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ACC Houston CLE Webinar
Evolving Employer Obligations: “Lightning Round” Update for Corporate Counsel
Understanding the impact of new Texas legislation and evolving federal workplace laws.
August 19, 2025 | 12-1 pm CDT | 1.00 hrs CLE (TX)

 

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About the Program

The legal landscape for employers is shifting rapidly in 2025, especially in Texas. From new state legislation to evolving federal workplace laws, organizations must stay agile to remain compliant and competitive. This program brings together legal experts to unpack the latest developments and offer practical strategies for navigating these changes with confidence.
Grounded in current legal trends and legislative updates, our speakers will explore how employers can proactively address current compliance challenges and mitigate risk. Attendees will gain actionable insights into adapting policies and practices across industries and sectors.
•    New Texas workplace laws on artificial intelligence, equal employment opportunity, confidentiality agreements, and more
•    Responding to ICE and FDNS site visits
•    Best practices for I-9 verification and reverification
•    ADA and PWFA accommodation updates and challenges
•    Religious accommodations post-Groff and EEOC guidance
•    Waiver of arbitration – new risks and implications
 

Have Questions?
 

To ensure we address the topics most relevant to your organization, please feel free to submit any questions you have ahead of the webinar. This will allow our speakers to provide tailored responses and insights during the session. Make sure to submit your questions during registration.

 Join ACC TN & Practice Group Sponsor Latitude for its annual New To In-House Seminar, designed for those who've recently joined an in-house legal department. Whether you are working in a large law department or are a department of one, whether you are  in the office or remote, and whether you have spent years in a firm or are coming straight from law school, this seminar is designed for those with five or less years working in-house and focuses on the skills that will set you apart as you progress in your in-house career.

Virtual Agenda:

12:20 - 12:30 PM: Welcome from ACC Tennessee

12:30 - 1:30 PM
Lessons Learned (& Still Learning!): How To Succeed When You Are New to In-House – Hear from our panel of experienced in-house counsel about what made their transition to in-house successful and how to navigate common challenges for in-house lawyers.

(Panel) (CLE: 1.0 General)

1:30 - 1:40 PM: Break

1:40 - 3:10 PM
Skills to Progress and Flourish In-House
Candice Reed - Keynote Speaker

(CLE: 1.5 Dual)

3:10 - 3:20 PM: Break

3:20 - 4:20 PM

General Counsel Insights: How In-House Lawyers Can Show Their Value

(Panel) (CLE: 1.0 General)

4:20 PM: Closing Remarks & Introduction to ACC Global Resources

Additional Information

2.0 General and 1.5 Dual
CLE Hours in Tennessee (Pending)

On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, start your day with an ACC MN breakfast and CLE program at Diane's Place in northeast Minneapolis. 

Employment & Immigration Law Update for In-House Counsel: Enforcement, Policy Shifts, and Compliance Risks
This CLE course is designed specifically for in-house and corporate counsel navigating the evolving legal landscape of employment and immigration compliance. With a focus on 2025 developments, this session will provide timely insights and practical guidance on:

  • I-9 Audits and ICE Raids: enforcement has intensified in 2025 with employers facing heightened penalties, including criminal exposure and federal contract debarment. Learn how to proactively audit your I-9 records and prepare for unannounced inspections.
  • Travel Bans and Employment Impact: new visa screening protocols and travel restrictions are affecting workforce mobility and onboarding timelines. We’ll explore how these changes intersect with corporate hiring strategies, along with best practices for sponsorship, documentation, and risk mitigation in light of recent policy shifts.
  • Minnesota and Federal Legal Developments: from updates to Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time law, Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave coverage beginning January 1, 2026, to the impact of Executive Orders, this segment will highlight the most impactful legal changes shaping employment law in 2025.

Before the program, there will be a great breakfast spread by acclaimed chef Diane Moua. Admission is free and open to ACC members and to in-house counsel first-time guests. 

Thanks to our sponsor, Cozen O'Connor!

ACC Houston Annual Symposium
Friday, August 22, 2025 | 8:00 am – 6:30 pm
Junior League of Houston | 1811 Briar Oaks Lane | Houston TX 77027

 

This full day of CLE will provide 7.00 hours CLE and includes 1.25 hours Ethics Credits (TX).  

 

We will once again be supporting the Teachers Aid Program with the Houston Food Bank.  Please bring your back-to-school supplies or monetary donations to the registration table at check in for additional raffle tickets for our evening reception prizes.Tentative Schedule

Breakfast and Check-In: 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Session 1: 8:30 - 9:20 am
Gone in 60 Seconds: A Legal Pit Crew's Guide to Product Risk
Eversheds Sutherland

Session 2: 9:30 - 10:20 am
Negotiation Blind Spots: Identifying Cognitive Biases and Their Impact
Galloway

Session 3: 10:30 - 11:20 am
The Wrinkles of IP Monetization, Whether It Is a Threat or Opportunity
Baker Botts L.L.P.

