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Join us for the Annual Nonprofits and Associations Conference!

ACC National Capital Region’s Nonprofits & Associations Committee is joining forces with the ACC Global Nonprofit Network again this year to present a conference for in-house nonprofit counsel on crisis management.  This year's conference will focus on developing tools needed to manage legal, financial, and public affairs risks related to unexpected organizational emergencies and critical situations.

During three sessions, experts will discuss three topics through the lens of a concrete, practical crisis scenario:  The building blocks of a crisis management “toolkit” to prepare for future challenges;  practical tips for conducting or cooperating with investigations; and strategies for developing and carrying out effective crisis communications. 

Our panel partners will provide substantive insights that will help you synthesize your teams and coordinate your response to potentially pivotal challenges.  Charities, associations, and other nonprofit organizations interested in learning how to nimbly, quickly, and effectively respond to adverse events with high potential for legal, financial, and reputational risk should join the conference to gain critical insights on building and improving their crisis management skills. 

Conference Agenda:

8:30 - 9:00 am ET - Breakfast and Registration for In-Person Attendees

9:00– 10:00 am ET - SESSION 1: Before the Storm: Creating Your Crisis Management Tool Kit. Presented Caplin & Drysdale

10:15 – 11:15 am ET - SESSION 2: Batten Down the Hatches: Practical Tips for Conducting or Cooperating with Investigations in a Crisis.  Presented by Polsinelli

11:30 am – 12:30 pm ET - SESSION 3: Keep Calm & Try to Carry On: Strategies for Developing and Carrying Out Effective Communications. Presented by Loeb & Loeb,

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm ET - Networking Event and Lunch for In-Person Attendees 

For a detailed Agenda with session blurbs click HERE.

While we offer this conference virtually to reach members beyond the DMV area, we strongly encourage those in the area to attend in-person to take advantage of some dynamic networking opportunities with peers and our sponsors.

3.0 Hours Virginia MCLE pending. 

CLE is not mandatory in: DC, MA, MD, MI, and SD

All other jurisdictions: ACC NCR will not seek credit on the attorney’s behalf. A fillable certificate certifying attendance will be issued after the conference. Where applicable, utilize your state self-file process within 30 days of completing the course. If you are interested in doing so, please consult with the applicable jurisdiction for requirements and information regarding the process. 

ACC NCR staff is able to answer questions only with regard to Virginia MCLE.

Join ACC NCR and in-house counsel from around the region to discover what your organization can do to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion within and beyond its walls.  Many organizations have expressed and even demonstrated a commitment to fostering and advancing DEI, and now there is a need to build upon momentum to create a lasting culture of inclusion and equity. Come learn what techniques organizations are employing to evolve their culture as well as practical tools you can use to make an impact.

The agenda includes:

• Keynote by DEI Strategist Michele Shelton: Navigating the Ever-Changing Landscape of DEI
• A session on Legal Interconnection of Retention and Promotion of Diverse Lawyers  sponsored by Perkins Coie 
• A session on Successfully Partnering with Outside Counsel to Implement Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives sponsored by Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton
• Insight into the ACC Foundation DEI Maturity Assessment with ACC Foundation Program Director KJ Forest 
• Learn about Minority Corporate Counsel Association and their data-driven approach for DEI growth

We will close the conference with break-out sessions designed to provide an opportunity for you to benchmark with your peers and learn more about how to play an active role in your organization's DEI efforts.

Click HERE to see a detailed Agenda of the Conference.

For informational purposes only, no CLE will be offered.

*ACC NCR annual relationship sponsors may send two representatives, except Diamond, which may send three.

As more and more companies attempt to shore up their bottom-lines through cost-cutting measures in 2023, hiring freezes, compensation adjustments, furloughs, and RIFs are increasingly becoming part of the solution. We will cover the dos and don’ts of implementing such measures, including a successful workforce reduction that achieves operational goals while effectively minimizing legal and employee-relations risks. 

Presented by D’Ontae Sylvertooth, Of Counsel and Benjamin Delancy, Shareholder at Ogletree Deakins and Crystal Barnes, Associate General Counsel at Lockheed Martin.

Moderated by Michael J. Murphy, Shareholder at Ogletree Deakins.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

Building a High-Performing In-House Legal Team

During this interactive and informative roundtable our discussion will explore

• Current challenges and trends of in-house legal teams
• Relevant skills and experience required to be a high-performing legal team in 2023 
• Workload prioritisation and how to adopt a continuous improvement mindset 
• A round-up of the latest technology trends including contract lifecycle management 
• What in-house teams are doing to retain and attract top legal talent 

The roundtable will be led by:

Graham Richardson: Graham is a Partner of Eversheds Sutherland and Head of Konexo outside the US. Graham is a thought leader in the alternative legal services market and is responsible for the development and delivery of Konexo’ s strategy. He has worked with over 100 in house legal teams all over the world including IATA, ADP, Rolls Royce and T-Mobile in the US.

Francesca Turquet:  Francesca is a Partner of Eversheds Sutherland and part of the senior leadership team of Konexo. Francesca joined Konexo in April 2022 after several years in-house as former Barclays Managing Director, and Head of Regulatory Relations for the Americas region. She brings two decades of Magic Circle legal and global financial services experience including extensive board, executive committee, litigation, investigations and regulatory relations experience across retail, business, corporate and investment banking in both the UK and US. She is also skilled in leadership, change and project management in fast-moving and commercial environments. Francesca’s broad expertise support our services, particularly the financial services and consultancy work as well as interim resourcing and remediation projects.

Carmen Brun: Carmen Brun is Head of Konexo in the US. She is responsible for the development and delivery of Konexo’s strategy and services in the US and works closely with Graham and her colleagues around the world on Konexo’s global offerings. 

Prior to leading Konexo US, Carmen was Counsel in Eversheds Sutherland’s Securities Enforcement and Litigation practices and has significant experience managing large, multi-disciplinary, cross-border investigations and representative financial services clients in investigations, regulatory, and enforcement matters involving US regulators.  In addition to her legal background, Carmen has extensive business management experience, having spent considerable time with InterContinental Hotels Group as a General Manager of hotels across the US, including in New York City. 

Spring Forward with ACC NCR’s LGBTQ+ Affinity Group

Join ACC NCR’s LGBTQ+ Affinity Group for an informal happy hour celebration, as we look forward to spring season. (Or, at least willing it to continue to feel like spring!) This is a great opportunity to reconnect with peers in our chapter and meet new friends. All are welcome, including allies. Also, Dacha Beer Garden is pet friendly if you want to bring along your dog as they can be allies, too.

*All attendees are required to comply with ACC NCR's COVID-19 Duty of Care.