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Registration
11:30-11:45 pm  

Lunch & CLE
12:00-1:00 pm 
followed by Dessert and Networking 

CLE Overview:

Presidentially appointed former US attorneys from 3 different administrations and a former White Collar prosecutor will discuss trends in what the DOJ is enforcing and prosecuting. We will discuss internal compliance programs and investigations, how to respond to those investigations and how to avoid being the target for government scrutiny,

Topics will include:

* Corporate compliance
* Cybersecurity, privacy and data protection
* Environmental crimes
* False Claims Act and Qui Tam
* Health care enforcement
* Trade secrets
* Whistleblower complaints

ACC MID-AMERICA CHAPTER AND ARMSTRONG TEASDALE

JOINTLY PRESENT

SUCCESSFUL DEALMAKING: TIPS AND TRICKS FOR IN-HOUSE LAWYERS

PRESENTED BY:

Crystal Howard, Partner at Armstrong Teasdale

Wakaba Tessier, Partner at Armstrong Teasdale

Nick Timmons, Assistant General Counsel, TreviPay

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022

12:00-1:00PM
AT
Lidia’s, 101 W 22nd St, Kansas City, MO 64108

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Join us as we break down the biggest opportunities and challenges that impact in-house counsel when navigating the mergers & acquisitions process. Armstrong Teasdale Partners Crystal Howard and Wakaba Tessier along with Assistant General Counsel Nick Timmons will provide an inside and outside perspective on dealmaking, negotiating and more. 

Program Outline:

  • Answer the question: Where do you think the biggest opportunities are for in-house counsel to provide value in the deal-making process? What things elevate the best outside counsel from your perspective? (10 minutes)
  • Answer the question: How do you decide whether to conduct legal due diligence in-house or using outside counsel?  What are the pros and cons for each? (10 minutes)
  • Answer the question: How do you coordinate due diligence for a strategic acquirer?  What are some pitfalls or things that you believe are often overlooked? (10 Minutes)
  • Answer the question: How do you split roles with outside counsel in negotiating definitive agreements? (10 Minutes)
  • Answer the question: What are some things that you wish outside counsel knew (or would remember) when working on deals with you? (10 Minutes)
  • Questions and Answers (10 Minutes)

We encourage members to invite 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.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER BY MARCH 1, 2023

*Kansas, Missouri & Nebraska Continuing Legal Education Credits pending.

Trouble with the Link? Copy & paste this link into a new browser to register:  
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7J72RV9

NEW DATE ANNOUNCED: Thursday, March 30

The Metaverse: Risks, Rewards, and Realities for Your Business

Join us for an exciting discussion about the metaverse and how it will change how you do business. Stay after the panel for a heated game of virtual reality Top Golf.

"Metaverse" is one of the hottest buzzwords in the business community, but everybody seems to have their own idea of what it means. This session will discuss how businesses and retailers are leveraging the metaverse for brand promotion, R&D, training, and entertainment. The program will also touch on legal issues that could arise, including data rights, data privacy, antitrust, money laundering, securities, intellectual property, and gaming.

Our panelists:

  • Chris Iles: Senior Director of Brand Experience & Innovation for the Minnesota Twins Baseball Club
  • Michael Proman: Managing Director for Scrum Ventures, an investment fund supporting emerging and cutting-edge businesses
  • Aalok Sharma: Sports & Entertainment Attorney at Stinson LLP
  • David Kim: Intellectual Property & Technology Attorney at Stinson LLP


AGENDA
11:30 AM - Noon | Check-in and buffet lunch
Noon - 1:00 PM | CLE program
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Virtual reality golf

Admission is free and open to ACC members (and to in-house counsel first-time guests). 1.0 Standard CLE credit is pending in Minnesota.

Validated parking in the City Center Parking Ramp is available.

Thanks to our sponsor, Stinson LLP!

Join ACC St. Louis and the Diversity & Inclusion for a tour and discussion art and diversity on Friday, March 31, at 4:00 PM, followed by happy hour!

Artful Observation is a project spearheaded by the Saint Louis University (SLU) Art History Program to establish curricular and research programs based on evidence-based methods about utilizing the visual arts to help students and professionals develop their awareness of issues related to attentiveness, empathy, diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Facilitator Dr. Cathleen Fleck, Ph.D., will use Artful Observation techniques to enhance bias and observational awareness and facilitate conversation about diversity, equity, and inclusion. We will use art as conversation tools for members of in a session at the Saint Louis Art Museum.

