The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world's largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations, nonprofits and other private-sector organizations around the globe.
Please join Armstrong Teasdale and ACC Northeast for this unique, three-part series focused on the growth and development of mid-level to senior-level in-house counsel. Each session will focus on Intermediate-Advanced skill levels to help aid those aspiring to the GC/CLO role. Emphasis will be on practical approaches and effective strategies for addressing emerging and day-to-day challenges faced by senior lawyers today. This series, which will be held at Armstrong Teasdale's Boston office, is designed to provide a strong foundation that supports career advancement.
Individual invitations will be sent closer to each dates with additional details and panelists identified. Although intended as a cumulative series, you do not need to attend all three to participate.
Part I — If I Knew Then What I Know Now: Strategies for Success as a Future GC/CLO
Join us for an engaging roundtable session where experienced General Counsel and Chief Legal Officers share insights on what they wish they had known when starting their careers. Armstrong Teasdale Partners, along with prominent GCs, share lessons learned and tactics to pursue toward landing one of these unique roles.
We have all seen the dramatic changes in workforce law and regulations and new ways to work, but how is all that sitting with the courts? Join us for an interactive session where you just might be the Judge!
You will hear scenarios in the latest L&E cases/trends, and then you “predict” or “rule” on the case after hearing from our speakers. By doing this attendees will gain insight on the latest employment law developments while strengthening their in-house muscle by thinking through and identifying risks, legal issues, and practical implications from a judicial lens. Then, the presenters will share the actual court ruling and offer commentary and predictions regarding the case implications for businesses. Join Fisher Phillips partners Christine Howard and LaKisha Kinsey-Sallis for an eye-opening experience you won’t want to miss.
This program will address all aspects of sexual harassment in the workplace. This includes a discussion on recent trends of sexual harassment claims in administrative and civil complaints, the elements of a claim of sexual harassment, possible liability for both the Company and an individual for claims of sexual harassment, the importance of a thorough investigation, and a discussion of recent developments in this area of the law.
Learn all you need to know to become familiar with The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act which offers protection to workers, their families, and communities by requiring employers to provide notice 60 days in advance of covered plant closings and covered mass layoffs and goes into effect April 10, 2023.
5:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. – Arrivals & mingling with appetizers and drinks
5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. – Networking Breakouts: a chance to network and exchange ideas with members of ACC Northeast and the other affinity bar associations in facilitated, small groups focused on professional development topics
This will be a great evening to network, connect with old friends, be introduced to new ones, and share knowledge with each other. By bringing our groups together, we can share best practices with one another and work towards our common goals of championing DEI initiatives DEI initiatives and strengthening our communities.