Events

AGENDA

8:45 a.m.
Registration and Breakfast

9:10 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks

9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Corporate Investigations: Moving Beyond the Fundamentals
Join a distinguished panel of experts as they delve into the essentials of conducting internal corporate investigations. Topics will include utilizing attorney-client privilege, navigating new limitations on privilege scope, best practices for preserving evidence, strategies for employee interviews, working effectively with outside counsel, and considerations for reporting to government agencies. The panel will offer diverse perspectives, including those of in-house counsel, outside counsel, a former prosecutor, corporate monitor, and compliance consultant. This session will provide invaluable insights you won’t find in a textbook!

• Moderator:      David Axelrod, Partner, Shumaker
• Panelists:
  • Sherri Dahl, Associate General Counsel, U.S.       Operations, Cenovus
  • Carolyn Davis, Director of Employment Law, Greif
  • Kate Decker, Partner, Shumaker
  • Bart Schwartz, Co-Founder and Chairman, Guidepost       Solutions

10:15 a.m.
Break

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Leveraging AI While Ensuring Data Privacy Compliance
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize business operations, organizations must balance innovation with compliance, particularly regarding data privacy, employee communication, and ethical considerations. This panel will provide practical guidance from legal and business leaders on adopting AI responsibly. Using real-world examples, best practices, and an interactive Q&A format, the session will cover strategies to mitigate risks, foster employee trust, and navigate U.S. data privacy regulations—even in jurisdictions like Ohio where comprehensive privacy laws are absent.

• Moderator:      Jade Davis, Partner, Shumaker
• Panelists:
  • Brandon Covert, Vice President of Information       Technology, Cleveland Browns
  • Rob Buchwald, Owner, Akron Innovations
  • Brian Focht, Attorney, Shumaker
  • Peter Lovens, General Counsel, Columbus Blue Jackets

11:30 a.m.
Lunch and Memorial Golf Tournament
Please note: Only 40 tickets are available for the Tournament on a first-come, first-served basis.  

Important Information for Tournament Attendees:
Memorial tickets will be issued electronically. Your mobile device will serve as your entry pass. To receive your ticket, you must have a Ticketmaster account. During registration, please provide your first name, last name, phone number, and email address linked to your Ticketmaster account.
Reminder: Kindly request a ticket only if you are certain you will attend, out of consideration for other participants.  

REGISTRATION FEES

• $25 for members
• $45 for non-members
        Seating is limited to 55 participants

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations must be submitted by Monday, Mayxc 26, 2025. No refunds will be issued after this date.

QUESTIONS?
Please contact: centralohio@accglobal.com 

LOCATION
The Country Club at Muirfield Village
8715 Muirfield Drive
Dublin, OH 43017

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE)
This course is pending approval by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 2.0 total CLE credit hours.

DISCLOSURES
This event is made possible through the support of our sponsors and partners. By registering, you consent to sharing your name, company, and email address with program sponsors, enabling them to follow up with information related to the event or their services.
If you prefer not to have your information shared, you will not be able to register or attend this program.

Participation is open to CO-ACC members, prospective members, and guests of the sponsoring firm. Attorneys employed at law firms are not eligible for membership. ACC membership is open to in-house counsel working in the private or public sector who do not have regulatory, enforcement, or policymaking authority and who do not market themselves as practicing attorneys to the public.

IMPACT OF NO-SHOWS:
No-shows hinder program effectiveness, waste resources, and prevent others from participating. If you are unable to attend, please notify us at least 48 hours in advance to allow us to offer your seat to someone else.

Join ACC St. Louis and the Professional Development Committee for the CLE Program:  That's Not What I Said!  - Deciphering Gender Differences in Communication on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Vue 17.

Have you been frustrated when someone misunderstands you? Or been told you need to change your style of speech? Women use different language patterns than men when speaking amongst themselves.

Common business wisdom judges female genderlect as inferior, but that is a judgment through a male genderlect lens that misses opportunities for more effective communication for everyone. Once you understand the differences in how men and women approach their genderlects and how both styles are effective in the right setting, you can become “bilingual”.

We have found that once people understand the differences in communication styles, they can assess quickly why miscommunications are occurring and adapt their styles accordingly.

Time:

9:30 - 10:00 am - CLE Check-in, Networking and Breakfast Buffet
10:00 - 11:00 - Presentation

Location: 

Vue 17 Event Center
1034 S. Brentwood Blvd
17th Floor, Suite 1701
St. Louis, MO   63117

We look forward to seeing you IN-PERSON on Thursday, May 22nd at Vue 17!

Join the Central Ohio Chapter for this educational and networking opportunity, presented by Crowell & Moring LLP.

AGENDA

2:30 – 2:55 p.m.
Registration

2:55 – 3:00 p.m.
Welcome  

3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
How to Try and Win Big, Complex Cases

In the high-stakes arena of complex litigation, success hinges on strategic planning and execution. This presentation will delve into the essential tactics and methodologies for tackling intricate legal cases. Attendees will gain insights into:

· Case Preparation: Learn how to effectively gather and organize evidence to build a compelling case narrative

· Strategic Planning: Discover the importance of developing a robust legal strategy that anticipates potential challenges and counterarguments

· Team Coordination: Understand the significance of assembling and managing a multidisciplinary team to leverage diverse experience

· Courtroom Techniques: Explore advanced techniques for presenting complex information clearly and persuasively

Complimentary copies of Kenneth Dintzer’s General Counsel Litigation Field Guide will be provided onsite.

