Events

August 22, 2023  Corporate & Securities Virtual CLE Institute
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  (3 hours of CLE approved for PA, NJ & DE)
https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/99145848490

Session 1 - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
"Ensuring that Good Deeds Go Unpunished: Confronting the Risks of Corporate Activism"
Presented by Faegre Drinker

As corporations continue to occupy a larger role in our society, the public recently has invited (or demanded) businesses to lend their voices and coffers to advancing certain environmental, social, and political issues.  This has led to some backlash, with people who disagree with a corporation’s position using legal or regulatory levers to discourage the company’s activism. In this panel, we will discuss trends in ESG, the burgeoning political divide with respect to addressing ESG issues, and how a company’s management can engage in political or social activism while tempering any accusations of breach of fiduciary duty.

Speakers:

• Oderah Nwaeze, Partner, Faegre Drinker
• Cindy Irani, Partner, Faegre Drinker
• Julian Harrell, Partner, Faegre Drinker
• James Sugarman, Senior Legal Counsel, dsm-firmenich

Session 2 - 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
"Avoiding Deal Pitfalls"
Presented by Troutman Pepper

In this CLE session, Troutman Pepper will review transaction pitfalls to avoid from a buyer’s perspective. Areas to be covered include deal structure determination; due diligence and indemnification issues; purchase price considerations; and operational and post-closing integration plans.

Speakers:

• James B. Jumper, Partner, Troutman Pepper
• Erica Wilson, Partner, Troutman Pepper
• Phillip Mellet, General Counsel, Healthpilot Technologies

Session 3 - 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

"A Few Minutes About Corporate Minutes: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly"
Presented by Duane Morris LLP

The act of drafting corporate minutes is often described as “more of an art than a science.” And while much planning may go into the agenda and actual conduct of meetings, the final act of drafting and approving minutes that memorialize that meeting can sometimes be an afterthought.  This program will focus on minutes for meetings of boards of directors, how the courts can review minutes through a critical lens—even adopting adverse inferences for what might not be included in minutes—in litigation, and practical tips that practitioners drafting minutes can take away to ensure that their work product accurately and clearly captures the acts and conduct of the board.

Speakers:

• Rebecca Guzman, Partner, Duane Morris LLP
• Richard L. Renck, Partner, Duane Morris LLP
• Jan Fink Call, Head of Global Litigation, DSM-Firmenich Group

August 15, 2023 Employment & Labor CLE Webinar
9:00-10:00 a.m. 
(1 hour of Substantive CLE approved for PA, NJ & DE)

https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/98375819159

"Issues to Consider When Your Company Acquires Employees in Foreign Jurisdictions"
Presented by Fisher Phillips

This webinar will be a presentation intended to walk through the key issues at the due-diligence and onboarding stage, when a company is acquiring employees in foreign jurisdictions as a result of an acquisition.

Speakers:

• Michael P. Avila, Partner, Fisher Phillips
• Martin Boyle, Head of Legal - Dispute Resolution, Employment and Immigration, Ocado Group PLC

Litigation is usually a business problem, and in-house counsel need to manage it like a business problem with a business-focused solution. This webinar will discuss how to think about litigation that way:

• What questions need to be asked of outside counsel and the business at the outset?
• What information should you get from outside counsel along the way?
• What role can and should outside counsel’s budgeting play in developing and guiding the overall litigation strategy, including when to press forward  and when to cut bait, so it serves the larger goals and needs of the company?

Presented by Joe Smith, Partner and Bill Garcia, Chief Practice Innovation Officer at Thompson Hine and Lusanna Ro, Vice President and Chief Counsel, East Region and LATAM at AECOM.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

You are invited to volunteer for a Pro Bono Clinic with DC Bar Pro Bono Center
Topic: Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic
Partners:  DC Bar Pro Bono Center
Clients: DC entrepreneurs with low incomes or serving economically disadvantaged communities
When: Thursday, September 28, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Virtual via Zoom
Who: In-house attorneys
Experience: No specific training required; clients commonly present issues familiar to ACC NCR members

Training: Available on-demand webinar training video on frequent small business issues
Support: Pro Bono Center resource site (LawHelp) is available with specific small business resources

Time: Typically limited to 60-minute client sessions, with extensions if agreed to by volunteer; no ongoing commitment
Work: Attorneys meet with specific small business owners via Zoom, based on the entrepreneur’s legal question (as reflected in intake forms) and the attorney’s expertise. Assistance may be helping review legal documents or answering questions about forming a business, taxation, real estate, employment law, or other legal issues common to these organizations. You do not have to barred in DC.
Insurance: Provided by the DC Bar Pro Bono Center
*Please respond by September 14

Join ACC St. Louis for an Estate Planning for Veterans Clinic on Monday,  August 28 from 3:00 - 7:00 PM.  Please note that this is an in-person pro bono clinic. 