Lunch service with Keynote Speaker: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm (Sponsored by Porter & Hedges)
Stephen L. Klineberg "Why Houston Matters: Perspectives on the American Future"

Session 4: 1:00 – 1:50 pm
All the Things I Wanted to Know but was Afraid to Ask
Gordon Arata

Session 5: 2:00 – 2:50 pm
Insights into Federal Regulations
Bracewell

Session 6: 3:00 - 3:50 pm
The Texas Business Courts' Impact
Steptoe

Session 7: 4:00 – 4:50 pm
Doing Right When Things Go Wrong: Ethical Considerations in Incident Response
Liskow

Reception and Raffle: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm (Sponsored by K&L Gates)

Join us for a great day at the beautiful Ritz Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas with access to the Nelson Club. 

Schedule: 

7:45-8:30 am Registration & Breakfast 
8:30-9:15 am Chapter Annual Meeting 
9:30-11:45 am CLE Program (2.25 hours credit) 
Noon-1:00 pm Lunch 
Noon-1:30 pm Service Project 
1:00-5:00 pm Afternoon Activities (golf, spa, pickleball, yoga, & pool) 
5:00-7:00 pm Sundown Soiree with Food/Drinks, Raffle Prizes, & Awards CLE Pass accepted

Join ACC TN & Practice Group Sponsor Latitude for its annual New To In-House Seminar, designed for those who've recently joined an in-house legal department. Whether you are working in a large law department or are a department of one, whether you are  in the office or remote, and whether you have spent years in a firm or are coming straight from law school, this seminar is designed for those with five or less years working in-house and focuses on the skills that will set you apart as you progress in your in-house career.

Agenda:

11:30 AM - 12:20 PM: Registration & Box Lunch Pickup

12:20 - 12:30 PM: Welcome from ACC Tennessee

12:30 - 1:30 PM
Lessons Learned (& Still Learning!): How To Succeed When You Are New to In-House – Hear from our panel of experienced in-house counsel about what made their transition to in-house successful and how to navigate common challenges for in-house lawyers.

(Panel) (CLE: 1.0 General)

1:30 - 1:40 PM: Break

1:40 - 3:10 PM
Skills to Progress and Flourish In-House
Candice Reed - Keynote Speaker

(CLE: 1.5 Dual)

3:10 - 3:20 PM: Break

3:20 - 4:20 PM

General Counsel Insights: How In-House Lawyers Can Show Their Value

(Panel) (CLE: 1.0 General)

4:20 PM: Closing Remarks & Introduction to ACC Global Resources

4:30 - 6:30 PM
Networking & Social Hour at Serrato's Steakhouse  Hosted by Latitude

Additional Information

2.0 General and 1.5 Dual
CLE Hours in Tennessee (Pending)

Join us on Tuesday, September 30, for Negotiations 101 - Strategies for Success, a virtual ACC MN Sounding Board* session focused on negotiation prep and strategy.

Participants will meet via Zoom from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. We’ll talk through some of the lessons from Roger Fisher and William Ury’s book, Getting to Yes – but don’t worry, there’s no need to read the book for this session.

Here are some resources highlighting elements of their approach that you may wish to explore as you prepare for our discussion:

We hope you’ll come ready to share your own experiences and what negotiation strategies have worked well (or maybe not so well) for you!

The program is free and open to ACC members and in-house counsel guests.

*The mission of the ACC MN Sounding Board is to foster the professional development of ACC MN members seeking to learn ways to interact more effectively with their business partners and promote personal leadership and growth.

Legal Prep is Chicago’s first and only legal-themed high school and serves 285 students from its West Garfield Park location.  Legal Prep’s mission is to provide a high-quality high school education in one of Chicago’s most under-resourced communities and use its legal-theme curriculum and programs to give students the skills to be successful in college and life.  

Come help improve the school and its grounds!  On July 26th we will repaint various common spaces in the school; organize its utility, supply, and storage spaces; provide basic garden work around the building – specifically in the courtyard; set up Chromebooks for upcoming school year; and organize Library books and shelves.

Lunch is included.  Children 16+ are welcome to serve.  

Don’t miss the opportunity to make a difference. Join us!  Register now.

UCC Article 9-406 plays a pivotal role in modern secured transactions. Our speakers will clarify how and when account debtors must honor assignments, what constitutes proper notification, and why certain contractual restrictions on assignment are rendered ineffective. The session will include real-world examples and hypotheticals to illustrate common pitfalls and best practices.
 

UCC Article 9-406 plays a pivotal role in modern secured transactions. Our speakers will clarify how and when account debtors must honor assignments, what constitutes proper notification, and why certain contractual restrictions on assignment are rendered ineffective. The session will include real-world examples and hypotheticals to illustrate common pitfalls and best practices.
 

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