Events

Join Littler Orlando attorneys for a creative employment law update that will provide a wide-ranging review of the most vexing challenges currently facing Florida employers. We will review recent developments related discrimination claims, examine wage and hour pitfalls and litigation trends, and discuss remote work headaches and opportunities. We will also provide timely updates on the dynamic state of marijuana legalization, important changes at the NLRB, and the latest on the proliferation of paid leave laws.

This interactive 1.0 CLE will include a custom improv session from the professional actors of SAK Comedy Lab!

3:00-3:30 pm: Registration, Drinks and Appetizers

3:30-5:30 pm: CLE and Improv Class

5:30-6:00 pm: Networking, Drinks and Appetizers

Discussion highlighting key aspects of an effectively designed and maintained corporate compliance and ethics program and current trends in corporate compliance based on recently issued DOJ whitepapers and memorandums.

Following Students for Fair Admissions, What Comes Next for DEI and ESG Initiatives

The impact of the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina is reverberating far beyond institutions of higher education. Corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives are under fire from shareholders, state governments and outsiders alike.  The financial industry faces its own unique challenges stemming from Dodd-Frank’s recommendations to adopt DEI standards and submit annual DEI reports to regulators.

In this roundtable discussion moderated by Ballard Spahr attorney Karla Vehrs, her colleagues Kahlil Williams, Brendan K. Collins, and Charles G. Frohman will cover the effects seen to date in the areas of regulatory affairs, sustainability, securities litigation, corporate governance and employment law, how businesses are choosing to respond, and what the future looks like for DEI and ESG initiatives. Join our panel as they share their experiences navigating this important, evolving issue.

Moderator:
Karla Vehrs, Partner, Ballard Spahr

Panelists:
Charles Frohman, Of Counsel, Ballard Spahr
Brendan Collins, Partner, Ballard Spahr
Kahlil Williams, Partner, Ballard Spahr

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.

Convenient free parking abounds in the adjacent ramps.

Thanks to our sponsor, Ballard Spahr!

AGENDA

2:45 – 2:55 p.m.
Registration

2:55 – 3:00 p.m.
Welcome

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
“Ethically Speaking”
An interactive overview of ethical rules and hypothetical ethics issues commonly faced by in-house counsel.
Speakers: Jesse Shamp, Senior Associate; Christina Wieg, Senior Associate; Chelsea Fletcher Cook, Associate; and Nicole Mattingly, Associate; Frost Brown Todd
 

4:00 – 4:10 p.m.
Break

4:10 – 5:10 p.m.
“Best Practices for In-House Counsel and Litigators in Federal Courts”
Guest speaker Judge Edmund Sargus, Jr. of the Southern District of Ohio will speak on his significant legal experience and best practices for litigators and corporate counsel in federal litigation. Judge Sargus will also be taking questions from participants.
Speaker: Judge Edmund A. Sargus, Jr., Southern District of Ohio

5:10 – 6:0 0 p.m.
Networking Session/Happy Hour
We will be providing beer from Land Grant Brewery and Ray Ray’s Barbecue.

CLE
This course is pending approval, by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education, for a total of 2.0 hours, including 1.0 hours of professional conduct credit.

LOCATION
Frost Brown Todd, LLP
10 W. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215

PARKING
Parking is available at several surface lots, garages nearby, and metered parking on the street. The LeVeque garage connects to the building at 40 N. Front Street. Use the walkway on level two of the garage to access the building. Visitors will walk through the loft overlooking the lobby of the LeVeque Hotel and continue down the hallway and into another walkway that leads to 10 W. Broad. Continue through the revolving doors and down the escalator to 10 W. Broad lobby.

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, December 7, 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.)

ACCGP is headed to the Lehigh Valley with Stevens & Lee!

Join us on November 8th at blue grillhouse, known as the best seafood and steakhouse in Bethlehem, PA for a evening of networking and delicious food and drink!  

