Events

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

Join Kelley Drye and the Women & Gender Group of ACC-NYC for an evening with Kathryn Sollmann, career coach and author of The 4 Jobs Club: How Smart Women Care for It All—Kids, Aging Parents, Home & Career, as she shares strategies to help women thrive in the four big jobs they often juggle: career, family, home life, and personal well-being. Drawing from her interviews with over 50 highly successful women, Kathryn will offer simple yet transformative insights on achieving long-term success without losing yourself along the way.

This event is focused on growth, networking, and actionable career advice. Enjoy light bites, cocktails, and meaningful conversations with fellow professionals.

Join ACC NCR Community Service and Maryland Advisory Committee for an extraordinary volunteer opportunity at Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary, a beautiful 400-acre refuge in Poolesville, Maryland, that provides lifelong care for over 200 rescued farm animals, including cows, horses, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, and turkeys.

This special event includes a guided tour where you'll meet the animals and learn their stories, followed by hands-on volunteer activities. Tasks will vary from active, strength-based work to lighter, low-impact options. Families are welcome—children must be ages 16+ to participate, and students can earn community service credit.

We will provide delicious snacks for participants. To respect the sanctuary’s mission, we kindly ask that any food brought be vegan.

Please note: The sanctuary has unpaved paths, so wear clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting dirty.

Attendance will be capped due to the size of the sanctuary.  We ask that all participants donate $10 directly to the Sanctuary to participate.  Information on how to do this is included when you register.  All donations are non-refundable, but will be applied if the event is rescheduled.

Before registering, please check out Poplar Spring's website for more information about the farm and what to expect when you visit. 

By registering for this ACC NCR event, you acknowledge that you have read ACC NCR’s Code of Conduct for Events and agree to comply with its terms.

Opportunities in your career equating to success are rarely happenstance, they're a result of strategic planning and knowing how to accurately portray your professional skillset.

Join ACC St. Louis on Thursday, July 24th for the VIRTUAL program Workplace Strategy Essentials for In-House Counsel: How to Become the Business's Favorite Legal Resource.

In 2025, in-house counsel can no longer be seen as the “department of no.” But transforming into a solution-driven, strategic partner within the business is easier said than done. How can you adopt the right mindset and processes to become an invaluable resource for your business colleagues?

Tune in for an insightful session with David Sclar, seasoned in-house counsel and author of Workplace Strategies for Technology Lawyers. David will share essential strategies that empower in-house counsel to adopt a “can-do” approach, navigate real-world challenges, and become trusted business advisors.

Key takeaways include:

• Mindset Shifts for Success: Discover specific mindsets that build confidence, align with business goals, and make you the kind of lawyer everyone wants to work with.

• Navigating Real-World Pressures: Learn about the common obstacles that in-house counsel face and the strategies to overcome them.

• Proven Processes for Daily Success: Gain practical processes that help you anticipate and manage challenges effectively, both day-to-day and throughout your career.

• Integrating AI with Human-Centered Solutions: While AI is part of the modern toolkit, the focus will be on human-centered solutions to meet the unique challenges of in-house counsel.

David draws on his diverse background—from big law firms and Fortune 50 companies to startups and international public companies—providing real-world examples and actionable advice.

Who Should Watch:

This webinar is designed for in-house legal professionals. As Ted Lasso says, “Success is not about the wins and losses. It’s about helping people be the best versions of themselves.” This session aims to help in-house professionals do just that, at any stage of their careers.

Date: 
Thursday, July 24th

Schedule:
11:45 - 12:00 pm - Zoom line open for check-in
12:00 - 1:00 pm - Program

We look forward to seeing you ONLINE on Thursday, July 24th! 

This program will cover up-to-the minute developments in the export controls landscape, one of the linchpins of the Trump Administration’s national security strategy and “America First” trade policy.  This will include the latest regarding semiconductor export controls, controls relating to emerging technologies, China-focused restrictions, anticipated Russia-related developments, ramped-up government enforcement, and best practices in an ever-changing environment.

Speakers: Anthony Rapa, Partner & Co-Chair, International Trade, Blank Rome LLP; Justin A. Chiarodo, Partner & Co-Chair, Government Contracts, Blank Rome LLP and Sol Brody, Vice President, International Trade Licensing & Sanctions at BAE Systems, Inc.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

Join ACC Central Florida and Ogletree Deakins for a CLE Lunch & Learn event: Executive Orders, Defunded Agencies, NRLB Opinions, DOJ actions, etc.  – How the Flurry of Executive Actions Affect the Employment Law Landscape.

Presented by Iggy Garcia of Ogletree Deakins, this 1.5 hour CLE will give the latest updates on how the presidential executive orders, NLRB opinions, Department of Justice priorities and more have affected the employment law landscape and what employers should watch out for. 

CLE pending Florida Bar approval.