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This CLE will outline the key legal considerations and strategic planning steps for protecting your company when a contractual counterparty files for bankruptcy. Matt Weiss and Ben Carlsen will cover the core concepts of bankruptcy law, including Section 365 (Executory Contracts), Section 547 (Preferences), and Section 548 (Fraudulent Transfers). They will also review proactive strategies for mitigating counterparty risk, such as drafting enforceable stipulations to strengthen a company’s position before a filing, forming bankruptcy remote entities, and requiring prepackaged bankruptcies.

The presentation will also explore transaction structuring considerations, including the enforceability of ipso facto clauses and cross-default provisions, as well as the treatment of administrative expense claims under a Chapter 11 Plan.

The session will conclude with an overview of defenses to preference liability claims under Section 547 and practical takeaways for planning, drafting, enhancements, and navigating post-filing interactions.

Presenters:

Matt Weiss, Partner, Parker Hudson

Ben Carlsen, Managing Chief Counsel, McKesson

CLE credits pending.

This insightful presentation is designed specifically for corporate counsel navigating the complex landscape of immigration law and provides helpful hints for employers who do not sponsor foreign workers. This presentation will delve into critical immigration policy updates that could significantly impact your business.  Discover how new tariffs might affect U.S. immigration and explore creative strategies to mitigate their impact. Learn how to leverage business visitors and specialized visas to adapt to manufacturing shifts and optimize talent movement to the U.S.

Our speakers will share best practices for maintaining compliance, managing expenses, and ensuring business continuity amidst an administration keenly focused on conservative immigration policies and compliance. Gain valuable insights into policy changes affecting TN and H-1B visas, Department of State visa processing, and hiring practices for all employers. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your immigration program and safeguard your organization's future in an ever-evolving regulatory environment.

Presented by Lynn O’Brien, Immigration Attorney and Senior Counsel at Womble and Jessica Lee Young, Associate General Counsel, North America Immigration Counsel at Capgemini.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

The ACC Annual Meeting is the largest inhouse event of its kind, consistently drawing over 3,000 in-house counsel. The 2025 Annual Meeting will be held October 19 - 22 in Philadelphia. ACCGP and its co-sponsoring chapters plan to welcome 1,000 – 1,500 ACC members from across the globe with a traditional Philly Block Party at the National Constitution Center on Monday, October 20, 2025 from 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

ACCGP is co-hosting the preeminent networking event with the Central Pennsylvania, Western Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York chapters to throw our block party. This will be an unforgettable event set against the iconic backdrop of Independence Mall in Philadelphia. Our event will feature plenty of Philadelphia themed foods, a DJ, open bars and networking with our sponsors!

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Saul Ewing LLP

CSC

Gibbons P.C.

ACC Northeast

McCarter & English

Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

Cobblestone

Dilitrust

JAMS

JND Legal Administration 

Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP

K&L Gates

Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP

Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP

Obermayer Rebmann

O'Hagan Meyer

Ramboll

Stradley Ronon

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WHO CAN ATTEND?

This event is limited to ACCGP chapter members, in-house counsel attending ACCAM25 and party event sponsors only.  Unfortunately, law firms/vendors not sponsoring this party are not permitted to attend.

HOW TO GET INTO THE PARTY?

All attendees must pre-register through the ACCGP website.  Pre-registered attendees can pick up a wristband at the ACCGP exhibit booth in the tradeshow at ACCAM (located in the Pennsylvania Convention Center).  Only attendees with a wristband will be permitted to enter the party.

HOW CAN I SPONSOR?

Limited sponsorships are still available!  Sponsorships are available for law firms and vendors.  Please email Denise Downing at ddowning@accglobal.com for sponsorship opportunities.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: 

ACC GREATER PHILADELPHIA EVENTS ARE STRICTLY RESERVED FOR ELIGIBLE IN-HOUSE COUNSEL and INVITED guests and sponsors.  ACCGP reserves the right to confirm eligible status of all event registrants and cancel unqualified registrations.  Click Here to learn more about & how to join ACC Greater Philadelphia.

In this session, we’ll unpack the top Supreme Court rulings from the 2024–2025 term that reshape workplace law. You’ll walk away with clear, actionable insights tailored for in-house counsel.

Topics include:

• The clarified standard of proof for FLSA exemptions

• ADA protections and retired employees

• Impacts on employer drug-testing programs

• Updated standards for recovering attorney’s fees in civil-rights suits

• Key decisions on federal workforce reductions

• Limits on nationwide injunctions in employment disputes

• The latest on reverse-discrimination claims

Join us to refine your compliance playbook, strengthen risk-management protocols, and sharpen your litigation strategy—so your organization can stay ahead of the curve.

Presented by Christine Zebrowski, Catherine Guttman-McCabe, Wendy Fischman, Partners at Potomac Law Group, PLLC, and Jacquenette M. Helmes, Vice President & Associate General Counsel at CGI Inc.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

Drawing on decades of experience, Nossaman’s insurance coverage attorneys will describe the claims process highlighting ways to troubleshoot roadblocks and to position your claim for coverage.  We will then shift our focus to how to deal with a denial of coverage from your insurer.   Our presentation will include hypotheticals that address disputes about selection of counsel, defense counsel rates, control of settlement, and allocation of claims. 

Presented by Andrew M. Reidy, Joseph M. Saka, Partners, Scott D. Boyle, Associates at Nossaman, and Kelly Fisher, Director & Associate General Counsel at DC Water.

1.5 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

Volunteer for a Pro Bono Clinic with Legal Services of Northern Virginia 

Topic: LSNV provides free training and clinic organization for the screening and drafting of uncontested divorce documents to LSNV-eligible clients allowing them to file pro se.

Partners: Legal Services of Northern Virginia 

Clients: Low-income and disabled applicants 

When: Friday, Sept. 5, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Training begins at 9:30 AM (1 hour) followed by client meetings from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM.

Where: Virtual via Zoom 

Who: In-House Attorneys and Non-Attorneys. Non-Attorneys help draft and edit documents while the attorney conducts the client interview and advises on applicable law. Attorneys may be paired up. 

Experience: No specific training required 

Training: 1 hour live/virtual training session at 9:30 AM 

Support: LSNV representative available for questions throughout the clinic.

Time: Client meeting and preparation of documents generally takes no longer than 2 hours.

Work: Volunteers will work directly with clients to advise them on whether their divorce would be contested and prepare complaints, affidavits, and draft orders of divorce during a 1-2 hour appointment.

Insurance: Provided by LSNV to all volunteers 

*Please respond by August 29.

Join our ACC NCR MD Advisory Committee and ACC Baltimore Chapter for a micro-networking lunch in Columbia, Maryland. 

Our committee was established to meet the needs of our members that live or work in Maryland. Join us and enjoy lunch and meaningful conversation with other ACC members in the area.

Whether you’re interested in learning more about our initiatives or simply socializing over lunch, we’d love to see you there.

Attendees will pay for and purchase their own meals.