Events

Join ACC St. Louis for an Estate Planning for Veterans Clinic on Tuesday, June 17th from 3:00 - 7:00 PM.    

We need attorneys and notary publics who will be working directly with eligible veterans and their spouses to prepare:
- Simple Wills
- Powers of Attorney
- Living Wills
- Health Care Directives

Volunteers will be: - Trained (see below)
- May work in pairs if desired |
- Provided snacks/drinks during the event 

We will be using an estate planning package developed by the Missouri Veterans Commission.  In advance of the Clinic, training be a 1-hour webinar, conducted by Scotty Allen, General Counsel, Missouri Veterans Commission. 

At Your convenience, complete the Online Training Opportunity:
https://youtu.be/CByu_nJHESg.

Deadline to register:  Friday, June 13th OR until seats sellout. 

Location:   
VFW Post 3944
10815 Midland Blvd.
Overland, MO  63114 

We look forward to seeing you in-person on Tuesday, June 17th. 

This session will explore the ways in which lawyers are beginning to use generative artificial intelligence (AI) and the ethical challenges they face, including compliance with the Virginia Rules of Professional Responsibility.

Topics will include:

• Dangers inherent in generative AI, including limited data sets and “hallucinations.”
• The lawyer’s duty of competence concerning generative AI platforms.
• The risks of revealing confidential client information through generative AI.
• Consulting with clients about the lawyer’s use of generative AI.
• Avoiding potential breaches of duties to courts and third parties due to inaccurate information supplied by generative AI.
• Law firm management’s duties of supervision regarding generative AI.

Presented by Craig Singer, and David Riskin, Partners at Williams & Connolly, and Jackie Stanley, Senior Compliance Counsel, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Health and Medicines, Pfizer.

2.0 Hours of VA MCLE Ethics Credit pending.

Join us for a Webinar that unites and engages audiences on this very important topic.

Based on a mother's firsthand experience, this one hour training will address the transgender experience, implicit bias, and creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization by supporting LGBTQ+ employees and students.

Discover why embracing LGBTQ+ employees should matter to everyone.

• Gain insight
• Reduce implicit bias
• Foster diversity and inclusion
• Learn terms and the importance of pronouns
• Hear facts and hard data
• Become inspired

Guest Speaker:

Jaime Shean is an attorney in Orange County, California with more than 20 years of experience both in-house and in private practice. She currently serves as Director, Senior Legal Counsel in Global Technology and Commercial Legal Services at Western Digital. Prior to joining Western Digital, Jaime handled commercial transactions at PDS Health; served as General Counsel of Veros Real Estate Solutions, a technology company that delivers products and services in the real estate mortgage industry; and worked as Assistant General Counsel at the intellectual property law firm Knobbe Martens.

Jaime received her law degree from the University of Southern California’s Gould School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in journalism and political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Jaime is the mother of three teenage children, one of whom identifies as non-binary, which has inspired Jaime to become a spokesperson for LGBTQ+ rights and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Over the past two years, Jaime has presented a transgender and implicit bias training to more than 600 lawyers, judges, and businesspeople.

Sponsored By: ACC Southern California Diversity Committee

Call for volunteers:

Do you want to learn about intellectual property, or share your knowledge of intellectual property with others? Are you interested in volunteering your time? If yes, this program is right for you. All experience levels are welcome, whether you don’t know the difference between a trademark or copyright, or you’ve spent the past 20 years advising clients on complex IP matters.

The IP experts at Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman, P.C. (CLL) are teaming up with the ACC-NYC chapter and Volunteers of Legal Services (VOLS) to provide a unique program that includes a one-hour training on trademarks, copyrights and patents, followed by a one-hour clinic in which ACC members are paired with experienced IP attorneys to provide legal advice to microentrepreneurs and start-up businesses.

Spots are very limited. This volunteer opportunity is for ACC members only and you must be prompt and available for the entire event. 

