Events

Join us to review the major government contracts developments of 2023. From implementation of the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA), to updated small business and joint venture qualifications, to the ongoing evolution of cybersecurity compliance obligations, it was another busy and dynamic year for government contractors. We also saw important decisions relating to the False Claims Act, jurisdiction and standing in bid protests and contract appeals, and contractor IP rights.

The panel will review the key cases and laws and regulations from 2023, as well as look ahead to how the major events of 2023 are likely to impact government contracts law into 2024 and beyond.    

Presented by Greg Jacobs, Erin Felix, and Holly Roth, Shareholders with Polsinelli P.C., Jessica Lehman, Government Contracts Counsel at Verizon, and Virginia Robinson, General Counsel at Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation.

2.0 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

Kick-off the New Year at ACC NCR’s 2024 Annual Meeting!  

Join members, in-house counsel, annual relationship sponsors*, and select guests** to hear about the successes of 2023 and plans for 2024, as well as celebrate the election of new officers and directors (see below).  

This year’s meeting will launch a year of celebrating our volunteer leaders with a moderated conversation among some of our greatest on why they initially became involved with ACC NCR, how they started their leadership journey within the organization, and what volunteering with the chapter has meant to them.  

The meeting will conclude with ample time for networking.  

On the Ballot:

Officers:

· President Elect: Kathi Westcott, Deputy General Counsel, The Pew Charitable Trusts

· Vice President (Member Engagement): Ilona Levine, Senior VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Internet Society 

· Vice President (Professional Advancement & Community Engagement, f/k/a Community Engagement & Professional Development): Anjanette “Anji” Stinson, Associate General Counsel, National Student Clearinghouse

· Vice President (Programming): Andrew Sakallaris, General Counsel, LMI 

· Vice President (Sponsor Relations): Patrick Samsel, General Counsel, Fors Marsh  

Directors:  

For terms expiring in 2027:

· Charlotte Bernard, Commercial Counsel, Google Cloud, Google (second term)

· Mary Chapin, VP, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary, National Student Clearinghouse (second term)*

· Ilona Levine, Senior VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Internet Society (first term)

· Amit Patel, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, Senior      Counsel, The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (second term)

· Patrick Samsel, General Counsel, Fors Marsh (first term)

· Anjanette “Anji” Stinson, Associate General Counsel, National Student Clearinghouse (first term)

They will join:

Officers Elected in 2023 to Continue to Serve in 2024:

President: Laura M. Murray, General Counsel, Virginia REALTORS®

Treasurer: Matthew Dost, General Counsel, Allied Associates International

Secretary: Amit Patel, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, Senior Counsel, The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

VP (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion):  Véronique Staco, Assistant General Counsel, WTW 

Directors Elected in 2022 and 2023 (serving in either the first or second of two three-year terms):

· Matthew (“Matt”) Dost, General Counsel, Allied Associates International

· Courtney Edmonds, SVP, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, Deputy General Counsel, Leidos

· Stephanie Gilliard, Philanthropy Legal Counsel, Intuitive Foundation

· Denise Gold, Corporate and Labor Senior Counsel, Associated General Contractors of America 

· Audrey Jean, General Counsel, 3E

· Elizabeth Roman Jones, Compliance Director, Cambridge International Systems, Inc.

· Laura M. Murray, General Counsel, Virginia REALTORS®

· Sandy Paik, General Counsel, The Tower Companies

· Andrew Sakallaris, General Counsel, LMI Consulting, LLC

· Véronique Staco, Assistant General Counsel, WTW

· Zachary “Zack” Stewart, VP, Associate General Counsel, Serco Inc.

· Kathi Westcott, Deputy General Counsel, The Pew Charitable Trusts 

*Sponsors may send two representatives, except Diamond, which may send three.
**Guests may include business colleagues and significant others but may not include law firm or vendor representatives that compete with our sponsors. 

