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When it celebrates a Silver Anniversary, you know the event is something special. This year's ACC MN General Counsel Forum features a discussion of The Strategy Behind the AI-Enhanced Legal Practice and Measuring What Matters.

As artificial intelligence reshapes the business landscape, forward-looking legal leaders are going beyond initial adoption of AI to determine what it means for their department and its alignment with the business as a whole. After all, AI is not just enhancing legal day-to-day internal operations, it's transforming the very fabric of the legal value marketplace, the potential of external service delivery, and the limits of effective strategic counsel.

But how can legal leaders make sure they're utilizing AI to its full capabilities? Join this dialogue on how to go beyond traditional metrics to maximize the law department's innovation, agility, and measurable impact. Discover how an AI-driven legal practice can not only save costs, but actively become a catalyst for smarter decision-making, elevated client value, and future-ready leadership.

PANELISTS

• Zach Warren, Manager for Enterprise Content for Technology & Innovation, Thomson Reuters Institute (Moderator)
• LaToya Burrell, General Counsel, Zinpro Corporation
• Cordell Jung, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, NCS Pearson, Inc.
• Zac Engler, Chief AI Officer, C4 Technical Services

Preceding the GC Forum is the ACC MN Annual Meeting to elect directors and officers. After the program, enjoy refreshments and mingling with the panelists and your ACC peers. We look forward to seeing you at The Hotel Ivy on Tuesday, September 23, 2025!

This event is open to ACC members and to in-house counsel first-time guests. 1 Standard CLE credit in Minnesota is pending. 

Thanks to our Diamond sponsor, Thomson Reuters!

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands invites you to join for an evening at Clementine Hall 

Description

 An Evening at Clementine Hall will take place on Saturday, September 20th in Nashville. This elegant and meaningful evening will bring together leaders in the legal, business, and philanthropic communities across the mid-state to celebrate our shared commitment to justice, dignity, and equity for all.

Legal Aid Society is Tennessee’s largest nonprofit law firm, providing free civil legal services and community education to help low-income and vulnerable Tennesseans access justice and build better lives. Last year alone, we helped thousands of families stay in their homes, escape abuse, secure safety, and gain stability through legal help.

An Evening at Clementine Hall will be a night of connection, purpose, and impact—and we invite you to be a part of it as a sponsor or attendee. Your sponsorship will not only elevate your company’s visibility among a diverse and influential audience but will also directly support the critical legal services that transform lives and strengthen our Tennessee communities.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions to ACC Tennessee Board Members Gulam Zade or Peter Malanchuk.

Please use the Event Link to register and to see more information about the event.

CLE Program:

Generative AI in the Legal Department: Ethical and Privilege Considerations

Description:

"Generative AI in the Legal Department: Ethical and Privilege Considerations" explores how generative AI tools—such as ChatGPT, CoCounsel, and Lexis AI—are being integrated into legal practice and the associated ethical, legal, and professional implications. It outlines common legal use cases, from drafting documents to research support, while emphasizing key risks like the loss of attorney-client privilege and the permanence of AI-generated data. The presentation highlights recent legal developments, including the OpenAI preservation order and major copyright lawsuits, which underscore the need for careful oversight. It stresses that while AI offers significant efficiency gains, lawyers must remain responsible for its use, ensuring confidentiality, maintaining ethical standards, and staying informed as technology evolves.

Agenda:

4:30 - 5:00 PM Check-In

5:00 - 6:00 PM CLE Program

6:00 - 7:00 PM Networking

Additional Information:

Approved for 1.0 hours of Dual CLE credit in Tennessee.

Parking:

​Driving/Parking instructions to 1222 Demonbreun parking garage – P3706:

40 West
Exit onto 209B; proceed through Demonbreun intersection and enter parking garage on immediate right.

40 East
Exit onto 209B; left on Demonbreun; left on 13th; parking garage on immediate right.

Downtown Nashville
Demonbreun to 13th; right on 13th and parking garage is immediate right.

DO NOT SCAN QR CODE IN PARKING GARAGE.  Simply come to the office, give us your license plate number and we will validate your parking.​

Littler Presents: Evaluating Employment Law Risks in Uncertain Times

Littler attorneys will provide an overview of legal risks under the second Trump administration and practical guidance regarding how to balance the same, including with respect to IE&D initiatives, False Claims Act actions, evolving protected classes, immigration concerns, and other regulatory priorities.