Your support of this event will ensure that we continue to have programs in this region. The venue is a quick 90 minute trip from Center City Philadelphia. It's worth the short trip to enjoy a cocktail reception with your counterparts!

Federal contracts and grants are subject to complex cost and pricing requirements and extensive government oversight and audit.  The consequences of non-compliance with these requirements can be significant, including withholdings, cost disallowances, clawbacks, interest, penalties, and treble damages. 

Please join us for a panel discussion providing an update on recent Court and Board decisions impacting government and industry, government audit trends and issues, and other cost and pricing developments.  

Presented by Kathryn (Katie) Griffin, Partner at Haynes Boone, Laura Semple, Assistant General Counsel at Amentum and Matthew Popham, Sr. Vice President, Government Compliance Director at Leidos.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

So You Want to Be An In-House Counsel…Now What?

Following an esteemed panel, ACC-NYC members will be partnered with Fordham Law students in speed networking breakouts where law students will practice their very own elevator pitch and receive on the spot feedback from our members.

This program will have offer one (1) hour panel designed for the following audiences: 
1) 1Ls/2Ls/3Ls students - pointed entry level advice for preparing and pursuing an in-house career; and
2) LLM Students/Alumni – pointed advice to discuss the nuances of career transitions and pursuing an in-house career. 

All participants will be invited to a closing networking reception following the panel.

Dinner will be provided.  Space is limited.

ACC Members/In-House Counsel:  Please support ACC-NYC and the Fordham Law school community as we present, So You Want to Be An In-House Counsel…Now What?  We need our members to assist us in preparing the next generations of attorneys for in-house careers by helping them hone their conversation and networking skills.

Please  join ACC NCR’s Professional Development Partner - Beacon Hill Staffing -  for a HOLIDAY CELEBRATION at Punch Bowl in Ballston.

We will enjoy the  Camp Lounge on Level 2 with food, drinks, karaoke, giant scrabble, ping-pong, and a pair of mini bowling lanes. We have lounge furniture and fun spaces to mingle with friends.   

Parking:
You may park in the deck for Ballston Quarter Mall ($1 for the first 3 hours and then higher hourly rates beyond that time frame). Try to park on Level G4 which has the best access point for Punch Bowl, which is part of Ballston Quarter Mall. This venue DOES NOT validate your parking.

We want you to enjoy a fun evening out at one of DC’s cool spots and hope you will join us! 

Join ACC St. Louis and the 2023 Sponsors for a fun evening of networking, wine tastings and charcuterie on Tuesday, November 14th at the Wild Crush Wine Bar! 

• Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres in a fun environment.
• Charcuterie and flatbreads crafted for you!
• Win prizes and go home with new connections

Schedule:

5:00 – Registration Check-In, Networking and Food & Beverages
5:45 – Welcome, Announcements and Wine Tastings with Sommelier     
6:35 – Raffle Drawings and more networking!
7:30 – Adjourn

Location:

 Wild Crush Wine Bar
16630 Clayton Rd 
Town & Country, MO 63131
Complimentary parking

Get to know the 2023 Sponsors and your in-house colleagues on a new level during an evening of fun and professional networking.

Member Notice:

*This is a complimentary event for members and sponsors.  
A credit card will be required to complete registration, but only be charged for no-show or late cancellation after November 11 at Noon. 

Join ACCGP for our popular Women's Summit on November 14th. This event will feature five educational sessions focused on women's issues in the workforce. Breakfast, lunch and a light reception are included in your registration. There is no cost to attend and all are welcome.

AGENDA

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

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Session #1
"Privacy and Cybersecurity Legal Implications of AI"
presented by Anderson Kill

Artificial intelligence (AI) begins with data. How is the data collected? How is it used? These questions are at the heart of privacy and cybersecurity issues; issues that are not fully addressed in current laws. This session provides an outline of the legal issues impacting the development and use of AI.

