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Join us for an interactive Meet Your Counterparts cooking event with Fisher Phillips!

This hands-on cooking experience takes place at Hudson Table and is limited to 24 participants. The event kicks off with a knife skills demonstration, followed by guided cooking in small groups of 4–6 people. With guidance from a chef instructor, each group will prepare every dish on the menu—learning new culinary techniques, kitchen safety tips, and collaborating in a relaxed, social atmosphere.

The hands-on cooking portion lasts approximately 1.5–2 hours. The event concludes with a relaxed final hour of dining, where attendees can set aside their aprons and enjoy the meal together. 

The menu for the event is:

• Paella Valenciana
• Mussels with Saffron and White Wine
• Churros Con Chocolate

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. 

The discussion for our next GC/CLO Lunch Club will be "Fractional General Counsels".  Tom Wilcox and John Mazzeo will lead a discussion on whether fractional general counsel is a trend that we need to prepare for in the future and what we need to know now.

ACCGP's GC/CLO Lunch Club is a non-sponsored chapter event to allow GCs and CLOs to have an open discussion on a relevant topic. The discussion is geared to attorneys at the GC/CLO level.

Please note, no CLE credit will be provided for this program.

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.

Join us to review the major government contracts developments of 2025. From implementation of the “Revolutionary FAR Overhaul”, to anti-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) executive orders, to the latest developments in the FY26 NDAA, 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 government contracts and grants termination rights.

The panel will review the key cases and laws and regulations from 2025, as well as look ahead to how the major events of 2025 are likely to impact government contracts law into 2026 and beyond.

Presented by Greg Jacobs, James Kim, Erin Felix, Dan Petkoff, Shareholders with Polsinelli, along with Joelle Laszlo, Senior Corporate Counsel at Accenture Federal Services.

2.0 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

ACCGP's GC/CLO Summit will feature presentations geared towards General Counsel, Chief Legal Officers or other high ranking legal officer of an organization.  

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Registration

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
"Restrictive Covenants in 2026: Key Developments and Practice Recommendations"
Presented by Fisher Phillips

Fisher Phillips partners Michael Avila and Gabrielle Giombetti will present a timely and practical program on employee defection and trade secret protection. The presentation will examine key developments and forward-looking trends in the restrictive covenant landscape as we move into 2026, address legal and operational strategies for safeguarding trade secrets, confidential information, and other critical company assets in an increasingly remote and mobile workforce, and highlight best practices for mitigating risk before, during, and after employee departures. Attendees will leave with actionable guidance they can immediately apply to strengthen protections, reduce litigation exposure, and better manage employee transitions in a rapidly evolving legal environment.

Speakers:

• Michael Avila, Partner, Fisher Phillips
• Gabrielle Giombetti, Partner, Fisher Phillips
• Shannon Young, Deputy General Counsel, MSIG USA

10:15 a.m. - 11:15 p.m.
"Litigation Trends & Defense Strategy: What’s Next for Employers"
Presented by Cozen O'Connor

Employment litigation is evolving—and so must your approach. This session delivers a strategic briefing on the issues shaping risk in 2026 and beyond. We’ll examine the future of employment class actions, including wage/hour disputes and pay equity claims, as well as the future of reverse discrimination claims. Learn how social media is transforming evidence, from employee speech to viral workplace conflicts, and what that means for policy and enforcement. Gain insight into where regulators are turning up the heat, with EEOC, DOL, and state attorneys general prioritizing new areas of scrutiny. Finally, discover how pre-litigation positioning—through investigations, documentation, and tone—can influence outcomes before a complaint is filed.

Speakers:

• Daniel Blanchard, Member, Cozen O'Connor
• Benjamin Shechtman, Member, Cozen O'Connor
• Dave Dambreville, SVP, Head of Legal, Power Home Remodeling

11:30 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
"What to Expect from Washington in 2026"
Presented by Holland & Knight

2025 brought a dizzying amount of legal, regulatory, and policy change to which virtually every institution, public and private, for and non-profit, was required to respond. 2026 already promises change of a similar, if not greater, scale. Please join us as our panel offers its analysis of what the Administration, Congress, and key agencies may attempt in 2026, how the midterm elections may impact those agendas, and how the application of the “America First” approach internationally may inform domestic priorities. Our panel will consist of Kellogg Foundation General Counsel Kahlil Williams, former Representative Tom Davis (R-VA), former senior State Department official Ambassador Nathan Sales, and Nicole Elliott, a former DOJ lawyer who also held executive positions at Treasury and the IRS.   

Speakers:

• Kahlil Williams, General Counsel, Kellogg Foundation
• Tom Davis, Partner, Holland & Knight
• Nicole Elliott, Partner, Holland & Knight
• Nathan Sales, Partner, Holland & Knight

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.

WEBINAR LINK:

https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/96708452086

"Copyright in the Digital Age:
Litigation, Liability and Industry Impact"
Presented by BakerHostetler LLP

This session will explore the evolving landscape of copyright law in the digital era, focusing on recent litigation and regulatory developments. We’ll examine key issues such as ISP liability, highlighted in arguments before the Supreme Court, and discuss the implications of high-profile lawsuits shaping the industry. Recent cases—including a suit filed against PacSun by major music labels for alleged infringement in social media marketing—illustrate the growing tension between creative freedom and legal compliance. Join us for an in-depth look at how these developments impact businesses, content creators, and digital platforms

Speakers: 

• Jennifer Kurcz, Partner, BakerHostetler LLP
• Marcus Delgado, Senior Associate General Counsel, NYU

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.

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

Join ACC Central Florida members, guests and sponsors for a casual and festive celebration at 4Roots Farm Campus, sponsored by Consilio.