Events

Please join ACC NCR and Haynes Boone for an evening celebrating flavor, fellowship, and giving back! Enjoy BBQ-inspired appetizers, classic Southern desserts, and a curated bourbon tasting featuring an Old-Fashioned station.

In the spirit of ACC NCR’s Year of Service, Haynes Boone will be partnering with Everybody Wins DC (EWDC) to host a back-to-school book drive and ACC NCR members are welcome to participate! When children read, they build the academic and social-emotional skills needed to thrive. EWDC gives away more than 10,000 free books each year. Even more important is that 70% of these books elevate characters and perspectives underrepresented in children's literature. 

Haynes Boone is proud to support this effort by hosting a book drive that will put representative books directly into children's hands. Go to bit.ly/HaynesBooneEWDCBookDrive, make your selection, and the books will automatically ship to EWDC for use in an upcoming book distribution.

Come sip, savor, and serve with us!

Join fellow Chief Legal Officers for an informal, candid lunch forum designed to foster open discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing today’s legal leaders. With no sponsors or formal agenda, this is your chance to engage in peer-driven conversations in a relaxed, pressure-free setting.

We’ll gather at Red Car Brewery (right off the 405 Fwy in Torrance with plenty of parking) for a casual, brown-bag style lunch—everyone will pay for their own meal, ensuring a focus purely on meaningful dialogue and collaboration.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, share insights, and learn from colleagues.

This CLE will outline the key legal considerations and strategic planning steps for protecting your company when a contractual counterparty files for bankruptcy. Matt Weiss and Ben Carlsen will cover the core concepts of bankruptcy law, including Section 365 (Executory Contracts), Section 547 (Preferences), and Section 548 (Fraudulent Transfers). They will also review proactive strategies for mitigating counterparty risk, such as drafting enforceable stipulations to strengthen a company’s position before a filing, forming bankruptcy remote entities, and requiring prepackaged bankruptcies.

The presentation will also explore transaction structuring considerations, including the enforceability of ipso facto clauses and cross-default provisions, as well as the treatment of administrative expense claims under a Chapter 11 Plan.

The session will conclude with an overview of defenses to preference liability claims under Section 547 and practical takeaways for planning, drafting, enhancements, and navigating post-filing interactions.

Presenters:

Matt Weiss, Partner, Parker Hudson

Ben Carlsen, Managing Chief Counsel, McKesson

CLE credits pending.

Please join the ACC Membership Committee on Thursday, August 28th for the FINAL Thirsty Thursday Summer Happy Hour!

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! 

Join the tasting to find your favorite Edgewild wine!

Time: 

5:30 - 7:30 PM 

Location:

Edgewild Restaurant & Winery
550 Chesterfield Center
Chesterfield, MO  63017

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, August 28th at Edgewild!

This insightful presentation is designed specifically for corporate counsel navigating the complex landscape of immigration law and provides helpful hints for employers who do not sponsor foreign workers. This presentation will delve into critical immigration policy updates that could significantly impact your business.  Discover how new tariffs might affect U.S. immigration and explore creative strategies to mitigate their impact. Learn how to leverage business visitors and specialized visas to adapt to manufacturing shifts and optimize talent movement to the U.S.

Our speakers will share best practices for maintaining compliance, managing expenses, and ensuring business continuity amidst an administration keenly focused on conservative immigration policies and compliance. Gain valuable insights into policy changes affecting TN and H-1B visas, Department of State visa processing, and hiring practices for all employers. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your immigration program and safeguard your organization's future in an ever-evolving regulatory environment.

Presented by Lynn O’Brien, Immigration Attorney and Senior Counsel at Womble and Jessica Lee Young, Associate General Counsel, North America Immigration Counsel at Capgemini.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

Join the ACC St Louis Labor & Employment PAN and McMahon Berger for a relaxing, informational happy hour to discuss the lastest trends on Thursday, October 23rd at Kreis'
Steakhouse.   Cocktails and heavy appetizers will be
provided.

