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Join sponsor Merchant & Gould and your ACC NYC colleagues for happy hour at The Raines Law Room at The William, nestled in the heart of Manhattan.

For this special evening, we offer not only the chance to mix and mingle with industry peers but also informal cocktail tutorials. No need to stick to a schedule, just head over to the Mixology Station at your own pace. An expert mixologist will be on hand to guide you through crafting your own delicious cocktail. 

Complement your drinks with an exquisite selection of hors d'oeuvres, served throughout the evening. And remember, we'll have a full bar in addition to the Mixologist Station, so you can sample The Raines' wide range of classic and unique beverages.

Come enjoy an evening of good company, cocktails, and culinary delights!

As artificial intelligence (AI) tools—including automated decision making tools and generative AI—become more popular, companies face increasing questions about how they can use AI while managing emerging legal, regulatory, and ethical risks.  

This program will cover:

·       An overview of various AI tools and potential beneficial uses

·       A discussion of potential AI risks, including privacy, transparency, explain-ability, and bias

·       A summary of emerging legal and regulatory responses to AI technology — at both the federal and state levels

·       A discussion of the various risk management tools and best practices for AI governance, with a deeper dive into NIST’s AI Risk Management Framework

·       Practical tips for how to manage AI risks and benefits within your organization, including developing employee generative AI policies and developing internal governance processes to coordinate across the organization.  

 

Presented by Wiley Rein LLP

 

Speakers:

Kathleen "Kat" Scott, Kat Scott, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP 

Duane Pozza, Duane Pozza, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP

Jeffrey Dietz, Jeff Dietz, Director, Assistant General Counsel of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning at Capital One

Presentation 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Networking Reception 5:00 - 6:00 PM


1.5 Hours of VA MCLE credit approved!

Join us for a CLE Webinar on July 27, 2023 at 6:30PM for Cybersecurity Concerns Arising from the Intersection of IoT Products and Privacy Laws.
Our panelists will provide an overview of data privacy laws in the U.S., how IoT devices collect data which may implicate privacy laws, and product liability concerns with IoT devices. 


Speakers:

Lucas Amodio, Partner, Armstrong Teasdale 

Daniel C. Nelson, Co-Founder & COO, Digital Silence, Ltd.

Jeff Schultz, Partner, Armstrong Teasdale

 

Agenda:
6:30 - 7:30 - CLE Webinar

(be sure to login timely to qualify for CLE credit)

 

CLE:

1 CLE Credit (NY) // Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection - General (suitable for both transitional and non-transitional attorneys)

This webinar is FREE for ACC NYC Chapter Members and Prospective Members (must be in-house counsel). Advanced registration required.

Join ACC Georgia and Womble Bond Dickinson as Joe Whitley, Former Homeland Security General Counsel and Womble Bond Dickinson partner, and Anna Burton, GEMA (Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency) General Counsel, discuss her agency’s legal and operational roles in disaster prevention, response and recovery in Georgia, and nationally in partnership with FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency).

Virtual CLE & Summer Fun Happy Hour

Please join Ogletree Deakins and the Association of Corporate Counsel Central Florida for a virtual CLE program and happy hour*.

Iggy Garcia will present a 1 hour CLE, How to Proactively Protect Your Organization from a Retaliation Claim. Discussion will focus on best practices for in-house counsel including employee ADA Accommodation requests, FMLA Leave and OSHA whistleblowing.

*The first 40 registrants will receive a classic summer cocktail kit prior to this event, courtesy of Ogletree!

Wednesday, August 2, 2023
 
CLE Program Begins: 4:00 PM
Virtual Happy Hour: 5:00 PM
 
CLE Credit: Seeking 1-hour General CLE credit

 

Join The ACC Foundation and our Special Surprise Guests on Tuesday, February 21st, for this fun and engaging virtual networking session open to lawyers around the world. Feel free to come as you are, bring a beverage of your choice if you like, and be ready to: meet up to 12 new people, connect with old friends, and share your best tips on "remote lawyering", all in 8 minutes!

This program provides essential tools and tips for effectively navigating commercial contracts and avoiding common pitfalls. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of key contract provisions and learn strategies to mitigate risks and protect their interests.

Topics include: 
1.    Importance of contract analysis, risk management, and drafting considerations.
2.    Intellectual Property considerations.
3.    Limitation of liability, warranty exclusions, and disclaimers.
4.    Indemnification, definitions, scope, GDPR considerations, and data privacy and cybersecurity.
5.    Term, termination, renewal, and litigation considerations.
 
This program equips participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to identify and navigate potential traps in commercial contracts. By understanding key provisions and implementing effective drafting techniques, attendees will be better equipped to mitigate risks and protect their interests in contract negotiations and disputes.

SPEAKERS 
Brian D. Hail, Partner, Crowell & Moring LLP
Allyson McKinstry, Partner, Crowell & Moring LLP
Neil Blecher, Associate General Counsel, Capgemini
 

ADVANCE REGISTRATION NOTICE- Please note that advance registration is required for ACC NYC Webinars.

FREE for ACC NYC Members.

AGENDA // 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM / Webinar

CLE // Credits: 1 // State: NY // Category: Professional Practice // Suitable for non-transitional (experienced) attorneys

ACC CODE OF CONDUCT
By registering for this event, you agree to abide by the ACC Code of Conduct for Events outlined here: https://www.acc.com/chapters-networks/chapters/new-york-city/chapter-event-code-conduct

PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY
Your registration and attendance at this event indicates your consent to be filmed and/ or photographed and to the use of your image, without payment of any kind, for use in program(s) and for other promotional/ editorial activities of the ACC-NYC for future use in any and all media, now known or hereafter created.

ACC TN & Silver Sponsor Chambliss Law invite you to join us for a Social & Networking Event

Description:

Join us for an evening of networking at Oddstory Brewing Co.: The Greenhouse Barrel + Taproom. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served.

ACC TN members, as well as any in-house attorneys interested in learning more about ACC TN, are encouraged to join us for a fun evening of networking and Shuffleboard & Darts.

Important Notes:

Please join anytime between 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM for drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and networking.

It is important to understanding how demands for greater remote work flexibility reflect issues unique to different segments of the work force. Now more than ever, employers must evaluate how viewpoints differ based on generation, race, and gender, among other identities, and seek to cultivate positive work environments that embrace these different experiences to reduce legal risk and support DEI initiatives. Join Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys to discuss the emergent legal, cultural and practical challenges facing employers today and what the future of the workplace holds.

Topics

  • Key legal issues emerging from hybrid workplaces
  • Developing your environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies
  • Implementing or modifying plans that address where and when work will be performed 
    • How these policies and plans create a positive impact on recruitment and retention
  • The importance of DEI assessments and informed programming to cultivate positive work environments 
  • Frameworks for creating a productive, flexible and inclusive workplace


Speakers:

Felice Edelman, Principal, Jackson Lewis P.C.

Laura Mitchell, Principal, Jackson Lewis P.C.

Shari Markowitz, Partner and General Counsel, EisnerAmper, In-House Counsel Panelist


CLE:

1 CLE Credit (NY) // Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias (suitable for both transitional and non-transitional attorneys)

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

 

Location details:

The entrance is between 42nd and 43rd. 

Click here to view the ACC-NYC financial aid policy

 

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