Events

Our June 20th Meet Your Counterparts event with Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP will be held at The Chancery Market in Wilmington, DE.

The Chancery Market is a dream destination for foodies and entrepreneurs alike. The Chancery Market brings 7 unique food concepts to the Wilmington area.  The market’s collection of diverse merchants adds up to more than just your average food hall, rather a carefully curated experience by Akhtar Nawab.

ACC In-House Counsel vs. ACC Sponsors & Law Firms

Join us at Frawley Stadium for for a fun evening of networking, kid-friendly activities, unlimited stadium concessions and an exciting ballgame between ACCGP members and our sponsors, where the stakes are high (bragging rights!). 

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Networking
7:00 - 9:00 p.m - Charity Softball Game with lots of Extras
9:00 - 10:00 p.m. - Post-game Networking 

Free admission for all that includes: 

• Family-friendly activities...Meet the Mascot, kids run the bases, and the ever popular balloon art and face-painting!
• 50-50 Raffle to support our Diversity Internship Endowment Fund

All are welcome, so bring your family and friends. It's fun, free, and all to support a good cause!

Program:

An Update on Non-Competition Agreements: Do Non-Competes Have a Future? 

Description:

 For years employers have utilized covenants, including non-competition provisions, to protect confidential information, customer relationships, and investments in specialized training to prevent unfair competition by former employees. In recent years, state law governing non-competes has evolved. Some states through legislation have made non-competes enforceable subject to certain time and geographic restrictions while others have placed significant restrictions on their use. In January 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a Rule to Ban Non-Competes. This program, presented by Greg Grisham of Fisher Phillips, will review recent developments in non-compete law and consider the FTC’s Proposed Rule and its implications for companies. 

Agenda:

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Check-In / Lunch

12:00 - 1:00 PM CLE Program

Additional Information

Lunch will be provided from Perch 74.

Approved for 1 Hour CLE Credit in TN. 

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, June 27, 2023. We'll gather at Fhima's* in downtown Minneapolis to greet the arrival of summer, catch up with ACC colleagues, and sample tasty bites and beverages. 

Remember: the point of an ACC MN Networking Social is to gather new perspectives and ideas from peers, to exchange information regarding challenges, experiences and goals, and to simultaneously develop long-lasting friendships! 

The event is open to ACC members and to in-house counsel first-time guests. 

Attendees can receive complimentary valet parking at the restaurant (if so requested during registration).

* Fhima's is an iconic art deco restaurant and bar owned by renowned chef David Fhima.

Thanks to our sponsor, Cozen O'Connor!

Program: 4:00 - 5:00 pm | Networking Reception: 5:00 - 6:30 pm

Please join Paul Plevin Quarles and ACC San Diego for an interactive panel discussion addressing the ways in which in-house counsel can be a strategic partner to promote DEI initiatives and broad leadership across all business units of the company and engaged beyond the legal work. During this program, our panel of San Diego in-house generals counsel will provide insight on how they have created pathways for success to attract and retain diverse legal professionals in rewarding careers in San Diego, and also how they have proactively aligned with company executives to support DEI while adding value to the business units. 

At the conclusion of this program, attendees will come away with real-world examples that they may choose to integrate into their in-house legal department processes.

Artificial Intelligence – what you need to know

During this interactive and informative roundtable our discussion will explore:

How AI will impact your team

• introduction to generative AI and its applications to in-house legal teams
• opportunities and challenges, including ensuring accuracy, transparency, lack of bias and ethical considerations
• selecting the right tools and vendors
• what in-house teams can and are doing right now
• future developments in generative AI and impacts on your team over the next 3-5 years

How AI will impact your business

• key considerations when supporting your business in taking AI tools to market
• managing risk and liability when contracting for AI solutions
• considerations when deploying AI tools under existing customer engagements
• regulatory developments including the EU’s AI Act and US laws focused on bias reviews and notification.

The roundtable will be led by:

Graham Richardson: Graham is a Partner of Eversheds Sutherland and Head of Konexo outside the US. Graham is a thought leader in the alternative legal services market and is responsible for the development and delivery of Konexo’ s strategy. He has worked with over 100 in house legal teams all over the world including IATA, ADP, Rolls Royce and T-Mobile in the US.

Mary Jane Wilson-Bilik: MJ is a technology and privacy regulatory Partner at Eversheds Sutherland based in Washington DC. She serves as head of the firm’s US artificial intelligence practice. MJ advises financial services clients on privacy and regulatory issues surrounding innovative technologies. Her recent focus has been to assist clients develop robust risk management frameworks and vendor management programs for their Ai initiatives, including drafting generative AI policies, monitoring for bias and model drift, and implementing effective governance measures.  

Simon Lightman: Simon is a Partner in Eversheds Sutherlands’ Technology team and advises on a wide range of commercial, technology and data transactions. His specialisms include the restructuring and renegotiation of legacy outsourcing arrangements and advising on complex outsourcing deals and procurements, software licensing, cloud and other “as a service” technology and technology enabled arrangements. Increasingly, Simon’s practice involves advising clients on contracting for new and disruptive technologies including robotic process automation and artificial intelligence.

June 8, 2023 Intellectual Property CLE Webinar
9:00-10:00 a.m. 
(1 hour of Substantive CLE approved for PA, NJ & DE)

https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/95742188893

"Ten Years After the Landmark SCOTUS Decision in FTC v. Actavis: What Companies May Be Missing On the Intersection of Intellectual Property and Antitrust Laws"
Presented by BakerHostetler

Ten years after the landmark SCOTUS decision in FTC v. Actavis, the government remains highly interested in enforcing antitrust laws related to intellectual property, and the interface between these issues remains a frequent source of both civil litigation by competitors and investigations by the FTC and DOJ. How should companies best utilize IP rights to effectively engage in competition, promote innovation and benefit consumers? What can businesses do to protect their interests without attracting antitrust scrutiny? Given judicial precedent, how can your company minimize the risks of litigation or government enforcement?

Speakers:

• Alyse F. Stach, Counsel, BakerHostetler LLP
• Phillip D. Wolfe, Associate, BakerHostetler LLP
• In-House Panelist to come!

After three long years, we are thrilled to announce that the Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity (LCD) Edwin Archer Randolph Diversity Awards Celebration will be held IN PERSON on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at the Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury! We cannot wait to bring everybody together again as we honor the 2023 Edwin Archer Randolph Diversity Award and Carolyn Golden Hebsgaard Award recipients, as well as celebrate the accomplishments of so many others.