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Join ACCGP for our annual Golf/Tennis Outing & Networking Cocktail Reception.  The outing will take place on Monday, September 18th at the beautiful Radnor Valley Country Club. 

AGENDA:

11:45 a.m. – Registration/Barbecue Lunch on Patio

1:00 p.m. – Shotgun Start (Scramble)

3:00-5:00 p.m. – Tennis (Round Robin)

4:00-5:00 p.m. - Golf Clinic

5:15-8:00 p.m. – Cocktail Reception & Golf Awards

UPDATE: The Robbins Firm and the ACC Georgia Chapter are excited to share that Chris Carr, Georgia Attorney General, will be co-presenting at the July 11 luncheon.  Be sure to register soon.

The ACC Georgia Chapter welcomes Robbins Alloy Belinfante Littlefield LLC (“Robbins Firm”) whose partners, Josh Belinfante and Jeremy Littlefield, will present “Important Laws and Cases Impacting Businesses in Georgia”. This program will explore recent legislation and cases that should be on the radar of Georgia businesses.  This will be an opportunity for any entity doing business in Georgia to better understand the current landscape in areas such as tort reform, contracts, and state laws that impact licensing, permits, deference, and other aspects of doing business in Georgia.

Program:

Pro Bono & Brews

Description:

Join ACC Tennessee & LAET for Pro Bono & Brews at Oddstory Brewing Company to work on simple wills for LAET clients, and then enjoy a brew or two. Drinks and light snacks will be provided. Please bring your computer. 

Time:

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

This program will provide an overview of doing business with the U.S. Government and will address:

A. How the U.S. Government purchases and opportunities for companies

  1. Procurements and competition
  2. Set asides
  3. “Commercial” items and practices
  4. Unsolicited proposals
  5. Subcontracting opportunities
  6. Other opportunities

B. The regulatory environment and compliance obligations 

  1. The “FAR”
  2. Appropriations
  3. Various socio-economic requirements
  4. Truthful Cost or Pricing Data
  5. False Claims
  6. Cost principles, accounting standards
  7. Potential audits

C. Standard terms unique to US Government contracting

  1. Termination for Convenience
  2. Disputes
  3. Suspension
  4. Changes
  5. Who is your customer?

If you are a GC or CLO, we'd love to have you to join us for our next GC/CLO Lunch Club gathering of 2023. 

Our guest speaker, Tracy Tyler, will have an interactive discussion on how Executive Coaching can be a gamechanger for any leader as well as the entire organization. Self- discovery and understanding why and how you “show up” is critical in evolving leadership skills and getting business results!

As Founder and Managing Principal of Strategies for Success International, Tracy Tyler partners with leaders, teams, and organizations to help them reach their fullest potential and realize breakthrough results. For over three and a half decades, she has created value by empowering leaders to achieve extraordinary performance. Tracy provides strategy and solutions within a full portfolio of Organizational Capability services including Business and People Strategy, Team and Leadership Development, Organizational Design and Development, Cultural Engagement, and Talent Management with a notable strength in Executive Coaching.

There is no charge for GC/CLO chapter members to attend this luncheon, but pre-registration is required.




August 3, 2023 Ethics & Compliance CLE Institute

 

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

 

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Session 1

"Best Practices in Utilizing Technical Consultants and Experts – Avoiding Conflicts and Maintaining Privilege"
Presented by Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox

This CLE program will explore common issues and challenges encountered when engaging technical consultants and experts both for litigation purposes as well as compliance support/counseling, and provide examples of best practices and typical pitfalls related to retaining technical consultants and experts.  The program will include exploring and addressing conflicts of interest that might arise from the technical consultant’s/expert’s work, and evaluate the ability to maintain privilege over the work that is performed. The program will present a summary of recent case law, provide model language for retention/engagement letters, and include a hypothetical scenario to explore these issues.

Speakers:

  • Diana A. Silva, Partner, Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox
  • Danielle N. Bagwell, Associate, Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox
  • Francesco P. L. Suglia, Assistant General Counsel, Ramboll

 

10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Session 2

"Gates & Ladders: Competing Obligations for Lawyers as Gatekeepers"
Presented by Ballard Spahr

This panel will explore how lawyers must navigate their duties to report potential wrongdoing “up-the-ladder” with their obligations to maintain confidentiality, all while confronting increased pressure from regulators, courts, and other observers to increase liability for gatekeeper failures. 

Speakers:

  • John Grugan, Ballard Spahr
  • Kahlil Williams, Ballard Spahr
  • Brooke Zane, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer, Comcast Cable

 

July 18, 2023 Banking & Financial Services CLE Webinar
9:00-10:00 a.m. 
(1 hour of Substantive CLE approved for PA, NJ & DE)

https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/91742141195

"Safeguarding Success: Proactive Strategies for Risk Mitigation & Litigation Defense"
Presented by Dechert LLP

Risk management increasingly plays a crucial role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential threats. In the wake of recent bank failures and an uncertain economy, join us as we discuss best practices for risk avoidance and litigation preparedness. We will address:

  • Litigation risks, such as claims arising from regulatory non-compliance, mismanagement, or breach of fiduciary duties.
  • Proactive risk management strategies, including effective corporate governance structures.
  • International and cross-border considerations.

Speakers:

  • May Chiang, Partner, Dechert LLP
  • Alexandre de Gramont, Partner, Dechert LLP
  • Robert J. Rhatigan, Counsel, Dechert LLP
  • Elaina Kim Benfield, Vanguard
  • Rosalynn Cormier, Vanguard

Come meet, mingle and catch up with friends and colleagues in ACC Greater Philadelphia’s IT, Privacy & eCommerce Network for our summer happy hour.  No learning.  No CLE.  No Agenda.  No cost.  Complimentary drinks and light fare. 

Who Should Attend: ACC Greater Philadelphia Chapter Members Only.   Specifically, those who work in, or are interested in, IT, Privacy & eCommerce .

While the event is free.  Please RSVP so that we can plan accordingly.   

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