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Greenberg Traurig is a proud sponsor of the Association of Corporate Counsel – Austin Chapter and will co-host with ACC an in-person sip and learn networking event. GT Austin Co-Managing Shareholder Karen Kennard will moderate a panel featuring general counsel panelists Kerri Butcher, EVP and Chief of Staff at Capital Metro, and Néstor Ho, Chief Legal Officer of Silicon Labs, as well as Greenberg Traurig Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer Nikki Lewis Simon.

 

PANELISTS:

Kerri Butcher, EVP and Chief of Staff, Capital Metro

Néstor Ho, Chief Legal Officer, Silicon Labs

Nikki Lewis Simon, Chief DE&I Officer, Greenberg Traurig

Remember when you were in law school and trying to figure out "what's next?" It was incredibly valuable to meet people further along in their legal careers and learn from their experiences. Here's your opportunity to return the favor.

ACC Austin is partnering with sponsor SimpleLegal for a panel discussion at Texas Law. At this event, some of our Texas Law alumni will discuss the "road to an in-house career." Afterwards, we will join the students for a happy hour and networking. Please come and encourage the next generation of lawyers to follow in your footsteps.

ACC Houston International Law Practice Group CLE
Investing in Development: DFC, Sustainable Development and You
October 12, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy

A little-publicized US Government agency promotes and funds sustainable development projects around the world.  What does this mean to you and your business? Join Womble Bond Dickinson Partner Jackie Camp and DFC Assistant General Counsel Shalini Soopramanien as they discuss the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, who can access its funds, examples of DFC deals and how they incorporate ESG requirements and promote sustainability, and best practices for collaboration between external and internal counsel on transactions.

ACC Houston Healthcare Practice Group CLE
False Claims Act Litigation, Compliance, and Internal Investigations Issues in the Health Care Industry
October 4, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Hotel ZaZa

About the Program

Join us for a program that will dive into the issues surrounding false claims act litigation, compliance, and internal investigations in the health care industry. Seyfarth attorneys will moderate a panel featuring in-house counsel leads in the industry.

2022 has been a tumultuous year for privacy and cybersecurity, and further volatility is guaranteed as geopolitical instability increases across key markets and new laws and regulations come into effect. The key to navigating this complex environment and to thrive amidst the uncertainty is to recognize trend lines early and maintain a proactive, agile and holistic data strategy, not just react when new court rulings, regulations or a data breach hit.
In this webinar, members of Eversheds Sutherland's global privacy and cybersecurity team will discuss how your organization can adopt a globalized approach to privacy by looking at:

•    How to manage and complete cross-border data transfers in line with local international regulations
•    What to do in the event of a multi-jurisdictional data breach
•    The importance of globalized privacy policies (including for employees), contracts and procedures, and
•    How to start thinking about privacy and the metaverse     

ACC Houston Labor & Employment Practice Group CLE
Trending Wage Hour Concerns to Keep An Eye On
October 19, 2022 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Grace's

Join us for a program that will explore recent wage-hour litigation, arbitration, and compliance trends. The topics will include an analysis of recent Court decisions, per diem issues, expense reimbursement, and arbitration clauses. Seyfarth attorneys will moderate a panel featuring in-house counsel. 

Please note that space is limited, so register soon to get your spot secured for this event.

Registration/Check-In: 11 am - 12 noon
Program: 12 noon - 1 pm

ACC Houston October Chapter Meeting CLE
Managing In-House Counsel Dilemmas: Protecting Attorney/Client Privilege and Avoiding Spoliation
October 11, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's

BoyarMiller Shareholders Chris Hanslik and Andrew Pearce will provide in-house counsel with information on how to avoid common dilemmas. In particular, the panel will address ways to protect attorney/client privilege and avoid spoliation of evidence. They will be joined by Celina Carter, SVP and General Counsel of BWC Terminals, to further elaborate on the role in-house counsel plays in these scenarios

ACC Houston Healthcare Practice Group CLE
False Claims Act Litigation, Compliance, and Internal Investigations Issues in the Health Care Industry
October 4, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Hotel ZaZa

About the Program

Join us for a program that will dive into the issues surrounding false claims act litigation, compliance, and internal investigations in the health care industry. Seyfarth attorneys will moderate a panel featuring in-house counsel leads in the industry.

This presentation will detail insurance coverage strategies, preservation of evidence considerations, and recent developments related to defending personal injury litigation.

CLE Program: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Cocktails beginning at 4:30 p.m.

RSVP In Person: https://sites-burr.vuturevx.com/14/1316/landing-pages/rsvp-in-person.asp

RSVP Virtually: https://sites-burr.vuturevx.com/14/1316/landing-pages/rsvp-virtual.asp

On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, join Carlson Caspers lawyers and the Association of Corporate Counsel Minnesota Chapter (ACC MN) for an in-person networking and interactive program to share issues relating to intellectual property law. Discussion topics include due diligence in advance of M&A, nondisclosures and noncompete agreements, IPRs, remedies, injunctions, going after knockoffs in China, data privacy and NPE suits, and considerations in global agreements.

You’ll enjoy the fun and festive refreshments and atmosphere of La Doña Cervecería, a craft brewery that celebrates the “vibrancy, breadth, and depth of Latino and Minnesota culture through superior product and customer experience as a fully operational brewery and community/event center, while raising awareness and providing support to social, economic, and environmental issues that impact us all.”

 

AGENDA

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM CT | Check-in and refreshments

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM CT | Round-robin CLE program

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM CT | Tacos, cervezas, networking, and more!

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

Can't make it in time for the CLE program? Come for the post-program cheer!

 

Thanks to our sponsor, Carlson Caspers!

 

*Perhaps this year we should say, "Fiesta de la Cerveza"?!

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