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Join Christine Lonsdale and Dana Peebles of McCarthy Tétrault as they provide an analysis of decisions from significant cases decided in the past year. They will share key summaries and take-aways tailored for an in-house audience.

The privacy landscape in 2025 was shaped by significant enforcement actions, new trends in privacy-related litigation, and updates to privacy regulations. This CLE presentation, hosted by Gunster, will address:

  • The current state of privacy laws and regulations (federal, state, global, and industry) and our predictions for 2026
  • Tips for analyzing privacy laws to determine application to your organization
  • Suggestions for acting on provisions common to most privacy laws (notices, assessments, methods to exercise rights, transparency regarding sharing)
  • Practical and pragmatic strategies for compliance, such as:
    • Evaluating privacy notices and policies for compliance
    • Conducting assessments such as the heightened risk assessments required by some states
    • Analyzing online tools for marketing and tracking tools (e.g., cookies, pixels, chat bots) that may require notification or consent
    • Establishing workflows to allow individuals to exercise their rights
    • Analyzing third-party contract provisions related to data sharing, joint marketing, and cross border transfers

Exclusively for in-house counsel, these ACC-Boston University programs are taught by Questrom School of Business faculty members with extensive experience in management education for lawyers.

These targeted courses will help you:

  • Enhance your understanding of the major business concepts, issues and challenges facing business leaders.
  • Identify the unique issues your organization faces in today’s global environment.
  • Discover key frameworks, tools, and techniques employed by business leaders.
  • Understand business terminology.
  • Manage your company’s legal department more efficiently.
  • Offer ideas and solutions that have an impact on the overall success of your organization.

ACC NCR is seeking volunteers to participate in our annual Street Law Programs at Potomac High School in Oxon Hill, Maryland (in partnership with the ACC Foundation).    

Volunteers are needed for:

  • Classroom visits to teach legal concepts (volunteers teach in teams of three or four; approx. 70 minutes of class time; materials will be provided).  We will follow up with those expressing interest to schedule the visits in late February and March. 
  • Capstone celebration at ACC Global's headquarters in DC.  Spend your morning with the students, teaching them additional legal concepts and sharing your experiences as an in-house attorney.

Potomac High School: 5211 Boydell Avenue Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Dates will be circulated when confirmed with the school. To participate, please register as soon as possible, preferably by Friday, February 6.

Join Thomson Reuters for an Engaging CLE Panel + Live Jazz Reception!

Today’s General Counsel Office isn’t just about compliance or managing risk —you are shaping strategy, steering transformation, and driving tech-enabled transformation as a competitive edge.


This session will explore how in-house legal leaders are becoming key contributors to corporate strategy, governance, and technology-driven transformation. We’ll discuss how in-house counsel can shape decision-making at the highest levels and drive value across the enterprise.

Join us for transformative dialogue on how legal leaders are becoming indispensable architects of business success.

The Panel will Address:

  • Metrics that matter: Redefining success for legal teams
  • AI Advantage: How technology is rewriting the legal playbook and the strategy behind AI-enhanced legal practices
  • Future-Proofing: Turning legal foresight into enterprise value

Mix strategy with style and end the evening on a high note while you mingle with your peers while live jazz fills the room!

Secure your RSVP now, and be part of the conversation shaping tomorrow.

 

ACC Central FL friends will gather for a small-group member meetup lunch on Friday 12/12. As part of our ongoing partnership with the Center for Health & Wellbeing in Winter Park, ACC Central Florida has reserved seating for this Food as Medicine cooking class and lunch!

Join us for a special culinary medicine class with Anu Saigal, MD, a breast surgical oncologist at AdventHealth and Allison Harrell, Registered Dietitian and Culinary Medicine Specialist, as we dive into the world of international plant-based flavors. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to create a fragrant quinoa biryani, a comforting Instant Pot dal and rice, and a delicately spiced almond cardamom cake. We’ll show you how these whole-food, plant-based dishes can be both delicious and nourishing. Whether you’re interested in cancer prevention or just eager to explore new flavors, this class will offer practical tips and a delightful culinary experience. 

 This is a demonstration-style cooking program, so our in-person attendees should prepare to sit back, relax and let our chef prepare the meal while you enjoy the delicious items. All attendees will receive a booklet for the recipes.

Seating for this event is limited. A waitlist will be established if capacity is reached. If you are unable to attend after registering, please cancel your seat so another member may attend.

 

Essential Tariffs Steps for General Counsel

CLE Lunch and Learn

presented by

Brooks Pierce

Thursday, March 12, 2026

11:30 am - 1:30 pm

This CLE will include an overview of the legal framework around tariffs, including domestic law and international frameworks and tariff developments under the Trump administration; discuss available exemptions; provide tips on how to keep apprised of changes; and discuss best practices in negotiating and contracting with respect to tariff issues.

 

Location:

Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park

4700 Emperor Blvd

Durham, NC 27703

 

CLE:
1.5 hours of general NC CLE.

 

Cost:
No cost for students, full-time law school faculty/staff, and RTAC-ACC members and their non-lawyer colleagues. $50 for ACC-eligible non-members, payable by check to RTAC-ACC.  Please contact rtacacc@gmail.com for payment details.

 

Featured Speakers:

Charles Baldwin – Partner at Brooks Pierce

Eric Babineaux - Executive Director, Senior Corporate Counsel, Commercial & Transactions at BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc

 

REGISTER by March 9, 2026

If you need to cancel your registration, please contact Shannon Lanier  slanier@brookspierce.com

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