Events

Join ACC St. Louis and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP for Ethics and Elimination of Bias CLE programs at St. Louis University School of Law on Thursday, October 5th followed by happy hour!

Welcome and Opening Remarks:  Eric Martin, Partner, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

Panel #1:  Cultural Competency Panelists will discuss:

This panel will feature a presentation from in-house counsel from some of St. Louis’ most well-respected organizations regarding inclusion and diversity initiatives as well as best practices in creating and implementing such initiatives.

Moderator: Eric Martin, Parner Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Panelists: Ruth Kim, General Counsel, Fleishman-Hillard and Jason Hall, CEO Greater St. Louis, Inc.

Panel #2:  Ethical Obligations from a Pro Bono Perspective:

This session will discuss the unique ethical obligations, challenges and opportunities implicit in Pro Bono representations.

Moderator: Josh Watts, Associate, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Panelists: Brad Windings, Fellow, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP and Hannah Wissler, Fellow, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

Schedule:      
3:30 - 4:00 CLE Check-In and Networking and Speaker Introductions      
4:00 - 4:50 Panel #1:  Cultural Competence
5:00 - 5:50 Panel #2:  Ethical Obligations from a Pro Bono Perspective         
5:50 - 7:00 Happy Hour Networking

Location: 
St. Louis University School of Law
100 N. Tucker Blvd
St. Louis, MO  63101   
Parking:   

Missouri CLE:  2.0 Hour CLE Ethics & Elimination of Bias

We look forward to seeing you IN-PERSON on October 5th!

AGENDA 

11:30—11:55 a.m.
Registration

11:55 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Welcome/Lunch

12:30—1:30 p.m.
“Cannabis in the Workplace” 

1. Introduction 
2. Public Perceptions
3. Federal Law
      1. Current Federal Approach
      2. Timeline
4. State Laws
5. New Approaches
      1. Reform In Congress
      2. State Reform
6. Considerations for Employers
      1. Workers’ Compensation
      2. General Employment
7. Law In Action
      1. Relevant Case Law
8. Take-Aways

Presenters:  Myra Barsoum Stockett, Managing Attorney, and Anne Marie Schloemer, Attorney, Perez & Morris LLC

1:30 – 1:45 p.m.
Break 

1:45—2:45 p.m.
“Taming Godzilla:  Tips and Tricks for Defending Against the Reptile Theory”

1. Introduction
2. Mock Deposition Without Preparation
3. What is the Reptile Theory
       1. The 2009 Manual of the Plaintiff’s Revolution
       2. The science behind the Reptile
4. Strategies using the Reptile Theory
5. Strategies to Tame the Reptile
       1. Get to know the Reptile
       2. Pre Trial and Trial Tips
6. Client perspective of the Fight with the Reptile
       1. Communication is Key
       2. How to Minimize the Disruption
       3. Role in Corporate Representative Depositions
7 Mock deposition with preparation
8. Questions and Answers

Presenters: Angela Alexander Savino, Lead Attorney-Transportation, Global Supply Chain & Logistics,  Kelly Grigsby Jones, Attorney, and Rebecca Johnson, Attorney, Perez & Morris LLC

2:45 p.m.
Happy Hour/Golf

LOCATION
Topgolf
2000 Ikea Way
Columbus, OH 43240 

CLE
This course is pending approval, by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education, for 2.00 hours of general credit. 

REGISTRATION
The cost of the program is $25/members and $45/non-members. Registration and payment can be made online. Refunds will be honored up to Thursday, October 5, 2023. There will be no refunds after this date.  

(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.) 

QUESTIONS
Contact Chapter Administrator, Nancy Waterhouse, at 614.228.4716. 

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ESG is today’s political football. As Americans take sides and root for their home teams, companies find themselves at the crux of a battlefield that pitches corporate values, strategy, and reputation against a shifting and dynamic legal and political landscape. Join us for an informative panel discussion about practical strategies in-house counsel may employ to tackle ESG-related challenges.

The panel will be moderated by Mintz Member Jennifer Rubin, and include ML Strategies Executive Vice President & Director of Operations Alex Hecht, and Mintz attorney Nikki Rivers, and Michael Rider, Global General Counsel and Secretary at ResMed.

Our panel will address: 

• Political discourse in the C-suite - fostering a productive dialogue around political matters within your organization and managing the impact of political decision-making 

• Achieving corporate strategy in a politically charged election cycle – how you can help your C-suite align your company's strategic goals with ESG priorities against this backdrop. 

• The future of ESG social programs – how corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion goals can (still) be achieved in light of a shifting legal landscape

 (1 MCLE General credit)

Join us at V-NO @ The Harbor for an exceptional night dedicated to networking, camaraderie, and a celebration of women of color in the legal profession. Loeb & Loeb and the Association of Corporate Counsel National Capital Region’s Black & African American Affinity Group proudly present an event that brings together diverse professionals to connect, while also shining a spotlight on Black- and women-owned wineries. In addition to wine, we will serve a tantalizing selection of appetizers and other refreshments. As you sip, savor, and socialize, you will be inspired by the journey of V-NO's visionary owner Shaina Taylor. There will also be a special raffle for a V-NO gift basket to take home! We hope you will join us for this evening dedicated to unity, community, and empowerment. RSVP now to be part of this memorable celebration of connections and diversity.