Speakers: Dave Orensten, Director, Litigation at Starbucks Corporation where he leads the company in a variety of areas, such as commercial, real estate, intellectual property, antitrust, premises liability, discrimination, and accessibility, as well as advising the business on litigation risk.

Kenneth Dintzer, Partner at Crowell & Moring in the firm’s Antitrust & Competition Group and former DOJ senior trial counsel and first chair on the government’s successful case against Google.

Deborah Arbabi, Partner at Crowell & Moring in the firm’s Antitrust & Competition Group and managing partner of Crowell & Moring's Orange County office.

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Reception

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

LOCATION
Hofbräuhaus Columbus
800 Goodale Blvd
Columbus, OH 43212

PARKING
There is free parking available directly across the street from the venue. 

REGISTRATION
$25/members and $45/non-members

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations must be received by Friday, May 16, 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.

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You're invited to a night of family fun at the ballpark! Come cheer, snack, and play under the stadium lights. It’s going to be a home run of a night for all ages! Food and beverages provided. TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY INTO PARK AND FOR FIESTA DECK ACCESS.

Tickets will be sent by email.  Please make sure when registering you provide the email address where you would like your tickets sent!  The email will come from ordertracking@tickets.com.

TIMELINE:
Gates to the park open at 6:00pm.
Beverages, nacho bar and popcorn start at 6pm.
Full menu (hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken and beef fajitas and BBQ sandwiches with all the fixings) available by 6:30pm. 
Game starts at 7:05pm.

PARKING:
Stadium parking is $10 (credit card only).

Please join the ACC Membership Committee on Thursday, June 26 for the first Thirsty Thursday Summer Happy Hour of 2025!

All ACC members are welcome to stop by anytime between 5:30-7:30 pm and grab a bite and beverage with fellow members. 

We especially encourage new members and those who have not attended an ACC event in a while to reconnect with ACC!

Come see why ACC St. Louis Chapter is a three-time winner of ACC’s Chapter of the Year and six-time Gold Level Chapter of Excellence winner! 

Time: 

5:30 - 7:30 PM 

Location:

Expat BBQ
3730 Foundry Way
St. Louis, MO 63110

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, June 26^th at Expat BBQ

The DC Bar Pro Bono Center is sponsoring a walk-in legal clinic for community-based entrepreneurs with general legal questions about their aspiring and existing small businesses.

Topic: Small business brief advice legal clinic
Clients: DC entrepreneurs and nonprofits with low incomes or serving economically disadvantaged communities
When: Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 5 to 7:30 PM
Where: Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Marion Barry Ave SE
Who: In-house attorneys
Experience: None required.
Training: No specific training required; clients commonly present issues familiar to ACC NCR members. DC Bar Pro Bono Center will have an optional training on relevant topics on May 6th. Volunteers will receive an email with more information from the DC Bar.
Support: Volunteers will work in groups and DC Bar Pro Bono Center will have resources on-site.
Time: This is a brief advice clinic. Volunteers are not expected to provide ongoing representation.
Work: This is a brief advice clinic. Volunteers are not expected to provide ongoing representation. Many clients receive technical assistance from local small business providers. Attorneys can work in small groups or pair with veteran volunteers. Common questions include corporate formation, contract review, employment questions, and more.
Insurance: Provided by DC Bar Pro Bono Center to all volunteers.

*Please respond by May 12

Whether you enjoy the taste of matcha, are curious about the Japanese tea ceremony, or simply love discovering something new — join us for a special experience withYuki Okamoto, grand tea master of the Sado Hosokawa Onryu school, which has been passing down tea traditions in Kyoto for over 170 years. You’ll learn how incorporating elements of the tea ceremony can enhance your well-being, and enjoy a guided tasting that explores the unique characteristics of different types of matcha.

NO CLE

Parking will be Hosted

Hosted by ACC Sponsor: Husch Blackwell

Sponsored by: ACC SoCal Well-Being Committee

Join us for an overview of Major, Lindsey & Africa’s 2025 General Counsel AI Hiring Survey. Deborah Ben-Canaan, Partner and Global Practice Leader, In-House Counsel Legal Recruiting, along with Todd Aman, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary at FiscalNote, will review how AI tools are transforming legal teams and reshaping hiring practices globally.

Key Highlights Include:

• Changes in hiring criteria, AI tool adoption, and benefits experienced.
• Levels of interest and stages of AI implementation.
• Most commonly used AI tools.
• General Counsel perspectives on the opportunities and challenges ahead. 

Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and understand how AI is changing the legal industry.

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.

Latitude Presents: Austin Legal Trends & Insights Luncheon

Join us for a data-rich luncheon featuring the results of the Austin Legal Department Trends & Insights Survey, presented by Tori Keith, Partner at Latitude.

This event brings together in-house legal team leaders from across the Austin area for lunch, networking, and a deep dive into local legal department benchmarks and career trends.

What to Expect

Tori will share key findings from the confidential survey conducted in May, which gathered anonymous insights from Austin based in-house counsel on compensation trends, legal department structure, career satisfaction and retention drivers, and emerging opportunities and challenges among Austin's in-house legal professionals.

As a legal leader this luncheon is an opportunity to:
  · Benchmark your department or role against local peer data
  · Learn how Austin-based legal teams are evolving
  · Gain insight into talent trends, compensation expectations, and resourcing models
  · Walk away with practical takeaways to guide strategic planning, hiring, and retention

Space is limited - reserve your seat today!