Events

At the ACC MN April 2026 Networking Social, we'll check out the vintage charm and spirited creativity of King Coil Spirits, housed in a restored mattress factory in the historic Vandalia Tower in St. Paul's Creative Enterprise Zone. How cool is that?

Catch up with your ACC colleagues, sample a specialty cocktail or mocktail, and snack on New Haven-style artisan pizzas that are charred, crispy, and chewy.

This event begins at 5:30 PM on Thursday, April 16, 2026, and is free and open to ACC members and in-house counsel first-time guests. 

Thanks to our sponsor, Merchant & Gould!

Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys are excited to host an upcoming CLE program with ACC-NYC along with our colleagues, Kim Colbert of Coupa Software and Vlada Rebeiz of SDC Capital Partners.  

As organizations expand globally and talent moves across borders, in-house counsel must navigate a complex web of employment, immigration and compliance issues. This session brings together employment law experts to discuss workplace considerations for globally mobile employees, recent immigration changes, and the impact on talent mobility programs. This practical program will provide tools and strategies to help employers mitigate risk and navigate this landscape.  

We look forward to engaging with you on these important issues.

Help end the cycle of child abuse and join ACC-Austin and our sponsor Latham & Watkins for a Birthday Box assembly project at The Center for Child Protection at 9am on Saturday, April 4th.

The Center for Child Protection is a nationally accredited children’s advocacy center and the only nonprofit in Travis County involved in the investigation and prosecution of crimes against children. All Center services utilize a trauma-informed approach with children who have been physically or sexually abused or have witnessed a violent crime. The Birthday Box initiative helps restore a sense of normalcy and joy by providing children with all the essential supplies needed to make their birthday special. ACC-Austin and Latham & Watkins have provided the funding needed to support this Birthday Box assembly and wrapping project to make each box extra special for a child in need. Following the activity, participants will have the opportunity to take a tour of the facility and gain a deeper understanding of the Center's services and the critical impact the Center has in the fight against child abuse in our community.

Upon completion of the project, we will head over to a lunch.

Generative AI is transforming the workplace at an unprecedented pace, creating both opportunities and challenges for legal and HR professionals. This session, led by experienced employment lawyers at Littler, will explore the legal and practical implications of integrating AI into HR processes and workforce management. We’ll examine key areas where generative AI intersects with employment law, including:

• Potential Bias: How AI-driven tools can unintentionally perpetuate discrimination and what employers must do to mitigate risk.
• Workforce Transformation: The impact of AI on job roles, employee relations, and compliance with labor laws.
• Data Privacy: Navigating confidentiality, consent, and regulatory requirements when using AI systems.
• Intellectual Property: Understanding ownership and usage rights for AI-generated content.
• Accuracy Concerns: Addressing reliability issues and the legal consequences of AI errors.
• Risk Management: Strategies for minimizing liability and ensuring ethical AI deployment.
• AI in the Workplace: Practical steps for drafting policies and training programs to govern AI use responsibly.

Presenter: Kelli Fuqua, Shareholder and Nicole LeFave, Shareholder

The Supreme Court's recent, headline-generating tariffs decision now raises a host of practical questions for in-house counsel. Billions may be recoverable, but the refund process is unsettled, and companies face real decisions about when and how to act on potential claims. This program brings together practitioners actively advising clients on the key issues: potential refund availability, litigation in the Court of International Trade, and ongoing tariff exposure as the Administration pursues alternative authorities. Join us for this timely discussion on what comes next.

Moderator:
Ben Thorpe, Partner, Bondurant

Panelists:     
Julius Bodie, Senior Associate, Womble Bond Dickinson
Dennis Hranitzky, Partner, Quinn Emanuel
Andrea Korney, Vice President Supply Chain and Sustainability, JS Held

ACC Greater Philadelphia's 18th Annual In-House Counsel Conference will be held on Thursday, April 16th at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (13th Street Concourse). 

This full day conference will give attendees the opportunity to earn up to 6 CLE credits in one day, including ethics CLE credits, on cutting edge legal topics impacting in-house counsel.  Breakfast, lunch and a cocktail reception are included with your registration.  

For 2026, we are also incorporating a Legal Operations track into the IHCC.  These sessions are great for your paralegals and other colleagues working in legal operations.

