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Join Us for an Exclusive New Year Celebration at Tootsies Houston for our Women In The House group! 🎉✨

Kick off 2024 in style with a fabulous evening at Tootsies Houston! 🌟

📅 Date: Thursday, January 30
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Tootsies, Houston

What better way to celebrate the start of the year than with an unforgettable shopping experience paired with delightful snacks and sips? Here's what you can expect:

🎁 Exclusive Shopping: Browse our stunning collections and find the perfect pieces to elevate your wardrobe for the new year.

🍹 Delicious Sips: Toast to new beginnings with handcrafted beverages.

🍴 Tasty Treats: Enjoy a selection of delectable bites while you shop.

Unwind in Style: Mix, mingle, and make memories with friends in the luxurious ambiance of Tootsies.

Bring your friends and join us for an evening of fun, fashion, and fabulous finds. Don’t miss out on this stylish soiree—it’s the perfect way to step into the new year with confidence and flair.

ACC Houston January Member Networking Chapter Meeting
Celebrating Success, Building Connections, and Envisioning 2025
January 14, 2025 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy
 

Join Us for an Exclusive Luncheon to Celebrate, Connect, and Look Ahead

In lieu of our regular ACC Houston Chapter Meeting, we invite you to an exclusive luncheon at Maggiano's on Post Oak Blvd as a special benefit to our valued members.

This informal yet purposeful gathering is an opportunity to:

• Celebrate our shared accomplishments in 2024,
• Look Ahead to a fantastic and impactful 2025, and
• Connect with your fellow in-house legal counsel in a relaxed setting.
  
  

Over a delicious meal, we'll discuss best practices, share ideas, and foster deeper connections within our community. Bring a Colleague, Build Our Community: Share the Benefits of ACC Houston Membership!  There will be door prizes for those of you who “bring a guest”.  

Don’t miss this chance to engage more intentionally, exchange insights, and strengthen your network as we prepare for another successful year.

Date: January 14, 2025
Time: 11:30 (doors open for networking), Lunch - noon - 1:00 p.m. 
Location: Maggiano's, Post Oak Blvd. 

We look forward to seeing you there!

ACC Houston & The Texas Lawbook Webinar CLE 
What to Watch with the New Administration 
December 16, 2024 | 12 pm - 1:15 pm | 1.00 CREDITS CLE (TX) 

DESCRIPTION 
Join us for an insightful CLE webinar exploring how a potential second Trump administration could reshape the business landscape in Texas and beyond. This exclusive webcast features two seasoned General Counsel and leading experts in energy transition, oil and gas, labor and employment, and public policy. Together, they’ll provide their unique perspectives on: 

• Potential shifts in regulatory frameworks affecting key industries. 
• The future of energy policy. 
• Impacts on labor laws and workforce policies. 
• Strategic considerations for businesses navigating evolving policies.

This webinar will equip you with the knowledge to anticipate and adapt to changes that could redefine the way you do business.

ACC Houston December Chapter Meeting CLE – The Woodlands
Deep in the Heart of the Texas Business Courts: What Attorneys Need to Know
December 4, 2024 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Landry’s Seafood House
1.00 Hours CLE (TX)

Join us for insights into the newly operational Texas Business Courts from one of the first firms to practice there!  In this session, Gray Reed attorneys will delve into the unique procedures and jurisdictional framework of these specialized courts, provide clarity around the new court's structure and initial operational experiences, and discuss the potential future impacts the new court may have on business litigation in Texas, both in the next few years and for decades to come.

With the SEC’s adoption of new cybersecurity rules for public companies and the likelihood of continued interest in cybersecurity across administrations, today’s in-house counsel must be prepared to manage not only the fallout from a cybersecurity breach, but also the risks associated with related disclosure obligations.

Join your ACC Chicago colleagues and McDermott attorneys for a one-hour CLE presentation that will cover recent enforcement actions and practical steps to mitigate risk. 

Attendees can expect to hear about:
•    Anticipated effect of the election on SEC cybersecurity enforcement efforts
•    Recent SEC cybersecurity enforcement actions 
•    Guidance from the SEC on the cybersecurity rules that went into effect in December 2023
•    Practical strategies in-house counsel can employ to manage risk

We’re excited to invite you to our ACC Houston Holiday Party – a festive evening filled with cheer, community, and celebration of our 40th anniversary as a chapter! Join us in toasting this incredible milestone with fellow members, sponsored by The Texas Lawbook and Akerman.

Event Details:
Date: December 19, 2024
Location: River Oaks Country Club
1600 River Oaks Blvd
Houston, TX 77019
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Dress Code: Holiday Attire

Registration: Required – Members Only (each member may bring a spouse or guest)

Let’s honor 40 years of success, camaraderie, and growth in ACC Houston together with a night of fine food, festive drinks, and wonderful company. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening!

ACC Houston Mani Pedi Social
By Invitation ONLY
December 13, 2024 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Isle Pedi West Ave | 2800 Kirby Drive | Houston, TX 77098

As invited guests, you will enjoy your choice of Manicure or Pedicure with Marquee Sponsor BoyarMiller.

ACC Houston Litigation Practice Group CLE
Navigating the Complexities of Veil Piercing: A Primer and Analysis of Recent Developments
December 5, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | The Palm (Downtown)

This program course delves into the fundamental principles of veil piercing, offering attendees a comprehensive primer on this critical aspect of corporate law. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the traditional criteria courts consider when deciding to pierce the corporate veil, including fraud, undercapitalization, and failure to adhere to corporate formalities.

ACC Houston Best Practices Practice Group CLE
Getting Your C-Suite Ready to Present During Trial
December 3, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | MAD
 

C-suite witnesses can make or break your company’s image at trial. The world of jury trials post Covid looks dramatically different than before.  At this lunch, we will discuss the current strategies for helping your c-suite witnesses—and your companies—succeed in front of a jury.  

The ACC Minnesota Chapter's Board of Directors invites you and a guest to its 2024 Appreciation Social to celebrate the holiday season with our wonderful ACC MN members and sponsors! 

This festive event takes place at the Emery Hotel in downtown Minneapolis the evening of Tuesday, December 3, starting at 5:30 PM Central Time. Mix and mingle while you enjoy complimentary food and drink. 

Registration is open to ACC MN members and our 2024 sponsors.

THANK YOU for being an important part of what makes ACC Minnesota so great. We can't wait to see you!