Events

Legal Leaders Ahoy! Connect & Cruise

You're invited to an unforgettable evening on the water during Web Summit Vancouver 2025! Goodlawyer and ACC British Columbia are thrilled to welcome you aboard a private yacht as we cruise through the stunning English Bay.

Enjoy Vancouver's iconic skyline as our backdrop for an evening of meaningful connections, lively conversations, and maybe even a few legal revelations!

You'll be in fantastic company – we're expecting 400 of Canada's top in-house counsel, legal innovators, and C-suite executives to join us for this unique networking experience.

Where: Pacific Boulevard Marina, 750 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver, B.C.

When: Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Event Schedule:

• 4:00 PM – VIP Reception 
• 5:30 PM – General Boarding
• 6:30 PM – Sunset Cruise
• 9:30 PM – Docking at Harbour

Special Perks for ACC British Columbia:

ACCBC, you're in for a treat! Enjoy VIP entry and feel free to bring a +1 (personal or professional). You'll also receive complimentary drink tickets and access to our gourmet offerings on board.

Don't miss the boat! Spots are limited, so secure your place early for one of our most anticipated events of the year.

We can't wait to welcome you aboard!

This event is open to both ACC members and non-members, no fee to participate.

PRO BONO EVENT: Public Counsel CARES Advocacy Outings IN-PERSON EVENT  Friday, May 2, 2025 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM at Civic Center DPSS

ACC-SoCal is partnering with Public Counsel for this upcoming pro bono opportunity. Public Counsel is a nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to advancing civil rights and racial and economic justice. Through Public Counsel’s CARES advocacy program, you will work directly with low-income and unhoused individuals to help them navigate the public social service system, secure essential benefits, and advocate for their rights. This is a unique pro bono opportunity to engage in hands-on advocacy while deepening understanding of the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles.

Requirements: Completion of one-hour virtual training beforehand. MCLE credit provided. Please use this Zoom registration link to sign up for the training.

MUST SIGN UP BY APRIL 28!

Sponsor: ACC Southern California Pro Bono Committee

PRO BONO EVENT: Public Counsel CARES Advocacy Outings IN-PERSON EVENT  Thursday, May 8, 2025 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM at Wilshire Special DPSS (2415 W. 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90057)

ACC-SoCal is partnering with Public Counsel for this upcoming pro bono opportunity. Public Counsel is a nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to advancing civil rights and racial and economic justice. Through Public Counsel’s CARES advocacy program, you will work directly with low-income and unhoused individuals to help them navigate the public social service system, secure essential benefits, and advocate for their rights. This is a unique pro bono opportunity to engage in hands-on advocacy while deepening understanding of the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles.

Requirements: Completion of one-hour virtual training beforehand. MCLE credit provided. Please use this Zoom registration link to sign up for the training.

MUST SIGN UP BY APRIL 28!

Sponsor: ACC Southern California Pro Bono Committee

AI and the Legal Profession:  A Responsible Approach to Adoption

A panel comprised of law firm professionals and in-house counsel will provide insight into how to evaluate, pilot and implement AI tools in a deliberate and process-driven manner.  The panelists will discuss best practices and how to embrace innovation without compromising quality of work or professional obligations to internal and external clients.  They also will exchange ideas on effective ways to champion positive results and promote widespread adoption

Presenters:

Mariette Clardy-Davis
Primerica

Celeste Gaines
McKesson

Regan Lemke Polsinelli

Larissa Marshall
Polsinelli

Leslie F. Spasser
Polsinelli

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

Join ACC St Louis and Ogletree Deakins for a virtual CLE program "AI Issues in Employment" on Thursday, May 29th via Zoom.

The workplace is rapidly evolving, and in future years, it will be even more data-driven, with advanced AI tools reshaping roles and operations. 

HR and in-house teams can adapt by upskilling employees, integrating AI responsibly, preparing for shifts in labor dynamics, and implementing effective governance strategies. 

We will discuss how employers can prepare for the future of work with a holistic approach, covering key considerations like safety monitoring, HR laws, and internal oversight to navigate these changes while promoting a fair and future-ready workplace.

Date: 
Thursday, May 29th

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

CLE in Missouri: 
1.2 Hours

We look forward to seeing you ONLINE on Thursday, May 29th! 

