Events

ACC National Capital Region is pleased to invite you to our annual General Counsel Roundtable, an engaging conversation featuring insights and perspective from senior legal leaders navigating today's complex environment. 

In an era of relentless change — societal shifts, digital and AI transformation, market swings, and political uncertainty — the general counsel’s role transcends legal advice to encompass horizon scanning, strategic leadership, organizational guidance, and preparing the legal function of the future for macroeconomic, geopolitical, and technologic disruption and the unknown.

Speakers Include: 

• Angeline Chen, General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer at Progress Federal Solutions, Inc.
• William Kruse, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Gallup
• Dean Manson, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at EchoStar Corporation
• Sherri Sampson, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief People Officer at University of Maryland Global Campus
• Moderated by Audrey Jean, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at 3E
  

The event will conclude with dessert and networking.

* Sponsors may send two representatives, except Diamond and Ruby sponsors, which may send three.

** Guests may include colleagues and significant others but may not include law firm or vendor representatives that compete with our sponsors.
    

Don’t miss our full-day, in-person conference built for in-house counsel. The agenda features 6 hours of CLE, including Technology, Ethics, Civility, and Bias.

Parking, breakfast, lunch, and a cocktail reception are all included.

Attendees will also receive access to 5 hours of online self-study CLEs to capture any additional credits you may need before the filing deadline of March 30, 2026.

Speakers include: Ogletree, Baker Hostetler, Crowell & Moring, FBFK, Stradling, and DTO Law.

Member pricing is $40.

Non-members may contact s.keany@accglobal.com for attendance inquiries.

Plus, enjoy gifts and raffle prizes throughout the event.

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In-House Counsel Only, Please! | Membership Status to be Confirmed!

PRICING (EPIC pass required if no lift ticket)

Member (no lift ticket): $130  |  Member (w/lift ticket):  $175
Non-Member (no lift ticket): $205  |  Non-Member (w/lift tickets): $265

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In-House Counsel Only, Please! | Membership Status/Credentials Confirmed!

Please join ACC San Francisco along with Bird & Bird and Paragon for a CLE program and Sharks game at SAP Center in San Jose.

The event will feature a CLE presentation entitled "AI Across the Atlantic: Navigating Divergent US and EU Legal Frameworks" followed by food, drinks and the unique chance to view a Sharks game from the Penthouse suite.

This panel brings together experienced practitioners to compare the US and European approaches to AI regulation, governance and compliance, with a focus on practical implications for in-house counsel. We will discuss the intellectual property challenges raised by generative AI, including recent litigation such as the first of its kind judgment in Getty Images v. Stability AI; the application of data protection and privacy principles; and the prescriptive regulatory measures of the EU AI Act versus the more fragmented approach across the US. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to manage AI risks and strategies across jurisdictions, against the backdrop of an increasingly fragmented legal landscape.

Speakers:

Chris de Mauny, Partner, Bird & Bird

Vincent Rezzouk-Hammachi, Partner, Bird & Bird

Izabela Kowalczuk-Pakula, Partner, Bird & Bird

Michelle Huang, Frontier Counsel, Anthropic

Jordan Gimbel, Associate General Counsel, Microsoft

Agenda

5:00pm - 5:30pm – Check-in

5:30pm – 6:45pm – CLE Program (1.25 Hour CA CLE)

6:45pm – 7:00pm – Move to Suite

7:00pm – 10:00pm – Montreal Canadiens vs. San Jose Sharks

Ticket cost is $40 for members and $100 for non-members. Please note: parking is an additional cost.

*ACC San Francisco Bay Area events are strictly reserved for members and eligible In-House Counsel.  ACC reserves the right to verify eligibility of any registrant at any time and cancel unqualified registrants.

ACC Tennessee's New to In-house Counsel (N2i) Committee invites you to join us for a networking Happy Hour.

Description:

The N2i Committee supports new to in-house attorneys with managing the unique challenges of an in-house role through specialized CLE programs, networking events, and other resources.

Please join us between 5 and 7 PM at Fifty Fifty Wine and Martini Bar in Chattanooga for drinks, relaxed conversation, and networking.

All are welcome (whether ACC Member or not), please bring any colleagues who are "new" to in-house.

Date:
Thursday, February 5, 2026

Location:

Fifty Fifty Wine and Martini Bar
43 Station Street
Chattanooga, TN 37408

Important Notes:

Please drop in anytime between 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST.

