Events

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 4:30 and 6:30 PM at Bog & Barley Irish Pub in Memphis for drinks, relaxed conversation, and networking.

All are welcome (whether ACC Member or not), please bring any colleagues who are "new" to in-house.

Date:
Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Location:

Bog & Barley Irish Pub
6150 Poplar Ave Suite 124
Memphis, TN 38119

Important Notes:

Please drop in anytime between 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Join us for an exciting event co-hosted by the ACC NCR Black and African American Affinity Group and the Greater Virginia Advisory Committee!

We will visit the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, which includes a 20-minute orientation film "Carry On," exhibits in the Visitor Center, and a tour of Walker's home.

As noted on the website, “Walker devoted her life to civil rights advancement, economic empowerment, and educational opportunities for Jim Crow-era African Americans and women. As a bank president, newspaper editor, and fraternal leader, Walker served as an inspiration of pride and progress. Today, Walker’s home is preserved as a tribute to her enduring legacy of vision, courage, and determination.”

Following the visit, we will gather at 12:30 pm for brunch at ML Steak Modern Chophouse (.4 miles away).

This event is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and have fun.  Best of all, it is family-friendly!  We encourage everyone to come out and be part of this wonderful experience.

Admission to the Historic Site is free. Guests will be responsible for their own brunch.

Smyrna area members, ACC Georgia President Anne Kamosso invites you to join her for breakfast at Good Kitchen in Smyrna on Tuesday, March 25. There’s no agenda except to get to know some of your local members and have some fun.

We’re capping attendance at 10 to keep the small group vibe.  Attendees’ lunch is on the Chapter, but you must register in advance below. See you on March 25!

While we understand that some "no shows" are unavoidable, if you need to cancel, we ask for 48 hours’ notice to georgia@accglobal.com.

Hey, don’t stop reading yet!  Are you interested in speaking at a 2025 ACC Georgia Chapter event?  We’re always looking to highlight our members’ viewpoints and expertise, so let us hear from you!  Email georgia@accglobal.com your name, title, employer, email address, and the topic areas you like to talk about, and we’ll add you to our ever-growing list!

On April 2, 2025, please join ACC Georgia and DLA Piper for an intimate and interactive discussion on the key legal diligence areas a buyer should explore in its due diligence investigation during an M&A transaction.

Topics will include:

· Corporate formation

· Corporate organization

· Intellectual property

· Employee matters

· Regulatory

· Tax

· Management

We look forward to seeing you there. 

Facilitators

Kaitlyn Pettet
Associate
DLA Piper LLP

Regine Lewis
Associate
DLA Piper LLP

Anne Kamosso
Senior Regulatory Counsel
Ohmium

CLE information
The following CLE credit is being sought:
Georgia: 1.0 Credit (1.0 General, 0.0 Ethic

Celebrate PRIDE month by learning how you can provide critical pro bono legal services to low and no-income transgender members of our community. Whitman-Walker Health Legal Services (WWHLS) Director Amy Nelson, her colleagues, and experienced pro bono volunteers will share an update on trans-specific legal needs and details about pro bono opportunities, including assisting with name and gender change filings, insurance appeals, and more.

All are welcome! 

No experience required. Training, supervision, and insurance are provided by WWHLS.

For many years, ACC NCR volunteers from across our geographic footprint and with a wide variety of expertise have worked with Whitman-Walker Health Legal Services to assist transgender clients with the important work of legally changing their name and gender.  Meet with clients from the convenience of your home, office, or other venue of your choice!  See below for details about this particular pro bono opportunity.  For information about other opportunities discussed during the program, contact WWHLS Sr. Manager of Legal Operations and Pro Bono Lee Hicks at lhicks@whitman-walker.org.

Name & Gender Change Pro Bono Matters

Partners:  Whitman-Walker Health Legal Services (WWHLS)

Clients: Low-income transgender individuals

When: Overview on June 24, 12 - 1 PM. Interested volunteers then contact WWHLS Sr. Manager of Legal Operations and Pro Bono Lee Hicks.

