Events

Join ACC St. Louis and Tueth Keeney for lunch and 90-minute CLE on Thursday, November 13th at the Westborough Country Club!

Topics will include:

Anatomy of an Employment Lawsuit

Jim and Mollie will outline the anatomy of an employment claim, from Charge of Discrimination through appeal, and discuss best practices at each stage. 

Speakers: Jim Layton & Mollie Mohan

Recent Executive and Judicial Actions Related to DEI

Margaret and Sarah will discuss recent executive and judicial actions related to employers’ implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and trainings, and tips to mitigate risk. 

Speakers: Margaret Hesse & Sarah McConnell

Immigration Law Updates

Melanie and Calvin will discuss immigration law updates, including executive actions impacting employment eligibility, recent changes to the USCIS submission process, among other hot topics.

Speakers: Melanie Keeney and Calvin Bill

Time:

11:00 - 11:30 - CLE Check-in and Networking
11:30 - 12:00 - Lunch Served
12:00 - 1:30 - CLE Presentation

Location:
Westborough Country Club
631 South Berry Road
St. Louis, MO   63122 

We look forward to seeing you IN-PERSON on Thursday, November 13th at Westborough Country Club!

Join ACC St. Louis and the 2025 Sponsors for a magical evening of networking and illusions on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Museum of Illusions! 

• Immerse yourself in intriguing illusions and interactive exhibits!
• Enjoy delicious charcuterie and wines selected for you.
• Come for a chance at amazing raffle prizes and go home with new connections and your own special gift.

Schedule:

  5:30 – Registration check-in, networking, and drinks and hors d’oeuvres   
  6:30 – Raffle Drawings and continue your tour of the illusions   
  7:30 – Adjourn

Location:

  Museum of Illusions   
  3730 Foundry Way   
  St. Louis, MO  63110   
  Complimentary parking on lot

 Get to know our amazing 2025 Sponsors and your in-house colleagues on a new level during an evening of fun and professional networking.

 *This is a complimentary event for members and sponsors.

 A credit card will be required to complete registration, but only be charged for no-show or late cancellation after 12:00 pm on October 27, 2025.

Join ACC St. Louis and Polsinelli as they are pleased to share this popular ACC National webinar.  

A panel comprised of Polsinelli  professionals and in-house counsel will provide insight into how to evaluate, pilot and implement AI tools in a deliberate and process-driven manner. 

The previously-recorded presentation will be displayed on the state-of-the-art audio system and television wall in The Hall at Olive + Oak. 

The panel covers best practices and how to embrace innovation without compromising quality of work or professional obligations to internal and external clients.  They also exchange ideas on effective ways to champion positive results and promote widespread adoption.

Enjoy an “AI-inspired” cocktail and hors d’oeuvres afterwards with some networking and mingling.   

CLE Value: 
1.2 Hours CLE in Missouri

Schedule:
4:30 - 5:00 PM CLE Check-In
5:00 - 6:00 PM CLE Program
6:00 - 7:00 PM Networking, Cocktails and Appetizers   

Location: 
Olive + Oak
216 W. Lockwood Ave.
Webster Groves, MO  63119
Parking available on street and open lot across the street

We look forward to seeing you IN-PERSON on Wednesday, October 1, 2025!

Join ACC St Louis and Tucker Ellis to explore this interactive program on Tuesday, October 14th at The Carriage Haus at Grant's Farm.

Following the format of the radio show Wait, Wait . . .Don’t Tell Me!, this program will explore what listeners need to know about cutting edge ethical challenges related to AI, social media, and any other ethical dilemmas the host decides to pose. 

Using the WWDTM challenges such as Panel Questions, Bluff the Listener, Lightning Fill-in-the-Blank, and Listener Limerick Challenge, the questions will explore ethical questions and answers with three volunteer contestants.

This program promises to entertain as well as educate.

Schedule:
4:00 - 4:30 PM CLE Check-In
4:30 - 5:30 PM CLE Program
5:30 - 6:30 PM Networking, Cocktails and Appetizers

   
Location: 
Grant's Farm
The Carriage Haus
7385 Grant Rd.
St Louis, MO  63123
Complimentary parking in the Upper Lot, across from the Carriage Haus.  No need to ride the Tram. 

We look forward to seeing you IN-PERSON on Tuesday, October 14th!

Join ACC St Louis and Armstrong Teasdale on Wednesday, September 24th via Zoom for the CLE "Much Ado About  Notices of Infringement", to explore the ins and outs of receiving and sending demand letters to third parties.

We will look at:

• Best practices and internal structures geared toward minimizing legal liabilities on receiving cease and desist letters and notices of infringement,
• What steps may need to be taken by the c-suite or counsel when receiving demand letters and
• Examples of successful demand and notice letters, and how to determine when to send one.

Schedule:
11:55 - 12:00 PM CLE Check-In
12:00 - 1:00 PM CLE Program 

We look forward to seeing you ONLINE on Wednesday, September 24th!

