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Join us to review the major government contracts developments of 2023. From implementation of the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA), to updated small business and joint venture qualifications, to the ongoing evolution of cybersecurity compliance obligations, it was another busy and dynamic year for government contractors. We also saw important decisions relating to the False Claims Act, jurisdiction and standing in bid protests and contract appeals, and contractor IP rights.

The panel will review the key cases and laws and regulations from 2023, as well as look ahead to how the major events of 2023 are likely to impact government contracts law into 2024 and beyond.    

Presented by Greg Jacobs, Erin Felix, and Holly Roth, Shareholders with Polsinelli P.C., Jessica Lehman, Government Contracts Counsel at Verizon, and Virginia Robinson, General Counsel at Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation.

2.0 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

Kick-off the New Year at ACC NCR’s 2024 Annual Meeting!  

Join members, in-house counsel, annual relationship sponsors*, and select guests** to hear about the successes of 2023 and plans for 2024, as well as celebrate the election of new officers and directors (see below).  

This year’s meeting will launch a year of celebrating our volunteer leaders with a moderated conversation among some of our greatest on why they initially became involved with ACC NCR, how they started their leadership journey within the organization, and what volunteering with the chapter has meant to them.  

The meeting will conclude with ample time for networking.  

On the Ballot:

Officers:

· President Elect: Kathi Westcott, Deputy General Counsel, The Pew Charitable Trusts

· Vice President (Member Engagement): Ilona Levine, Senior VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Internet Society 

· Vice President (Professional Advancement & Community Engagement, f/k/a Community Engagement & Professional Development): Anjanette “Anji” Stinson, Associate General Counsel, National Student Clearinghouse

· Vice President (Programming): Andrew Sakallaris, General Counsel, LMI 

· Vice President (Sponsor Relations): Patrick Samsel, General Counsel, Fors Marsh  

Directors:  

For terms expiring in 2027:

· Charlotte Bernard, Commercial Counsel, Google Cloud, Google (second term)

· Mary Chapin, VP, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary, National Student Clearinghouse (second term)*

· Ilona Levine, Senior VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Internet Society (first term)

· Amit Patel, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, Senior      Counsel, The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (second term)

· Patrick Samsel, General Counsel, Fors Marsh (first term)

· Anjanette “Anji” Stinson, Associate General Counsel, National Student Clearinghouse (first term)

They will join:

Officers Elected in 2023 to Continue to Serve in 2024:

President: Laura M. Murray, General Counsel, Virginia REALTORS®

Treasurer: Matthew Dost, General Counsel, Allied Associates International

Secretary: Amit Patel, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, Senior Counsel, The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

VP (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion):  Véronique Staco, Assistant General Counsel, WTW 

Directors Elected in 2022 and 2023 (serving in either the first or second of two three-year terms):

· Matthew (“Matt”) Dost, General Counsel, Allied Associates International

· Courtney Edmonds, SVP, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, Deputy General Counsel, Leidos

· Stephanie Gilliard, Philanthropy Legal Counsel, Intuitive Foundation

· Denise Gold, Corporate and Labor Senior Counsel, Associated General Contractors of America 

· Audrey Jean, General Counsel, 3E

· Elizabeth Roman Jones, Compliance Director, Cambridge International Systems, Inc.

· Laura M. Murray, General Counsel, Virginia REALTORS®

· Sandy Paik, General Counsel, The Tower Companies

· Andrew Sakallaris, General Counsel, LMI Consulting, LLC

· Véronique Staco, Assistant General Counsel, WTW

· Zachary “Zack” Stewart, VP, Associate General Counsel, Serco Inc.

· Kathi Westcott, Deputy General Counsel, The Pew Charitable Trusts 

*Sponsors may send two representatives, except Diamond, which may send three.
**Guests may include business colleagues and significant others but may not include law firm or vendor representatives that compete with our sponsors. 

Join the Women & Gender Group for In-person CLE & Networking

Increasingly, investigations are a significant part of the work of general counsels, HR professionals, and their teams. Our panel will present the approach, roles, responsibilities, and best practices associated with responding to a workplace investigation that unfolds in real time, with a particular emphasis on how to balance diversity, equity, and inclusion considerations during and after the investigation.  This interactive discussion also will address the challenges in-house attorneys, HR professionals, and key members of the C-Suite may face as they advise their companies on responding to crisis events that have direct consequences for their various stakeholders and the critical nature of building diverse investigation teams.

Join us as we explain the legal developments impacting employers in 2023 and highlight what employers can expect in 2024. We will cover new federal, state and local legislation, and Supreme Court cases and other relevant decisions. We will also discuss important trends and provide tangible takeaways and strategies for in-house counsel.

Presented by John Remy, Teresa Burke Wright and Alyson Guyan, Principals with Jackson Lewis P.C., Elisa Eberhardt, Employment Counsel at The Knot Worldwide and Frank Connolly, Vice President and Senior Counsel, Operations at Hilton.

Event Agenda:

3:30 - 4:00 - Registration

4:00 - 6:00 - Dinner and CLE Presentation

6:00 - 7:00 - Happy Hour

2.0 Hours of VA MCLE Credit pending

Join the Employment Law Practice Group for a Networking Social!

Join your fellow in-house counsels and Tarter Krinsky & Drogin for an evening networking reception at The Parlour Room. 

Connect with industry peers over elevated American cuisine, craft cocktails, & wine.

Register now to secure your space - capacity is limited! 

You're invited to an evening of food, music, fun & spirits to celebrate the holiday season!

Join ACC Central Florida members, guests and sponsors to toast the new year at Orlando Milkhouse, sponsored by Legal Talent.  

You might have heard the term neurodiversity and perhaps wondered, “What does it really mean?” Neurodiversity has many definitions, but it generally refers to natural differences in the human brain regarding sociability, learning, attention, mood and other mental functions.  Neurodiversity includes conditions such as autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and Tourette syndrome.   

Please join David Burick and Evita Nwosu-Sylvester from Freddie Mac as they walk us through an introduction on Neurodiversity and its impact in the workplace. They will also leave us with resources and information to inspire action. 

The session will end with an interactive Q&A. If you have specific questions you would like addressed, please include those when you register.

By registering for this ACC NCR event, you acknowledge that you have read ACC NCR’s Code of Conduct for Events and agree to comply with its terms.