The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world's largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations, nonprofits and other private-sector organizations around the globe.
The Association of Corporate Counsel BC and Blakes are pleased to invite you to;
"Cocktails and Cases"
Enjoy tasty cocktails and canapés while learning about key case law developments presented by Blakes lawyers. The session will include updates on:
Corporate law
Securities law
Litigation law
Employment law
Before and after the presentation, you will have the chance to connect with fellow members of the in-house legal community in Blakes new office at The Stack.
Please join our ACC NCR Community Service Committee and our Maryland Advisory Committee for an evening packing food at Manna Food Center. Manna Food Center provides food to nearly 2,000 households each month, helping the working poor stretch their limited dollars so they can afford a better life. Since 1983, Manna Food Center has given food to more than 1.7 million people in Montgomery County, MD.
Our group will pack 240 boxes of non-perishable items from Manna's warehouse and will prepare the boxes for distribution. Family and friends are welcome but children must be at least 11 years old and participate along with an adult. Youth volunteers can earn service hours. Volunteers should be comfortable bending, lifting, and standing on their feet for the duration of the event.
Space is limited due to the size of the project. Please check your calendar before registering.
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.
No industry is exempt from complex cyber-attacks and, in fact, most are under increasing regulatory scrutiny with regard to cyber-related issues. In this session, we will discuss the evolution of cyber-attacks and their related legal consequences, including key areas of risk, the expansion of cyber-liability, loss prevention strategies, and options to aid in minimizing liability and reduce risk. The presentation forum provides opportunities for participants to ask specific questions related to their industry and have access to knowledgeable and experienced professionals that will share real-time experiences and solutions to assist companies in mitigating risk and understanding the ever-evolving cyber liability concerns.
Registration & Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Program: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
This program has been preapproved for one hour of PA substantive CLE credit.
Join ACC St. Louis to celebrate YOU, the ACC St. Louis Members, on Monday, September 18th in a private suite at the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Brewers game!
Arrive an hour early for the 1.2 Hour Ethics CLE: Staying Out of Trouble: Protecting the Privilege in the Corporate World and Avoiding Digital Dangers with Douglas S. Laird, General Counsel, Polsinelli P.C.
We will enjoy food and beverages in a Private Suite throughout the game!
Schedule:
4:30 - 5:00 CLE Check-in and Networking 5:00 - 6:00 1.2 Hour Ethics CLE 6:00 - 6:45 Food & Beverages & Networking in Private Suite 6:45 - ???? Cardinals Baseball
Join us for whatever part of the event works for your schedule: CLE Only Baseball Only CLE and Baseball Both!
Location: Busch Stadium 700 Market Street St. Louis, MO 63102 Validated parking for all attendees in the Peabody Building garage.
We look forward to seeing you at on Monday, September 18th!
Please join ACC NCR and Haynes Boone for a special networking reception featuring a bourbon and chocolate tasting at The Tower Club Tysons Corner!
The event will include a selection of bourbon paired with chocolates, as well as hors d’oeuvres and other beverages, including a mocktail that pairs well with chocolate!! (We will also show the beginning of the first game of the NFL season so dedicated fans won’t miss out.)
Join ACC St. Louis and Evan Z. Reid with Lewis Rice for a 1-hour CLE onManaging Challenges and Litigation Risk from AI, Video, and Remote Work and Devices.
Discussion will include:
- An update on emerging AI standards and regulation.
- Best practices for recording and retaining video and audio conferences.
- Dealing with employee personal devices: policies and litigation risks.
Schedule: 11:50 - 12:00 Zoom Line Open for check-in and speaker introduction 12:00 - 1:00 Presentation
We look forward to seeing you VIRTUALLY on September 20th!
Due to extreme weather in August it was not safe for the ACC St. Louis golf event to proceed.
The ACC St. Louis Chapter is excited to host ACC In-house members and sponsors on Friday, October 13th at the Forest Park Golf Course for 18-holes of golf and lunch & prizes!
Please join us for a micro-networking lunch hosted by our Maryland Advisory Committee. Our committee was established to meet the needs of our members that live or work in Maryland. Join us to socialize and enjoy lunch with other ACC NCR members in the area.
Attendance will be capped to ensure good conversation. Please check your schedule before registering as hosts will be expecting you!
Attendees will pay for their own meals. Please bring cash to make it easier for the servers.
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.