Come enjoy the wonderful rooftop at France 44 at the ACC MN June Social on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Join us between 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM for networking and refreshments. We'll take advantage of the shaded patio if the weather is sunny and the A/C in the lounge if it's hot outside.

The event is free for ACC members and for first-time in-house counsel guests.

Free street parking is plentiful on 44th Street and nearby side streets. 

Thanks to our sponsor, Carlson Caspers!

The Erwin Hotel in Venice on May 7^th.

Registration will be from 5:30pm – 6pm,

AI, Lies, and the Law: Defamation in the Digital Era, the CLE program will be from 6pm – 7pm,

And the cocktail hour on the rooftop will last until 9 pm.

Even before generative AI tools became widely available, defamation lawsuits were on the rise.  AI has the potential to increase the frequency of reputational disputes and defamation litigation. This program will explain the reasons for this, and provide legal and practical considerations for businesses on both sides of the issue, whether dealing with reputational harms to their people or brands, or defending a defamation suit filed against them.

Hosted by BCLP

Speakers:

Rachel Matteo-Boehm

Jasdeep Atwal

Tech and AI Inside: Corporate Counsel Summit in Austin hosted by King & Spalding
Join us for conversations on the hot topic issues for in-house counsel on tech, cyber and AI. The afternoon event includes a networking lunch, CLEs - including 1 hour of ethics, and a Happy Hour.
Three (3) hours of Texas MCLE General Credit including One hour of ethics is approved for this Summit.

Moderator: Veronique Vernot, Apple, Inc.

AGENDA
• 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Registration
• 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch
• 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM - Session 1 (3 mini sessions)
   i. AI 101 and Utilizing AI (Mini Session 1)
      Speakers:
        Luke Roniger, King & Spalding LLP
       Emily Apte, King & Spalding
A beginner-friendly overview of what AI is, how it works, and how it applies to the legal profession.

   ii. AI vs. IP - The Copyright Wars (Mini Session 2)
     Speaker: Sheri Hunter, King & Spalding LLP
This presentation discusses whether or not AI-generated works can be "owned" for purposes of IP protection. This issue is being heavily argued in the federal courts currently. Potential opportunities and issues associated with licensing creative works for use in training or teaching AI models will also be discussed.

iii. The Deepfake Challenge: From Boardroom to Breakroom (Mini Session 3)
        Speakers:
          Mike Galdo, King & Spalding LLP
          Alex Davey, King & Spalding LLP
Explore the evolving threat of AI-generated synthetic content and its impact across all levels of organizations. From the $25 million fraud at Arup Engineering to sophisticated executive impersonations at global companies like Ferrari and WPP, the presentation examines five critical areas where deepfakes create legal, financial, and reputational risks while providing practical strategies for building organizational resiliance against emerging threats.

• 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM - Session 2
Preparing for Cybersecurity False Claims Act Enforcement
      Speakers:
        Mike Galdo, King & Spalding LLP
        Alex Davey, King & Spalding LLP
Discussion of how the False Claims Act (FCA) is being used by private litigants, including employees, and by the government to seek millions in damages against government contractors and healthcare entities for failing to meet government cybersecurity standards. Topics include a background of the FCA, federal cybersecurity enforcement practices, whistleblowers profiles, and lessons-learned from recent FCA cyber cases.

• 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM - Break

• 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Session 3 including Ethics
AI Ethics Compliance
      Speakers:
        Rachel Johnson, King & Spalding LLP
         Cristina Nahidi, Omnicell, Inc.
        Da'Lacie McGrew, Peridot Eight
         Will Griffin, Speaker and Educator, University of Texas Good Systems initiative
AI tools are becoming more prevalent in the legal profession, and have the potential to improve how lawyers deliver legal services. But the use of AI tools also comes with risks, including generative AI's well-documented propensity to hallucinate or to introduce or exacerbate existing bias, and introduces potential ethical concerns in the legal profession. This panel focuses on understanding ethical considerations when using AI for legal work and highlights recent case studies.

• 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM - Happy Hour Networking

PARKING  ACC Austin will pay for parking. Please bring your parking voucher to registration for validation.

Join us for a tour of the Epson America Headquarters led by Kendra Jones, Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer at Epson, followed by a CLO panel discussion highlighting the evolving role of the General Counsel in corporate sustainability.

June 5th from 5-7

Epson America

3131 Katella Avenue

Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Sponsor: Ogletree Deakins