Events

The Wellness Reset: A Holistic Approach to Boundaries, Balance, and Burnout Prevention for In-House Counsel

In the midst of constant demands and competing priorities, it’s easy to lose sight of your well-being. The Wellness Reset is an interactive virtual experience designed to help you pause with intention, reflect on what matters most, and reconnect with the areas of life that need attention. We’ll explore the multiple dimensions of wellness—emotional, relational, physical, and beyond—while uncovering how patterns like poor boundaries, chronic stress, or over-functioning might be impacting your ability to thrive. Through guided exercises and meaningful discussion, you’ll gain insight into the key dimensions of wellness, be able to assess your tailored self-care needs, and walk away with practical strategies to manage stress, buffer burnout, and lead a more balanced life. 

*The Florida Bar has approved this course for the following CLE credit:

1.0 General / 1.0 Mental Health & Wellness 

CONTRACTS & COMMERCIAL CLE WEBINARS

WEBINAR LINK:

https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/94843318252

(Use the same Zoom Link for all three sessions)

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
"Mitigating Legal Risk When Contracting with Pro Se Parties: Preventive Strategies, Ethical Considerations, and Dispute Avoidance"
Presented by Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP

This presentation offers proactive strategies for engaging with pro se (self-represented) parties in a way that reduces the risk of future litigation. Attendees will learn how to identify and address potential legal pitfalls early in the negotiation and drafting stages—whether in business agreements, service contracts, or real estate transactions. The program will highlight common areas where misunderstandings with unrepresented parties can escalate into disputes and offer practical tools for enhancing clarity, fairness, and enforceability. Ethical responsibilities when dealing with pro se individuals will also be discussed, along with communication techniques and documentation practices that support both compliance and conflict avoidance. By focusing on prevention, this presentation equips practitioners to protect their clients while promoting smoother, lower-risk transactions.

Speakers:

• Alexandra Jacobs, Partner, Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP
• Rachel Welsh, Associate, Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP
• Sarah Sigurdson, Managing Counsel, Carfax

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
"Joint Ventures and Limited Liability Companies – Don’t Get Deadlocked"
Presented by Stradley Ronon

Do your governing documents properly ensure that your joint venture or collaboration is able to withstand circumstances where the governing managers can’t agree on a path forward? Are the right people making the right decisions? Are you best positioned to avoid costly and protracted litigation or worse – stalemate. This program will focus on drafting tips for organizational and operating agreements to avoid deadlock down the road. Discussion will include tips and lessons learned from litigation.  

Speakers:

• Colin H. Cassedy, Managing Counsel, Stradley Ronon
• Lisa Jacobs, Partner, Stradley Ronon
• John C. Ungar, Corporate Counsel and Director of Planning, NewCourtland

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
"Managing Complex Commercial Contractual Disputes: Pre-litigation Considerations and Best Practices for Avoiding Litigation"
Presented by Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

This panel will discuss best practices for managing contractual disputes, including pre-litigation tips to avoid litigation and steps to take to protect your organization in the event of litigation. As sometimes litigation is unavoidable, the panel will also discuss best practices for managing the contractual dispute from the outset.

Speakers:

• Nicholas Verna, Associate Counsel, The Bancorp
• Stephanie Riley, Of Counsel, Womble Bond Dickinson
• Zachary Murphy, Associate, Womble Bond Dickinson

Join ACC members for after-work golf lessons in the Top Golf Bays with a professional instructor!

These fun and accessible 1-hour clinics are perfect for beginners, offering a hands-on introduction to the sport. Topics include golf basics, tips for playing in groups, a review of the rules, scoring, full swing, chipping, and putting.

Date: Wednesday, August 20
Location: Top Golf / The Lakes El Segundo
400 Pacific Coast Hwy, El Segundo, CA 90245
Cost: $25 per ACC member, per session

Clinic Times:
Please select your preferred time when registering.

• 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
• 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Note: Four sessions will be offered. Please register separately for each session date you plan to attend.

No experience or gear is required. Golf clubs, drinks, appetizers, and instruction by a Golf Pro are included. 

Sponsor: Dentons

Join ACC members for after-work golf lessons in the Top Golf Bays with a professional instructor!

These fun and accessible 1-hour clinics are perfect for beginners, offering a hands-on introduction to the sport. Topics include golf basics, tips for playing in groups, a review of the rules, scoring, full swing, chipping, and putting.

Date: Tuesday, August 12
Location: Top Golf / The Lakes El Segundo
400 Pacific Coast Hwy, El Segundo, CA 90245
Cost: $25 per ACC member, per session

Clinic Times:
Please select your preferred time when registering.