Join the Women & Gender Group for In-person CLE & Networking

Increasingly, investigations are a significant part of the work of general counsels, HR professionals, and their teams. Our panel will present the approach, roles, responsibilities, and best practices associated with responding to a workplace investigation that unfolds in real time, with a particular emphasis on how to balance diversity, equity, and inclusion considerations during and after the investigation.  This interactive discussion also will address the challenges in-house attorneys, HR professionals, and key members of the C-Suite may face as they advise their companies on responding to crisis events that have direct consequences for their various stakeholders and the critical nature of building diverse investigation teams.

Join us as we explain the legal developments impacting employers in 2023 and highlight what employers can expect in 2024. We will cover new federal, state and local legislation, and Supreme Court cases and other relevant decisions. We will also discuss important trends and provide tangible takeaways and strategies for in-house counsel.

Presented by John Remy, Teresa Burke Wright and Alyson Guyan, Principals with Jackson Lewis P.C., Elisa Eberhardt, Employment Counsel at The Knot Worldwide and Frank Connolly, Vice President and Senior Counsel, Operations at Hilton.

Event Agenda:

3:30 - 4:00 - Registration

4:00 - 6:00 - Dinner and CLE Presentation

6:00 - 7:00 - Happy Hour

2.0 Hours of VA MCLE Credit pending

Join the Employment Law Practice Group for a Networking Social!

Join your fellow in-house counsels and Tarter Krinsky & Drogin for an evening networking reception at The Parlour Room. 

Connect with industry peers over elevated American cuisine, craft cocktails, & wine.

Register now to secure your space - capacity is limited! 

This presentation will provide an overview of the new Texas Business Courts system, with a focus on considerations for in-house counsel. Topics covered will include:

• A summary of the new Business Courts system (including selection of judges, jurisdiction, filing procedures, and appeals);
• An overview of the proposed new Rules of Civil Procedure for the Business Courts;
• Insights from the Texas Multi-District Litigation process; and
• Open questions and practical considerations for in-house counsel.

Presenters: Julia Mann, Dyana Mardon, Stephen Calhoun

Agenda

10:00-10:55 AM
Ring In A New Work Year Mindfully & Ethically
Samantha Lunn, Exec. Director
ACC Tennessee

11:00 -11:55 AM
A Practical Guide to ESG Reporting
Jeff Simpson, Senior Director
Ethics Compliance Assurance
CoreCivic

12:00-12:55 PM
Ho, Ho, Ho, Oh No!
Managing Santa's Potential Patent Infringement Liability
Mark Kilgore, Ph.D.
Patterson IP Law

All Times Central

Additional Information
1.0 Dual and 2.0 General CLE Hours
Tennessee (Pending)

Registration:  3:30 – 4:00 pm | Program: 4:00 - 6:00 pm | Networking Reception: 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Join ACC San Diego and Ziksana for the first in a series of workshops designed to inspire, motivate and empower your listening and communication skills.  Enjoy interactive and entertaining games and exercises from improvisation theater to help illustrate how listening and asking questions are critical to high performing teams. Participants, both extraverted and introverted are included in a process of play to give people courage to try new communication skills in the collective. All activities are designed to include participants regardless of their exposure to improvisation, and are focused on concepts rather than traditional theatrical performance.

Objectives:

• Connect authentically and build trust through applied improvisational games that support agility, spontaneity, and creativity. 
• Learn how to apply Ziksana’s Appreciative Listening Tool to develop a more open and inclusive culture.​ 
• Learn the difference between open and closed-ended questions and identify specific situations where they can be most effectively applied.

ACC San Diego members only; space is limited.

Get 30 Minutes of Your Day Back! Micro-Efficiencies through Technology and Other Means

Where does the time go, and is it possible to reclaim some of it?! Join this ACC MN Sounding Board* conversation with fellow ACC members to pick up (and share) tips for streamlining your workday.

Participants will meet via Zoom on Wednesday, January 10, starting at 4:00 PM.

Beforehand, check out this example of the types of tips the group might discuss: David Pogue: 10 top time-saving tech tips | TED Talk.

The program is free and open to ACC members and in-house counsel guests. Register today!

The mission of the ACC MN Sounding Board is to foster the professional development of ACC MN members seeking to learn ways to interact more effectively with their business partners and promote personal leadership and growth.