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ACC Houston CLE Webinar
Lawyer Ethics in the Conference Room and the Courtroom:
Not-So-Hypothetical Case Studies
October 8, 2020 | 12 - 1 pm | 1.00 hours CLE TX (Includes 1.00 hours Ethics credits)

Ethical rules are often tricky to apply in the real world for in-house and outside counsel alike. This interactive CLE explores the ethics of both negotiation and litigation by examining specific factual scenarios and recent case law.

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. We are delighted to announce that our September 2020 gathering will feature the dynamic speaker and globally recognized expert in diversity and inclusion, Ritu Bhasin.

Join us on Tuesday, September 29, at 4 PM for a presentation and discussion of "The Profound Importance of Authentic Leadership, Especially During a Crisis."

The practice of cultivating authenticity is fundamental to creating an inclusive legal work environment — a culture where every team member feels they can bring their authentic self to work as much as possible. Given the tremendous uncertainty, stress and anxiety, blurred lines between work/home and fear of bias during this crisis, authentic leadership is more important now than ever before. A commitment to authentic leadership will help to unlock belonging, inclusion, psychological safety, empowerment and creativity among team members. 

The learning objectives for this elimination of bias program include the following:

- Understand the link between inclusion, authenticity, belonging and empathy, especially during a crisis

- Recognize authentic leadership and its connection to creating psychological safety at work

- Learn how to address the fear of bias during a time of crisis

- Acquire strategies for living, working and leading more authentically during this difficult moment

If you wish to do some related reading before the program, information about purchasing Ritu's book, The Authenticity Principle, is here.

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Thanks to the sponsors of this special event, ACC Global and Robins Kaplan LLP!

The New COVID Workplace: Remotes, Rehires, and Regulations

About this Event

As we work toward reopening our economy, TN employers must consider what legal issues lie ahead. Join this virtual ACC TN seminar as Fisher Phillips attorneys David Jones, Joe Shelton and Courtney Leyes address some of the key legal issues facing employers. They will discuss strategies for safely opening workplaces and the legal risks and liabilities that in-house counsel will be asked to manage while businesses attempt to find the new normal. Some highlights of the discussion will include litigation trends as a result of COVID-19, changes to FMLA in the time of a pandemic, work from home and return-to-work nuances, immigration updates and more.

Leveraging LinkedIn to Advance Your Career:  A Three-Part Career Development Series

SESSION 1 Monday, September 21, 2020 - 12:00 PM CDT, 60 Minutes

Ever Wanted to Know Exactly How You Should Setup Your LinkedIn Profile with the Right Content? 

Chris will share with you the principles and format that best showcase your experience.  His content is based on principles and formatting that can be applied to any in-house attorney.  Don’t wait till you are looking for the next opportunity. Take the time now. It will pay dividends.

SESSION 2 Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - 12:00 PM CDT, 60 Minutes 

What if You are Not Visible on LinkedIn?  

Sure, maybe some folks on LinkedIn occasionally see you but are they the right people?  Would you mind getting inquiries to open positions by employers or recruiters and stay informed with who is looking and what is market value? Learn the LinkedIn Algorithm and the 4 Steps to LinkedIn Visibility. Learn how LinkedIn can work for you while you sleep and enjoy life.

SESSION 3 Wednesday, September 23, 2020 - 12:00 PM CDT, 60 Minutes

After Attending Sessions 1 & 2, and Taking a Stab at Your LinkedIn profile…  

Would you like Chris to walk you through your profile live? Or maybe would you like to hear Chris’ advice live for your colleagues who want to take their LinkedIn profile to the next level? Chris will apply his best practices of LinkedIn Profile Principles and Format to those interested.

Q&A will be available at the end of each session.

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly . . . Contracts From A Litigator's Perspective

About this Event

Join ACC TN and Three - Star Partner Bradley for a Free One Hour General Credit CLE.

Attend this program and hear two commercial litigators’ perspectives on contractual provisions often used in boilerplate, without considering the significance of the financial impact they may carry. The presenters will share their experiences in court, litigating about several standard provisions. Some of the results are eye-opening for lawyers who do not litigate!

This program is accredited in TN and GA.

Presenters:

Russ Morgan is a business trial lawyer who has handled a variety of litigation for corporate clients, including intellectual property (patent, trademark, and copyright), trade secret, non-competition, partnership and, closely-held corporate disputes, fraud, misappropriation, securities fraud, and franchise and dealer disputes. He also represents insurance brokers in negligence claims and other matters.

Russ has extensive experience in healthcare, product liability, and construction litigation. He serves as outside general counsel or legal advisor for several companies.

