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.
What’s going on with crypto right now? This CLE presentation will provide an overview of the current state of cryptocurrency and the metaverse and what’s on the horizon.
AGENDA:
Registration: 6:00 – 6:30PM
Program: 6:30 – 7:30PM
Networking/Social: 7:30 – 8:30PM
SPEAKERS:
Angela Dalton, Founder and CEO, Signum Growth Capital
Kayvan Sadeghi, Partner, Jenner & Block
COVID PROTOCOL:
Guests must provide proof of (a) full vaccination or (b) a negative result from a PCR test, date and time stamped to show that the test was taken no more than 72 hours prior to the start of the event. Guests who are not fully vaccinated but provide a negative PCR test result must wear a mask during the event except when actively eating or drinking.
CLE:
NY CLE Credit // 1 Credit // Professional Practice // Suitable for transitional and non-transitional attorneys
E-mails and other electronic correspondence have long been problematic pieces of evidence for a litigator – both from the sheer size of electronic document productions and the potential for harmful admissions. This program will provide an overview of considerations related to e-mail and other electronic correspondence such as text messages, including considerations regarding the attorney-client privilege and how best to avoid putting damaging information into writing.
Registration & Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Program: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
This program has been preapproved for one hour of PA professional ethics CLE credit.
Crafting a meaningful outside counsel diversity initiative: We know we should, we’re just not sure how
It’s nearly universally accepted that in-house law departments can have a meaningful impact in how their outside law firms prioritize diversity and inclusion among the lawyers assigned to matters. Less universally understood is how to achieve that impact. In fact, recent research from the Thomson Reuters Institute shows that more than half of law departments have yet to implement a diversity initiative with outside counsel, and even those who have do not fully understand how to leverage the data they collect from their law firms.
This session will explore the findings of the research, as well as a case study of one company whose diversity program has won recognition, while also providing examples of steps others can follow to start down the path toward driving results. The session will also explore some of the more common stumbling blocks general counsel might experience in trying to implement such an initiative and how to navigate past them.
AGENDA
7:45 AM - 8:15 AM | Check-in and plated breakfast 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | Elimination of Bias CLE program 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM | Networking
PRESENTERS
Bill Josten, Manager of Strategic Enterprise in Thought Leadership, Thomson Reuters Institute
Lyndsey Wurst, Legal Operations Manager, Securian Financial Group
Program admission is free and open to ACC members and to first-time in-house counsel guests.
1 Elimination of Bias CLE credit is pending in Minnesota.
The Supreme Court’s decision to end constitutionally protected abortion rights and the state activity since that decision have significant implications for employers and the benefit plans they offer to their employees. This presentation, Roe’s End: What the Dobbs Decision Means for Employers and Employee Benefit Plans, will examine these implications and how some employers are responding to them.
AGENDA
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | Attendee check-in
11:30 AM - Noon | Lunch buffet
Noon - 1:00 PM | CLE program
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Networking
PRESENTERS
Ed Leeds, Counsel, Ballard Spahr LLP
Jessica DuBois, Associate, Ballard Spahr LLP
Mary O’Brien, Special Counsel, Ballard Spahr LLP
Program admission is free and open to ACC members and to first-time in-house counsel guests. Validated parking will be provided.
Come celebrate the Holiday Season with your In-House colleagues at the ACC St. Louis Holiday Social on:
Wednesday, December 14th 5:30 - 8:30 PM Ruth's Chris in Chesterfield
Savor delicious hors d'oeuvres and indulge in delectable desserts while enjoying a glass of your favorite wine or spirit.
Drawings for fun prizes and spirits will take place throughout the evening!
Let's make a positive impact on our community this holiday season. Please contribute a non-perishable food or personal care items. Everyone who brings a donation will get an extra chance to win an attendance drawing!
The ACC St. Louis will deliver all donations received at the Holiday Social to: Operation Foodsearch, the 2022 Pro Bono Community Service Partner.
*This is a complimentary Members Only event. A credit card will be required to complete registration, but will ONLY be charged for late cancellations within 48-hours of event or no-shows.*
Time is money and corporate mergers and acquisitions are often under pressure to get closed in a rapid time frame. Attorneys from Steptoe & Johnson will help attendees understand the dangers of overlooking important labor and employment implications, from employment agreements and non competes to employee benefits (and multiple things in between!).
Registration: 3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Program: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Reception: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
This program has been preapproved for one hour of PA substantive CLE credit.
You’ve likely navigated one or more internal investigations. But when you’re in the middle of an investigation, it can be hard to see the forest for the trees. In this session, Leo Munoz, experienced forensic accountant and CFE, will take a step back to look at the sources and objectives of internal investigations, explore strategies to position your company for the best possible outcome, and walk through a few recent cautionary tales (featuring some hot-button issues).
