impact of technology in the post- COVID-19 world.

2. The free services that Lawyers Assistance Programs provide to lawyers, judges, their family members and law students.

3. A close look at what barriers exist that prevent lawyers and judges from seeking the help they need and the role that education plays in breaking the stigma and fear associated with addiction and mental illness in the legal profession.

4. Wellness strategies that can be used by legal professionals and their families.

5. The ethical challenges created by the imposed isolation of the pandemic, including the role technology plays, and it’s possible long- lasting effect on the legal profession.

Registration                 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Lunch:                           11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.   
Program:                       12:00 p.m. to  1:00 p.m.

This program has been preapproved for one hour of PA professional ethics CLE credit.

With the barrage of issues facing in-house counsel on a day-to-day basis, responsibility for the operation and compliance of a company’s employee benefit plans can sometimes be an afterthought or viewed as being primarily the responsibility of service providers. However, federal law imposes strict requirements on the conduct of company employees who oversee service providers and benefit plan implementation and administration. The best way to ensure compliance with these requirements is to maintain a good governance structure that both facilitates a prudent process in making decisions regarding benefit plans and ensures that sufficient details of that process are documented.

As the plaintiffs’ bar and federal regulators expand their focus to health and welfare plans, while maintaining a strong focus on retirement plans, now is the time to review and, if necessary, improve your governance structures.  Join us as we share practical recommendations regarding governance of retirement and health and welfare plans, and success stories of implementation.

Presented by Dominic DeMatties and Katie Kohn, partners at Thompson Hine LLP, together with Susan Walker, ERISA and Benefits Counsel at Allstate

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

Join ACCGP for our annual Golf/Tennis Outing & Networking Cocktail Reception.  The outing will take place on Monday, September 16^th at the beautiful Radnor Valley Country Club. 

AGENDA:

10:45 a.m. – Registration/Barbecue Lunch on Patio

12:00 p.m. – Shotgun Start (Scramble)

2:00-4:00 p.m. – Tennis (Round Robin)

4:15-7:00 p.m. – Cocktail Reception & Golf Awards

WEBINAR LINK:

https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/93973604188

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
"Get Ahead of Regulatory Pressures:
Tailored Techniques for Whistleblower, CID, and Second Request Reviews"
Presented by OpenText

With compliance enforcement on the rise, the need to efficiently review large document sets for production while simultaneously gathering substantive intelligence to assess and protect corporate interests is greater than ever. Modern eDiscovery technology alone will not effectively achieve both objectives – not technology-assisted review and not cutting-edge generative AI review approaches. The solution lies in a carefully crafted combination of advanced technology and analytic investigative techniques designed to ensure both efficient production and deep insight into a document collection. Join the OpenText Team for a discussion of specific techniques for taming today's regulatory landscape.

Speaker:

• Thomas Gricks, Lead Strategy Consultant, OpenText

Please join us for the ACC-NYC Chapter’s first ever LGBTQIA+ Pride Month event, hosted by Meta!

This event features a 1-hour panel presentation by speakers from LGBTQIA+ advocacy organizations, Meta’s LGBTQIA+ ERG, and other corporate counsel. The presentation will be followed by a 1-hour celebratory / networking hour where Pride themed cocktails and food will be served.  

The goals for this event are to:

1. Provide an overview of recent legal wins and challenges impacting the LGBTQIA+ community;
2. Address best practices that companies and in-house counsel can adopt to foster LGBTQIA+ inclusion and belonging in the workplace; and,
3. Create connections and build community among LGBTQIA+ in-house attorneys in NYC.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Art in MTR Tour, Led by Andrew Mead, MTR’S Head of Architecture

The ACCHK Board is excited to invite you to join us for an artsy event brought to you in collaboration with the MTR Corporation: a tour of artwork in an unlikely place — the MTR stations on the Island line!

This is a small group event with limited places. Join us to learn about how artwork is merged into MTR stations to bring together local neighbourhoods.

Date: Sunday, July 14, 2024

Meeting time: 10:00 am

Meeting place: Airport Express Station Concourse (G/F); Hong Kong Station

Tour length: 2 hours

Tour itinerary: Visit of artwork inside 7 MTR stations along the Hong Kong Island line between Hong Kong to Sai Ying Pun stations. Optional self-paid lunch after the tour.

Please note that participants should bring Octopus cards with sufficient funds to facilitate access to/ from MTR stations. Walking shoes are recommended.

(Members can bring 1 guest along. Please register your guest.)

Smyrna area members, ACC Georgia Board Member Brittany Teal invites you to join her for breakfast at Snooze Cumberland on Tuesday, June 18. There’s no agenda except to get to know some of your local members and have some fun.

We’re capping attendance at 10 to keep the small group vibe.  Attendees’ breakfast is on the Chapter, but you must register in advance below. See you on June 18!

While we understand that some "no shows" are unavoidable, if you need to cancel, we ask for 48 hours’ notice to georgia@accglobal.com.

Hey, don’t stop reading yet!  Are you interested in speaking at a 2024 ACC Georgia Chapter event?  We’re always looking to highlight our members’ viewpoints and expertise, so let us hear from you!  Email georgia@accglobal.com your name, title, employer, email address, and the topic areas you like to talk about, and we’ll add you to our ever-growing list!

Attorneys with RumbergerKirk will give an interactive, fun, and informative presentation on the DEA’s proposed rescheduling of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act.  This could have significant implications to all businesses, including drug free workplace policies, discrimination issues, and potential accommodations for marijuana usage by employees and customers. 

RumbergerKirk will discuss the history of marijuana regulation and the current research, the next steps in the rescheduling process and expected timeline, and the specific effects that you can expect - and prepare for - with your businesses.

 Join us in RumbergerKirk's newly renovated offices for this interactive CLE & Happy Hour. 

Space is limited; waitlist will be established when capacity is reached. Onsite parking will be validated. 

 3:30 - 4:00: Registration and Networking

4:00 - 5:00: CLE Program

5:00 - 6:30: Happy Hour