Come away with more information on:

• Dept. of Labor updates,
• The NLRB,
• The Resurgence of Prop A and
• State Employment Law Trends to Keep an Eye On.

CLE Value:
1.2 Hours Missouri

Date:

Thursday, October 23rd

Location:

Kreis' Steakhouse
535 S. Lindbergh Blvd
St Louis, MO  63131

Schedule: 

4:30 - 5:00 - CLE Check-in, networking and speaker
introductions
5:00 - 6:00 pm - Program
6:00 - 6:30 pm - Heavy appetizers and cocktail reception

We look forward to seeing you IN PERSON on Thursday, October 23rd! 

Join the ACC St Louis Litigation PAN and Ogletree Deakins for a virtual program "Practical Steps for Navigating a New Federal Enforcement Era:  Building Legally Defensible Employment Decisions" on Wednesday, November 5th via Zoom.

As the EEOC and other federal agencies intensify enforcement efforts, employers are seeing a resurgence of litigation over hiring, promotion, and pay practices.

This session will explore how recent cases underscore the importance of data-driven compliance and proactive risk mitigation.

Attendees will gain practical guidance on:

• Building legally defensible employment decisions through privileged, attorney-directed bias testing,
• Root-cause analysis, and
• Structured decision-making.

Learn how these tools can be used not only to improve fairness and consistency but also to strengthen litigation posture and reduce exposure across the employment lifecycle—from sourcing and selection to performance evaluation, compensation, and termination.

Date:

Wednesday, November 5th

CLE Value:

1.2 Hours - Missouri

Schedule: 

11:50 - 12:00 pm - Zoom line open for check-in
12:00 - 1:00 pm - Program

We look forward to seeing you ONLINE on Wednesday, November 5th! 

Join ACC St. Louis and Tueth Keeney for lunch and 90-minute CLE on Thursday, November 13th at the Westborough Country Club!

Topics will include:

Anatomy of an Employment Lawsuit

Jim and Mollie will outline the anatomy of an employment claim, from Charge of Discrimination through appeal, and discuss best practices at each stage. 

Speakers: Jim Layton & Mollie Mohan

Recent Executive and Judicial Actions Related to DEI

Margaret and Sarah will discuss recent executive and judicial actions related to employers’ implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and trainings, and tips to mitigate risk. 

Speakers: Margaret Hesse & Sarah McConnell

Immigration Law Updates

Melanie and Calvin will discuss immigration law updates, including executive actions impacting employment eligibility, recent changes to the USCIS submission process, among other hot topics.

Speakers: Melanie Keeney and Calvin Bill

Time:

11:00 - 11:30 - CLE Check-in and Networking
11:30 - 12:00 - Lunch Served
12:00 - 1:30 - CLE Presentation

Location:
Westborough Country Club
631 South Berry Road
St. Louis, MO   63122 

We look forward to seeing you IN-PERSON on Thursday, November 13th at Westborough Country Club!

Join ACC St. Louis and the 2025 Sponsors for a magical evening of networking and illusions on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Museum of Illusions! 

• Immerse yourself in intriguing illusions and interactive exhibits!
• Enjoy delicious charcuterie and wines selected for you.
• Come for a chance at amazing raffle prizes and go home with new connections and your own special gift.

Schedule:

  5:30 – Registration check-in, networking, and drinks and hors d’oeuvres   
  6:30 – Raffle Drawings and continue your tour of the illusions   
  7:30 – Adjourn

Location:

  Museum of Illusions   
  3730 Foundry Way   
  St. Louis, MO  63110   
  Complimentary parking on lot

 Get to know our amazing 2025 Sponsors and your in-house colleagues on a new level during an evening of fun and professional networking.

 *This is a complimentary event for members and sponsors.

 A credit card will be required to complete registration, but only be charged for no-show or late cancellation after 12:00 pm on October 27, 2025.