Events

ACC St. Louis invites you and your family to attend our Membership Appreciation Event at the St. Louis Zoo on Saturday, October 4th.

We planned this very special event to show appreciation for our Members and to celebrate those that support you!

Check in with ACC St Louis at the McDonnell Center at River Camp and pick up your wristbands to receive:

• Delicious food and drinks in River Camp
• Face painting for the kiddos in River Camp
• Unlimited rides on the famous Zooline Railroad and Conservation Carousel, plus see the Sea Lion Show; and
• ZOOtoberfest, themed Oktoberfest event with live music, seasonal decorations and kid-friendly activities
• And a gift for our members!

This is a free, family friendly event! Please feel free to bring your spouse, partner, children, grandchildren or other members of your immediate family.

Schedule:

     12:00 - 3:00 PM - Check-in at River Camp for your wristband and access to food and beverages   

Location:       

     St. Louis Zoo
     McDonnell Center at River Camp (located near the South Entrance)           
     1 Government Drive             
     St. Louis, MO 63110   
     Note: Parking in the Zoo's lots is not included with this event, but free street parking is available throughout Forest Park.           

Photography:

Please note that ACC St. Louis are being photographed for archival and promotional purposes to be used in our newsletter and social media posts. ACC St. Louis reserves the right to use photos taken at their events for any future promotional or social media materials. 

In the event that you or anyone related to you do not wish to have your photo taken, please inform the photographer that is taking the photos so that it can be noted to make sure you are not in any of our materials.

This is a free event for ACC St. Louis Members and their families.
A credit card will be require to complete registration, but will only be processed for no-show and late cancellations after 4:00 pm on Monday, September 29^th (accstl@qabs.com/314-416-0404).

All cancellations after this deadline will be charged $40 per individual regitration and a maximum $80 per family cancellation fee. 

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, October 4th!

The discussion for our next GC/CLO Lunch Club will be "Navigating AI: Governance, Risk, and Opportunity for General Counsel".  Join fellow General Counsel for a candid discussion on the challenges and opportunities of AI adoption. We’ll explore practical approaches to governance, strategies for mitigating risk, and the evolving role of in-house counsel in guiding responsible use of AI across the enterprise.

ACCGP's GC/CLO Lunch Club is a non-sponsored chapter event to allow GCs and CLOs to have an open discussion on a relevant topic. The discussion is geared to attorneys in the GC/CLO level.

Please note, no CLE credit will be provided for this program.

Discussion Leaders:

• Lisa Fleischer, Chief Legal Officer, De Lage Landen Financial Services, Inc.
• Kevin Griffin, Head of Legal, E&H Americas, Ramboll

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.

When it celebrates a Silver Anniversary, you know the event is something special. This year's ACC MN General Counsel Forum features a discussion of The Strategy Behind the AI-Enhanced Legal Practice and Measuring What Matters.

As artificial intelligence reshapes the business landscape, forward-looking legal leaders are going beyond initial adoption of AI to determine what it means for their department and its alignment with the business as a whole. After all, AI is not just enhancing legal day-to-day internal operations, it's transforming the very fabric of the legal value marketplace, the potential of external service delivery, and the limits of effective strategic counsel.

But how can legal leaders make sure they're utilizing AI to its full capabilities? Join this dialogue on how to go beyond traditional metrics to maximize the law department's innovation, agility, and measurable impact. Discover how an AI-driven legal practice can not only save costs, but actively become a catalyst for smarter decision-making, elevated client value, and future-ready leadership.

PANELISTS

• Zach Warren, Manager for Enterprise Content for Technology & Innovation, Thomson Reuters Institute (Moderator)
• LaToya Burrell, General Counsel, Zinpro Corporation
• Cordell Jung, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, NCS Pearson, Inc.
• Zac Engler, Chief AI Officer, C4 Technical Services

Preceding the GC Forum is the ACC MN Annual Meeting to elect directors and officers. After the program, enjoy refreshments and mingling with the panelists and your ACC peers. We look forward to seeing you at The Hotel Ivy on Tuesday, September 23, 2025!

This event is open to ACC members and to in-house counsel first-time guests. 1 Standard CLE credit in Minnesota is pending. 

Thanks to our Diamond sponsor, Thomson Reuters!

CALLING ALL GOLFERS!
 

