Events

Join us on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the Germantown Cricket Club for an afternoon of tennis on its historic grass courts, followed by a relaxed cocktail reception. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just looking to have some fun, players of all skill levels are welcome!

This has become one of the ACCGP’s favorite traditions, and Obermayer Rebmann would love for you to be part of it — no competitive pressure, just a fun afternoon of tennis, great conversation, and valuable connections. Can’t make it for tennis? You’re welcome to join us later for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tennis Outing

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception

Note, tennis players must wear all-white. This event is open to all levels of players.  

Non-tennis players may register for the reception only.

Please CLICK HERE to register through Obermayer's event page.

Join ACCGP for our Summer Soiree at the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center.  The event will feature heavy hors d'oeuvres, open bar, live entertainment and a "flower bar" for attendees to create their own bouquet to bring home.

The Horticulture Center, located in picturesque Fairmount Park, is one of Philadelphia’s most well-loved cultural destinations. Built in 1979 on the site of the former Horticultural Hall, an 1876 Centennial Exposition building, the Horticulture Center has curated a variety of awe-inspiring spaces that serve as the ideal setting to kick off the summer season with your ACCGP colleagues and annual sponsors.

There is no charge to attend.  This event is open to ACCGP members and their partners/spouses, prospective in-house counsel and annual sustaining sponsors only. Attendees may bring a significant other as a guest.

Event Attire:  Business or your summer finest (white, pastels, floral, etc.).  Formal attire is not recommended.

“Stronger Together: Building Strategic Partnerships Between Legal and Finance”

Achieving Synergy Between Finance & Legal Leadership

Join us for an exclusive panel discussion featuring leading CFOs and Chief Legal Officers as we explore how financial strategy and legal oversight can work in tandem to drive organizational success. In an era of heightened regulatory complexity and evolving stakeholder expectations, alignment between these two critical roles has never been more essential. Our panel will uncover real-world insights, best practices, and actionable strategies for fostering collaboration, managing risk, and enhancing enterprise value through cohesive leadership. One hour of General MCLE will be provided for the CA State Bar.

This collaborative event is with ACC Southern California and the CFO Executive Summit.

All Legal In-House Counsel and Corporate CFOs are invited. Complimentary Valet and Self-Parking available.

SPONSORED BY: ACC SoCal Works, The CFO Executive Summit, and Stradling Law

Join the ACC St. Louis Diversity & Inclusion Committee for lunch and a special Juneteenth Fireside Chat with Lynne Jackson, great-great-granddaughter of Dred and Harriet Scott on Thursday, June 19th. 

Following the recent reopening of the Old Court House and her recent feature in the Post Dispatch, Lynne will share her unique perspective on carrying forward a civil rights legacy while working toward reconciliation and justice in today's corporate and legal landscape.

This promises to be a compelling presentation connecting historical civil rights legacy with contemporary legal and corporate perspectives.

Time:
11:30 - 12:00 - CLE Check-In, lunch and networking
12:00 - 1:00 - CLE Presentation

Location:
City Place 3
2nd Floor Training Room
3 City Place Drive
Creve Coeur, MO  63105
Complimentary self-parking on both the surface lot and parking garage.

We look forward to seeing you IN-PERSON on Thursday, June 19th!Join the ACC St. Louis Diversity & Inclusion Committee for lunch and a special Juneteenth Fireside Chat with Lynne Jackson, great-great-granddaughter of Dred and Harriet Scott on Thursday, June 19th.

This program will provide a comprehensive framework for employers to protect trade secrets through effective agreements, compliance with legal regulations, and strategic management of employee transitions.  In addition, panelists will outline best practices for handling employee departures and onboarding new hires, as well as litigation strategies to prepare for potential disputes over proprietary information.

Presented by Carrie Amezcua, Counsel, Vince Barbera, Shareholder at Buchanan, and Chris Hiter, Deputy General Counsel at Aldi.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

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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