Events

Join us as we celebrate the Corporate Scholars Class of 2026 at our annual reception in DC, also known as the ACC NCR unofficial launch of summer!

Over the past two decades, ACC NCR has placed 230 local law students in paid internships at more than 80 host legal departments. 

We plan to be on the rooftop for the evening unless the weather does not cooperate.  It is a great opportunity to network and invest in the next generation of in-house attorneys.

ACC NCR is seeking volunteers to participate in our annual Street Law Programs at Potomac High School (in partnership with the ACC Foundation).

Volunteers are needed for:

• Classroom visits at Potomac High School in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Students will be informed of the specific topics to be covered during each class session, providing them with a clear understanding of the subject matter and learning objectives for the program:
  • March 19,  9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • March 26, 7:45 AM – 8:55 AM
    
• Capstone celebration at ACC Global's headquarters in DC.  Spend your morning with the students, teaching them additional legal concepts and sharing your experiences as an in-house attorney:
  • April 15, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
    

We hope to see you there!

sponsored and presented by Forvis Mazars.

An overview into oil & gas disputes between royalty owners and operators and how the focus of those views has evolved given various Texas Supreme Court opinions and emerging issues.

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
12:30–1 p.m. – Check-in and Welcome
1–5:30 p.m. – Program
5:30 p.m. – Networking Reception

Phoenix Country Club
2901 N. 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014-5402 | Map & Directions

Please join us for the ACC Arizona Chapter and Quarles Signature Spring CLE program!

• Risk Mitigation in a Constantly Changing Tariff World
• Deal or No Deal: Ethical Traps in Negotiation (Ethics CLE)
• Inspiration and Innovation Panel Discussion: CLO/GC Rock Stars Show the Light
• Issues and Pitfalls in Managing a Security Incident

You’re invited to join us for an evening designed for professionals who make high-stakes decisions every day.

Clarity Under Pressure: Mindful Decision-Making in High-Stress Professions brings together corporate counsel in the Austin and surrounding area for a focused conversation on improving judgment when pressure is high and the consequences are real.

The evening will include:

● A session on decision clarity and cognitive performance

● Focused reset techniques to improve decision clarity

● A practical chair-based reset session to reduce stress and restore focus

● Curated networking with aligned wellness and performance partners

● Healthy refreshments and snacks

We are also proud to feature wellness sponsors whose work supports sustainable high performance:

Mindful Training ATX – Providing tools, processes, and structured practice to shape your dog’s behavior toward responsiveness, reducing chaos at home and creating calmer, more predictable environments.

Moonrise Wellness and Performance – integrating strength training, conditioning, and mobility in a way that supports long-term health and daily life, keeping your body working even on your busiest weeks

As part of the experience, attendees may also sign up for complimentary 5-minute chair massages during the networking portion of the evening. Limited spots will be available. Advance sign-up is encouraged: Sign-Up Here

We will also be sharing details about our upcoming Awakening Performance Retreat, designed for leaders who want deeper clarity, structured resets, and protected time to work through real decisions. The first five registrants will receive 20% off retreat tuition.

This is not a traditional networking event. It is a curated experience centered on clarity, resilience, and sustainable leadership.

If your work demands clear thinking under pressure, we would be honored to have you join us.

Space is limited to maintain quality conversation and engagement.

We look forward to seeing you in Austin.

Warm regards, Lisa Larson, Founder & CEO

Rasha Proctor, Co-Founder & Chief Mindfulness Officer Mindful Corporate Mastery

CLE Program:

Two 30 Minute Sessions on:

DEI Under Fire, One Year In

Speed Rounds – Key Employer Issues to Watch in 2026

Description:

DEI Under Fire, One Year In:  From day one, this Administration has made it a strategic priority to eradicate employer DEI initiatives and programs. This session will discuss the current activities of the EEOC and FTC on this issue, address how the courts have responded to those agencies efforts, and provide insights on the path forward to those organizations trying to navigate this landscape.

Speed Rounds – Key Employer Issues to Watch in 2026:  A fast-pace session updating the legal and regulatory changes that employers need to monitor in the year ahead

Agenda:

3:30 - 4:00 PM Check-In

4:00 - 5:00 PM CLE Program

5:00 - 6:30 PM Networking Reception

Additional Information:

CLE Program: Aria Room

Reception: Thistle & Rye

Tennessee CLE Pending

Parking:

Valet parking offered complimentary of Jackson Lewis.

For most of the first year of the second Trump Administration, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was limited in its ability to move forward on significant initiatives by its lack of a quorum.  Now, with a quorum restored, the agency has signaled its intention to move forward on a number of the Administration’s priorities and has already begun to do so. In this session, we will explore actions the agency has already taken this year, and more important, what we expect to see in the months and years to come, including:

• A continued focus on the elimination of “illegal” Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies
• EEOC’s approach to LGBTQ+ issues 
• The rights of religious employees in the workplace
• Pregnancy discrimination and harassment
• Systemic Litigation
• EEO reporting
  

Do not miss this in-depth analysis of what to expect from EEOC, and what you should be doing now to best prepare your organization for aggressive enforcement and new directions from the agency.

Presented by Yvette Gatling, Shareholder & Co-Chair, Healthcare Industry Group at Littler and James Paretti, Jr., Shareholder & Co-Chair, Workplace Policy Institute at Littler, along with Gabe Walker, Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment at Meta.  

Please note that all panelists’ remarks are their own and do not represent the views of their companies.  1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.