Events

Celebrate Valentine's Day as a volunteer for a Pro Bono Clinic with Legal Services of Northern Virginia 

Topic: LSNV provides free training and clinic organization for the screening and drafting of uncontested divorce documents to LSNV-eligible clients allowing them to file pro se.

Partners: Legal Services of Northern Virginia 

Clients: Low-income and disabled applicants 

When: Wednesday, Feb. 14, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Training begins at 9:30 AM (1 hour) followed by client meetings from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM.

Where: Virtual via Zoom 

Who: In-House Attorneys and Non-Attorneys. Non-Attorneys help draft and edit documents while the attorney conducts the client interview and advises on applicable law.

Experience: No specific training required 

Training: 1 hour live/virtual training session at 9:30 AM (CLE credit pending). 

Support: LSNV representative available for questions throughout the clinic.

Time: Client meeting and preparation of documents generally takes no longer than 2 hours.

Work: Volunteers will work directly with clients to advise them on whether their divorce would be contested and prepare complaints, affidavits, and draft orders of divorce during a 1-2 hour appointment.

Insurance: Provided by LSNV to all volunteers 

*Please respond by February 5th.

This program will look back on 2023, summarize legal issues and developments for tax-exempt organizations and describe current trends that could affect operations in 2024.  Practitioners will discuss various topics including:

·       Election Year Issues

·       Key Court Cases

·       FARA Update

·       TCPA/Robocall Update

·       Application of Corporate Transparency Act to Exempt Organizations and their Affiliates

·       Regulatory Guidance on Donor Advised Funds

·       Advantages and Disadvantages of Delaware nonstock corporations and DC Not-For-Profit Corporations

Presented by Richard Sevcik and Brian Svoboda, Partners and Simona Roesch, Associate at Perkins Coie and Jami Wyatt, Associate General Counsel at AARP.

2.0 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

Sandy Springs area members, Immediate Chapter Past President Kathryn Hutton invites you to join her for breakfast at the Sandy Springs Diner on Friday, January 26. 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 January 26!

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@accgeorgia.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!

Leap at this opportunity for breakfast and an eye-opening CLE presentation at The Lynhall in South Minneapolis on Thursday, February 29!

Emerging Data and Off-Channel Communications Under Regulatory Scrutiny

A broad cross-section of regulatory activity underscores just how valuable and risky data has become in the current business environment. More pointedly, scrutiny over “off-channel communications,” or “emerging data sources,” such as modern communications tools, collaboration platforms, personal devices and chat applications, is intensifying worldwide. U.S. authorities including the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commodity and Futures Trading Commission and the Department of Justice have released new requirements surrounding the governance of emerging data sources and have implemented severe penalties against financial services institutions that have failed to properly preserve, monitor and manage off-channel communications.

AGENDA

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Check-in and buffet breakfast

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

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Networking

Admission is free and open to ACC members and their in-house counsel first-time guests. 1.0 Standard CLE credit is pending in Minnesota.

Thanks to our sponsor, FTI Consulting!

Description:

Professor Don Cochran will discuss the prosecution of Bobby Frank Cherry, who was convicted in 2002 for his involvement in the 1963 bombing of Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church that resulted in the death of four black schoolgirls. This is an extraordinary opportunity to hear from Professor Cochran, the former U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, and a lead prosecutor in the case

Agenda:

11:30 AM -12:00 PM Check-In

12:00-1:00 PM CLE Program & Lunch

Additional Information

1.0 hours of General CLE credit in Tennessee (pending)

After the holiday season, everyone deserves a little self-care! ACCGP's women lawyers are invited to join Fisher Phillips for cocktail reception and a “Skincare + Sip” DIY workshop, focused on beauty from the inside + out.

Our skin is our largest organ and a good skincare routine is important for many reasons. Come learn more about the importance of a good skincare and wellness routine during a hands-on interactive workshop that’s sure to be fun and educational while sipping on beauty elixirs to help radiate skin, support a healthy gut, and boost mood. With the guidance of a skincare expert, attendees will learn about wellness (from the inside + out) and have the opportunity to create their own personalized facial moisturizer from start to finish to address their own skincare needs, with over 50 ingredients to choose from including vitamins, minerals, exfoliants, butters, fruits, oils, and fragrances. During the workshop, attendees will also be provided with drinks and bites will be provided by a woman owned/operated caterer. 

Parking Note: Fisher Phillips will provide parking validation for the garage located in the building.  You can enter the garage on Arch Street after you pass over 18th Street OR you can enter on Cherry Street as you pass over 18th Street.

Join ACC St. Louis and McMahon Berger for the first CLE of 2024 on Tuesday, February 6th!

During our happy hour, we will discuss the NLRB’s recent Cemex decision, including how unions have been using it to their advantage over the past several months, as well as revisiting the new NLRB election rules that went into effect on December 26, 2023. 

Schedule:
4:00 - 4:30 CLE Check-In and refreshments
4:30 - 5:30 CLE Program
5:30 - 6:00 Networking and more refreshments 

Location: 
Kreis' Steakhouse & Bar
535 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
Frontenac, MO  63131

We look forward to seeing you IN-PERSON on Tuesday, February 6th at Kreis' Restaurant!

Join us as we discuss the White House’s Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, which is far-reaching and mandates 150 action items for various agencies to implement an emerging national policy on AI. The Executive Order covers several important issues with development and use of AI, signals a strong interest in responsible use of AI by the government and U.S. companies, and focuses on the impact of AI on the work force. These issues include safety testing and standards for such tests, content authentication and privacy, cybersecurity and national security, equity and civil rights, consumer and worker protection, advancing US leadership in AI innovation and competition while collaborating with governments worldwide, and promoting the responsible use of AI by the U.S. government.

This program will address the scope of the Executive Order, how it fits with prior U.S. initiatives on AI, and how it impacts government contractors.

Presented by James Gatto, Partner and AI Team Co-Leader and Townsend Bourne, Partner and Government Business Group Co-Leader at Sheppard Mullin, together with Brian Craig, Assistant General Counsel at SAIC.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

The Pro Bono Committee invites you to join ACC St. Louis for the first Pro Bono event of 2024 on Thursday, February 8th!

Begin the evening networking with your in-house colleagues over drinks and appetizers.  Operation Food Search staff will lead the group organizing bags of food for Operation Backpack.

The Backpacks will be given to students on Friday, to provide them with food for the weekend. 

Time:
5:00 - 7:00 pm 

Location: 
Operation Food Search
1644 Lotsie Blvd.
St. Louis, MO  63132

Attire:
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, February 8th at the Operation Food Search offices!