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

Presenters:

Kelli Fuqua, Shareholder, Littler

Kim Miers, Shareholder, Littler

AGENDA Thursday, September 11th
4:30 PM Registration
5:00 PM-6:00 PM CLE Presentation
6:00 PM Meet & Greet
 

We are delighted to invite you to our CLE and Golf & Spa Event
Thursday September 18, 2025
Hyatt Lost Pines Resort
Sponsored by
Michael Best Friedrich LLP
GC AI

Morning: Check-in: Starts at 8:00 AM
CLE: 9:00 AM - 12:20 PM Location: Wildflower Pavilion
Three (3) hours of Texas MCLE General Credit including 1 hour ethics is approved for this presentation.
9:00-10:00 AM “The AI-Powered Lawyer: Real Workflows for Better Legal Work” Lindsay Smith of GC AI will break down how you can use legal-specific generative AI for research, contract review and negotiation, and legal operations. Designed for attorneys at all levels, this session offers practical techniques for integrating AI into your everyday work. Lindsay will also share lessons from in-house legal teams adopting these tools, and give a live demonstration of how to do actual AI prompting to get the best results. Whatever your experience with AI, this session will give you real-world strategies to work efficiently and stay ahead in your matters.
Speaker: Lindsay Smith, Solutions Attorney, GC AI
10:10-11:10 AM "Hot Topics in Labor and Employment Law" Stay ahead of the curve with a discussion of the latest developments in employment law with a presentation focusing on topics shaping the workplace in 2025 and beyond.  We will cover issues impacting areas such as remote and hybrid work arrangements, AI in hiring and HR processes and evolving issues around DEI programs.
Speaker: Sean Lewis, Associate, Haynes Boone
Rebecca C. Dettmers, Associate, Haynes Boone
11:20 AM-12:20 PM Ethics: “The Power and Pitfalls of Privilege for In-house Attorneys.” This ethics presentation will provide practical advice to in-house counsel for protecting attorney-client privilege. The session will cover critical issues, including identifying the client in complex corporate settings, distinguishing legal advice from business advice, waiver of privilege, and maintaining privilege during internal investigations.
Speaker: Darren Gibson, Partner, Michael Best

Buffet Lunch: Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Location: Wildflower Pavilion

Afternoon Options: Golf, Spa, Legal Spirits Social
Following the CLE, choose your afternoon activity:
Golf - Be sure to register by August 30 to guarantee your spot for golf - Tee times available from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM. Choose your 4-some or join a group - let us know on the registration form. $80 per golfer Nonrefundable (Value $195)

Spa - Relax & enjoy a great spa experience at the Hyatt Lost Pines Spa. Upon your paid registration we will send you contact information to choose your preferred treatment and spa time. $80 per person Nonrefundable (Value $185)

Legal Spirits Social Time: 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Unwind & connect: an afternoon of wine, bites and networking.

Whether you’re teeing off, unwinding with a spa treatment, or simply enjoying good conversation over a glass of wine, the afternoon promises networking, relaxation, and fun.

Don't miss a full day of professional development, camaraderie, and relaxation! We look forward to seeing you on September 18th!

Join ACC St. Louis and  Bryan Cave for the CLE Leading with Purpose:  Building Culture and Community Through Innovation on Wednesday, August 27th for a transformative CLE program from BCLP.

This CLE program features a distinguished panel of lawyers who have led initiatives to enhance the quality, inclusivity, and wellbeing of their workplaces and the broader legal community.

Attendees will gain insights from three influential women as they discuss:

• Wells Fargo’s Outside Counsel Leadership Program: This initiative equips outside counsel with a comprehensive understanding of Wells Fargo’s business, positioning them as strategic leaders within their own firms.
• Citi’s Pro Bono Leadership: Highlighting efforts to advance pro bono services, including an award-winning partnership between Citi, BCLP, and Legal Services of Eastern Missouri.
• Innovative Coaching at BCLP:  A coaching program designed to help lawyers balance their career ambitions with family commitments.

Each of these programs exemplifies how the panelists led and participated in innovative solutions to address identified gaps in their organization’s offerings, showcasing the transformative power of proactive leadership and collaboration.

Join us to explore how lawyer-led initiatives can drive meaningful progress in the legal profession and the communities we serve.

Schedule: 4:30 - 5:10 PM CLE Check-In, Cocktails, Wine, Beer, Soft Drinks and Delicious Hors d'Oeuvres 5:10 - 6:00 PM CLE Program 6:00 - 6:30 PM Networking   Location:  Olive + Oak {[E-ADDRESS]} Parking available

We look forward to seeing you IN-PERSON on Thursday, {[E-START DATE]}!

Speakers:
Carrie Bechtold, Associate General Counsel – Managing Director, Wells Fargo Advisors

Emily Elam, Head of Legal Strategic Priorities, Citigroup Inc.

Lindsay Aggarwal, Partner, BCLP

Moderator: Hannah Wissler Demand, Associate, BCLP and former Concordance Fellow

Approved Missouri CLE:
1.0 Hours CLE

Schedule:
4:30 - 5:10 PM CLE Check-In, Cocktails, Wine, Beer, Soft Drinks and Delicious Hors d'Oeuvres
5:10 - 6:00 PM CLE Program
6:00 - 7:00 PM Networking Continues

Location: 
Olive + Oak
216 W. Lockwood Ave.
Webster Groves, MO  63119
Parking available

We look forward to seeing you IN-PERSON on Thursday, August 27, 2025!