Events

“International Contracting: Navigating Cross Border Agreements”

Understanding the complexity of international contracting is increasingly essential for in house legal teams supporting global operations. Differences between US, UK and European contracting approaches can create friction, uncertainty and hidden risks. 

Join Eversheds Sutherland and ACC Philadelphia for an interactive session over lunch to break down those differences and provide practical guidance on how to navigate them confidently and effectively.

Jenny Lambert (US) and Ed Tompkin-Haag (UK) bring deep experience advising international businesses on cross‑border commercial contracting. Collectively, they have worked with clients across multiple sectors to align contract structures, mitigate jurisdictional risks and streamline negotiations across borders.

Drawing on their hands‑on experience, they will lead a collaborative, in‑person program designed to demystify the realities of contracting internationally and equip legal leaders with practical frameworks for managing multi‑jurisdictional agreements. 

The session will explore:

• the key differences, pressure points and legal friction areas between US, UK and European contracting norms; and
• the most critical issues to watch for when negotiating and drafting cross‑border commercial contracts.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: ACC GREATER PHILADELPHIA EVENTS ARE STRICTLY RESERVED FOR ELIGIBLE IN-HOUSE COUNSEL and INVITED guests and sponsors.  ACCGP reserves the right to confirm eligible status of all event registrants and cancel unqualified registrations.  Click Here to learn more about & how to join ACC Greater Philadelphia.

Calling Volunteers!
Teach Democracy’s LA Street Law Program is back, and ACC Southern California is seeking attorney volunteers.

When
*March 19, 23, and 26
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Where
Dorsey High School
3537 Farmdale Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90016

Led By
Donald Singleton, Faculty Member

What You’ll Teach
Volunteers select their topic, with options including Civil Law, Litigation, Copyright, and more.

Details

• Teach a 1.5‑hour lesson
• Total time commitment: approximately 2 hours (including prep)
• Lesson plans and guidance are provided by Teach Democracy — everything you need is included, but please review the materials in advance

*Each class session requires two attorney volunteers, and the program takes place over three separate dates: March 19, 23, and 26. Each date will appear as its own listing on the event calendar.

If your preferred date is full, please add your name to the waitlist, and we will notify you if a spot opens. You are welcome to sign up for another available date as well. If you plan to volunteer on multiple days, please register separately for each session.

Presented by the Diversity Committee of ACC Southern California

Calling Volunteers!
Teach Democracy’s LA Street Law Program is back, and ACC Southern California is seeking attorney volunteers.

When
*March 19, 23, and 26
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Where
Dorsey High School
3537 Farmdale Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90016

Led By
Donald Singleton, Faculty Member

What You’ll Teach
Volunteers select their topic, with options including Civil Law, Litigation, Copyright, and more.

Details

• Teach a 1.5‑hour lesson
• Total time commitment: approximately 2 hours (including prep)
• Lesson plans and guidance are provided by Teach Democracy — everything you need is included, but please review the materials in advance

*Each class session requires two attorney volunteers, and the program takes place over three separate dates: March 19, 23, and 26. Each date will appear as its own listing on the event calendar.

If your preferred date is full, please add your name to the waitlist, and we will notify you if a spot opens. You are welcome to sign up for another available date as well. If you plan to volunteer on multiple days, please register separately for each session.

Presented by the Diversity Committee of ACC Southern California

Calling Volunteers!
Teach Democracy’s LA Street Law Program is back, and ACC Southern California is seeking attorney volunteers.

When
*March 19, 23, and 26
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Where
Dorsey High School
3537 Farmdale Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90016

Led By
Donald Singleton, Faculty Member

What You’ll Teach
Volunteers select their topic, with options including Civil Law, Litigation, Copyright, and more.

Details

• Teach a 1.5‑hour lesson
• Total time commitment: approximately 2 hours (including prep)
• Lesson plans and guidance are provided by Teach Democracy — everything you need is included, but please review the materials in advance

*Each class session requires two attorney volunteers, and the program takes place over three separate dates: March 19, 23, and 26. Each date will appear as its own listing on the event calendar.

If your preferred date is full, please add your name to the waitlist, and we will notify you if a spot opens. You are welcome to sign up for another available date as well. If you plan to volunteer on multiple days, please register separately for each session.

Presented by the Diversity Committee of ACC Southern California

Don’t miss our half-day DTLA conference designed exclusively for in‑house counsel. This year’s agenda features 3 hours of CLE, including Civility, with a special focus on Sports and Entertainment Law. 

Hosted self-parking, refreshments, snacks, and a cocktail dinner reception are all included.

Attendees will also receive 5 hours of online self‑study CLE to help you secure any remaining credits ahead of the March 30, 2026, filing deadline.

Speakers include: Kimura London & White, Ogletree, Steptoe, and Cozen.

Exhibitors: Saul Ewing, Thomson Reuters, and Adam Investigations

Member pricing: $25

Non‑members: Please contact s.keany@accglobal.com for attendance inquiries.

Plus, enjoy gifts and raffle prizes throughout the event.

Employment Law in Flux – What’s Keeping Counsel Up at Night?

Presented by JAMS and The Texas Lawbook
March 10, 2026

MCLE: 1.00 Ethics 0.50

Join JAMS and The Texas Lawbook for a timely and engaging panel discussion exploring the most pressing issues facing employment counsel today.

The conversation will feature leading voices from across the employment law landscape, including Gary Fowler (JAMS Neutral), Christian Elloie, Head of Global Employment Law and Immigration (AMD), and employment litigators Jason Boulette (Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P.) and Austin Kaplan (Kaplan Law Firm). Gary Fowler will moderate the discussion.

Panelists will unpack key developments and challenges shaping the modern workplace, including:

• The strategic use of Early ADR to resolve and manage disputes and reduce risk.
• Conducting effective investigations
• Protecting sensitive company information and trade secrets in a shifting legal environment

 This collaborative program will offer practical insights and real-world takeaways for both in-house and outside counsel representing employees and employers in navigating today’s evolving employment landscape.

 Ethics:  Ethical considerations will include considerations as to making clear to individuals during investigation interviews who the attorney represents, role and limitations of privilege in employee investigations, considerations in providing advice to clients (whether employees or employers) as to when mediation and other ADR options are optimal, considerations as to when opposing counsel may interview former or current employees in employment litigation and ethical considerations in ADR, employee investigations, and trade secret and other employment litigation and dispute resolution.

*Lunch will be served*

The historic Minneapolis Club is the setting for this ACC MN breakfast CLE program on Friday, March 20, 2026. 

Mitigating Mass Tort Risk: Strategic Litigation and Business Considerations
Mass torts remain a significant concern in today’s business environment, with risk of business-interrupting discovery, large settlements, and verdicts. Shareholders from Carlton Fields’s mass tort team will provide an overview of the current mass tort landscape, how to proactively anticipate and limit risk before filings, insurance coverage considerations, key legal decisions, and the influence of AI on these matters.

SPEAKERS:  Jenny Covington and Molly Given

AGENDA

7:45 AM - 8:30 AM | Check-in and buffet breakfast

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | CLE program

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Networking 

Validated parking is available in the ramp adjacent to the Minneapolis Club. 

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, Carlton Fields!

The ACC NCR LGTBQ+ and Young Lawyers Affinity Groups invite you to join us for an evening of connection, meaningful conversations and great food at The Admiral!

This happy hour is a wonderful opportunity to build relationships across our vibrant ACC NCR community, reconnect with colleagues, and welcome new members in a relaxed and inclusive setting. Whether you identify with one of our affinity groups or simply want to expand your network, all members are warmly encouraged to attend.
Each attendee will be responsible for their own drinks.