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CLE with Maurice Segall, Director, NY and Fairfield County Program, The ProBono Partnership at 6:15 PM - 7:15

Followed by Annual Meeting and Mingling which includes

Tuscan/Antipasto Table with Hors d'oeuvres, Soft drinks and 1 ticket per person for glass of wine or beer. Cash bar available.

Join the Diversity & Inclusion Group and Proskauer Rose LLP for this CLE session.  Participants will receive (1) NY CLE credit in Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias (suitable for non-transitional attorneys only). 

The program will focus on the current legal landscape of DEI in the workplace. Our discussion will assist in providing an understanding of (1) the recent cases challenging DEI practices, (2) what employers need to be looking at internally in terms of their DEI programs, (3) how employers can best mitigate risk while pursuing their DEI efforts and goals in the current climate.

Please join the ACC NYC Employment Law Practice Group and Epstein Becker Green for this one hour CLE program.

In today's complex work environments, understanding the intricacies of workplace investigations is essential for legal professionals and decision-makers alike. Drawing from real-world examples, you'll gain a deep understanding of effective methods and strategies for navigating these sensitive matters. We will also dissect recent employee survey data and its implications for decision-makers, offering valuable insights into employee sentiments and expectations. Moreover, we will delve into the legal landscape, examining laws and regulations that vary by jurisdiction and industry and discussing what compliance means specifically for you and your organization here in New York. Additionally, we'll cast a spotlight on the SEC's extensive reach in workplace investigations and tackle hot topics that decision-makers must be aware of in today's rapidly evolving work environment.

Join us in this enlightening session as we unravel the complexities of workplace investigations and equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate them with confidence.

CLE:
Credits: 1
State: NY
Category: Professional Practice (Suitable for Transitional and Non-Transitional attorneys)

There are now over a dozen newly enacted state privacy laws with varying requirements and exemptions. Many of these new rules overlap with existing state and federal obligations that are being enforced by different regulators with contrasting priorities.   

Join ACC Georgia and McDermott Will & Emery LLP as McDermott lawyer Fran Forte who, along with Kaeley Brown of Snap, Inc. will provide practical tips to build or supplement a compliance program to address these requirements and enforcement risks, including harmonization strategies and “benchmarking” about evolving market practices.

You are invited to volunteer for a Pro Bono Clinic with Legal Services of Northern Virginia 

Topic: LSNV provides free training and clinic organization for the screening and drafting of uncontested divorce documents to LSNV-eligible clients allowing them to file pro se.

Partners: Legal Services of Northern Virginia 

Clients: Low-income and disabled applicants 

When: Thursday, November 2, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Training begins at 9:30 AM (1 hour) followed by client meetings from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM.

Where: Virtual via Zoom 

Who: In-House Attorneys and Non-Attorneys. Non-Attorneys help draft and edit documents while attorney conducts the client interview and advises on applicable law.

Experience: No specific training required 

Training: 1 hour live/virtual training session at 9:30 AM

Support: LSNV representative available for questions throughout the clinic.

Time: Client meeting and preparation of documents generally takes no longer than 2 hours.

Work: Volunteers will work directly with clients to advise them on whether their divorce would be contested and prepare complaints, affidavits, and draft orders of divorce during a 1-2 hour appointment.

Insurance: Provided by LSNV to all volunteers 

*Please respond by October 26.


Legal Services of Northern Virginia is the primary civil legal aid provider for low-income clients in Northern Virginia. This brown bag lunch will give an overview of the history of poverty law in Virginia as well as the modern legal implications of that history. Join ACC NCR and LSNV to learn about the most pressing issues facing low-income individuals and how you can partner with LSNV to help.

You are cordially invited to a wine and cheese tasting event hosted by Jackson Lewis P.C. at Cornelius, the newest location of City Winery in historic Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central station.

Enjoy a relaxing evening of networking and socializing with us and other in-house counsel professionals before the Thanksgiving break. Guests will enjoy a selection of light bites, beer, wine and cheese.

Feel free to invite colleagues from your Legal Department or any in-house counsel friends who might be interested to register and join us for the festivities!

Please join the Intellectual Property Practice Group and Cowan, Leibowitz & Latman P.C. for Landmark Intellectual Property Cases: A Decade- by - Decade Review.

You will learn about landmark cases addressing the following: 

• National Trademark Rights vs. Local Rights 

• Patents in Mathematical Formulas 

• Trademark Protection in Colors 

• Parody as a defense to a copyright claim 

• Transforming Photographs into Paintings: Infringement or Fair Use

In addition to learning all this, you should attend for at least 3 more reasons: 

• For each attorney who attends the program, CL&L will donate $20 to Steve Van Zandt’s TeachRock Foundation. https://teachrock.org/ 

• We will auction off a Fender Guitars signed by Steve Van Zandt (Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band; Little Steven of Disciples of Soul; Silvio Dante on The Sopranos.) 

• You can win a JBL Bluetooth Speaker 

 

Agenda

Registration // 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Program // 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Networking // 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

 

CLE:

1 CLE Credit (NY) // Professional Practice (suitable for both transitional and non-transitional attorneys)

This event is FREE for ACC NYC Chapter Members and $50 for Prospective Members (must be in-house counsel).

Click here to view the ACC-NYC financial aid policy

In partnership with Finnegan

Can a pipeline building program be intentional and impactful while “life-changing,” “touching,” and “empowering”? The answer is Yes. Come learn about how a new initiative, Finnegan IP Summit, changed the lives of fifteen talented and motivated African American and Black law students this summer over a multi-day immersion program in Washington, DC. Over hearty laughter and collective tears, the students shared why this program is “simply fabulous,” gave them a “true sense of belonging,” and was a “once in a lifetime opportunity.”

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