Events

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!

Description:

Join ACC TN and Data Privacy Sponsor FTI Consulting for an Evening of Baseball at AutoZone Park where the Memphis Redbirds will take on the Charlotte Knights. 

ACC TN members, as well as any in-house attorneys interested in learning more about ACC TN, are encouraged to join us for a fun evening of networking and baseball.

Game Time Information:

Date:
Thursday, September 21, 2023

Time:
6:45 PM CST - First Pitch
Suite Opens at 6:00 PM CST

Location:
AutoZone Park
Cardinal Suite (3rd Floor, Press Level)
200 Union Ave., Memphis, TN 38103

Important Notes:

 Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be provided.
Tickets will be distributed electronically on game day.

In-house counsel are frequently required to coordinate internal investigations arising in a variety of contexts—from workplace issues, to whistleblower complaints, to investigations arising from government inquiries.  Regardless of the substantive issues involved, internal investigations can also be rife with ethical considerations, such as issues of preservation, employee representation, choosing the right investigators, and reporting findings of an investigation. 

This program will explore those issues through the lens of the Virginia Rules of Professional Responsibility, with a focus on how to address ethical concerns early on in anticipation of potential litigation and/or cooperation with a private adversary or government entity. 

Presented by Katie Trefz and Simon Latcovich, Partners at Williams & Connolly, Todd Braunstein, General Counsel (International); Global Head of Litigation/Investigations at WTW (formerly Willis Towers Watson), Zoe Poulson, VP, Regional Ethics & Compliance Leader, North America and Head of Global Anti-Bribery Programat Visa and Kate Smith, Counsel, Alphabet Regulatory Response, Investigations & Strategy at Google.

Event Agenda:
11:30 am - 12:00 pm  - Registration and Lunch
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm  -  CLE Presentation

*ACC NCR annual relationship sponsors may send two representatives, except Diamond, which may send three.

2.0 Hours of VA MCLE Ethics Credit approved.

The contract negotiating and management environment is rapidly evolving from the paper based, manual contract management paradigms of the past.  The new environment is increasingly characterized as more quickly paced, while at the same time the pressure to “do more with less” is increasing when it comes to support staff.  And, further, teams are increasingly distributed and multitasked.  All of which leads to increased contract management risk.  Technology can be a valuable force multiplier, but it comes with its own risks. In this month’s program, presented by Stephen C Thomas, we will take a look at:  

1. Current trends in available contract management tools

2. Mitigating risks in using technology in contract management

3. Controlling legal costs

After the program, get ready to unwind and enjoy an evening of cocktail craftsmanship guided by a professional mixologist. Learn the secrets behind creating the perfect cocktail (or mocktail) while networking with fellow legal professionals and enjoying delectable bites.  

 
Thursday, September 14, 2023
 
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Fun Begins: 4:30 PM
Craft Cocktail Happy Hour: 5:30 PM