Events

Join us at Frawley Stadium for for a fun evening of networking, kid-friendly activities and an exciting ballgame between ACCGP members and our sponsors, where the stakes are high (bragging rights!). 

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Networking

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Charity Softball Game with lots of Extras

9:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Post-game Networking 

Free admission for all that includes: 

• Family-friendly activities...Meet the Mascot, kids run the bases, and the ever popular balloon art and face-painting!
• 50-50 Raffle to support our Diversity Internship Endowment Fund
• Unlimited stadium concessions!

All are welcome, so bring your family and friends. It's fun, free, and all to support a good cause!

Please join the ACC Leadership Development Committee and the VetNet Affinity Group at The Merriweather Café at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens (https://hillwoodmuseum.org/cafe) for a summer tea! Price is $64 per person (which includes tax & gratuity) for the tea. In addition to the tea, if you wish to tour the Hillwood Estate grounds, down below are two tour options:

1. A guided tour of the Mansion is available at 3:30pm after our Tea. The tour will be 1-hour long, lead by a docent and will be an additional $15 cost. If you are interested in a guided tour, please follow the directions specfied on your registration confirmation email.
2. Regular Admission to Hillwood is a $12 suggested donation for a self-guided tour and access to the grounds. You are invited to leisurely explore the mansion, gardens, special exhibition and greenhouse at your own pace. You would pay for admission when you arrive at Hillwood. No advance reservation is required.

Additional information about the day, including the Tea menu, parking, and information on how to submit your payment will be specified on your registration confirmation email. Please note payment for the Tea and the Guided Tour (if you elect to join the guided tour) is due by July 3. 

Any questions? Contact Angeline Chen or Amy Steacy at: angeline.chen@progress.com & asteacy@bbbnp.org

ACC Corporate Recoveries sponsor Bondurant Mixson & Elmore invites you to join us and our panel of experts to discuss common issues and creative solutions for corporate counsel facing actual or potential insurance claims. Our panelists will draw from their extensive experience to educate attendees on various topics including, among others:

• Lines of coverage
• Best practices when a claim or potential claim comes in, including whether and when to provide notice
• Managing communications with brokers and insurance companies, including privilege issues
• Duty to defend and how to handle disagreements regarding choice of counsel

Michael Baumrind of Bondurant will moderate the panel. Our panelists include:

• Gretchen Hoff Varner: Gretchen is Managing Partner of Covington & Burling’s San Francisco office and a leading insurance recovery lawyer. She represents corporate policyholders in high-stakes coverage disputes and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for her clients.
• Mareasa Rooks: Mareasa is Vice President and Insurance & Claims Counsel at Lockton Companies, specializing in management liability lines such as D&O, E&O, and cyber insurance. With over a decade of experience as a business litigator, she now advises corporate clients on complex insurance claims and coverage strategies. Mareasa also serves on the Risk Management & Insurance Advisory Board at the University of Georgia.  
• Christina Jay: Christina Jay is Deputy General Counsel at BlueLinx Corporation, where she oversees litigation and employment matters. With extensive experience in transportation, product liability, and commercial disputes, she brings a strategic, business-focused approach to corporate risk management.

CLE credit will be given.

In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, General Counsel are no longer solely legal advisors—they are strategic risk managers, corporate diplomats, and business enablers, guiding their organizations through geo-political challenges, economic volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and shifting workforce dynamics.

This fast-paced interactive session brings together leading legal and business experts to provide practical insights on the most pressing challenges facing in-house counsel today.

Meet Our Panelist

• Kevin Burwell, VP & General Counsel, Kloeckner Metals
• Herbert Hotchkiss Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, Chart Industries, Inc. 
• Miriam Lampert, Partner in the UK Labour and Employment Team at Squire Patton Boggs and expert in international workforce regulations and compliance.
• Naveen Pogula, Partner in the US Corporate Team at Squire Patton Boggs – Specializing in high-stakes transactions and investment strategies.
• Selma Baouch, Partner in the Netherlands Corporate Team at Squire Patton Boggs – Providing a European perspective on M&A, cross-border transactions, and regulatory developments.

