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Join the ACC National Capital Region MD Advisory Committee and ACC Baltimore Chapter for a micro-networking lunch in Columbia, Maryland.
The NCR committee was established to meet the needs of its members that live or work in Maryland. Join us and enjoy lunch and meaningful conversation with other ACC members in the area.
Whether you’re interested in learning more about our initiatives or simply socializing over lunch, we’d love to see you there.
Attendees will pay for and purchase their own meals.
Join your ACC colleagues and the attorneys from our premiere sponsor, Jackson Lewis, for an evening of gourmet appetizers, specialty drinks, wine, beer and soft drinks. Enjoy a relaxing time catching up with friends and colleagues.
If you have not yet checked out Cece's, now is the time! Still one of the hottest new places in Baltimore!
In this practical, in-house-focused session, Nelson Mullins Partners Tim Wagner (Tax) and Conrad Dietrick (Trusts & Estates) will translate the bill’s most consequential corporate and estate provisions into clear action items for legal departments. They’ll cover what changed, where risks and opportunities lie (entity structure, transactions, compensation/benefits, and wealth transfer), and how to triage with finance and external advisors. You will leave with a basic analysis to coordinate internally, timelines to monitor, and questions to ask now to reduce surprise exposure later.
“Artificial Intelligence & The In-House Legal Career”
AI is changing what it means to be a modern lawyer—whether you’re launching your career or leading an in-house team. This program dives into how AI can make legal work more efficient, enhance collaboration, and open new paths for professional growth. Learn how to use AI to gain an edge in today’s market and prepare for the future of legal practice.
Panelists:
Courtney Schaefer, Attorney Recruiter, Beacon Hill Legal
Sheila Murphy, President and CEO, Focus Forward Consulting
Lewis Sorokin, Associate, Wilftek, Adjunct Professor, Drexel Westphal in Media and the Law, Author of “This Week in AI” Newsletter
Moderator:
Rupali Patel Shah, Head of Legal Solutions and Alliances, North America, DiliTrust
IMPORTANT REMINDER: ACC GREATER PHILADELPHIA EVENTS ARE STRICTLY RESERVED FOR ELIGIBLE IN-HOUSE COUNSEL and INVITED guests and sponsors. ACCGP reserves the right to confirm eligible status of all event registrants and cancel unqualified registrations. Click Here to learn more about & how to join ACC Greater Philadelphia.AI is changing what it means to be a modern lawyer—whether you’re launching your career or leading an in-house team. This program dives into how AI can make legal work more efficient, enhance collaboration, and open new paths for professional growth. Learn how to use AI to gain an edge in today’s market and prepare for the future of legal practice.
Please join us for a full-day, in-person conference that will address the key issues a new general counsel or small law department lawyer will face in their role. Learn to uncover and tackle challenges within a variety of subject areas so you can be successful within your department and your company.
The In-House Primer will give in-house counsel an opportunity to attend CLE sessions that include:
Two Hours VA Ethics Session:Ethics at the Crossroads: Whistleblowers, Compliance, and Government Programs (presented by Wiley)
Hot Topics in Insurance: 2025 Cyber Fraud (presented by Anderson Kill)
Government Contracting: Key Legal Issues for Generalists & Commercial Companies (presented by Fluet)
Employment Law Bootcamp(presented by Davis Wright Tremaine)
Hear from subject matter experts and learn what you need to know and when to call outside assistance. In addition, network with your peers and meet the panelists over breakfast, lunch, and at a happy hour at the end of the day.
As diversity, equity and inclusion evolves amid shifting regulations and social expectations, organizations face new challenges in legal compliance, reporting, and people strategy—making the role of in-house counsel more critical than ever.
This event brings together in-house counsel and private practice leaders to explore how legal teams can help organizations adapt to this changing environment while continuing to foster inclusive and equitable workplaces. We’ll reflect on how to maintain progress, navigate complexity, and align legal and business priorities with a forward-looking approach.
Join us for an engaging panel discussion tailored for members of the Association of Corporate Counsel focused on key developments and trends in class action litigation.
Key topics will include:
Current class actions landscape in Canada:
Where are new class actions being commenced?
In what areas (e.g. product liability, privacy, competition, securities, etc.)?
What emerging class actions are we seeing and expecting (e.g., AI, ESG, etc.)?
Certification trends and defence strategies:
What is (and is not) being certified?
What are current strategies to resist certification entirely or in part, including through pre-certification motions?
Key tips for in-house counsel defending class actions.
We look forward to providing actionable insights to help you stay ahead of the curve and protect your organization’s interests.
We’re bringing the Northeast flavor to Philly—and giving everyone a taste of what’s coming in 2026!
ACC Northeast is teaming up with the Greater Philadelphia Chapter, other local Chapters, and generous sponsors to co-hose a special ACC Northeast Lounge at the legendary Philly Block Party during the ACC Annual Meeting.
This year’s block party will be bigger and better than ever, and we’re helping turn up the volume as the proud host chapter for the 2026 Annual Meeting in Boston. Let’s make some noise and start the buzz for next year!
IMPORTANT: This is a wristband only event. You must pre-register through the ACC Greater Philadelphia website (at link below) and pick up your wristband at the Annual Meeting exhibit hall on Sunday or Monday. No wristband = no entry, no exceptions.
Let's make our mark in Philly, and set the tone for an unforgettable Boston 2026!
Are you headed to the ACC Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, October 18-22, 2025? Let’s kick things off with a virtual lunchtime meetup with fellow ACC Northeast Chapter Members before we all descend on the City of Brotherly Love. It’s a casual Zoom gathering where we’ll introduce ourselves, share tips and travel plans, answer any questions about the Annual Meeting, and put some friendly faces to names so you’ll already know folks when you walk into the convention hall! Bring your lunch, your questions, and good vibes - we look forward to seeing you on screen before we see you in Philly.