Join us for the 26th Annual ACC SOCAL Golf Tournament 
Monarch Beach Golf Club, Dana Point
Sept 18, 2025
10:30 AM - 8:00 PM PT

Check-in begins at 10:30 AM. Enjoy a box lunch before tee time, warm up at the putting contest and driving range, and wind down afterward at our cocktail reception.

Waitlist Now Open!
This popular event is complimentary for ACC members, with limited space available. If you're interested in participating, join the waitlist today. As spots open, waitlisted members will be placed into a foursome.

When joining the waitlist, please indicate your golf handicap and whether you’d like to be paired with a specific player and/or if you need rental clubs ($110 at own cost).

Important: While we’ll do our best to accommodate interest, placement in a foursome is not guaranteed. You’ll be notified up to one day before the tournament if a spot becomes available. Not all waitlist members get placed, due to limited availability. 

Sponsored by: ACC Southern California

Step into a night of legal insight and magical intrigue at the iconic Magic Castle in Hollywood. This exclusive CLE event, proudly sponsored by Dentons, on Mitigating California Class Action Risks From the Initial Demand Through Trial, is guided by a panel of seasoned litigators

Following the presentation, enjoy a hosted reception and full access to the Magic Castle’s spellbinding performances and hidden wonders.

CLE Presentation:
Title: Hocus Pocus! Making California Class Actions Disappear
Description: Mitigation of California class action risks from the initial demand through trial
Speakers: Joel Siegel, Erin Bass, and Michael Duvall
Moderator: Kelly Graf

Agenda:

• 5:00–6:00 PM – Registration & Networking
• 6:00–7:00 PM – CLE Presentation
• 7:00–8:00 PM – Reception
• 8:00–11:00 PM – Explore the Magic Castle

Parking:
Complimentary valet provided

Dress Code:
Strictly enforced. Business attire or evening wear required.
Men: Suit or coat with tie, slacks, and dress shoes
Women: Formal or cocktail dress, skirt and blouse, or pant-suit with dress shoes
Casual wear, denim, sneakers, and athletic attire are prohibited.
More details available on the Magic Castle website.

Space is limited; please register early to secure your spot. If the event is full, you will be placed on a waitlist and notified if a spot becomes available.

WEBINAR LINK:

https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/95751193891

"AI ?.0 – AI Recent Developments and Impacts for In-House Lawyer"

AI and particularly LLMs and GPTs continue to develop at a rapid pace; and more companies, law departments and law firms are adopting or looking to adopt different tools and practices.  Join us for a lively panel discussion on current developments, different tools in-house and outside lawyers are considering and adopting, and risks and opportunities affecting the in-house practice and the overall legal services market.  While the discussion and information will be about AI our speakers promise that they will appear (virtually on Zoom) as themselves and not as AI facsimiles.

Speakers: 

Jen Leonard is the Founder of Creative Lawyers, a company that works with leaders in legal to drive creative solutions that respond to an era of significant change. She and her team design educational programming for lawyers on various topics related to innovation, including generative AI literacy offerings for law firms and corporate legal teams.

Before launching her company, Jen was the first Chief Innovation Officer and Executive Director of the Future of the Profession Initiative at Penn Carey Law School.

At Penn Carey Law, Jen has taught Modern Law Firm Business Strategy, Design Thinking for Lawyers, and Generative AI in Law Practice. She has also taught design thinking to senior executives in Wharton’s Executive MBA program.

She is the host of several podcasts, including Fast-Tracked: Emergent Issues in the Legal Profession (Practising Law Institute) and AI and the Future of Law (co-hosted with Bridget McCormack, President and CEO of the American Arbitration Association and former Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court). 

Rose Morris Oskanian is an experienced legal executive with over 20 years of expertise at the intersection of intellectual property, data privacy, and life sciences. She has led global IP strategy across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and advanced technologies, including managing litigation, licensing, and high-value portfolio transactions. As Head of IP and North American Data Privacy Officer at Draeger Medical, Rose implemented GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA compliance programs and advised on complex commercial and regulatory matters. At Vitara Biomedical, she implemented a company-wide AI policy and developed safeguards for software developers using AI to generate code for internal and external products. Certified in CIPP/E and CIPM, Rose combines deep knowledge of privacy regulations with a proven ability to align legal strategy with business innovation—making her a trusted advisor on the legal and ethical challenges of AI, data use, and emerging technologies

Frank Borchert currently serves as the President of ACC Greater Philadelphia, and has held progressively senior positions on the ACC GP Board of Directors.  He has extensive experience in the financial services industry from Fintech to traditional banking to government.  He is also a Fintech investor and serves as a Senior Advisor to the American Fintech Council, a leading Fintech trade association.  Previously, he served as Chief Administrative, Chief Legal and Chief Risk Officer of Best Egg, Inc., a leading consumer Fintech platform. 