Schedule:      
3:45 - 4:00 Registration Check-In
4:00 - 5:45 Tour & Presentation   
6:00 - ?? Happy Hour Networking

Location:
St. Louis Art Museum
1 Fine Arts Dr
St. Louis, MO  63110

CLE/Elimination of Bias/Ethics:  1.8 Hours Missouri

We look forward to seeing you IN-PERSON on March 31st!

REGISTRATION IS FULL at this time.

 

Join ACC St. Louis for an Estate Planning for Veterans Clinic on Thursday,  March 23 from 3:30 - 7:30 PM.  Please note that this is an in-person pro bono clinic. 

You will be working directly with eligible veterans' and their spouses to prepare:

- Simple Wills
- Powers of Attorney
- Living Wills
- Health Care Directives

Volunteers will be:
- Trained (see below)
- May work in pairs if desired
- Provided snacks/drinks during the event

We will be using an estate planning package developed by the Missouri Veterans Commission.  In advance of the Clinic, training be a 1-hour webinar, conducted by Scott Allen, General Counsel, Missouri Veteras Commission. 

Deadline to register:  Friday, March 10th

Location:   
  American Legion Post 111   
  7300 Landowne Ave.   
  St. Louis, MO  63119

We look forward to seeing you in-person on March 23rd.

Invest in your professional development with this one-hour CLE webinar, How to Think about LinkedIn and Your Career Goals, featuring Chris Batz, President of The Lion Group, who coaches Legal Executives regularly on how to take their career to the next level with simple but proven methods.

Join us at Noon CT on Thursday, March 2, 2023, as we discuss networking best practices. Chris will share with you the magic of serendipity, the power of your networks, and how to be  a relational rockstar. His content is based on countless conversations and real-life experiences within the legal industry. Learn practical tips you can implement today as you pursue your career goals.

This ACC MN Sounding Board* program is open to ACC members and in-house counsel guests; admission is free.

1.0 Standard CLE credit is pending in Minnesota.

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*The ACC MN Sounding Board provides opportunities for members to connect and develop leadership skills through discussions on a wide range of professional development-related topics.

Control Your Day: Three Steps to Clarifying Your Priorities, Maximizing Your Time, and Breaking the Burnout Cycle


Attorney are often faced with an overwhelming juggle of heavy workloads, deadlines, and a multitude of commitments. You need the tools to help you deal with the stressors that can lead to burnout and potentially compromise your personal and professional wellbeing. If you are feeling overwhelmed, there is a simple process you can follow to help maximize your time, prioritize your daily and weekly tasks, learn how to delegate responsibilities, let go of things that no longer serve you, and thus break the burnout cycle. Implementing this process will provide you with a sense of greater control over your life and create space for balance in your professional career.

Hey Madison Area Members Let's Connect!!!

Join us for a night at the Hop Hause Brewing Co. Stop in for a Beer or beverage of your choice on the ACC-WI and connect with fellow Members. We look forward to seeing you on February 28th!

Trade Secret Sauce, the Hidden Ingredient in the Best IP Recipes

This saucy presentation will explore trade secret issues and opportunities in business, including trade secret audits, setting up in-house trade secret protection protocols and evaluating whether trade secret or patent protection should be employed.  We will discuss how to protect trade secret and confidential information in the face of challenges to non-compete agreements and provide a road map for enforcing trade secret rights.  The experience will be delectable.
 

Leading Today’s Legal Department – Balancing Corporate Legal Demands While Supporting Attorney Wellbeing

This panel discussion will focus on the challenges of, and innovative approaches for, promoting flexibility and achieving balance between meeting corporate legal demands and improving efficiencies and enhancing and supporting the wellbeing of the lawyers in the legal department.

PANELISTS

Steve Froehle, Vice President and General Counsel for Coloplast Corp.

Sarah Karlgaard, General Counsel & Secretary at FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation

Trudi Trysla, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel at Fairview Health Services

Jim Zappa, Senior Vice President, Legal & Government Affairs, Deputy General Counsel at CHS, Inc.

Michelle Culligan, Partner at Latitude Legal (Moderator)

AGENDA

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM | Attendee check-in

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | CLE program

5:15 PM - 6:30 PM | Socializing, food and beverage

 

Admission is free and open to ACC members (and to in-house counsel first-time guests). 1 Standard CLE credit is pending in Minnesota.

 

Convenient free parking abounds in the lots adjacent to the program's venue, The Metropolitan Ballroom in Golden Valley.

 

Thanks to our sponsor, Latitude Legal!

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