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ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE
Carrots and Sticks: Opportunities and Obligations in the Energy Transition Era
May 4, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Seasons 52 (Westheimer)

Join us for lunch and networking!  Our expert panel will discuss the current trends, both regulatory and market based, that are driving change in the energy sector. Topics to be discussed include the social cost of carbon, ESG reporting, hydrogen technology, carbon sequestration, methane emissions and green chemistry. 

ACC Houston Healthcare Practice Group CLE Webinar
Internal Investigations – Special Issues and Challenges when Investigating a HIPAA Breach
May 3, 2022 | 12-1:15 pm | 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)

Join us for a panel discussion about hypothetical case studies of response to a HIPAA breach including insights from in-house counsel and former head of OCR. The program will be supported by 15 minutes of "Office Hours" for Q&A with the panel following the presentation.

ACC Houston April Chapter Meeting CLE – The Woodlands Location
Ethical Hazards That Confront Corporate Counsel
April 26, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Landry’s Seafood House
1.00 Hrs CLE (TX) Includes 1.00 Hrs Ethics Credit

On a daily basis, in-house counsel must navigate conflicts of interest and attorney client privilege issues that outside counsel do not often face. This interactive discussion addresses common scenarios and suggests paths to safe navigation.

Interest Area(s): Compliance and Ethics

Program Title:

Hacked! Mandatory Public Disclosure of Cybersecurity Incidents - SEC Proposes New Rules

Description:

In March, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed new rules to standardize disclosures regarding cybersecurity incident reporting by public companies. The proposed rules would require companies to file a Form 8-K within four business days of any material cybersecurity incident. Join us to for a detailed discussion of the proposed rules and what they may mean for your company's IT and corporate compliance programs.

When:

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Lunch

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CLE Program

Where:

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

1600 Division Street Ste 700, Nashville TN 37203

Additional Information:

For questions about the event or registration, please Email ACC TN.

Complimentary parking will be available.

1 Hour General Credit CLE

Program Title: Strategies for In-House Counsel Responding to and Preparing for Government Investigations

Join ACC St. Louis and Polsinelli as we share how you can help your company navigate government investigations:

This CLE will give you:

1. An understanding of the methods the government uses to obtain information

2. A basic framework for responding to requests for information in a manner that:

– Ensures complete and timely cooperation

– Protects the interests, rights and reputation of the company

3. Help you prepare for those unexpected visits from government agents

We look forward to seeing you online on April 26th!

Chicago’s top GCs will convene to discuss current legal megatrends in business, including how General Counsels today can best manage the risks and challenges in play. You’re officially invited to hear from this exclusive panel, featuring Jodi Caro of Ulta Beauty, Alan Tse of Jones Lang Lasalle, and Darren Zeidel of Aon. Returning for another year is moderator Noelle Perkins of Univar Solutions!

Crain’s General Counsel Breakfast is exclusive to general and in-house counsel across a range of industries offering a unique peer-to-peer learning experience for attendees.

Cost: $60/ticket
This exclusive Promo Code is open to ACC members for a 15% discount: ACC

ACC Houston Women In-House Event
Spring Fling Social
April 28, 2022 | 5:30-7:30 PM | Ouisie's Table

Join us for a Women In-House social!!

Get ready for ACC Austin's second Tech Law event of 2022! This quarter, we will be meeting at Rosewood Gulf Coast Chop House for happy hour, passed appetizers, and heavy food stations. 

WHAT IS IT?
This tech law community will involve a series of 4 networking events throughout 2022 for Austin in-house attorneys in the tech industry.

WHO IS IT FOR?
We know that many of our members will find these events appealing and interesting. We ask that our members who work in the tech industry or are seeking a move to tech be given first opportunity to register. The attendance at this event is capped at 40. If you would like to be included but do not work in tech, please email austin@accglobal.com to be added to the waiting list! RSVP soon - our last Tech Law event filled up in only 4 days!

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
At this outdoor event, food and drinks will be provided by our sponsor, Latham & Watkins. The focus of this event will be networking and enjoying some time out of the house or office with like-minded attorneys experiencing the same challenges. 

ATTENDANCE AND COVID SAFETY INFORMATION:
This event will take place outdoors on a covered patio at Rosewood Gulf Coast Chop House. ACC Austin asks that attendees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before joining us at any of our chapter's in-person events.

TIME & DATE:

Thursday, May 18, 2022
5-7:30pm - Come and go as needed!

LOCATION:

Rosewood Gulf Coast Chop House
1209 Rosewood Avenue
Austin, TX 78702

AGENDA:  

• 5-7:30pm Food, Drinks, and Networking
• Please come and go as you need to!

PARKING: 

Parking is available on site.

ACC Austin is grateful for our sponsor, McGinnis Lochridge, who can provide technical and experienced insight into how US companies can address the effects of the war in Ukraine.

This CLE will discuss Russian sanctions, including compliance and risk mitigation, implications on contracts and local subsidiaries/affiliates, and how US companies with employees in affected areas can address employee needs. As this situation continues to evolve, so may our topics. We look forward to hearing the expertise of our speakers next Friday!

SPEAKERS:

Lindsey N. Roskopf, Partner, McGinnis Lochridge, Houston, TX

Martin Lutz, Partner, McGinnis Lochridge, Austin, TX

Eric Johnston, Partner, McGinnis Lochridge, Austin, TX

ATTENDANCE INFORMATION:

ACC Austin asks that members be vaccinated against COVID-19 before joining us at our in-person event. 

AGENDA:  

• 11:45 am - 12:00 pm - Registration
• 12:00 - 1:30 pm - Lunch and CLE Program

CLE CREDIT:  1 hour of MCLE General credit is pending for this event.

PARKING: Free parking available in McGinnis Lochridge lot.

Lunch will be provided.