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Having an executive presence – engaging your audience with gravitas and impact – is it possible while in a video conference?

As the prevalence of remote work has sky-rocketed during the pandemic, almost all corporate meetings and events are now held virtually, over a video conferencing platform such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams. In fact, even when a return to the physical office becomes viable, remote work will likely remain an ongoing option for most corporate employees on a full- or part-time basis.  

In a virtual environment, how can you develop and maintain an executive presence with clients and colleagues? 

Please join us for a discussion about this general question on Thursday, March 11, at 4:00 PM CT, while considering guidance from industry experts, some of which we’ve compiled in these preview materials:

Videos:

How to Access Executive Presence | Develop Yourself as a Leader

Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are

Harvard Club on Executive Presence

Articles:

https://hbr.org/2020/04/how-to-elevate-your-presence-in-a-virtual-meeting

https://thriveglobal.com/stories/hows-your-online-executive-presence/

https://www.ivyexec.com/career-advice/2020/how-to-have-executive-presence-in-a-virtual-work-world/

As with all of our gatherings, previewing these materials ahead of time is not necessary to participate in the discussion. We welcome anyone in the legal profession who has interest in this subject and will provide questions to generate the discussion among small group break-outs. 

Program schedule:

4:00 PM - 5:10 PM Overview and discussion break-outs  

5:10 PM - 5:30 PM Large group discussion and prize giveaways

Are you looking for an edge to increase your influence in your organization?  And to enhance your leadership skills? Right now? Start with your own presence as an executive. The impression you make in meetings and in group and individual communications - with your Board, your peers, your manager, and your direct reports - affects your effectiveness.   Learn what works and what does not in this highly interactive workshop related to the “Presence” that legal executives need to be successful.

Sponsored by Debbie Tang of Bridge Partners

Speakers: 

Stewart Hirsch
Executive and Business Development Coach and Facilitator for Lawyers, Leaders and Professional Services

Deanna Sheridan
General Counsel, Vice President and Corporate Secretary at Spartan Race Inc.

Debbie Tang
Partner & Executive Recruiter at Bridge Partners - Diversifying C-Suites and Boards with Every Executive Placement

 


Sponsored and presented by Beck Redden

As deal making continues to rebound from the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated financial fallout, the volume of activity in the aerospace, defense, and government technology and services markets has returned to 2019 levels and shows no signs of abating. Interest remains strong among both strategic and financial buyers.

We will provide advice and insight into the current market, deal structures, and the unique issues and risks presented when buying or selling a government contractor or its assets.

The panel will discuss small business rules, intellectual property rights, cybersecurity and supply-chain requirements, and CARES Act relief, among other topics of interests to both buyers and sellers in this space.

Presented by Michael McGill, Partner, Nancy Perkins, Counsel and Naomi Hartman, Senior Associate, with Arnold & Porter, Jean Stack, Managing Director and Co-Head Government & Defense Investment Banking at Baird and Jim Winner, EVP, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel & Secretary at Peraton. 

Moderated by Steven S. Diamond, Partner, Government Contracts/National Security with  Arnold & Porter.

This session is for informational purposes only, no MCLE credit will be offered.

In August 2020, ACC NCR presented, “Implicit Bias + Debiasing” that explored the origins of our hidden biases and how those all too human reactions inform our lives, careers and institutions in ways that, though often well intentioned, are not always constructive or helpful.  Using real world examples, we examined everyday biases, microaggressions and other dynamics that impact perceptions of workplace fairness, employee engagement and, when unchallenged, may lead to diminished operational effectiveness or even legal/reputational risks. 

To expand upon that discussion, in this session we will explore specific, actionable and measurable tactics, routines and behaviors that we all can implement to actively “debias” ourselves, our teams, our workplaces and by extension, our profession. 

Join us for this important conversation on what we can do as individuals to identify and ultimately eliminate the biases that lead to error, inaccurate perceptions and unfairness in our professional environments.

Presented by John Lewis, Jr., Partner with Shook Hardy & Bacon, Naomi Mercer, Senior Vice President, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at American Bankers Association and Jeniffer M. De Jesus Roberts,Vice President, Deputy General Counsel at Booz Allen Hamilton

This session is for informational purposes only, no MCLE credit will be offered.

Sponsored and presented by Langley & Banack

ACC NCR invites our 2021 Annual Relationship Sponsors, chapter leaders, and all members to join us for a virtual reception to kick off the new year.  The reception will start with insight into plans for 2021, followed by small-group networking.

If you haven't attended one of our online networking events, we hope you will give it a try - previous attendees have found them to be a rewarding and engaging experience.  Each annual relationship sponsor organization may send two (2) representatives to this event (Diamond sponsor may send three (3)).

Sponsored and presented by Haynes & Boone

 Join us for a virtual happy hour hosted by our LGBTQ+ and allies members. Pour your favorite beverage or just join us to catch up with others. All members are welcome to attend.

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