Architectural Walking Tour

Join us for a guided walking tour through historic downtown Los Angeles, led by the LA Conservancy. Over the course of approximately two hours, we will explore some of L.A.’s beloved architectural landmarks, including the Central Library, the U.S. Bank Tower, and the Bradbury Building. After the 1.5-mile walk, you’re welcome to stick around for an optional lunch together at Grand Central Market — a perfect way to wrap up the morning with good food and great company!

Date and Time: Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Meeting Place: L.A. Central Library (630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071)
Attendance Fee: $10/Per Person
*Please note that the attendance fee is non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, your fee will be gratefully accepted as a donation to support future ACC Well-Being Committee activities.

Parking: Public parking is available at the 524 South Flower Steet. Discounted parking rates are available for those with a Los Angeles Public Library card. For details, please review: https://www.lapl.org/branches/central-library/parking

Whether you're growing your legal team or just looking for new strategies, this is a great chance to share ideas and connect. Hosted by Paragon Legal in partnership with ACC Michigan.

📅 Date: June 4, 2025

🕓 Time: 4–6 PM (discussion begins at 4:45 PM)

📍 Location: Goodnite Gracie, 224 Sherman Dr, Royal Oak, MI

ACC TN & Practice Area Sponsor FTI Consulting invite you to join us for a Social & Networking event at Pins Mechanical Company.

Description:

Come hang out with us for an evening of Duckpin bowling, great food, drinks, and networking!

Duckpin is like traditional bowling’s cooler, more exciting cousin — think smaller balls, shorter pins, and three chances to knock them all down each frame. It’s fast-paced, fun, and seriously addictive.

We’ll be at Pins Mechanical, where there’s something for everyone — from Bocce and Foosball to Giant Jenga and more.

ACC TN members, as well as any in-house attorneys interested in learning more about ACC TN, are welcome to attend.

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Registration

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
"Hot Topics in Cybersecurity and Privacy: Safeguarding Innovation in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma"
Presented by Hogan Lovells

As the healthcare, biotech, and pharmaceutical sectors grow increasingly data-driven, the stakes for cybersecurity and privacy have never been higher. This panel will explore the latest regulatory developments, emerging cyber threats, and best practices for protecting sensitive patient data, proprietary research, and digital infrastructure. Hear from industry leaders and legal advisers as they unpack real-world breaches, evolving global standards, and strategies for building resilient, compliant data ecosystems in an era of rapid innovation.

Speakers:

• Jasmeet K. Ahuja, Partner, Hogan Lovells
• Nathan Salminen, Partner, Hogan Lovells
• Alex Erin, Associate, Hogan Lovells
• Jason Herpel, VP, Associate General Counsel, EyePoint Pharmaceuticals

10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
"Trends and Developments in Preemption in Life Sciences Litigation"
Presented by Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP

The presentation will focus on recent decisions around preemption that is a critical defense for companies in litigation in the life sciences space.  As part of that, we will explore how the recent decision in the Loper case factors into the preemption context.

Speakers:

• Thomas Sullivan, Partner, Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
• Kevin Dulaney, Associate, Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
• David Rifkind, Chief Legal Officer, Caidya

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
"Licensing as an Alternative to M&A"
Presented by Troutman Pepper Locke

In the current landscape, life sciences companies are facing a volatile public market, fierce competition for public financing and FDA staffing shortages that threaten to slow down approval pathways. Join Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys, Deborah Spranger and EA Weeks, and CSL General Counsel Amy Demediuk as they explore how licensing and collaborations offer a strategic alternative to M&A by allowing companies to overcome funding challenges, share expertise and resources, and accelerate the path to market. 

Speaker:

• Deborah L. Spranger, Partner, Troutman Pepper Locke
• EA Weeks, Ph.D., Counsel, Troutman Pepper Locke 
• Amy Demediuk, General Counsel, Global R&D and Strategy, CSL Behring