Joel Eckert assists the firm’s corporate and individual clients in a wide range of litigation matters, including commercial, construction, and land use disputes. As part of these representations, Joel has counseled clients in the software, hospitality and oil and gas industries, as well as municipalities. Additionally, he has successfully defended clients in the healthcare industry in False Claims Act litigation. Joel has also represented clients in the entertainment industry in various litigation matters, has assisted parents and children with education law-related issues, and has assisted individuals and entities in sports law related matters, including issues associated with youth and collegiate soccer.

This program has traditionally been our most popular one and for good reason. If we are not serving in the position of general counsel, we report to one and often aspire to serve in this capacity. This interactive program will allow you to submit questions directly to our Moderator. Our special guest speaker Dorothy Capers will discuss:

•    How to Become a General Counsel
•    Best Practices in Hiring and Managing Outside Counsel
•    Dealing with COVID-19
•    Serving as a Business Advisor to your Client
•    Promoting Diversity and Inclusion including new Corporate-Sponsored Racial Justice Initiatives

ACC Houston September Chapter Meeting CLE
September 15, 2020 | 12 noon – 1 pm | 1.00 hours CLE (Includes 0.25 hours Ethics credits) TX
Topic: Houston, We Have a Problem: Agents With Badges are at the Front Door.
The Basics for Companies in Responding to a Government Investigation.

Description: The early morning call from a plant manager that armed federal agents showed up at a facility at dawn in raid jackets and are now digging through old records, access the company’s servers and pulling select employees into a room for one-on-one interviews can be unnerving for even the more experienced in-house lawyer.  This program is aimed at easing those nerves by walking the audience through the basics of the investigative process and familiarizing the audience with the critical legal and ethical issues that inevitably arise in the early reactive moments of a governmental investigation.  The presenters will then provide some tips for in-house lawyers to work with their corporate clients proactively to develop a government-investigation response plan.  Finally, the program will touch upon at a high-level the possible outcomes of a federal investigation for a corporate client, as that is always behind the two ultimate questions every in-house lawyer receives from management and the board:  When will this be over and how do you think this will end up?

Keeping in mind the safety and welfare of our members, ACC St. Louis has made the difficult decision to NOT hold the Spa and Golf events this year.  Golf Spa will return on Friday, August 27, 2021 for a full day of learning, networking and fun.  

To continue to provide our ACC St. Louis members with great programming and CLE before the deadline, we will offer (3) CLE Courses online via Zoom on Friday, September 11, 2020.

Presentation #1: Effectively Navigating Political Debates and Protests on Our Streets and In Our Workplaces

     Speakers:  James Paul, Shareholder, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
                      Andrew Metcalf, Shareholder, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

     The already contentious political climate in America will only become more turbulent as we approach the national election.  Join Ogletree Deakins attorneys for an interactive debate about how employers can and should handle workplace banter, social media postings, mask wearing (or lack thereof), race relations, threats of violence, and other employee activities and shenanigans.  Both on-the-clock and off-duty conduct and speech directly impact the workplace and the working relationships between co-worker peers and between employees and their supervisors.  Safely avoiding the pitfalls presented by these issues requires careful planning, good policies, consistency in enforcement, and monitoring.  Don’t miss this timely opportunity to discuss these thorny and sometimes taboo issues in a safe place – and from the comfort of your chosen location via Zoom!

Presentation #2:  Rolling Into Cannabis:  A High-level Overview

     Speakers:  Gayle Mercier, Partner, Thompson Coburn LLP
                       Steve Garlock, Partner, Thompson Coburn LLP
     
     A high-level overview followed by what we’ve learned representing a national client while dealing  with the unique federal, state and local landscapes in the emerging industry.  The conversation will really dive into various representations of one of our major cannabis clients from M&A work, to employment law and IP matters. A high-level overview followed by what we’ve learned representing a national client while dealing  with the unique federal, state and local landscapes in the emerging industry.

Presentation #3:  How COVID-19 is Changing Technology, Sports and the Law

     Speakers:  Samir R. Mehta, Partner, Stinson LLP
                       David S. Kim, Partner, Stinson LLP
                       Aalok Sharma, Associate, Stinson LLP
     
      The response to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to massive changes in every part of our life.  In just a few months, our perception of privacy, public health, and the workplace has been completely upended. This panel discussion will review how technology has been used in response to COVID-19 and may be used in future outbreaks, with special attention on contact tracing, social distancing, and security. The panel will talk about legal risks from such innovation to businesses and employers.  This topic will also cover the impact of technological responses on large group events like sporting events and other entertainment.