Prior roles have included Chief Regulatory Counsel for the consumer businesses at JPMorgan Chase, General Counsel for Chase Card Services, and EVP & Deputy General Counsel at Capital One Financial, where he was responsible for managing the Company’s legal and government relations teams, in addition to certain business functions. 

In government, Frank served during the Bush Administration as Senior Advisor & Counselor to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and General Counsel at the Small Business Administration. He began his legal career in private practice at Cleary, Gottlieb.  

Frank has extensive experience working with industry trade associations to support balanced and successful legislative and regulatory policy, including serving as a founding Board member of the AFC (and its predecessor associations MLA and OLPI), a founding leader of the ABA’s Card Policy Council, a Board member of AFSA and other roles. He has also served as a Board member of several community non-profit organizations. 

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.

Book Club Meeting!

Offering an in-person or virtual opportunity!

Calling all readers! This summer, we're diving into Jenny Odell’s acclaimed work, How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy. 

Join fellow book lovers for a thoughtful and engaging discussion that explores themes of mindfulness, resistance, and reclaiming time.

Connect with others either in person or via Zoom, whatever fits your schedule best.

Whether you're a first-time book clubber or a seasoned participant, we welcome your voice and perspective. Didn't read the book, but still want to attend this cool venue? Join us! All are welcome!

Food and drinks are available on-site for purchase. We encourage the in-person attendees to stay and network as they wish after the book discussion. 

Sponsor: ACC Well-Being Committee

Join the Central Ohio Chapter for this annual educational and networking opportunity, presented by Perez Morris. 

AGENDA
11:30—11:55 a.m.
Registration 

11:55 a.m.—12:30 p.m.            

Welcome/Lunch 

12:30—1:30 p.m.
“The Pro Se AI Litigant”
As access to generative AI tools become readily available to individuals, the use of AI is being used more often by pro se litigants to prepare arguments and draft complaints, motions, and demands. With the use of these tools by pro se litigants there are increased concerns over frivolous filings and reliance on hallucinations (citations to non-existent case law or statutes). Lawyers will need to be prepared to recognize the use of AI by pro se litigants, explain to clients the use and challenges of this technology, and respond to frivolous arguments and citations. Courts will need to consider whether pro se litigants who use AI for legal pleadings and arguments are subject to ethical rules.  

Speakers: Jo Tatarko, Partner and Ali Nienaber, Attorney – Perez Morris  

1:30 – 1:45 p.m.
Break 

1:45—2:45 p.m. 

“Mental Health & the ADA: Employer Obligations in 2025” 

This presentation is designed to provide employers and their counsel with a comprehensive understanding of employers’ obligations and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”) as it pertains to mental health. This session will address critical legal and practical issues, equipping attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate this complex area of the law in a time where mental health awareness is on the rise.
Speakers: Sarah Perez, Managing Partner and Natalie Gomez, Attorney – Perez Morris 

2:45 – 5:00 p.m.
Happy Hour/Golf 

LOCATION
Topgolf
2000 Ikea Way
Columbus, OH 43240 

CLE
This course is pending approval, by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education, for 2.00 hours of general credit. 

REGISTRATION
Complimentary 

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations must be received by Thursday, August 14, 2025 in order to receive a refund. There are no refunds after this date. 

QUESTIONS?
For questions, please contact centralohio@accglobal.com.  

Disclosures:
Our programs and events are made possible by the support of our sponsors and partners, and we will share your Name, Company and Email information with the program sponsor(s) for the purpose of allowing them to follow up on the content presented during the program and to provide you with information about their products and services.  If you do not wish to have the Chapter share your information with the program sponsor, you will not be able to register for or attend the program.   

Our law firm-sponsored events are open to CO-ACC members, prospective CO-ACC members, and guests of the sponsoring firm. Membership ineligibility includes attorneys presently working in law firms. ACC membership is open to individuals who are engaged in the active practice of law employed by organizations in either the private or public sector, do not have regulatory, enforcement or policymaking responsibilities nor work in an institution with such authority, and do not hold themselves out to the public for the practice of law.