Who: DC, Maryland, and Virginia-barred attorneys

Experience: None required

Training: For name and gender change matters, volunteer attorneys are asked to watch at least two online trainings prior to being assigned a client (first, Trans 101 [40 mins], and second, one or more local jurisdictional training for DC, MD, or VA). 

Support: Volunteers may work in teams or alone.  A WWHLS staff mentor will be assigned to each case assigned.  Resource materials are readily accessible through Google Docs and WWHLS holds monthly virtual briefing sessions for all volunteer attorneys to answer questions and share tips and new guidance.

Time: For name and gender change matters, 6–10 hours total, spread out over several months.

Work: ACC NCR volunteers (alone or in teams) are assigned a single client to assist in completing name change documents and will help clients file the documents pro se with the relevant court system. Interested volunteers will be sent a formal case placement email with client contact information.  Volunteers will be asked to coordinate with the client to meet via Zoom, phone call, or work via email within a specified time period

Insurance: Provided by WWHLS for all volunteers; volunteers who sign-up for a matter will be asked to complete a volunteer application/confidentiality statement and return it to WWHLS.

*Please respond by June 19.

JAMS Presents: Emerging Trends in Employment Law: Navigating Workplace Disputes in Tech

This program explores the evolving landscape of workplace conflicts, particularly in the tech industry, and how alternative dispute resolution (ADR) can provide effective solutions. The program examines key legal developments, best practices for resolving employment disputes, and the role of mediation and arbitration in addressing workplace challenges efficiently.

One hour of Texas MCLE General Credit is pending for this presentation.

AGENDA

• 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Registration and Networking

• 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Presentation and Lunch

SPEAKER
Gary Fowler, JAMS, Dallas

PARKING  Parking at the Domain is free, and there are parking garages available.

There’s no doubt that 2025 will be an unprecedented year for employers. Join Jackson Lewis P.C. to navigate the post-election legal landscape, assessing the priorities of the incoming administration and their impact on labor and employment laws. ACC Central Florida members are welcome to invite an HR colleague as your guest.

Complimentary valet parking.

Join ACC Western PA at PNC Park for a day of learning and networking. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the field, this event is tailor-made for in-house counsel. 

Six CLE programming hours for the event will be brought to you by the Chapter’s 2025 Bootcamp sponsors: Babst Calland; Cozen O'Connor; Duane Morris; Fisher Phillips; Fox Rothschild; Ogletree Deakins; Porter Wright; and Spilman Thomas & Battle.

Community Outreach ACC Western PA invites our members and all attendees to join us in supporting Dress For Success Pittsburgh in their mission to empower women who are entering and returning to the workforce across the region.

Most requested items this year are purses, reuseable shopping bags/totes, gently used or new closed-toe shoes and unripped jeans in all sizes. 
You may drop off your donations at the registration table on the day of the program or contribute financially directly to the Dress For Success Pittsburgh organization or by purchasing much needed items off their Amazon wish list.  A raffle for two restaurant gift cards will be held for those attendees who bring in or make a donation to this worthy organization. 

Event Schedule

Registration and Breakfast - 8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.

     Donation drop offs accepted for Dress For Success.

Program - 8:50 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.

Lunch - 12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.

     Optional PNC Park Tour- 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.  ($15 fee)

Program - 1:10 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

This program has been pre-approved for five hours of PA substantive CLE credit and one hour of PA ethics credit.

Holland & Knight invites women lawyers to join them at Philadelphia Distilling for a fun, lighthearted cocktail and mocktail making class that will teach you the fundamentals of craft cocktail bartending techniques and exercises to elevate your bartender skills.

Learn to create nuance and depth in classic cocktails, with an emphasis on using fresh ingredients and Philadelphia Distilling’s craft spirits.  The demonstration will also cover basics of proper tool use, including which tools for which cocktails, when to shake or stir, how to measure, and pouring techniques (plus much more).