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Join ACC St. Louis and  Bryan Cave for the CLE Navigating Implicit Bias and Empowering Women:  Awareness, Action, and Allyship in the Legal Profession on Thursday, August 15, 2024 for a transformative CLE program where women-identifying attorneys from BCLP share their experiences with implicit bias in the legal profession.

Through these accounts, attendees will gain valuable insights into the impact of implicit bias, discover effective strategies for overcoming these challenges, explore proactive approaches for future situations, and discuss ways in which we can help each other succeed.

This program underscores the power of collective support and advocacy, reinforcing the belief that when we uplift one another, we all thrive.

Following the program, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in roundtable discussions on the different types of implicit bias and how to disrupt their impact.

Everyone, regardless of gender identity, is encouraged to join us for this event and enjoy great food, drinks, and camaraderie!

ACC St. Louis Members are invited to bring a non-ACC member, in-house attorney, as a guest to this event. 

Speakers:
Lindsay Wuller Aggarwal, Partner, St. Louis BCLP

Erin Brooks, Office Managing Partner, Chicago, BCLP

Jessica Edwards, Partner, St. Louis, BCLP

Sasha Riedisser, Associate, St. Louis, BCLP

Lauren Beeman, Associate, St. Louis, BCLP

Approved Missouri CLE:
1.0 Hours Ethics/Elimination of Bias

Schedule:
4:30 - 5:10 PM CLE Check-In, Cocktails, Wine, Beer, Soft Drinks and Delicious Hors d'Oeuvres
5:10 - 6:00 PM CLE Program
6:00 - 6:30 PM Roundtable Discussions 

Location: 
Olive + Oak
216 W. Lockwood Ave.
Webster Groves, MO  63119
Parking available

We look forward to seeing you IN-PERSON on Thursday, August 15, 2024!

This program provides a unique opportunity to engage in enriching discussions with and learn from seasoned experts who have successfully navigated the challenges of being a general counsel. These industry leaders will share their valuable insights, strategies, and best practices to help you overcome obstacles and achieve your career goals. From managing legal risks to driving business outcomes, you will learn how to make impactful decisions that shape the future of your organization.

*Eligibility: Participants must report directly to the highest-ranking legal officer of an organization, and hold a title such as deputy general counsel, associate general counsel, managing attorney or general counsel for a division, subsidiary, or region of the organization or serving in the general counsel role for 12 months or less with no prior GC experience.

Let's talk! Book a consultation with Pamela Entsminger, Specialist, Executive Education.

ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE: Energy Talks
Navigating An Evolving Litigation Landscape 
June 25, 2024 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | The Houston Country Club

This Practice Group program will integrate trending topics into an enlightening multi-part session tailored to in-house legal counsel within the energy industry. Panelists will delve into the latest landscape of litigation trends shaping the energy sector, including limitations on subsurface trespass claims and royalty litigation with an emphasis on the Devon v. Sheppard decision. We will also analyze the Fifth Circuit's en banc reexamination of Environment Texas Citizen Lobby v. ExxonMobil Corp, which initially resulted in the largest-ever Clean Air Act citizen suit penalty. Lastly, we will hear from the Chair of the Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas on his perspectives regarding advising energy companies on dispute resolution in the new Texas Business Court and the industry implications of the Federal Trade Commission’s ban on non-compete agreements with U.S. workers. Prepare to equip yourself with actionable strategies and courtroom-backed business insights to mitigate risks and navigate the complex legal trails ahead.

Ethics at the War Memorial Center! The ACC-WI Annual CLE 3.0 Hour Ethics Seminar is back. Join us at the War Memorial Center in Milwaukee, WI for a morning of Ethics CLE designed by in-house counsel for in-house counsel. If you have any questions, please contact Jeanette May at j.may@accglobal.com.

  • Topic I: Discouraging Corporate Misconduct and Preserving Privilege presented by Amundsen Davis, LLC
  • Topic II: Ethical Issues for the Multinational Legal Department!  presented by Foley & Lardner LLP
  • Topic III: Navigating the AI Frontier: Ethical Considerations for Outside and In-House Counsel presented by Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.

Please join the ACC Membership Committee on Thursday, July 11 for a casual Thirsty Thursday Summer Happy Hour!

All ACC members are welcome   to stop by anytime between 5-7pm and grab a bite and beverage with fellow members. We especially encourage new members and those who have not attended an ACC event in a while to reconnect with ACC!

