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ACC Houston Half Day Seminar AI, Employment Law & The Future of Work January 29, 2026 | 11:30 am - 5:30 pm | The Houston Club
Join us for an engaging event hosted by Baker Botts and ACC, featuring insightful sessions on AI, employment law, and the latest legal updates. The program will feature educational content, followed by a cocktail reception after the discussions. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn with other ACC Houston members!
Parking will be validated for those who park in the 811 Louisiana Garage, which is located across the street from the Houston Club.
The anticipated CLE is to be determined; program content will be appropriate for newly admitted and experienced lawyers. We hope to see you there!
ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE: Open for Business How Business-Friendly Legislation is Changing Things for Energy Companies in Texas December 11, 2025 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Seasons 52
This CLE program explores impacts to Texas energy companies from recent business-friendly legislation in Texas.We will discuss the changes and what energy companies should look out for – including codification of the business judgment rule, and other protections for corporate decision-makers.We will also provide a brief update on important energy-related cases filed in the Texas Business Court, and early and emerging trends about cases filed there.Attendees will gain insights into the practical implications for deal structuring, governance, and risk management. 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)
ACC Houston December Chapter Meeting Myth or Reality? Former GC's on In-House Legal Myths December 9, 2025 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy
In this interactive “Myth or Reality?” session, our presenters will explore common perceptions ( or misperceptions) about the role of legal teams and outside counsel in driving business success. Through audience participation, we’ll separate fact from fiction on topics like risk management, compliance, and the strategic value of legal partnership.
We’re excited to invite you and your spouse/guest to our ACC Houston Annual Holiday Party – a festive evening filled with cheer, community, and celebration of the year as a chapter! Join us in networking with fellow members and our generous sponsors: The Texas Lawbook and Steptoe. Due to typical outstanding registration rate for this event, we ask that you register early and only if you fully plan to attend.
Note: Please make sure to complete your member ticket AND also a guest ticket if you plan to bring your spouse/guest. (One guest per member only)
ACC Houston November Chapter Meeting CLE Ethical Scenarios: What Would You Do? November 20, 2025 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Landry’s Seafood House
This presentation explores complex workplace dilemmas involving ethics, legal compliance and HR decision-making. Through detailed scenarios, it examines issues such as medical privacy under ADA and FMLA, OSHA investigations following a fatal accident, harassment by a client executive and safety concerns tied to regulatory procedures. Each case presents conflicting pressures between HR, management and employees, raising questions about confidentiality, union involvement, legal privilege and leadership accountability. Rather than offering clear-cut answers, reflection is encouraged on how to respond when values, policies, and people collide. Participants are challenged to consider how organizations can balance employee rights with operational demands while maintaining ethical integrity in high-pressure environments.
1.00 hours CLE (TX) and includes 1.00 hours ethics credits.
ACC Houston Women In The House (WiTH) Social Annual Holiday Market! November 13, 2025 | 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Junior League of Houston
Back by popular demand, we are thrilled to invite you to a festive and empowering ACC HoustonWiTH Holiday Market, exclusively for in-house legal professionals. Sponsored by Consilio, this special event will showcase local, women-owned businesses, offering unique holiday shopping opportunities while you connect and network with fellow women professionals. Get into the holiday spirit as you support local entrepreneurs, discover one-of-a-kind gifts, and enjoy a relaxed, social atmosphere. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season, strengthen your professional connections, and support women-owned businesses.
Join us for an engaging program that equips legal professionals with the insights and tools to face the complexities that arise in “ordinary course” distress, with a focus on current market and global dynamics.
In today's dynamic business environment, legal professionals play a pivotal role in helping organizations navigate the operational and financial pressures that emerge as part of everyday business. Whether facing supply chain disruptions, inflationary trends, regulatory uncertainty, or geopolitical instability, companies must rely on strategic legal guidance to respond effectively and maintain resilience.
Participants will gain insights into:
• Market forces driving distress: Analyzing how inflation, interest rate volatility, geopolitical tensions, and sector-specific disruptions contribute to operational and financial strain. • Legal risk management: Understanding the legal implications of distress-related decisions, including contract renegotiations, workforce adjustments, and compliance with evolving regulations. • Cross-jurisdictional challenges: Exploring how inconsistent legal frameworks across jurisdictions impact decision-making and risk exposure. • Operational resilience strategies: Identifying practical approaches to restructuring operations, managing liquidity, and maintaining business continuity. • Stakeholder engagement: Developing communication strategies to manage internal and external stakeholders during periods of uncertainty.
Join us for an engaging program that equips legal professionals with the insights and tools to face the complexities that arise in “ordinary course” distress, with a focus on current market and global dynamics.
In today's dynamic business environment, legal professionals play a pivotal role in helping organizations navigate the operational and financial pressures that emerge as part of everyday business. Whether facing supply chain disruptions, inflationary trends, regulatory uncertainty, or geopolitical instability, companies must rely on strategic legal guidance to respond effectively and maintain resilience.
Participants will gain insights into:
• Market forces driving distress: Analyzing how inflation, interest rate volatility, geopolitical tensions, and sector-specific disruptions contribute to operational and financial strain. • Legal risk management: Understanding the legal implications of distress-related decisions, including contract renegotiations, workforce adjustments, and compliance with evolving regulations. • Cross-jurisdictional challenges: Exploring how inconsistent legal frameworks across jurisdictions impact decision-making and risk exposure. • Operational resilience strategies: Identifying practical approaches to restructuring operations, managing liquidity, and maintaining business continuity. • Stakeholder engagement: Developing communication strategies to manage internal and external stakeholders during periods of uncertainty.