CLE information
The following CLE credit is being sought:
Georgia: 1.0 Credit (1.0 General)

Join ACC SoCal for a fun afternoon of Beverly Hills Posh Pickleball on Sunday, May 18 from 2-4 pm. This is a family friendly event located at La Cienega Tennis Center, 325 La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills 90211. $5/person or $10/family. Parking lot at the site is free for the first 2 hours, then $1 for every 30 minutes thereafter (enter going south on La Cienega). Bring your paddle if you have one-if not, loaners will be available. If this is your first Posh Pickleball event, you’ll receive a welcome gift. Bring water to stay hydrated- we’ll have some water at the event as well. All levels welcome! If the event sells out, we’ll put you on the waiting list and let you know. Minimum age is 10 years old.

ACC SF Bay Area members are invited to attend an informative afternoon program and reception hosted by Wilson Sonsini attorneys Christine Au-Yeung, Aaron Hendelman, Brandon Leahy, and Alyssa Worsham along with Noah Drake, Brand and Marketing Counsel at Roblox. The presenters will provide valuable insights on how to effectively serve as a legal voice for your marketing and brand teams as they launch innovative products and services. This program also offers a unique opportunity to engage with practitioners from leading companies who will share their perspectives and lessons learned. Connect with fellow in-house counsel and enhance your ability to guide your marketing and brand teams in launching innovative products while achieving your company’s goals. Please join us for an afternoon of insightful discussions and practical takeaways that will empower you to effectively manage legal and business goals and strengthen the position of your products and brands.

Key Topics to Be Covered:

• Navigating Telemarketing Practices and Compliance Under the TCPA

Discuss the latest developments in Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) laws and regulations, and learn best practices for ensuring compliance in your marketing communications

• Strategies for Global Brand Expansion and Enforcement on Any Budget

Explore strategies for growing and safeguarding your brand on a global scale, even on a budget

Recognize potential legal risks early in the product development and marketing process and implement strategies to mitigate those risks

• Navigating Contests and Sweepstakes with Your Marketing Team: An In-House View

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the business practicalities and legal considerations around structuring and running contests, sweepstakes, and giveaway promotions

• Advertising Review and Substantiation: Best Practices for Marketing Teams

Learn how to implement robust advertising review processes that align with federal and state regulations, ensuring your marketing materials are both compelling and compliant in achieving your business goals

Speakers:

Christine Au-Yeung, Partner, Wilson Sonsini

Aaron Hendelman, Partner, Wilson Sonsini

Brandon Leahy, Senior Counsel, Wilson Sonsini

Alyssa Worsham, Partner, Wilson Sonsini

Noah Drake, Brand and Marketing Counsel, Roblox

Agenda:

- 12:30 to 1:00 pm – Registration and lunch

- 1:00 to 1:45 pm – First session

- 2:00 to 2:45 pm – Second session

- 3:00 to 3:45 pm – Third session

- 4:00 to 4:45 pm – Fourth session

- 5:00 to 6:00 pm – Reception

Join us for an uplifting volunteer opportunity to walk and play with dogs from the Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART), a non-profit 501(c)(3) animal rescue that takes in and rehomes dogs and cats, including those who are abused, older, sick, or injured.

During this special event for anyone who loves dogs, you can choose to walk one of the dogs on the Burke Lake trail (dogs must be kept on a leash), or play with one of the more active dogs on the field, or just sit and pet one of the older or less active dogs who will be brought to the meeting place. 

Families are welcome – children of any age can participate, but every dog needs to be on a leash held by an adult. Please note the age of any children when you register so HART can match appropriately. 

A $10 donation to HART is suggested upon registration (non-refundable but transferable if rescheduled).

More details, including how to donate, will be provided upon registration.

The dogs thank you – they will be VERY excited to be getting a break from the kennel!

Please check out HARTs website to learn more about this incredible rescue group. 

By registering for this ACC NCR event, you acknowledge that you have read ACC NCR’s Code of Conduct for Events and agree to comply with its terms.

Join fellow ACC Austin members and sponsors at the inaugural ACC Austin Par 3 Golf Social Event and Happy Hour. Bring your favorite wedge and putter to the beautiful Speith Lower 40 Par 3 Golf Course and test your golf skills with contests including closest to the pin and longest putt made. For golfers of all skill levels and non-golfers too! Enjoy food and drinks before, during and after playing.

Golf shoes aren't required and shorts are permitted but collared shirts for the men and no denim allowed on the course.

We look forward to seeing you on June 10th at the University of Texas Golf Club.

LOCATION and PARKING
There's lots of easy parking.
The Unversity of Texas Golf Club
2200 University Club Drive
Austin, TX 78732