Speakers:

• Pamela Hans, Shareholder, Anderson Kill
• Marshall Gilinsky, Shareholder, Anderson Kill

9:40 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. Session #2
"Empowering and Advancing Women to the Next Level"
presented by Greenberg Traurig

This interactive session features a panel leading a lively discussion on navigating a forward path as a new shareholder/partner/leader in organizations, covering topics such as: 

• Effective exercises/activities to establish your brand presence among colleagues
• Collaborating as an equal with senior leaders who once saw you as a subordinate 
• Balancing personal empathy and business objectivity as someone now in a hiring/cultivating junior talent

Speakers:

• Diane Ibrahim, Senior Vice President and Managing Shareholder, Delaware office of Greenberg Traurig, LLP 
• Christiana Signs, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig LLP
• Christina Kaba, General Counsel and Vice President, Human Resources, CovationBio
• Amy Farris Wolfe, General Counsel, Aurobindo USA

10:50 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Session #3
"Pay Equity Laws on the Rise"
presented by Ogletree Deakins

The latest legal development in pay equity and pay transparency initiatives in the United States centers around state and local laws that require employers to disclose pay scale information or file compensation information with the state. This session will cover the rapid evolution of pay disclosure legislation and address key obligations for employers. The speakers will highlight the challenges employers face when complying with these laws and offer strategies for in-house counsel to consider while navigating the laws’ impact on recruiting, hiring practices, and internal employee relations.

Speakers: 

• Janice G. Dubler, Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins
• Jennifer Pacicco, Associate, Ogletree Deakins
• Katheryn Eisenmann, Senior Director, Corporate Counsel, Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.

11:50 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Luncheon

1:10 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. Session #4
"Navigating Life and a Successful Legal Career"
presented by Reed Smith

Moving beyond the misnomer “work life balance” -- which suggests an unrealistic equal attention to both work and life -- our panelists will discuss tools to achieve successful and fulfilling “work-life integration.” Our discussion will be grounded in research and the personal experiences of our panelists with topics including: how to accelerate your career in our modern flexible workplaces, tools for maintaining mental health, and how work-life integration isn’t just an issue for parents and women.  

Speakers:

• Dana J. Alvaré, JD, Ph.D, Global Gender Equity Advisor, Reed Smith
• Shruti Engstrom, Esq., Senior Vice President, Cyber Solutions, Aon
• Christine M. Maddison, Esq., Partner, Reed Smith
• Miranda A. Jannuzzi, Esq., Counsel, Reed Smith

2:20 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. Session #5
"Employee Accommodations –
Mental Health in the Workplace
presented by Saul Ewing

This session addresses the challenges of both mandated and employer-provided accommodations related to mental health in the workplace. With the increase in mental health issues triggered by the pandemic, our presenters will review accommodations requested and granted to those with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other cognitive or mental disabilities as defined by the ADA. 

 Speakers: 

• Carolyn Pellegrini, Partner, Saul Ewing LLP
• Rebecca Reist, Associate, Saul Ewing LLP

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Session #6
"Navigating the AI Revolution - Crafting Effective Policies for Generative AI"
presented by Troutman Pepper

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the corporate landscape, presenting unique challenges for legal, compliance, and human resources departments as they strive to keep pace with its widespread adoption. Many forward-thinking organizations are developing policies to govern the use of these innovative tools. However, the danger lies in adopting a one-size-fits-all policy that fails to consider the unique circumstances of each organization. 

In this panel discussion, we will share insights from Troutman Pepper Partners Tracey Diamond, Alison Grounds and Kim Phan, who faced these challenges head-on when developing policies and procedures to balance benefits with legal risks.  The panel will explore key questions to ask during the process providing valuable insight and practical tips to consider when navigating this new frontier.

Speakers:

• Tracey Diamond, Partner, Troutman Pepper
• Alison Grounds, Partner, Troutman Pepper
• Kim Phan, Partner, Troutman Pepper
• Sarah Schindler-Williams, VP Compliance & Deputy General Counsel, Zest AI

4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cocktail Reception