IMPORTANT UPDATE TO OUR COVID-SAFETY PROCEDURES: The health and safety of all attendees at our events is of utmost importance to ACC NCR. We strongly encourage all those who attend ACC NCR events to be up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, as defined by the CDC. Please do not attend our events in-person if you are feeling ill or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. If while you are with us you begin to feel ill or experience symptoms associated with COVID-19, we expect that you will promptly leave, or we may ask you to leave. We will continue to monitor the latest guidance from the CDC and local public health agencies as we endeavor to hold safe events.  We will keep registrants and attendees updated on any necessary changes to our event protocols.

Please join ACC NCR's Café con Leche Affinity Group and HNBA as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an engaging summit among industry leaders about risk, opportunity, and the future of workplace diversity and empathy in the wake of  SFFA v. Harvard. ACC NCR Platinum Sponsor Womble Bond Dickinson will facilitate the working session among public and private leaders as we navigate the path forward for developing and supporting a culture of empathy, diversity, and inclusion in the wake of the recent Supreme Court decision.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, and our collective love of food, we will also feature Latin American and Hispanic-inspired cuisine.

Speakers Include:

• Thomas A. Saenz, President and General Counsel of Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
• Kavita Ramakrishnan, Mansfield Rule & Knowledge Sharing Senior Director, Diversity Lab
• Marcantonio Barnes, Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson LLP
• Elizabeth M. Iglesias, Professor of Law, University of Miami School of Law
• Madeleine Plascencia, Professor of Law, University of Miami School of Law

All Association of Corporate Counsel and Hispanic National Bar Association corporate members are invited to attend. 

IMPORTANT UPDATE TO OUR COVID-SAFETY PROCEDURES: The health and safety of all attendees at our events is of utmost importance to ACC NCR. We strongly encourage all those who attend ACC NCR events to be up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, as defined by the CDC. Please do not attend our events in-person if you are feeling ill or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. If while you are with us you begin to feel ill or experience symptoms associated with COVID-19, we expect that you will promptly leave, or we may ask you to leave. We will continue to monitor the latest guidance from the CDC and local public health agencies as we endeavor to hold safe events.  We will keep registrants and attendees updated on any necessary changes to our event protocols.

September 13, 2023 Employment & Labor CLE Institute

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Registration & Breakfast

Session 1 - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
"Multi-State Employment Workforce Challenges" Presented by Saul Ewing LLP

Employers that have historically had employees in one or very few states are encountering a tight labor market post-COVID, which is requiring additional out of state hires. Employers hiring employees in new states may not have considered the numerous compliance challenges that may arise.

Speakers:

• Carolyn A. Pellegrini, Partner, Saul Ewing LLP
• Katie Calabrese, Sr. HR Manager, Security Risk Advisors Intl, LLC

Session 2 - 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
"Internal Investigations" Presented by Jackson Lewis P.C.

This session will cover best practices and recent trends in the world of internal investigations, combining inside and outside counsel perspectives on this vital area.  Topics will include the nature and scope of the employer’s duty to investigate, investigation triggers, interview preparation, interview techniques, building a defensible record, and common challenges (and how to solve them).

Speakers:

• Daniel L. Blanchard, Associate, Jackson Lewis P.C.
• Daniel F. Thornton, Associate, Jackson Lewis P.C.
• Janet Lee, Senior Counsel - Labor & Employment,  Avantar

Session 3 - 11:30 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
"Implications of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and PUMP Act Compliance"  Presented by Stevens & Lee

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect on June 27, 2023 and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued its proposed PWFA regulations.  Comments on the proposed regulations will be accepted through October 10, 2023.  The PWFA requires covered entities to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified workers, e.g., those affected by “pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions,” which include, but are not limited to:  assistance applying for a position; assistance performing in the employee’s current position (breaks, time off from work, etc.).  More than 30 states and cities have laws that provide accommodations for pregnant workers, but the PWFA greatly expands the protections that have been put in place under federal and most state laws in terms of accommodations for pregnant workers. 

Similar in spirit, the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) is a new law that makes several important changes to the Break Time for Nursing Mothers law, which has required since 2010 that employers nationwide provide reasonable break time and a private, non-bathroom space for lactating employees to pump milk during the workday. 

The purpose of this presentation is to assist you in understanding the steps that you should take as an organization to comply with these two (2) important laws from a policy and an employee relations perspective

Speakers:

• Lisa M. Scidurlo, Shareholder, Stevens & Lee
• Theresa M. Zechman, Shareholder, Stevens & Lee
• Mariette Mooyman, Associate General Counsel, Communications Test Design, Inc.

The lunch will be delicious and the program will be informative. Join us on Wednesday, November 1, for this ACC MN CLE presentation at The Lynhall in South Minneapolis.

Conducting Efficient Internal Investigations

Investigations are an important risk management tool in corporate counsels’ toolkit and are sometimes necessary to respond to government action. Join Maslon Government & Internal Investigations Attorneys Steve Schleicher and Stephanie Laws for a discussion of how to effectively use investigations to protect your company, including when to hire outside counsel, how to maintain privilege, and best practices throughout the investigation life cycle.

AGENDA

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM | Attendee check-in

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM | Buffet lunch

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM | CLE program

1:15 PM - 1:30 PM | Networking and departures

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, Maslon LLP!