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Have you had a chance yet to check out Earl Giles Distillery? 

If so, you know what a good time awaits you at the ACC MN October Networking Social! If not, here's your chance to sample for the first time their delicious food, signature cocktails, and amazing space with your in-house colleagues!

Join us on Thursday, October 12, beginning at 5:15 PM.

Admission is free and open to ACC members and in-house counsel first-time guests.

Thanks to our sponsor, Merchant & Gould!

ACC Houston Women In The House
Wine Social
September 13, 2023 | 4 pm - 6 pm | Fiora's Bottle Shop

Join us for a tasty networking social for Women In The House at a lively wine bar in the heart of Houston. 

During this lunch program, Christine Binotti of Motorola Solutions and Laura Friedel from Levenfeld Pearlstein will share their non-traditional approach to supporting the HR and deal teams in M&A, and how it's positively impacted both of their teams.

Following discussion of their "case study," Christine and Laura will facilitate a discussion of non-traditional arrangements between corporate counsel and outside lawyers, focusing on:

  • Substantive areas that are ripe for this type of approach
  • Determining the scope of work and how to handle items on the borders
  • Appropriate pricing models
  • Establishing expectations for communication and approval
  • Finding the right balance between oversight and autonomy
  • Potential hurdles in establishing a non-traditional arrangement
  • Tools to create and effective, mutually-beneficial relationship

Program:

Cutting Through the AI Hype:
What Should Be Keeping In-House Counsel Up at Night?

Join K&L Gates partners Jake Bernstein of Seattle and Chris Valente of Boston for an overview of the fundamentals of generative artificial intelligence and how in-house counsel should prepare for the risks it poses.

Outside the Day to Day:
Professional Development In-House and Beyond

Chief Operating Officer of the State of Tennessee Brandon O. Gibson, Nashville Electric Service General Counsel Laura Smith and Asurion’s Director of Employee Relations & HR Policy & Compliance April Knox will discuss different roads to professional development. Moderated by K&L Gates partner, Erin Palmer Polly, panelists will discuss how they progressed in their careers, including how their work on boards and with non-profit organizations shaped their career paths.

Agenda:

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM Check-In / Lunch

12:05 - 1:35 PM
Cutting Through the AI Hype:
What Should Be Keeping In-House Counsel Up at Night?

1:40 - 2:00 PM: Break

2:00 - 3:35 PM
Outside the Day to Day:
Professional Development In-House and Beyond

3:35 - 5:00 PM: Social Reception

Social Reception

Immediately following the program, please join K&L Gates and ACC-TN for drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and relaxed conversations.

Additional Information

Parking will be provided free of charge in the parking garage adjoining K&L Gates' Office. 

This program is expected to be approved for 3.0 hours of General CLE credit in Tennessee.

ACC Houston Social at Puttshack
October 5, 2023 | 4 pm - 7 pm

 

TEE UP. EAT UP. DRINK UP.

 

At Puttshack, they have rewritten the rules of mini golf – pairing modern tech with crazy courses and cool vibes with game faces for one heck of a good time.

 

It is tech-infused mini golf, which means they have thrown out the paper and pencils and replaced them with a super fun new scoring system.

The balls track your gameplay and you can earn (or lose) points based on how you play. This isn’t just a new way to play mini golf, it’s the only way! ...and remember to wear comfortable shoes!

This event has been rescheduled for November 9, 2023

ACC Houston Best Practices Practice Group CLE
Best Practices in Optimizing Your Jury Verdict
Reptile Theory in Trial and the Difference Between Winning Big and Losing Big.
November 9, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Kiran's

Why are we seeing a proliferation of nuclear verdicts? Reptile theory. Plaintiffs know how to use it and companies don’t know how to deal with it.  Learn in this presentation best practices for optimizing your jury verdict, like how to counter reptile theory as a defendant, and how you can use it powerfully when you are the plaintiff, regardless of what type of case you are in.

Join your ACC Chicago colleagues at Chicago's most elegant wine bar and one of the nation's few dedicated champagne bars!

Join ACC St. Louis and Ogletree Deakins for a 1-hour CLE on Leave Accommodations Outside of the FMLA. 

The federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires accommodations for normal pregnancies and became effective June 27, 2023. In combination with the ADAAA amendments (which make it easier to prove disabilities, even for temporary conditions), these developments arguably have extended FMLA protections to employees immediately upon the onset of employment, without any length or service requirement and potentially without a 12-week limitation on leave.

Join this session for a discussion of leaves as an accommodation even without meeting FMLA eligibility requirements.

We look forward to seeing you IN-PERSON on Monday October 30th! 

Come for the CLE and stay for the Happy Hour!

Join ACC St. Louis and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP for Ethics and Elimination of Bias CLE programs at St. Louis University School of Law on Thursday, October 5th followed by happy hour!

Welcome and Opening Remarks:  Eric Martin, Partner, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

Panel #1:  Cultural Competency Panelists will discuss:

This panel will feature a presentation from in-house counsel from some of St. Louis’ most well-respected organizations regarding inclusion and diversity initiatives as well as best practices in creating and implementing such initiatives.

Moderator: Eric Martin, Parner Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Panelists: Ruth Kim, General Counsel, Fleishman-Hillard and Jason Hall, CEO Greater St. Louis, Inc.

Panel #2:  Ethical Obligations from a Pro Bono Perspective:

This session will discuss the unique ethical obligations, challenges and opportunities implicit in Pro Bono representations.

Moderator: Josh Watts, Associate, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Panelists: Brad Windings, Fellow, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP and Hannah Wissler, Fellow, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

Schedule:      
3:30 - 4:00 CLE Check-In and Networking and Speaker Introductions      
4:00 - 4:50 Panel #1:  Cultural Competence
5:00 - 5:50 Panel #2:  Ethical Obligations from a Pro Bono Perspective         
5:50 - 7:00 Happy Hour Networking

Location: 
St. Louis University School of Law
100 N. Tucker Blvd
St. Louis, MO  63101   
Parking:   

Missouri CLE:  2.0 Hour CLE Ethics & Elimination of Bias

We look forward to seeing you IN-PERSON on October 5th!

We are excited to announce the ACC St. Louis Diversity Committee will Sponsor the inaugural Fiesta Latina at SLU Law!

Event Info.: The event is Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 6:00-11:00 PM and includes a variety of latin food and drink, dance demonstrations, and a DJ for the evening!

Attire: Formal fiesta wear is strongly encouraged!

Ticket quantity is limited and refunds will not be issued after September 4, 2023.


Ticket Options: SLU Law Student or Guest of SLU Law Student -  $20
Student Outside SLU Law (must be 21) - $25
Non-Student - $35


Questions: Please direct questions regarding Fiesta Latina to gabriella.cepeda@slu.edu.

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