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1:00PM - 2:15PM - Red Mesa Cantina - Fisher Phillips
2:20PM - 3:35PM - The Avenue - Shook Hardy & Bacon
3:40PM - 5:00PM - Park & Rec - FordHarrison

Join us for an event in Downtown St. Pete with our Platinum sponsors, Fisher Phillips and FordHarrison and one of our Gold sponsors, Shook Hardy & Bacon. Enjoy some social networking with fellow ACC Tampa Bay members and sponsors, local eats, craft cocktails and more!

Each member is permitted to bring one guest.

SAVE THE DATE

All in-house counsel are invited to join ACC Northeast's DEI Committee and our committee sponsor, Goodwin, for our Fall in-person event.  Please plan to attend our interactive and engaging program where we will take you through the essential steps of building successful relationships between in-house counsel and law firm attorneys.

This program will help attendees gain a better understanding of the roles each side plays in creating effective working relationships and driving business imperatives.  Our panel of in-house leaders will explore key relationship drivers and best practices to ensure strong engagements and fruitful collaborations.  The program will include a mix of discussion and small group breakouts as well as a networking reception.

Please RSVP to attend, using the link below.  Additional information will be announced on the formal invitation.

Join ACC Tennessee and the Young Lawyers Division of the Chattanooga Bar Association at a happy hour to celebrate the 2023 launch of ACC Tennessee's New To In House Division. Hope to see you there!

Join ACC Central Florida and the Attorneys of RumbergerKirk for an interactive CLE presentation on insurance coverage best practices, including:

  • how you can use insurance to minimize risk
  • how courts interpret common provisions
  • how to avoid making mistakes that could reduce or eliminate coverage
  • and what to do when there’s a claim made against your company that should be covered by insurance.

 

Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando

Thursday, October 12, 2023

 Check-in: 3:30 PM
CLE Program: 4:00 PM
Happy Hour w/Fabulous Prizes: 5:00 PM

1.0 General CLE (approval pending)

Complimentary valet parking
  

Please join ACC NCR volunteer leaders and 2023 sponsors as we celebrate an amazing year and thank you for your contributions towards the chapter's success. 

Enjoy networking at this neighborhood wine bar in historic Chinatown.  Please respond by November 13, 2023. 

**Annual Relationship Sponsors who applied by the early deadline may send three representatives. All others may send two representatives. If you are unsure of when you applied, contact Beth McConnell at beth.mcconnell-ncr@accglobal.com to confirm.

When deals go bad or a collaboration goes wrong, it is often the "simple" boilerplate provisions and words that matter significantly in litigation: indemnity provisions, damages limitation provisions, force majeure and impracticability conditions, dispute resolution provisions, and "commercial reasonableness," to take a few examples.
 
Join ACC Northeast and Shook, Hardy & Bacon for this important webinar as we focus on the types of contract provisions that are most often at the center of disputes.  Tom Sullivan, Litigation Partner at Shook will be joined by Marc Polk, Head of Litigation and Enterprise Risk Management at BeiGene USA, to analyze and discuss recent case law regarding these and other critical provisions to tease out the lessons learned from the disputes involving these provisions.  Tom's extensive experience with complex commercial case in various industries will help all in-house counsel become better business advisors for your companies.

Don't miss out, register today!  Zoom address will be sent 24 hours prior to the webinar.

Please join ACC NCR's Employment Law Committee and Bronze Sponsor Paul Hastings for happy hour and an interactive conversation about employment law topics.  We hope you can join us for heavy appetizers, drinks, and great discussion!

All ACC NCR members and in-house counsel are invited to attend. 

This is for informational purposes only; no CLE will be offered.

AGENDA
8:00 a.m.
Registration/Breakfast Buffet - Sponsored by Consilio

8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Welcome/Annual Meeting
Lewis Dolezal, CO-ACC President, and Meganne Thaxton, CO-ACC Vice President  

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
ESG - Stakeholders, Strategy and Legal Considerations for In House Counsel
Exploring the intersection of various stakeholders in environmental, social and governance matters impacting companies, and discussing strategies to adapt to ever-changing demands.
Speakers: Sarah Moore, Director ESG Strategy, Victoria's Secret & Co.; Leah Brndjar, AVP Regulatory Affairs, Legal, VS & Co.

