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Join us "fore" an afternoon of CLE and socializing!

Register now to join Foley and ACC-Wisconin at PinSeekers on Thursday, September 26. The day will include an afternoon of CLE sessions followed by a networking reception in PinSeekers' sports entertainment facility where you can put your skills to the test in the facility's golf suites.

A detailed agenda for the program will be released later this summer. To save your seat today, please click on the RSVP button below.

DATE: Thursday, September 26

TIME: 2PM - 5:30PM CT

LOCATION: PinSeekers DeForest 6906 Forest Road, DeForest, WI 53532

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Program

1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Arrivals and Registration 

1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. What’s New at Work? Lots: Major Recent Court and Agency Actions Katelynn M. Williams (Senior Counsel, Foley & Lardner LLP) 

2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Networking Break 

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ethical Challenges Presented by Rapidly-Changing AI Applications in the Practice of Law Philip C. Babler (Senior Counsel, Foley & Lardner LLP) and Eric Lauria-Banta (Senior Counsel, Foley & Lardner LLP) 

4:00 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. Wisconsin Election Update* Joseph K. Leibham (Director, Public Affairs, Foley & Lardner LLP) 

4:20 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Networking Reception & Golf Activities 

*Please note, due to the nature of the subject material, this session will not be eligible for CLE credit.

ACC, Mid-America Chapter

and

Goosmann Law Firm

JOINTLY PRESENT

High-Stakes CRE Leasing: Key Negotiation Points and Detailed Due Diligence

Presented by: Andrew Simpson, Omaha Managing Partner 

Thursday, November 14, 2024

12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.

at

Goosmann Law Firm

17838 Burke Street, Ste. 250 | Omaha, NE  68118
Lunch will be provided.

Program Summary: 
 High-value commercial real estate (“CRE”) transactions demand careful lease negotiations and a thorough due diligence process to mitigate risks and safeguard strategic interests. This session will provide a detailed analysis of sophisticated leasing contract components from both the landlord and tenant perspectives. Participants will take a deep dive into subordination agreements, complex security deposits, survey review, zoning compliance, and environmental regulations.

Program Outline: 

• Introduction and analyzing commercial lease structures, including net, gross, and base year models, and their implications for rent, operating expenses, and tenant protections. (15 minutes)  
• Assessing the legal and practical considerations on negotiating tenant build-out allowances, security deposit structures (including burn-down provisions and guarantees), and landlord services. (10 minutes)
• Examining the scope and limitations of due diligence in CRE acquisitions, focusing on title and survey review, property inspections, and compliance with zoning, environmental and building codes. (10 minutes)
• Exploring advanced negotiation points in assignments and subletting, including landlord consent, sublease thresholds, profit-sharing, and recapture rights. (10 minutes) 
• Evaluating the impact of subordinations, non-disturbance, and attornment agreements (SNDAs) on tenant protections and lender requirements. (5 minutes)
• Identifying emerging trends and best practices in CRE leasing including audit rights, tax assessment challenges, and remedies for landlord defaults. (10 minutes)

Please click here to RSVP by Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

*Kansas, Missouri & Nebraska Continuing Legal Education Credits pending.
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ACC, Mid-America Chapter and Fey, LLC

JOINTLY PRESENT

LegAIl Transformation:  How Lawyers Must Adapt to Rapid AI Developments to Meet 
Their Ethical, Legal, and Business Obligations

Presented by: Laura Clark Fey, Principal | Bio

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
(Lunch begins at 11:30am; CLE Presentation: Noon to 1:00 p.m.)

at

La Casa Pizzeria West at Pacific Springs 
610 S. 168th Street | Omaha, NE  68118

Program Summary: 
Artificial Intelligence, particularly generative AI, is changing the legal profession.  Rapidly.  Almost all in-house counsel respondents to a Wakefield Research/Axiom Survey, released in July 2024, said that they are already using AI tools.  Law firms are similarly jumping on the AI bandwagon.  Per LexisNexis’s 2024 Investing in Legal Innovation Survey, the majority of AmLaw 200 firms have purchased AI tools, and 45% of them are already using such tools for legal work.  70% of legal professionals responding to Thompson Reuter’s 2023 Future of Professionals Report asserted they believe AI and generative AI will have a “transformative” or “high” impact on the profession in the next 5 years. With such rapid and widespread adoption of legal AI tools, it is not surprising that, in LexisNexis International Legal Generative AI Survey in August of 2023, an even higher percentage of lawyers (88%) expressed concern about the ethical implications of generative AI on the practice of law. Laura will demonstrate why that number should be 100%.  

Program Outline: 

• How AI is being used by in-house and outside counsel (10 minutes)  
• Practical recommendations for identifying and addressing legal, ethical, and business risks posed by AI tools (15 minutes)
• Evolving risks posed by threat actors armed with AI tools, including generative AI tools, which are increasingly being used to target corporate money, IP, and sensitive personal data, as well as corporate reputation and market value (25 minutes)
• Final recommendations on how in-house counsel can help their corporations reduce risks posed by AI-supported threat actors, and, in the process, enhance corporate compliance with evolving laws and regulations (10 minutes)

Please click here to RSVP by Monday, October 14, 2024. 
*Kansas, Missouri & Nebraska Continuing Legal Education Credits pending.
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

12:00PM – 1:00PM 

at

Program Description:  

This informative session will discuss commonly disputed contract provisions including termination, renewal, representations and warranties, and various ambiguous provisions. Andrew will provide tips to limit the potential for future disputes and how to negotiate disputes. 

Discussion Topics and Objectives include:

• Introduction and Types of Contract Provisions that Lead to Disputes (20 minutes)
• Frequently Disputed and Litigated Contract Provisions (20 minutes)
• Dispute Resolution Mechanisms and the “What If’s” (15 minutes)
• The Do’s and Don’ts of Contract Drafting (15 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. 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER BY September 16, 2024

*Kansas, Missouri & Nebraska Continuing Legal Education Credits pending.
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ACC Houston August Chapter Meeting CLE: Politics in the Workplace
Understanding Legal and Practical Implications of Employee Political Activity
August 6, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy
 

With the presidential election right around the corner, workplaces across the country are likely to test the limits of polite discourse of politics in the workplace. These conversations can lead to host of issues, including potential claims of employer discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Additionally, with the rise of employee activism and demands for employers to take stands on hot button social issues of the day, employers should be prepared to proactively address these issues. 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)