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ACC is launching a brand new Tech Law community for in-house attorneys working in the tech space! This is made possible by our incredible sponsor, Latham & Watkins, LLP and our new board committee, co-chaired by Amy Duvanich and Alifya Curtin.

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 25. 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!

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
At this outdoor event, lunch 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 the Paul Martin's patio. The patio is covered and heaters will be provided as needed. 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, March 3, 2022
12pm - 3pm

LOCATION:

Paul Martin's Austin Grill @ The Domain
3120 Palm Way, Suite 130
Austin, TX 78758

AGENDA:  

• 12pm - 3pm  --   Lunch and Networking
• Please arrive at noon but leave when you need to!

PARKING: 

Parking is available in the Domain. The nearest parking garages are the Red and Blue Garages. 

March Virtual CLE: "Doing Business with Indian Tribes: A Primer for In-House Counsel”.

An overview of Indian Law history, contemporary Indian county and doing business with Indian tribes which will cover: organization, contracts and contracting, Sovereign immunity, forums for dispute resolution and Tribal employment rights ordinances. 

Speaker, Atty. Carl Artman, Former, Tenth Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs at the U.S. Department of the Interior.  He also served as the Department’s Associate Solicitor for Indian Affairs.

February Virtual Platinum CLE: "It's a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s IP”?  presented by Platinum Sponsor,  Boyle Fredrickson. 
Learn how to use your x-ray vision to uncover hidden  IP. It lurks where you least expect it and can cause you untold harm...

Join Boyle Fredrickson attorneys as they discuss situations  that arise that may not appear to involve IP. They will present real world examples of different types of IP that may surprise you as being protectable rights that need to be respected.  Gain an understanding of how to spot and address these  types of IP issues. 

ACC Mid-America Chapter and Littler Mendelson, P.C.

JOINTLY PRESENT

Presented by: Robert Rojas, Shareholder & Alyssa Gonnerman, Associate

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

12:00 – 1:00PM
Grand Street Café, 4740 Grand Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64112

Program Summary:

Lawyers who work with employment issues face a number of common ethical issues. These include concerns about lawyers serving as investigators but needing to serve as a witness, contacts with former employees, the scope of privilege in counseling on employment issues, and navigating the risks of remote and hybrid work models. This program will address these concerns and provide valuable insight on how best to approach these common ethical issues in today’s work environment.

Discussion Topics & Objectives:

• Overview of common ethical issues (20 minutes)
• Navigating risks of remote and hybrid work models (20 minutes)
• Insight on how best to approach common ethical issues (20 minutes)

We encourage members to bring an associate or colleague that may be interested in joining the ACC Mid-America Chapter. The Association of Corporate Counsel offers numerous benefits and resources to in-house counsel including CLE offerings and networking opportunities and we look forward to sharing that information with others in the field.

Please click here to register by November 8, 2022
*Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska Continuing Legal Education Credits are pending.

ACC Mid-America Chapter and Jackson Lewis, PC

JOINTLY PRESENT

Our Employees Can Do What?...and that’s Legal?:
Navigating the Legal Landmines of the NLRA

Presented by: Ross Gardner, Principal and Trecia Moore, Associate

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

12:00 – 1:00PM
via Zoom Webinar

Program Summary:
Join Ross Gardner and Trecia Moore as they help you understand employee rights under the National Labor Relations Act including Section 7, policies and procedures, and common examples where employers got it wrong.  Ross and Trecia will also discuss the current state of union organizing across the nation and provide answers to questions, including practical guidance to address the changing landscape.

Discussion Topics & Objectives:

• Employee rights under the NLRA (25 minutes)
• Standards for policies and procedures  & case examples (25 minutes)
• General employment landscape (10 minutes)

We encourage members to bring an associate or colleague that may be interested in joining the ACC Mid-America Chapter. The Association of Corporate Counsel offers numerous benefits and resources to in-house counsel including CLE offerings and networking opportunities and we look forward to sharing that information with others in the field.

Please click here to register by October 10, 2022.
*Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska Continuing Legal Education Credits are pending.

ACC Mid-America and Lathrop GPM
JOINTLY PRESENT

D&O and Transactional Insurance 101

Presented by: Alex Roje, Lathrop GPM Insurance Recovery & Counseling Partner and Alana McMullin,  Lathrop GPM Insurance Recovery & Counseling Associate

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Program Description:

D&O insurance coverage is critical to the health of most organizations because it allows directors and officers to sleep better at night knowing that they can serve the company and its shareholders with less concern that their personal assets are at risk from liabilities associated with performance of their fiduciary duties. Similarly, transactional risks can also be insured as a means of protecting against breaches of representations and warranties, contingent liabilities, and other transactional risks while allowing the parties to the deal to sleep at night knowing that their investment is protected. Lathrop GPM Insurance Recovery & Counseling attorneys will explain what decision-makers and inhouse counsel need to know, explaining what is insured, key definitions, common exclusions and how to avoid pitfalls when making D&O and transactional insurance claims.  