• 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
• 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Note: Four sessions will be offered. Please register separately for each session date you plan to attend.

No experience or gear is required. Golf clubs, drinks, appetizers, and instruction by a Golf Pro are included. 

Sponsor: Dentons

Join ACC members for after-work golf lessons in the Top Golf Bays with a professional instructor!

These fun and accessible 1-hour clinics are perfect for beginners, offering a hands-on introduction to the sport. Topics include golf basics, tips for playing in groups, a review of the rules, scoring, full swing, chipping, and putting.

Date: Wednesday, August 6
Location: Top Golf / The Lakes El Segundo
400 Pacific Coast Hwy, El Segundo, CA 90245
Cost: $25 per ACC member, per session

Clinic Times:
Please select your preferred time when registering.

• 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
• 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Note: Four sessions will be offered. Please register separately for each session date you plan to attend.

No experience or gear is required. Golf clubs, drinks, appetizers, and instruction by a Golf Pro are included. 

Sponsor: Dentons

Join ACC Members for a Golf Clinic at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club!
Discover the fundamentals of golf in a relaxed, supportive setting. This beginner-friendly clinic will cover the basics of the game, including:

• Golf etiquette and tips for playing in groups
• An overview of rules and how to keep score
• Hands-on instruction in full swing, chipping, and putting

Date: Saturday, September 6
Time: 12:00–1:00 PM
Location: Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, Mission Viejo
Cost: $25

No gear or experience required. Just bring your enthusiasm. Golf clubs, professional instruction, drinks, and appetizers are all included.

Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early, as golf instruction will begin promptly at 12:00 PM. Following the lesson, enjoy complimentary drinks and appetizers.

Please Note:

There will be two golf clinics offered:

• Saturday, September 6 from 12:00–1:00 PM
• Saturday, September 13 from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM

Following the September 13 clinic, participants will also have the opportunity to play a full 18-hole round of golf.

Pricing:

• Each golf clinic is $25
• The 18-hole round on September 13 is $50 (regularly $250)
• For example, if you’d like to attend one clinic and play the course, your total would be $75 ($25 for the clinic + $50 for the round)

Each event is priced separately, and you must register for each session you wish to attend.

Click the links below to view additional details about each event and to register. 

Session 1 - Saturday, Sept. 6 | 12:00-1:00 PM
Session 2 - Saturday, Sept. 13 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Golf Round - Saturday, Sept. 13 | 1:30 PM

Join ACC members after work for golf lessons in the Top Golf Bays with a Golf Pro. The clinics will introduce participants to the sport of golf, including golf beginner basics, tips for playing in groups, a review of rules, and keeping score.  Learn about full swing, chipping, and putting. 

Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Date: Tuesday, July 29th

4 Lessons being offered - Register separately for each that you can attend.

Place: Top Golf/The Lakes El Segundo, 400 Pacific Coast Hwy, El Segundo, CA 90245

The cost for members is $25 per member per session. No gear or experience is necessary. Golf lesson with a golf pro in the Top Golf Bays, golf clubs, drinks, and appetizers provided. 

Sponsor: Dentons

Join us for an engaging session on the legal and regulatory challenges shaping renewable energy development. 

Enjoy a complimentary lunch and take part in a guided tour of the SoCalGas Energy Resource Center, an opportunity to connect, learn, and explore beyond the panel conversation.

Agenda:

11:30 | Check-in

12-1:00 PM | Lunch and CLE

1 - 2:00 PM | Tour of Facility

CLE Topic:

Power Shift: Overcoming Barriers in the Renewable Energy Value Chain?

Join us for a deep dive into the full lifecycle of renewable energy projects—from initial siting to repowering aging infrastructure. This panel will explore the evolving value chain and the persistent headwinds that shape it, including community pushback, permitting bottlenecks, interagency friction, and rising costs. Through the lens of real-world challenges and competing stakeholder priorities, our panelists will unpack the critical role of collaboration in driving progress. Expect candid insights, forward-looking strategies, and a look at how the industry continues to adapt and innovate in the face of complexity.

Panelists:

Puanani Norwood, BCLP, LLP

Connie Hexun, Q-Cells 

Anita Bradbury, Simply Solar SoCal

Andrew Cheung, SoCal Gas

Sponsor: 

BCLP

Accessibility is not one size fits all.  Individuals may have diverse needs based on their disabilities, and what works for one person might not work for another.  Therefore, creating an inclusive environment requires thoughtful consideration and collaboration among team members.  Join the Accessibility Affinity Group for a collaborative, interactive workshop to build inclusion into meetings.  This session’s goal is to create a foundational list of common accommodations for a wide range of disabilities to facilitate both meeting planning and meeting attendance.  We hope to see you there!