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Please join us for delicious food and drinks while learning from attorneys from European sponsor firm Loyens & Loeff. This year's ACC Austin Business & Law event is focused on Doing Business in Europe. Presenters from Loyens & Loeff offices in The Netherlands and Switzerland and local Austin attorneys will discuss subjects including M&A differences between EU and US, EU trends in taxation, and other subjects relevant to our members. Additionally, Sharon Schweitzer will provide a lively and informative presentation about cultural differences between Americans and Europeans and share tips for improving cross-cultural understanding and business etiquette.
Sharon Schweitzer, Cross-Cultural Trainer | Access to Culture, Austin
ATTENDANCE AND COVID SAFETY INFORMATION:
We will be complying with local COVID-19 guidelines in effect at the time of the event. ACC Austin asks that attendees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before joining us at any of our chapter's in-person events.
This session will offer an overview of the state of international arbitration addressing new developments from the virtual hearing, third party funding, rule changes and emerging trends.
Our panelists will offer a global perspective for those who are engaged in dispute resolution throughout the world.
We look forward to seeing you online on December 16th!
Join us for a panel discussion with various corporate leaders on their experiences and insights on the topic of Inclusive Leadership. Amy Stewart (Stewart Law Group) and Mark Melton (Holland & Knight LLP) will lead the panel in a dialogue focused on understanding, owning, and mitigating unconscious biases, the value of sponsorship and mentorship, and how to prioritize meaningful discussion regarding our current racial and cultural climate.
Businesses in nearly every industry are feeling the impact of global supply chain delays and interruptions. In this 60-minute webinar, learn how and why the supply chain has been strained, understand why it will take time for supply chain disruptions to resolve themselves, and gain strategies for addressing international shipping issues over the next six months. You'll also come away with best practices for evaluating weaknesses in your supply chain and factors to consider in drafting logistics contracts clauses that may help minimize surcharges, storage fees, and additional costs that have become an all-too-common result of the current supply chain crisis.
Volunteer with Legal Services and St. Louis County Library
The Legal Services of Eastern Missouri’s Microenterprise Program helps small businesses and nonprofits with legal support. Each month, they partner with the St. Louis County Library system to answer legal questions about what these founders need to do to launch and grow.
Volunteer attorneys meet virtually for one-on-one sessions with attendees to help spot issues and opportunities. These virtual office hours connect attendees with attorneys via Zoom breakout rooms. These sessions are held from 6-8 pm the second Tuesday of every month. Volunteers are welcome to cover for any length they can, from 30 minutes up to the full 2 hours – virtual sessions make it easy to log on when you can!
Event information: 6-8 pm via zoom in 30-minute spots
Volunteers needed: 4 volunteers per 30-minute spot is our target in order to help 16 total attendees
Volunteer with Legal Services and St. Louis County Library
The Legal Services of Eastern Missouri’s Microenterprise Program helps small businesses and nonprofits with legal support. Each month, they partner with the St. Louis County Library system to answer legal questions about what these founders need to do to launch and grow.
Volunteer attorneys meet virtually for one-on-one sessions with attendees to help spot issues and opportunities. These virtual office hours connect attendees with attorneys via Zoom breakout rooms. These sessions are held from 6-8 pm the second Tuesday of every month. Volunteers are welcome to cover for any length they can, from 30 minutes up to the full 2 hours – virtual sessions make it easy to log on when you can!
Event information: 6-8 pm via zoom in 30-minute spots
Volunteers needed: 4 volunteers per 30-minute spot is our target in order to help 16 total attendees
UPDATE: It is with great concern for our members’ health and safety, that the Chapter has made the difficult decision to change the format of the Annual Meeting to be fully virtual. When you register for the meeting, it is with a credit card to pay the $35 dinner fee. As this is now a virtual offering, your credit card will NOT be charged for this event.
During the VIRTUAL Annual Meeting on January 20th, the Chapter will:
· Announce the Slate of Officers and Directors for the 2022 Board,
Join ACC St. Louis and a panel of industry professionals with Constangy for this webinar to discuss the current state of Labor & Employment law relating to COVID.
Come Away with more information on:
Where companies are and how they got there
OSHA ETS fallout and practical implications
State responses to OSHA ETS
What to Expect if OSHA ETS does not go forward
We look forward to discussing these important issues on Thursday, December 9th.
Savor delicious hors d'oeuvres and indulge in delectable desserts while enjoying a glass of your favorite spirit.
Drawings for fun prizes and spirits will take place throughout the evening!
You can also help ensure that no one goes hungry this holiday season by contributing a non-perishable food or personal care item. Everyone who brings a donation will get an extra chance at the attendance drawings!
The ACC St. Louis will deliver all donations received at the Holiday Social to: Loaves & Fishes St. Louis, the 2021 Pro Bono Community Service Partner.
*This is a complimentary Members Only event. A credit card will be required to complete registration, but will ONLY be charged for late cancellations within 48-hours of event or no-shows.*
During the 2021 legislative session, Alabama legislators passed a medical marijuana bill that was subsequently signed into law by Governor Ivey. While this is a new issue for Alabama-only employers, the recent expansion of recreational and medical marijuana legalization laws across the country has been swift and significant. While employers may think that “marijuana” is only a drug testing issue, it actually is very broad and touches on a wide variety of workplace topics, including OSHA, statutory compliance, disability discrimination, government contractor status, federal regulation compliance, workers’ compensation, employee privacy, and public policy—with workplace health and safety being a critical consideration relevant to all of these topics. Join us as we talk about Alabama’s new medical marijuana law and, more generally, this complex, rapidly-changing, and (at times) controversial topic. We will discuss the current legal landscape, the evolution of marijuana legalization and forward-thinking concerns and issues, tools to assist employers in remaining legally compliant, and practical advice and tips to help employers deal with workplace marijuana issues.