Topics Include:

• Understanding Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance (25 minutes)
• Transactional Insurance: What it is, why you may need it, and how to avoid pitfalls in the claim process (25 minutes)
• Questions and Answers (10 minutes)

We encourage members to invite an associate or colleague that may be interested in joining the ACC Mid-America Chapter. The Association of Corporate Counsel offers numerous benefits and resources to in-house counsel including CLE offerings and networking opportunities and we look forward to sharing that information with others in the field.

Please register by Friday, August 5, 2022

IN-PERSON Registration, please click here.
Meeting Location: Lathrop GPM, 2345 Grand Blvd., Ste. 2200, Kansas City, MO 64108. Lunch will be provided.

VIRTUAL Registration via Zoom, please click here.

Program Description:  The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provide some of the most challenging scenarios for employers - from both a legal and business standpoint. This program will discuss best practices for internal compliance and decision-making which often requires coordination and consultation with Human Resources, Legal, and the impacted business unit.  We will also discuss the pros and cons of working with a third-party provider - focusing on contracting recommendations and the scope of outsourcing.  

 Discussion Topics and Objectives include:

•  Best practices for internal compliance and decision-making regarding FMLA and ADA (30 minutes)
• Pros and cons of working with a third-party vendor (30 minutes)

 We encourage members to bring an associate or colleague that may be interested in joining the ACC Mid-America Chapter. The Association of Corporate Counsel offers numerous benefits and resources to in-house counsel including CLE offerings and networking opportunities and we look forward to sharing that information with others in the field.

Please register by Friday, July 8, 2022

IN-PERSON Registration, please click here. 
Meeting Location: Grand Street Cafe
4740 Grand Ave, Kansas City, MO 64112. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited.

VIRTUAL Registration via Zoom, please click here.

 ACC Mid-America Chapter and Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

JOINTLY PRESENT

Employment Law Update: The Year in Review

Presented by: Kim Seten, Partner

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

12:00PM – 1:00PM

Program Description:  The past year has seen employers face challenges with an increasing return to in-person work, a number of new initiatives and regulatory changes from federal agencies, as well numerous new cases addressing various areas of employment law. During this CLE, we will cover the key updates employers need to know about as well as best practices for dealing with current employment law trends. 

Course Outline:

• Return to work issues (10 minutes)
• Regulatory and agency actions (25 minutes)
• Recent court decisions (15 minutes)
• Legal updates (10 minutes)

We encourage members to bring an associate or colleague that may be interested in joining the ACC Mid-America Chapter. The Association of Corporate Counsel offers numerous benefits and resources to in-house counsel including CLE offerings and networking opportunities and we look forward to sharing that information with others in the field.

Please register by June 3, 2022.
 

• IN-PERSON Registration, please click here.
  Meeting Location: Town Pavilion Conference Center, Marquise Room,
  1111 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64106. Lunch will be provided.

• VIRTUAL Registration via Zoom, please click here.

ACC Mid-America Chapter and Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP

JOINTLY PRESENT 

Data Privacy Trends & Cybersecurity Preparedness

Presented by: Colman McCarthy and Josh Hansen

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

12:00PM – 1:00PM

Program Description:  In this presentation, two members of Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP’s award-winning privacy and data-security practice will cover the most important privacy- and security-related legislative trends and pending bills affecting companies in the Midwest, and what companies can do to prepare for upcoming legal obligations. They will also provide an update on cybercrime trends and the most important ways that companies can guard against cyber-attacks.

Course Outline:

·         Data Privacy Overview & Trends (10 minutes)

·         Legislative Update (25 minutes)

·         Cybersecurity Preparedness (20 minutes)

·         Conclusion and Q&A (5 minutes)

We encourage members to bring an associate or colleague that may be interested in joining the ACC Mid-America Chapter. The Association of Corporate Counsel offers numerous benefits and resources to in-house counsel including CLE offerings and networking opportunities and we look forward to sharing that information with others in the field.

Please Click HERE to Register by April 11, 2022
*Continuing Legal Education Credits pending in Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri

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*Kansas, Missouri & Nebraska Continuing Legal Education Credits pending.

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