Join ACC MN colleagues on Thursday, February 12, 2026, for a CLE program and reception at the Metropolitan Ballroom in Golden Valley.

TINY PARTICLES, BIG PROBLEMS: WHAT MINNESOTA BUSINESSES NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MICROPLASTICS
Microplastics—plastic particles smaller than 5 mm, typically formed through the breakdown of plastic waste—are rapidly emerging as both an environmental threat and a legal risk for American businesses. With over 8 billion metric tons of plastic produced since the 1950s, microplastics are now found everywhere: from Mount Everest to the ocean floor, in soil, water, air, food and even human blood.

As with PFAS, the spread of microplastics has outpaced scientific understanding and regulatory response. Federal action remains limited, but states like California are advancing aggressive regulatory frameworks. California’s 2022 Statewide Microplastics Strategy, for example, has led to testing protocols, water quality monitoring, and, most recently, a proposed rule to classify microplastics as candidate chemicals—potentially triggering product regulation.

Minnesota has yet to take significant action on microplastics. But given Minnesota’s penchant for following California’s lead on environmental issues, as well as recent findings showing microplastics present in most Minnesota waters, including Lake Superior, it is only a matter of time.

Meanwhile, advocacy groups are not waiting for government action. Recent citizen suits under the Clean Water Act and RCRA have resulted in multimillion-dollar settlements and operational reforms.

This presentation will explore the science, emerging regulation and litigation trends of microplastics and how they may affect Minnesota businesses in the years ahead.

PRESENTERS

• Devin Driscoll, Shareholder, Fredrikson 

• Nicci Ledbetter, Senior Associate, Fredrikson 

• Shantal Pai, Senior Associate, Fredrikson 

AGENDA
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Attendee check-in
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | CLE program
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Happy hour

Admission is free and open to ACC members and to in-house counsel first-time guests.

1 Standard CLE credit is pending in Minnesota.

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Thanks to our sponsor, Fredrikson!

Join ACC San Francisco Bay Area and Cozen O’Connor for an interactive golf clinic designed for players of all skill levels.

This hands-on clinic will cover the fundamentals of the full golf swing, including proper posture, stance, and grip. Participants will also work on essential short-game skills such as putting, chipping, and pitching, with guidance on when and how to use each club effectively.

The clinic will be conducted in a small-group format to encourage learning and engagement, while still providing individualized, one-on-one instruction. Participants will be focusing on short-game technique as well as work on full-swing mechanics on the driving range, rotating throughout the session.

Whether you’re new to the game or looking to refine a specific aspect of your swing or short game, this clinic offers personalized instruction in a supportive and social environment—perfect for learning, improving, and connecting with fellow ACC SFBA members.

Clinic participants have the opportunity after this session to play a round of golf, starting at 11:45AM.

*There are three sessions available (2/28, 3/21, 4/11), participants may register for one session or all three.

Join ACC San Francisco Bay Area and Cozen O’Connor for an interactive golf clinic designed for players of all skill levels.

This hands-on clinic will cover the fundamentals of the full golf swing, including proper posture, stance, and grip. Participants will also work on essential short-game skills such as putting, chipping, and pitching, with guidance on when and how to use each club effectively.

The clinic will be conducted in a small-group format to encourage learning and engagement, while still providing individualized, one-on-one instruction. Participants will be focusing on short-game technique as well as work on full-swing mechanics on the driving range, rotating throughout the session.

Whether you’re new to the game or looking to refine a specific aspect of your swing or short game, this clinic offers personalized instruction in a supportive and social environment—perfect for learning, improving, and connecting with fellow ACC SFBA members.

*There are three sessions available (2/28, 3/21, 4/11), participants may register for one session or all three.

Join ACC San Francisco Bay Area and Cozen O’Connor for an interactive golf clinic designed for players of all skill levels.

This hands-on clinic will cover the fundamentals of the full golf swing, including proper posture, stance, and grip. Participants will also work on essential short-game skills such as putting, chipping, and pitching, with guidance on when and how to use each club effectively.

The clinic will be conducted in a small-group format to encourage learning and engagement, while still providing individualized, one-on-one instruction. Participants will be focusing on short-game technique as well as work on full-swing mechanics on the driving range, rotating throughout the session.

Whether you’re new to the game or looking to refine a specific aspect of your swing or short game, this clinic offers personalized instruction in a supportive and social environment—perfect for learning, improving, and connecting with fellow ACC SFBA members.

*There are three sessions available (2/28, 3/21, 4/11), participants may register for one session or all three.