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Managing & Mitigating Risk in Claims Handling: Social Inflation, Nuclear Verdicts, Litigation Funding, and the Changing Complexity of “Jurors”
This presentation provides an informative evaluation of the primary factors that are influencing and increasing the complexity of managing legal/insurance claims, as well as identify risk mitigation measures aimed at understanding and undermining their impact.
Speaker: Patrick Quallich, AGC – P&C Legal, Nationwide

11:00 – 11:10 a.m.
Break

11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Views from the Top: Getting to and Operating and Excelling in the Top Legal Role
Deep dives into the career paths and working toward CLO and GC roles; discussions about operating in the top legal role; and glances into the directions and future of in house legal practices from legal department leaders.
Panelists: Russ Dempsey, General Counsel, BroadStreet Partners; Jessica Mayer, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, Cardinal Health; Kelli Stiles, General Counsel, Foxen; Julie Woolley, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, National Church Residences
Moderator: T.J. Hersch, CO-ACC Immediate Past President

12:10- 1:10 p.m.
Lunch – Sponsored by Relativity  

1:10 – 2:10 p.m.
Generative  AI: What Every Corporate Legal Department Needs to Know
This session is designed to take a more pragmatic and detailed look at the ongoing developments at the intersection of Generative AI and Legal, from the perspective of the corporate legal department.
Speaker: Omar Haroun, Founder & CEO, Cicero

2:10 – 3:10 p.m.
Data by Design – What Technology Clients Need to Know About Product Security, Privacy, and Governance
Security by design, privacy by design, governance by design – are phrases often used, but not always understood in business or law. The push to bolster ‘by design’ practices across industry are mounting. This session provides concise information on what technology clients need to know about future demands on technology infrastructure and products.
Speakers: Bella Jagielski, Member-Legal, Aware IQ; Lewis Dolezal, CO-ACC President

3:10 – 3:20 p.m.
Break

3:20 – 4:20 p.m.
Economic Development: What's happening in our community and how can you and your business benefit? Hear from experienced professionals from government and business advocacy groups about what is happening now, what is on the horizon, and what opportunities might be available for you and your business.
Speakers: Mark Lundine, Economic Development Administrator, City of Columbus; Anthony Long, General Counsel & Director, Tax & Economic Policy, Ohio Chamber of Commerce

4:20 – 5:20 p.m.
Managing Law Departments: Current Trends and Best Practices
Effective Law Department Management offers a comprehensive overview of best practices and current trends in managing legal departments within various types of organizations—corporations, government agencies, non-profits, and academic institutions. This session aims to transform legal departments into next-level legal functions by focusing on a multidisciplinary approach. This involves the nuanced coordination of multiple areas such as Case Management, Human Resources, Budgeting and Finance, Technology Management, Compliance and Risk Management, Vendor Management, Knowledge Management, Strategic Planning, Communication, and Professional Development.
Speakers: Rich Cohen, Managing Director, Protiviti; Lewis Dolezal, CO-ACC President

5:20 – 5:30 p.m.
Wrap-up

5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Reception - Sponsored by FTI Consulting  

LOCATION
The Grand Event Center
820 Goodale Blvd., Columbus, OH 43212

REGISTRATION
Early Bird Fees
$60 for members; $70 for non-members

After October 10, 2022
$70 for members; $80 for non-members

CLE
This program is pending approval for a total of 7.0 general CLE hours, by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education. 

QUESTIONS
Contact Kayla O’Shelski, Chapter Assistant

The Association of Corporate Counsel, Georgia Chapter and King & Spalding invite you to the 13th Annual ACC CLE Jamboree. This in-person conference offers a full day of engaging presentations from leading industry professionals on Navigating Challenges in Corporate America.

This event will include dynamic discussions of issues such as legal ethics and AI, hot topics in corporate law, strategic considerations in internal investigations, defending securities litigation, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. Panelists will include General Counsels and in-house leaders from AMB Sports and Entertainment, Floor & Décor, Jamestown, Invesco, Norfolk Southern and others.

Click here to view the agenda.  

~This event has sold out. Please join the waitlist.~

Please join the ACC New York City Chapter and Armstrong Teasdale for a gastronomic experience at the Institute of Culinary Education. Attendees will enjoy seasonal hors d’oeuvres and creative cocktails as they network with peers and participate in a hands-on private culinary class. The evening will conclude with a multi-course dinner and engaging discussion. Participants are encouraged to register early, as space is limited.  

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