We need attorneys and notary publics who will be working directly with eligible veterans and their spouses to prepare:

- Simple Wills
- Powers of Attorney
- Living Wills
- Health Care Directives

Volunteers will be:
- Trained (see below)
- May work in pairs if desired
- Provided snacks/drinks during the event

We will be using an estate planning package developed by the Missouri Veterans Commission.  In advance of the Clinic, training be a 1-hour webinar, conducted by Scott Allen, General Counsel, Missouri Veterans Commission. 

Deadline to register:  Friday, August 25th

Location:   
American Legion Post 111   
7300 Lansdowne Ave.   
St. Louis, MO  63119

We look forward to seeing you in-person on August 25th. 

Opportunities in your career equating to success are rarely happenstance, they're a result of strategic planning and knowing how to accurately portray your professional story.

Join Mosah Fernandez Goodman, Founder and President of Top Talent Advocates, and Lindsay Hofbauer, Client Advocacy at Top Talent Advocates in a 4-part VIRTUAL series breaking down the career tools and insights you need to successfully manage your legal career.

· What to Consider Prior to Starting Your Legal Job Search

· The Career Tools You Need to Pursue a New Legal Role

· Managing Your Legal Job Search

· Closing the Deal: Interviewing, Negotiating and Onboarding for Your Next Legal Role

Schedule:
11:45 - 12:00 pm - Zoom line open for check-in
12:00 - 1:00 pm - Program

We look forward to seeing you ONLINE on Friday, September 29th!!

Join ACC Tennessee for its first Annual New To In House Seminar, designed for those who've recently joined an in-house legal department. Whether you are working in a large law department or are a department of one, whether you are  in the office or remote, and whether you have spent years in a firm or are coming straight from law school, this seminar is designed with those with five or less years working in-house and focuses on the skills that will set you apart as you progress in your in-house career.

Agenda:

11:00 AM Registration Opens & Box Lunch Pickup

12:00 - 12:05 PM Welcome from ACC Tennessee

12:05 - 1:05 PM
Navigating Processes and Relationships within an In-House Department
Panel (1.0 Gen.)

1:05-1:15 PM Break

1:15 - 2:15 PM
Skills to Progress and Flourish In-House
Candice Reed
Keynote Speaker (1.0 Dual)

2:15 - 2:45 PM Break II

2:45 - 3:00 PM ACC Global 101

3:00 - 4:00 PM
Showing Your Value and Knowing the Business Beyond Your Legal Department
Panel (1.0 Gen.)

4:30 - 6:30 PM Cocktail Hour

Additional Information

Approved for 2.0 General and 1.0 Dual
CLE Hours in Tennessee.

Cheer on our San Diego Wave Fútbol Club as they take on the Racing Louisville Fútbol Club!

Special ticket price for ACC members and their guests only. Limited tickets available.

No refunds. Your tickets will be sent to you electronically prior to the game.

Join sponsor Merchant & Gould and your ACC NYC colleagues for happy hour at The Raines Law Room at The William, nestled in the heart of Manhattan.

For this special evening, we offer not only the chance to mix and mingle with industry peers but also informal cocktail tutorials. No need to stick to a schedule, just head over to the Mixology Station at your own pace. An expert mixologist will be on hand to guide you through crafting your own delicious cocktail. 

Complement your drinks with an exquisite selection of hors d'oeuvres, served throughout the evening. And remember, we'll have a full bar in addition to the Mixologist Station, so you can sample The Raines' wide range of classic and unique beverages.

Come enjoy an evening of good company, cocktails, and culinary delights!

As artificial intelligence (AI) tools—including automated decision making tools and generative AI—become more popular, companies face increasing questions about how they can use AI while managing emerging legal, regulatory, and ethical risks.  

This program will cover:

·       An overview of various AI tools and potential beneficial uses

·       A discussion of potential AI risks, including privacy, transparency, explain-ability, and bias

·       A summary of emerging legal and regulatory responses to AI technology — at both the federal and state levels

·       A discussion of the various risk management tools and best practices for AI governance, with a deeper dive into NIST’s AI Risk Management Framework

·       Practical tips for how to manage AI risks and benefits within your organization, including developing employee generative AI policies and developing internal governance processes to coordinate across the organization.  

Presented by Wiley Rein LLP

Speakers:

Kathleen "Kat" Scott, Kat Scott, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP 

Duane Pozza, Duane Pozza, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP

Jeffrey Dietz, Jeff Dietz, Director, Assistant General Counsel of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning at Capital One

Presentation 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Networking Reception 5:00 - 6:00 PM

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE credit approved!