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This year's Women's Forum will be held virtually over lunch! Our amazing sponsors at Waller will be providing a gift card for your lunch. 

Session 1: Promote the Most Important Person in the Room - You!

Through her work with tens of thousands of women leaders across the US and the UK, certified executive coach Nicole Provonchee, has found that many women lack confidence and skills around the art of self-promotion. The reasons women cite for avoiding self-promotion are many and varied: it feels uncomfortable, it backfired in the past, it seems incongruent with their work or social culture, or they just don’t know how. 

Join Nicole for an pragmatic, interactive and engaging workshop focused on honing your self-promotion skills. In just 45 minutes, learn how celebrate your success, hone in on what makes you stand out, and determine new ways on promote yourself in a way that works at work!

Session 2: When the Honeymoon Ends: How to Avoid and Resolve Post-Merger Disputes

While the merger of two organizations can be an exciting time full of new opportunities, it is not uncommon for parties to find themselves mired in disagreements post-closing. Disputes commonly arise related to adjustments to the purchase price, allegations post-closing that certain representations and warranties the seller made were breached, and more. Whatever the source of conflict, both parties are likely to examine post-closing results and events to make sure they receive the full benefit of their bargains. While difficult to imagine at the beginning of the marriage, all it takes is for one party to feel they did not get what they expected to stir up conflict and send the deal into a dispute. In this session, advisors will speak to their experiences and recommendations to better negotiate and document transactions on the front end in order to avoid litigation on the backend and what to do if a post-closing dispute happens.

 

SPEAKERS: 

Nicole Provenchee, Founder, Bright Blue Consulting

Tori Harrison, Attorney, Waller, Austin, TX

Morgan Ivey, Attorney, Waller, Austin, TX

 

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Are you leaving money on the table in bankruptcy cases? Are you a sitting duck target for a preference lawsuit? It doesn't have to be this way!

Taking some simple steps can help maximize your recoveries and reduce your risks as a creditor. This webinar, presented by Quarles & Brady LLP and ACC Wisconsin, will cover the basics of asserting claims in bankruptcy cases, including submission of general unsecured proofs of claim, secured claims, administrative priority claims, and setoff claims. Attendees will learn how to identify and assert often-overlooked key creditor rights.

The program will also cover the most common defenses to lawsuits seeking recovery of "preferential" payments made to a creditor by a debtor in the months leading up to a bankruptcy filing, and will provide insight on reducing the risk that your company will become a defendant in a preference lawsuit or best situating yourself to defend against such lawsuits when they happen.

Join ACC St. Louis and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner for a 1 hour CLE on developing best practices for dealing with Inconsistencies and Ambiguities in Commercial Contracts

We have all been there. Exhibits aren’t attached, dates are left blank, processes are ambiguous, or provisions or documents are in conflict.  We all want to be confident that we are tackling these common problems as best as we can. 

Join this session for practical tips and best practices for dealing with existing contracts and ways to avoid these problems in your own drafting.

We look forward to seeing you online on December 13!

Join Us for a Special Holiday Event 

Bring your Family and Friends for

Outdoor Activities & Treats
 

Stop by the ACC Information Table located at Ascension for walking maps, scavenger hunt and treats.

Activities include:

Drinks & Treats from Ascencion

Including Hot Chocolate, Coffee, Wine, Beer and Baked Goods

 

Walking Trail
Maps provided for 1 or 2 miles

 

Scavenger Hunt
Kid-friendly with Ice Cream Prizes

Back by Popular Demand!

Join us as Jason Steed presents his annual overview of the 2022  Supreme Court Term as he reviews the major decisions and previews what's to come.

11:30 am - Registration

11:45 am - Lunch Service Begins

12-1 pm - CLE

Dessert and Networking follow

 

 

Crafting a meaningful outside counsel diversity initiative: We know we should, we’re just not sure how

It’s nearly universally accepted that in-house law departments can have a meaningful impact in how their outside law firms prioritize diversity and inclusion among the lawyers assigned to matters. Less universally understood is how to achieve that impact. In fact, recent research from the Thomson Reuters Institute shows that more than half of law departments have yet to implement a diversity initiative with outside counsel, and even those who have do not fully understand how to leverage the data they collect from their law firms.

This session will explore the findings of the research, as well as a case study of one company whose diversity program has won recognition, while also providing examples of steps others can follow to start down the path toward driving results. The session will also explore some of the more common stumbling blocks general counsel might experience in trying to implement such an initiative and how to navigate past them.


AGENDA

7:45 AM - 8:15 AM | Check-in and plated breakfast
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | Elimination of Bias CLE program
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM | Networking

 

PRESENTERS

  • Bill Josten, Manager of Strategic Enterprise in Thought Leadership, Thomson Reuters Institute
  • Lyndsey Wurst, Legal Operations Manager, Securian Financial Group

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


1 Elimination of Bias CLE credit is pending in Minnesota.
 

The Supreme Court’s decision to end constitutionally protected abortion rights and the state activity since that decision have significant implications for employers and the benefit plans they offer to their employees. This presentation, Roe’s End:  What the Dobbs Decision Means for Employers and Employee Benefit Plans, will examine these implications and how some employers are responding to them.

 

AGENDA

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | Attendee check-in

11:30 AM - Noon | Lunch buffet 

Noon - 1:00 PM | CLE program

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Networking

 

PRESENTERS

  • Ed Leeds, Counsel, Ballard Spahr LLP
  • Jessica DuBois, Associate, Ballard Spahr LLP
  • Mary O’Brien, Special Counsel, Ballard Spahr LLP

 

Program admission is free and open to ACC members and to first-time in-house counsel guests. Validated parking will be provided.

1 Standard CLE credit is pending in Minnesota.

 

Thanks to our sponsor, Ballard Spahr LLP!

 

Come celebrate the Holiday Season with your In-House colleagues at the ACC St. Louis Holiday Social on:

Wednesday, December 14th 
5:30 - 8:30 PM 
Ruth's Chris in Chesterfield

Savor delicious hors d'oeuvres and indulge in delectable desserts while enjoying a glass of your favorite wine or spirit.

Drawings for fun prizes and spirits will take place throughout the evening!

Let's make a positive impact on our community this holiday season.  Please contribute a non-perishable food or personal care items. Everyone who brings a donation will get an extra chance to win an attendance drawing!

The ACC St. Louis will deliver all donations received at the Holiday Social to:  Operation Foodsearch, the 2022 Pro Bono Community Service Partner.

 

*This is a complimentary Members Only event.  A credit card will be required to complete registration, but will ONLY be charged for late cancellations within 48-hours of event or no-shows.* 

 

You’ve likely navigated one or more internal investigations. But when you’re in the middle of an investigation, it can be hard to see the forest for the trees. In this session, Leo Munoz, experienced forensic accountant and CFE, will take a step back to look at the sources and objectives of internal investigations, explore strategies to position your company for the best possible outcome, and walk through a few recent cautionary tales (featuring some hot-button issues).
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