Join us for a powerful evening celebrating leadership, resilience, and excellence in the legal profession. Hosted by Ogletree, this in-person CLE event brings together legal professionals for learning, inspiration, and meaningful connection.

Agenda:

• 5:30 PM – Check-In & Welcome
• 6:00 PM – CLE Program
• 7:00 PM – Inside Leadership & Resilience Award Presentation
  Honoring Melanie Frank of The New York Racing Association for her outstanding leadership and impact
• 7:15–9:00 PM – Drinks & Networking Reception

CLE Details:

Beyond Awareness: Practical Strategies to Recognize and Reduce the Effects of Unconscious Bias

This presentation will build upon prior presentations regarding implicit bias awareness and confronting biased behavior. In this session, the audience will discuss implementable strategies to greatly reduce or eliminate unconscious bias and its impact in the legal profession and beyond.

Speaker:

Luther Wright Jr., Office Managing Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins

Complimentary valet parking included.

You Are Invited to Solve the Crime of the Century:
Relive The 1800 Murder Trial of Levi Weeks

Step into the shadows of New York’s haunted history for a spine-tingling networking opportunity on October 30, 2025 (Halloween Eve) at Sheppard Mullin. Recreate Manhattan’s first recorded murder trial of Levi Weeks for the untimely death of the twenty-one-year-old Elma Sands on December 22, 1799, which still haunts the streets of New York and a well near Spring Street. Hear the frightening story from key witnesses, including the accused Levi Weeks, the famous defense counsel (Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr), and the prosecutor and decide who was responsible for Elma’s death. Come dressed in black to 30 Rockefeller Plaza for libations, victuals, connections, and a unique murder mystery experience.

Recent years have seen several significant developments and cases in shareholder class action litigation, impacting the landscape in several ways, including mega-settlements and billion-dollar cases, rise of AI-related claims, antitrust actions and fiduciary duty settlements.

Our panel will also provide insights into the impact of legal and regulatory changes including recent Supreme Court decisions and other notable shifts and ongoing trends in securities class action filings and settlement values, as well as practical guidance for companies and their shareholders.

Presented by Scott Barnard, Stephanie Lindemuth, Brennan Meier, Partners at Akin, and Kristin Meister, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at Last Energy.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

Join us for lunch at Morton's The Steakhouse in Santa Ana!

Schedule:

• 11:30 AM – Check-in & Networking
• 12:00 PM – Program and Lunch Begin Promptly
• 1:15 PM – Program Concludes Promptly
  (Dessert will be served, feel free to enjoy it on-site or take it to-go.)

We’re thrilled to welcome ACC-SoCal Sponsor Steven Brower of Brower Law Group, well known for his engaging and insightful CLE presentations. This time, he’ll be sharing fresh war stories from the frontlines of insurance coverage and cyber litigation. Don’t miss it!

WEBINAR LINK:

https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/94029664456

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
"The New Privacy Risks Every Company Faces with AI"
Presented by Fox Rothschild

Artificial intelligence is transforming how companies use data, raising urgent new questions about privacy, compliance and accountability. From employee monitoring to wellness tools to automated decision-making, AI is reshaping how personal information is collected, protected and used. This session brings together experienced privacy lawyers to provide practical guidance on coping with the evolving privacy landscape and the steps every company should take as AI continues to extend its reach.

Speakers: 

• Elizabeth G. Litten, Partner, Chief Privacy and HIPAA, Compliance Officer, Fox Rothschild
• Matthew Avellino, CIPP/US, Associate, Fox Rothschild
• Amir Goodarzi, CIPP/US, Associate, Fox Rothschild
• Kate Woods, JD, MPH, SHRM-SCP, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, Schweiger Dermatology Group

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
"Trends in AdTech Litigation: How to Optimize Business Objectives While Minimizing Data Privacy and Security Risks"
Presented by Shook, Hardy & Bacon

This program will explain how wiretap and video privacy claims have evolved in recent years, highlighting a series of updates in 2025 that will provide guidance on best practices and how to best position your organization to minimize risk and remain in compliance with the web of state data privacy laws and federal regulatory framework.  

Speakers:

• Erin Leffler, Partner, Shook, Hardy & Bacon 
• Joshua Hansen, Associate, Shook, Hardy & Bacon
• Shahrzad Kojouri, General Counsel, TASC

IMPORTANT REMINDER: ACC GREATER PHILADELPHIA EVENTS ARE STRICTLY RESERVED FOR ELIGIBLE IN-HOUSE COUNSEL and INVITED guests and sponsors.  ACCGP reserves the right to confirm eligible status of all event registrants and cancel unqualified registrations.  Click Here to learn more about & how to join ACC Greater Philadelphia.

In today’s environment, corporate crises are increasingly public, high-stakes, and fast-moving. From data breaches to leadership misconduct, in-house counsel must play a leading role in crisis preparedness and response. This includes managing legal risks while also protecting the company’s reputation and brand equity.

This one-hour CLE webinar, designed for in-house counsel across industries, offers practical guidance on managing two common but complex crisis scenarios. Legal, communications, and HR experts will share real-world insights and strategic frameworks for leading through disruption.

Part One of the program focuses on how to respond to cybersecurity breaches. Topics include how to work effectively with both internal and external communications teams. Attendees will learn how to:

• Engage internal communications early to maintain consistency and control.
• Coordinate with external PR firms that are funded through cyber insurance policies.
• Deliver timely, legally sound messaging to stakeholders, regulators, and the public.
• Protect the company’s reputation while meeting legal and regulatory obligations.

Part Two of the program will focus on leadership misconduct. A recent case study will be discussed involving the CEO and Head of HR at Astronomer, whose undisclosed romantic relationship became public. This segment will feature a crisis communications expert and an employment law attorney. Topics will include:

• Legal and reputational risks associated with executive misconduct.
• Developing internal and external messaging that aligns with company values and legal standards.
• HR policies, workplace culture implications, and leadership accountability.
• Managing board communications and expectations during sensitive situations.
• Long-term strategies for rebuilding trust and protecting the corporate brand.

Part Three of program will take the lessons of both cyber incidents and apply those to domestic and global risk management in today’s globalized and polarized political environment.

• Risk management and corporate governance strategies and communications in the shifting tides.
• When changed domestic ESG and DEI pressures and regulations conflict with global requirements and customer markets.
• Managing and protecting reputations in times of uncertainty.
• Relying on the “Prepare Respond Recover” model.

Join ACCGP for our Annual Holiday Party as we celebrate the Chapter's successes in 2025 and look ahead to the new year. We will thank our outgoing board members and welcome our new incoming board members. We will also recognize some of our outstanding volunteers for their dedication and hard work.  There will be delicious food, holiday libations and plenty of networking and good cheer!

The discussion for our next GC/CLO Lunch Club will be "Effective and Successful Leadership".  Join fellow General Counsel for a discussion on what characteristics make a successful leader.  Attendees will also share experiences on what they've learned over the years to improve their leadership style.

ACCGP's GC/CLO Lunch Club is a non-sponsored chapter event to allow GCs and CLOs to have an open discussion on a relevant topic. The discussion is geared to attorneys in the GC/CLO level.

Please note, no CLE credit will be provided for this program.

Discussion Leaders:

• Larry Ashery
• Tom Wilcox

IMPORTANT REMINDER: ACC GREATER PHILADELPHIA EVENTS ARE STRICTLY RESERVED FOR ELIGIBLE IN-HOUSE COUNSEL and INVITED guests and sponsors.  ACCGP reserves the right to confirm eligible status of all event registrants and cancel unqualified registrations.  Click Here to learn more about & how to join ACC Greater Philadelphia.