This year's conference will also include:

• Networking with exhibitors and tech vendors
• Relaxation room with chair massages and a calm environment to take a break
• Complimentary headshots with a professional photographer
• Career Coach consultations
• Therapy dogs from Pals for Life
• Mini golf course

AGENDA

7:15 – 8:30 a.m.
Registration/Breakfast/Exhibitors

7:25 – 8:25 a.m.
Pre-Conference Ethics CLE Breakfast
"In House and In Distress: Impairment in The Corporate World and What YOU Can Do About It" Presented by Brian S. Quinn, Esq., Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (ETHICS)

8:40 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.
Session I

• Dechert LLP - "Litigation-Ready Contracts: Building Enforceability and Leverage at the Drafting Stage"
• Fisher Phillips - "A Decade Later: Spoliation of ESI Under Amended Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 37"
• Blank Rome LLP - "From the Boardroom to the Courtroom: Navigating Risk in the Era of Privacy and Data Breaches"
• LEGAL OPERATIONS TRACK: "Legal Ops 2.0: Building Scalable, Efficient Legal Department Infrastructure"

9:55 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.
Session II

• Fisher Phillips (GC/CLO TRACK) - "Managing the Difficult Executive:  Performance, Investigations, & Exits at the C-Suite Level"
• BakerHostetler LLP -"Ethical Issues Faced by In-House Counsel Dealing With Uncovered Antitrust Problems" (ETHICS)
• Cozen O'Connor - "Negotiating Key M&A Deal Terms: From Strategy to Execution"
• Troutman Pepper Locke - "Skinny Labelling of Generic Drugs"
• LEGAL OPERATIONS TRACK: "How to Drive Meaningful AI Adoption: From Experimentation to Enterprise-Wide Impact"

11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Session III

• Cozen O'Connor (GC/CLO TRACK) - "Agentic AI – Major Legal Issues and Risks"
• Holland & Knight - "Current Antitrust Risks For Financial Services, Banking and FinTech Companies"
• Hogan Lovells - "Broadening the Strategic Playbook: Alternatives to M&A"
• Ballard Spahr - "Antitrust Risks in Information Exchanges" (ETHICS)
• Stevens & Lee - "Sponsorship Agreements, Naming Rights, and Protecting Brand Identity in Healthcare Organizations"

12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Buffet Lunch

1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Session IV

• Holland & Knight (GC/CLO TRACK) - "Staying Ahead: Practical Insights on SEC Trends and Public Company Practices"
• Stradley Ronon - "The Autonomous Legal Dept: Risk, Liability, and Control in AI-Driven Contracting"
• Fox Rothschild - "Ethics in Internal Investigations: Conflicts, Privilege and Upjohn Warnings" (ETHICS)
• Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP - "IP Licensing in 2026 and What is on the Horizon for Fair Use"
• Saul Ewing LLP - "Building Influence and Value: Establishing the In-House Counsel Role as a Strategic Business Executive"

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Session V

• Fisher Phillips (GC/CLO TRACK) - "Global AI Regulation and Its Impact on U.S. Businesses"
• Ogletree Deakins - "Workplace Wellness: Managing Mental Health Leave and Accommodation Issues"
• Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads - "Mastering Mass Arbitration: Solutions and Tools to Maximize Success"
• Obermayer Rebmann - "From Dispute to Prevention: What In House Counsel Need to Know About Today’s Real Estate Litigation Landscape and Contractual Terms to Avoid the Courtroom"

4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Cocktail Reception with Exhibitors
(Sponsor Drawings/Raffles)

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As prediction markets gain traction and the contours of the governing legal regime evolve at a rapid pace, we invite you to join Akin for a timely overview of this dynamic landscape, the current regulatory framework and legal challenges, and what operators, investors, and traders should keep in mind as they engage in this emerging and complex space.

Speakers:

John Murphy, Senior Counsel, Akin
Lance Jasper, Partner, Akin
Randall Boe, Senior Counsel, Akin

Our speakers will discuss:

• The basics of prediction markets, including how they operate, their structure, and key players.

• CFTC jurisdiction, regulations, and enforcement actions.

• Relevant state gaming laws and recent market developments.

• Emerging caselaw, ongoing litigation, and implications for the industry.

• Compliance issues and best practices for market participants.

Join us for an engaging session, “Maintaining Your Marketability – Internally and Externally,” designed to help in-house professionals strengthen their career presence and adaptability in a dynamic workplace. The session will begin with a 15-minute introduction by Tori Keith and Nazleen Jiwani from Latitude, offering insights and strategies for staying competitive both within your organization and across the broader job market.

Following the introduction, participants are invited to an open discussion—an opportunity to share experiences, ask questions, and collaboratively explore solutions to real career challenges. Bring your curiosity and your questions, and let’s tap into the collective insight of the group to keep your career growth on track.

This event is open to prospective members and all who are interested in enhancing their professional development. A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants the day before the discussion.

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Join us for an evening of networking and sushi! Gear up for chef-guided, hands-on sushi making instruction. Expect a night of creativity, laughs and networking as we make (and taste!) our own sushi using a variety of fresh, natural ingredients. You will leave with new culinary skills and friends.

We hope to see you there!

Questions?
Please contact Cathy Bookout, c.bookout@accglobal.com.