The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world's largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations, nonprofits and other private-sector organizations around the globe.
Angeline Chen, General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer of MarkLogic Corporation, a Progress Software company
Jackie Davis, Deputy General Counsel of Atlassian
Keynote Speaker:
Jesse Raben, Chief Legal and Risk Officer of JDRF
Join us for this transformative workshop on creating a high-impact Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program despite the challenges posed by resource constraints. In this strategic exploration and conversation about maximizing influence without excess, you will get practical insights and actionable steps tailored to those of us whose organizations are navigating limited resources in our efforts to implement meaningful DEI efforts.
Through collaborative discussion, real-world case studies, and a walk-through exercise, participants will gain a nuanced understanding of how to leverage existing assets for impactful and lasting DEI outcomes. It's a hands-on experience where frugality meets efficacy, leaving attendees equipped with the tools to build a DEI initiative that will thrive within the boundaries of resource constraints.
This program is presented by the DEI Leadership Development Subcommittee.
ACC Greater Philadelphia Chapter’s Real Estate Network is cordially inviting all in-house real estate practitioners to the Network’s Holiday Happy Hour next month!
The happy hour will be at Bodega Bar, on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at 1223 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Bodega Bar is a hip venue which offers a tantalizing blend of Latin-inspired cuisine, unique handcrafted cocktails, and World House music to warm your soul.
This will be a great opportunity to meet some fellow in-house real estate practitioners in the Greater Philadelphia area, and discuss what types of events and activities you might like to enjoy with the Network in the upcoming year.
Please register soon as you are able, as seating is limited!
If you have any questions, or if you’re interested in joining the Real Estate Network, please email Network Co-Chair Matt Maisel at matthewm@procapllc.com.
With the rise in pay transparency and pay reporting laws,class action lawsuits,activist shareholder proposals, and SEC pay disclosure requirements likely on the horizon, employers need to ensure they are in compliance with a patchwork of new laws and consider whether and how they will communicate their pay philosophy.
In this session, we will cover changes from this past year in state pay equity, transparency, and data reporting laws. We will also briefly discuss potential changes to SECpay disclosure requirements and provide real-world examples of how shareholder proposals have led to pay disclosure requirements.
DMV employers will want to join this session for a discussion of best practices and recommendations for navigating all of these issues and to learn practical tips for reviewing and improving pay equity.
Presented by Carson Sullivan, Partner and Sarah Besnoff, Senior Associate at Paul Hastings, Kathy Cheung, Vice President and Senior Counsel in the Employment Group at Marriott International, Inc. and Lesley Marlin, Senior Counsel at FINRA.
In this session, lawyers from Torys’ White Collar Defense and Investigations practice will be joined by Kathrine Smirle, VP, Canadian Disputes and Investigations at TD as they unpack the latest issues in internal investigations. The panel will provide an update on and share examples of the latest trends and provide key takeaways for inhouse counsel.
Join us for a festive evening of holiday cheer, great company, and delicious food and drinks at Prohibition Public House in Ottawa. It's the perfect way to kick off the holiday season and connect with fellow in-house counsel.
Please RSVP by no later than Monday, November 27, 2023. Space is limited and no walk-ins will be permitted.
Join us at Hall’s Chophouse in either Charleston, Columbia, or Greenville for a member reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres & drinks. Please RSVP to for the date in your city. Reservations are limited!
We will be doing a toy drive at the event! If you would like, please bring a toy to be donated to South Carolina Youth Advocate Program, a 501(c)(3) organization that provides a variety of services to children and families throughout South Carolina, particularly those in foster care. Their primary target population is at-risk or special needs children with a broad spectrum of emotional, behavioral, mental, and medical needs and their families.
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Join us as we discuss the Buy American Act, focusing specifically on how it applies to federal procurements and how the statute and its implementing regulations have changed in recent years. The panel will also explore the Trade Agreements Act (TAA), which creates exceptions to the BAA but also prohibits the delivery of products from certain countries.
Finally, the panelists will discuss recently-enacted domestic preference regimes, such as thedomestic content requirements of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the domestic content requirements for certain tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Presented byJamie Tabb, Partner and Tyler Robinson, Counsel at Vinson & Elkins and Niki Carter,Assistant General Counsel, Supply Chainat BAE Systems, Inc.