The ACC Annual Meeting is the largest inhouse event of its kind, consistently drawing over 3,000 in-house counsel. The 2025 Annual Meeting will be held October 19 - 22 in Philadelphia. ACCGP and its co-sponsoring chapters plan to welcome 1,000 – 1,500 ACC members from across the globe with a traditional Philly Block Party at the National Constitution Center on Monday, October 20, 2025 from 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

ACCGP is co-hosting the preeminent networking event with the Central Pennsylvania, Western Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York chapters to throw our block party. This will be an unforgettable event set against the iconic backdrop of Independence Mall in Philadelphia. Our event will feature plenty of Philadelphia themed foods, a DJ, open bars and networking with our sponsors!

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Saul Ewing LLP

CSC

Gibbons P.C.

ACC Northeast

McCarter & English

Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

Cobblestone

Dilitrust

JAMS

JND Legal Administration 

Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP

K&L Gates

Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP

Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP

Obermayer Rebmann

O'Hagan Meyer

Ramboll

Stradley Ronon

Title EQ

WHO CAN ATTEND?

This event is limited to ACCGP chapter members, in-house counsel attending ACCAM25 and party event sponsors only.  Unfortunately, law firms/vendors not sponsoring this party are not permitted to attend.

HOW TO GET INTO THE PARTY?

All attendees must pre-register through the ACCGP website.  Pre-registered attendees can pick up a wristband at the ACCGP exhibit booth in the tradeshow at ACCAM (located in the Pennsylvania Convention Center).  Only attendees with a wristband will be permitted to enter the party.

HOW CAN I SPONSOR?

Limited sponsorships are still available!  Sponsorships are available for law firms and vendors.  Please email Denise Downing at ddowning@accglobal.com for sponsorship opportunities.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: 

ACC GREATER PHILADELPHIA EVENTS ARE STRICTLY RESERVED FOR ELIGIBLE IN-HOUSE COUNSEL and INVITED guests and sponsors.  ACCGP reserves the right to confirm eligible status of all event registrants and cancel unqualified registrations.  Click Here to learn more about & how to join ACC Greater Philadelphia.

In this session, we’ll unpack the top Supreme Court rulings from the 2024–2025 term that reshape workplace law. You’ll walk away with clear, actionable insights tailored for in-house counsel.

Topics include:

• The clarified standard of proof for FLSA exemptions

• ADA protections and retired employees

• Impacts on employer drug-testing programs

• Updated standards for recovering attorney’s fees in civil-rights suits

• Key decisions on federal workforce reductions

• Limits on nationwide injunctions in employment disputes

• The latest on reverse-discrimination claims

Join us to refine your compliance playbook, strengthen risk-management protocols, and sharpen your litigation strategy—so your organization can stay ahead of the curve.

Presented by Christine Zebrowski, Catherine Guttman-McCabe, Wendy Fischman, Partners at Potomac Law Group, PLLC, and Jacquenette M. Helmes, Vice President & Associate General Counsel at CGI Inc.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

Drawing on decades of experience, Nossaman’s insurance coverage attorneys will describe the claims process highlighting ways to troubleshoot roadblocks and to position your claim for coverage.  We will then shift our focus to how to deal with a denial of coverage from your insurer.   Our presentation will include hypotheticals that address disputes about selection of counsel, defense counsel rates, control of settlement, and allocation of claims. 

Presented by Andrew M. Reidy, Joseph M. Saka, Partners, Scott D. Boyle, Associates at Nossaman, and Kelly Fisher, Director & Associate General Counsel at DC Water.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

Join us on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, for this ACC MN CLE program and networking happy hour at The Club at Golden Valley.

Troll Trends
Three of Greene Espel's leading IP litigation attorneys will present on the latest developments in “trolling” or get-settlement-quick claims in intellectual property and other areas of the law.

PRESENTERS

Holley Horrell, Attorney, Greene Espel PLLP

Jeya Paul, Partner, Greene Espel PLLP

Sybil Dunlop, Partner, Greene Espel PLLP

AGENDA

4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Check-in and conversations 

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | CLE program 

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Networking happy hour

Admission is free and open to ACC members and to in-house counsel first-time guests. 1.0 Standard CLE credit is pending in Minnesota.

Thanks to Platinum sponsor, Greene Espel PLLP!

Volunteer for a Pro Bono Clinic with Legal Services of Northern Virginia 

Topic: LSNV provides free training and clinic organization for the screening and drafting of uncontested divorce documents to LSNV-eligible clients allowing them to file pro se.

Partners: Legal Services of Northern Virginia 

Clients: Low-income and disabled applicants 

When: Friday, Sept. 5, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Training begins at 9:30 AM (1 hour) followed by client meetings from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM.

Where: Virtual via Zoom 

Who: In-House Attorneys and Non-Attorneys. Non-Attorneys help draft and edit documents while the attorney conducts the client interview and advises on applicable law. Attorneys may be paired up. 

Experience: No specific training required 

Training: 1 hour live/virtual training session at 9:30 AM 

Support: LSNV representative available for questions throughout the clinic.

Time: Client meeting and preparation of documents generally takes no longer than 2 hours.

Work: Volunteers will work directly with clients to advise them on whether their divorce would be contested and prepare complaints, affidavits, and draft orders of divorce during a 1-2 hour appointment.

Insurance: Provided by LSNV to all volunteers 

*Please respond by August 29.