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.
Pro bono and volunteerism is vital to our communities. We know that pro bono work can also be challenging. Experts recommend that pro bono programs include regular opportunities for volunteers to talk about their cases and experiences as well as share their own struggles and best practices as a way to reduce burnout and compassion fatigue. The Pro Bono Committee will host a regular virtual meeting space for anyone and everyone to join to listen and share stories, experience, advice and feedback. Feel free to join for any or all of each session as your time allows.
Whether you take chocolate seriously or not, you can certainly have fun comparing taste notes with other ACC MN members at our June Networking Social via Zoom.
Are you a fan of milk chocolate, or do you crave 99% cocoa content?
What's your favorite beverage to pair with chocolate?
Did you know there are documented health benefits to eating (high quality) chocolate?
Or perhaps you couldn’t care less—just give me some chocolatey goodness, please!
Join us for a brief presentation and—perhaps even more satisfying—a chocolate tasting led by Chris Huset, owner of Legacy Chocolates in downtown Saint Paul. Afterwards, stay awhile longer to mix and mingle in Zoom's breakout rooms.
Register by Wednesday, June 9, to receive an assortment of chocolates from this artisanal local producer to sample during the tasting on June 24, beginning at 5:00 PM.
The program is open to ACC members and in-house counsel guests. Program admission is free for ACC members.
Thanks to our friends at Dorsey & Whitney LLP for sponsoring this event!
Celebrate the close of Day 1 of the ACC Minnesota In-House Counsel Conference by joining ACC members, our sponsors and speakers for an informal gathering via Zoom.
Reception schedule: 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM | Welcome and prize drawings 4:45 PM - 5:15 PM | Two rounds of conversation break-outs 5:15 PM - 5:30 PM | Return to large group and prize drawings 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Two more rounds of conversation break-outs
Wiley LLP presents a panel which will explore the ways doing business with the federal government can differ from doing business in the commercial marketplace. The panelists, including in-house counsel from a major government contractor and outside counsel specializing in government contracts, will engage in a candid discussion of the pros and cons of government contracting to help attendees assess whether the benefits of working with Uncle Sam—including current opportunities under the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan—ultimately outweigh the risks.
The discussion will highlight notable differences in government and commercial business practices—from the legal and regulatory compliance frameworks that apply, to the ways contract terms are negotiated, administered and enforced. The panel will also include a discussion of strategic market considerations for companies that are contemplating entering government contracting or current government contractors interested in expanding or diversifying their federal business.
Speakers:
Kendra Perkins Norwood, Partner, Wiley LLP Kevin J. Maynard, Partner, Wiley LLP Lusanna Ro, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, AECOM James K. (“Jim”) Lowe, Jr, Vice President and Sr. Assistant General Counsel, AECOM
A malicious hacker is threatening to knock out a major US telecommunications company unless ransom is paid. Business will stop and lives are on the line. There is no obvious "right" decision. How should the company respond?
Join us to find out. Our panel of skilled practitioners will simulate the first 72 hours of a fictional company's response to a major ransomware incident. Our exercise raises the stakes by presenting strategic problems requiring C-Suite and Board-level input to resolve. Finally, we will provide practical takeaways that you can bring back to your respective companies to implement. Companies across the nation are under cyber siege. Learn how to respond accordingly.
JOINTLY PRESENTED BY ACC Southern California & Los Angeles County Bar Association, Privacy and Cybersecurity Section
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, virtually all businesses have dealt with issues concerning employees telecommuting over the past year. For some, these experiences foreshadow a future where remote work is a more regular part of their operations. And for many employees, remote work is now an expectation rather than an exception. This presentation will examine legal risks and practical issues surrounding remote and “wandering” workforces in the Post-COVID “New Normal.”
Presented by Michael S. McIntosh, Office Managing Shareholder of the Tysons Office and Joshua B. Waxman, Office Managing Shareholder of the Washington DC Office of Littler, Aparna Dasai Williams, Associate General Counsel at Imperva and Kirsten Keating, Employee Relations Associate General Counsel at Freddie Mac.
You are invited to volunteer for a Pro Bono Clinic with Maryland Legal Aid.
Topic: Wills Partners: Maryland Legal Aid Clients: Low-income individuals and families When: Wed., May 19, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Where: Virtual Who: Maryland-barred attorneys, paralegals Experience: None required Training: 1 hour training provided via self-scheduled video. 30 minute Q&A session will precede the clinic. Support: Work in teams; experts available. Time: Limited to 2 hours, with no ongoing commitment Work: During the Covid-19 health pandemic, more low income Marylanders are realizing the need for the creation of estate planning documents. Having a simple will, advanced directive or power of attorney can give peace of mind to clients and have a significant impact on the distribution of assets upon their death. Under the guidance of Maryland Legal Aid, pro bono volunteers will be able to quickly and effectively prepare these essential documents for clients. Client information will be gathered in advance and training and document templates will provided. Prior estate planning experience is not needed. Insurance: Provided by Maryland Legal Aid for all volunteers.
On April 23, we had our inaugural Café con Leche meeting and it was a great success! If you share an affinity for the Latinx/Hispanic/Spanish culture, and would like to participate in our next session, please join us. We’ll be discussing how best we can support one another from networking to sponsorship. We look forward to virtually connecting with you!