Events

About This Volunteer Opportunity:

In partnership with Legal at CHANEL, we are welcoming graduating high school seniors to the Chanel Corporate office to help them prepare for  their summer jobs and internships. The Legal Outreach educational program serves low-income, mostly minority, and/or first generation urban youth from underserved neighborhoods in New York City.

Volunteers will work with students 1-to-1 on topics such as:

• Creating a Targeted Resume: Students will learn the dos and don’ts of developing a resume that will be attractive to potential employers. Students will be able to create their own standout resumes after reviewing sample resumes and receiving tips for highlighting their skills from facilitators.
• Writing a Compelling Cover Letter: Students will learn how to craft cover letters that will gain the attention of potential employers. They will review examples of various cover letters to understand the structure and how to clearly and concisely demonstrate in writing that their skills are a match for a company’s needs.
• Preparing for the Interview and Follow Through: Students will learn the steps to preparing for an interview and how to place themselves in the best position to receive a job offer through post-interview follow-up.

Refreshments will be served.

Apply to volunteer ~ attendance is subject to availability. 

ACC Tennessee's New to In-house Counsel (N2i) Committee invites you to join us for a networking Happy Hour.

Description:

The N2i Committee supports new to in-house attorneys with managing the unique challenges of an in-house role through specialized CLE programs, networking events, and other resources.

Please join us between 4 and 6 PM at Del Frisco's Grille in Brentwood for drinks, relaxed conversation, and networking.

All ACC TN members and all new to in-house attorneys are welcome.

Date:
Thursday, April 10, 2025

Location:

Del Frisco's Grille
207 Franklin Rd.
Brentwood, TN 37207

Important Notes:

Please drop in anytime between 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST.

Parking Information:

On-site parking is complimentary.

Attendees can expect a dynamic deep dive into evolving corporate governance trends—from effective enforcement strategies and innovative D&O insurance protection to emerging developments in ESG.  In-house counsel will gain tailored insights to address their unique challenges in compliance and risk management, empowering them to steer their organizations confidently through today’s complex regulatory landscape.

The Conference Agenda includes:

Session One: Trends in Corporate Governance and Reading the Tea Leaves for Enforcement and Corporate Compliance in a Trump Administration - sponsored by Thompson Coburn

Session Two: Beyond the Boardroom: Optimizing D&O Insurance Protection & Recovery - sponsored by Nossaman

Session Three: ESG Developments for Boards and Directors - sponsored Kilpatrick

Lunch Roundtable: Best Practices for Corporate Secretaries: A Guide for In-House Counsel

Click HERE for a detailed Agenda with session summaries.

3.0 hours of VA MCLE pending

(This conference is free for members; there is a $50 charge for non-members.)

ACC Hong Kong invites you to join an exclusive online coaching session with Deanna Wong and Henry Chamberlain on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

In-house lawyers are trusted advisors - but are you ready to be a strategic partner at the decision-making table? What would it look like?

This provocative and engaging session will challenge you to rethink your role, uncover unconscious assumptions, beliefs and explore potential mindset shifts   

Through interactive exercises and real-world scenarios, we’ll tackle key questions:

• Do I truly want a seat at the table? What seat?
• What behaviors, beliefs, assumptions do I/others have? 
• Will what got me here, get me there? What mindshifts to consider.
• The roadmap.

If you’ve ever wondered how to be more impactful as an in house legal team, this session is for you. Get ready for insights, tough questions, and practical steps to help you redefine your professional future.

Join us for drinks, appetizers, and networking! This event is designed to bring together the next generation of legal talent and experienced in-house lawyers.

Reserve your spot by March 31, 2025!

In the first ~45 days of the new Trump administration, immigration and ICE raids made the news almost daily. But what does that mean for employers? ICE raids are but one piece of the puzzle of an overall agenda of heightened enforcement. In this session, immigration attorneys Kelli and Dwight will discuss how heightened enforcement can impact all businesses, from a potential visit for ICE, to audits and other worksite investigations, to considerations for mergers and acquisitions, and more. Whether your company employs individuals needing sponsorship or not, the Department of Homeland Security has broad investigative powers to ensure all employers are compliant with laws requiring only the employment of authorized workers, and any investigation is costly and disruptive, but there are steps your company can take now to be prepared.

AGENDA

9:45 – 9:55 a.m.
Registration

9:55 – 10:00 a.m.