Come see why ACC St. Louis Chapter is a three-time winner of ACC’s Chapter of the Year and five-time Gold Level Chapter of Excellence winner!

Enjoy bites and beverages on us at Modern Brewery in its new location next to I-64/40 and the Science   Center!

Time:
5:00 - 7:00 PM

Location:
Modern Brewery
5200 Oakland Ave.
St. Louis, MO   63110

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, July 11th!

2024 ACC-WI Thank You Fest @ Summerfest!!! Headliner, Goo Goo Dolls!

Our Members and Sponsors ROCK! Let's celebrate at Summerfest 2024 ! A night of mixing, mingling and music!

Date: Saturday, June 22, 2024

Time: 6 - 11:30pm CDT

Location: Summerfest | BMO Harris Pavilion Club Bar Milwaukee, WI 53202

Our Members and Sponsors ROCK!

Let's celebrate at Summerfest 2024 ACC-WI Thank You Fest!

Join us for a fun night of mixing, mingling and music while we thank our sponsors and members for a great year of programming and networking!

We will once again take over the BMO Harris Pavilion Club Bar where you can enjoy the Night's headliner, Goo Goo Dolls! A perfect way to start the Summer!

Saturday, June 22th at the BMO Harris Pavilion Club Bar - Summerfest 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

ALL INCLUSIVE PASS:

  • Free tickets (2 - per member)
  • Private BMO Harris Pavilion Club Bar to enjoy throughout the evening (with private bathrooms)
  • Enjoy the BMO Harris Headliner, Goo Goo Dolls
  • An off-the-hook spread by Saz’s Catering & Two Free Drink Tickets

This event is FREE to members of ACC-WI and our invited sponsors! Registration is required. All tickets are electronic and will be emailed. ACC Event Voucher will be required to receive a wristband for entrance to the BMO Harris Pavilion Club. Both will be e-mailed to you from the ACC-WI ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE EVENT to the email address that you provide on this registration page.

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You asked, we listened--here's a chance to socialize first thing in the morning. We're pleased to announce our first Breakfast Social of the year! 

It's also your chance to check out the hot, new Diane's Place. As the work week winds down, sample some sweet and savory dishes by acclaimed chef Diane Moua while catching up with ACC colleagues. Join us Friday, July 19, 2024, from 8 AM - 10 AM.

Admission is free and open to ACC members and to in-house counsel first-time guests. Free street parking is plentiful on on Marshall Street, 14th Avenue NE, and nearby side streets. 

Thanks to our sponsor, Ballard Spahr!

Join ACC St. Louis and  Thompson Coburn for the CLE  IP Issues with GenAI - Ownership and Enforcement  on Tuesday, July 23rd!

As the world embraces the new GenAI tools, companies need to know how this will impact their business.   

The panel will discuss:

  • Intellectual property issues raised by GenAI, including ownership of intellectual property rights in the U.S. and abroad in materials created using GenAI tools. 
  • Litigation trends involving GenAI. 

Speakers:

Matt Braunel
Partner – Chair of the firm’s AI Task Force, Vice-Chair of Intellectual Property Practice Group
Thompson Coburn - St. Louis 

Michael Parks
Partner – Technology Committee Chair of the firm’s AI Task Force
Thompson Coburn  - Chicago 

Alex Weidner
Associate
Thompson Coburn - St. Louis 

Schedule:
8:00 - 8:30 AM CLE Check-In, Breakfast & Networking
8:30 - 9:30 AM CLE Program 

Location: 
Thompson Coburn St Louis Office
One US Bank Tower
505 N. 7th Street
35th Floor
St. Louis, MO   63101
Parking validated in 7th Street Garage (410 N. 7th St. , St. Louis, MO 63101)  To access the building, use the skywalk located on the 2nd floor of the garage and use the elevators to the 35th floor. 

ADDED:  Attendee drawings for wine and Yeti wine glasses. 

We look forward to seeing you IN-PERSON on Tuesday, July 23rd!

Before You Sign: A Real Estate Primer for In House Counsel In this session, real estate and environmental lawyers will discuss how corporate counsel can add value by properly managing the legal risks arising in connection with real estate. The conversation will focus on pre-acquisition / pre-lease diligence efforts and touch on common issues faced by companies in the operation and management of real estate.

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Join Akerman and your ACC friends and colleagues at Zadok Jeweler’s new masterpiece concept store for a special happy hour and unique experience. You will not want to miss this one! 

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