Welcome

10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
“Impact of Increased Worksite Enforcement Including Increased Scrutiny on Employer-Sponsored Petitions & Travel”

10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
“I-9 Review and Audits”

11:00 – 11:05 a.m.
Break

11:05 – 11:35 a.m.
“ICE Visits & Steps to Mitigate Employee Loss”

11:35 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.
“I-9 Considerations for M&A”

12:05 p.m.
Q&A/Networking (drinks and snacks provided)

SPEAKERS
Kelli L. Hayes, Partner, Thompson Hine
Dwight D. Myfelt, Counsel, Thompson Hine 

Every new year brings changes, and 2025 has brought more than the usual with several new Maryland employment laws and a change in administration at the federal level.  In this program, our panel will discuss updates under Maryland law that employers need to know about, as well as several of the Executive Orders and new enforcement priorities of the Trump Administration.  This panel will address the practical implications of these new actions and focus on steps employers can and should take now to stay ahead of the rapidly-shifting landscape.

Speakers: Jack Blum, Shareholder, Caitlyn Stollings, Associate; Polsinelli PC, along with an in-house panelist.

Agenda:
4:30 – 4:45 pm - Registration
4:45 – 5:45 pm - CLE Program
5:45 – 7:00 pm - Reception

1.0 hour of VA MCLE credit pending.

Transformative Times: Understanding the Global Impact of New US Policies
Empowering Legal Departments in a Dynamic Landscape

Baker McKenzie and ACC Minnesota cordially invite in-house counsel to a strategic discussion on the near-term business impacts of new US policies. This event will focus on actionable steps that in-house legal departments can take to guide their companies through the evolving economic and regulatory landscape.

Join us as we explore how companies can grow and thrive amidst unprecedented uncertainty.

The first panel will feature in-house guest speakers from Ecolab and Pentair along with Baker McKenzie practitioners from US and Mexico providing critical legal updates on the latest developments in trade and tariffs, and how Minnesota companies are proactively managing supply chain challenges. Panelists will share forward-looking insights into areas poised for substantial impact in the coming months.

In the second half of the program, we will discuss the state of M&A in an unsettled market, what might be on the horizon, and how Minnesota companies are thinking about headwinds and opportunities in both organic growth and M&A.

This discussion promises to offer practical tips and strategic guidance for legal leaders, equipping them with the tools to navigate the road ahead confidently. With key legal stakeholders from multinational companies in attendance, this event also presents a unique opportunity for benchmarking and sharing firsthand experiences.

Following the content segment, we invite you to a relaxed networking reception where you can catch up with local peers over a glass of wine, with spectacular views from high above the city as your backdrop.

Join us on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Windows at Marquette in downtown Minneapolis, starting at 3:30 PM.

AGENDA
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Check-in and networking
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | CLE program
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Networking reception

The event is open to ACC members and to in-house counsel guests.

1.5 Standard CLE credit is pending in Minnesota and Illinois.

Thanks to our sponsor, Baker McKenzie!

Join the ACC Southern California Chapter and Holland & Knight for a 60-minute CLE presentation on ethics, civility, and the future of DEI with Holland & Knight’s Diversity Partner O’Kelly E. McWilliams III, Los Angeles Litigation Partner Eddie Jauregui, and Newport Beach Litigation Partner Anne Beehler, followed by an interactive networking reception.  The first half of the presentation will focus on updates and takeaways on shifting approaches to DEI strategies in the private and public sectors.  The second half of the presentation will focus on case updates in California ethics and civility rules, with a focus on developments in California law over the last two years. 

Holland & Knight is thrilled to be a silver sponsor of the ACC Southern California in 2025 and we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming event for an informative and timely presentation and evening of networking with friends and colleagues!

Speakers: Diversity Partner O’Kelly E. McWilliams III, Los Angeles Litigation Partner Eddie Jauregui, and Newport Beach Litigation Partner Anne Beehler

Sponsor: Holland & Knight

Help Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Who Fought California Fires Clear Their Criminal Records

A record expungement allows individuals who have completed their sentence(s) to dismiss criminal convictions, allowing them to move on with their lives and seek jobs and other opportunities that would otherwise not be available. LAFLA will be hosting an expungement clinic to provide record clearing relief to formerly incarcerated individuals who participated in firefighting programs while serving their sentences. This program is in response to Assembly Bill 2147, which went into effect in January 2021. The bill was passed to assist formerly incarcerated individuals’ who contributed to wildfire-related efforts in California (and who also currently served during the recent fires) to be able to pursue firefighting jobs and other first responder frontline work that would otherwise not be available to them. In collaboration with a nonprofit that works with formerly incarcerated firefighters, volunteer assistance is requested to help provide help draft expungement petitions and declarations for individuals who will qualify under AB 2147 under the supervision of a LAFLA attorney during a 2.5-3 hour period.

Starting in 2025, the California Bar has mandated that attorneys keep track of and report their pro bono hours. With this event, you’ll have 3 hours of pro bono service under your belt and the opportunity to do good work along with other ACC So Cal members. 

Sponsored by ACC SoCal Pro Bono Committee