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While lawyers have an ethical responsibility to be zealous advocates for their clients, this is not synonymous with "winning at any cost."  What are the contours of zealous representation, and how can in-house counsel avoid running afoul of ethics rules?  We will examine the complex ethical issues facing in-house counsel who manage litigation, from the need to determine the truth to how best to control litigation costs, all while zealously representing the company.

In this session, we will explore and discuss the types of claims we believe are on the horizon for 2022, what steps employers ought to be thinking about now to prepare themselves for those claims, and at 24 months in, what the future holds for pandemic related issues.  We will also provide predictions about how the pandemic may have changed the way the courts manage and handle litigation in the future.

 

But We Had a Deal! How to Avoid Challenges to Your Settlement Agreements and Potential Remedies for Breach

The purpose of a settlement agreement is to resolve the dispute between the parties and to provide closure.  However, a party’s remorse or change in circumstances may cause that party to no longer want to be bound by the agreement.  A poorly drafted settlement agreement may not only create potential grounds to challenge the validity of the agreement but could also result in costly litigation or worse yet, a finding that there was no agreement to begin with.   For our round table, we invite an open discussion on best practices for drafting settlement agreements, some pitfalls to avoid, and potential damages, remedies and enforcement actions relating to breaches of settlement agreements.

Join us for this casual round table discussion and LUNCH compliments of our generous sponsor, Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP and moderated by Womble Counsel, Rhonda Payne Harmon!  Attendance is limited to 25 participants, each of whom will receive a GrubHub lunch voucher.  All registrants will receive an email that contains a link to the lunch voucher along with instructions on how to use it.

RSVP below, and you will receive the meeting link upon registration.  While we understand that conflicts do arise, since attendance is limited for this event, we ask that you only register if you definitely plan to attend.

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Special Program

The Role of Professionalism in Advancing Legal Career Options for Women in Georgia

Wednesday, March 23, 2022
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Ansley Golf Club
The Prado Room
196 Montgomery Ferry Drive NE
Atlanta, GA  30309

Please join the ACC Georgia Chapter during women’s history month as we examine the evolution of legal careers for women attorneys, the obstacles female attorneys have faced, and the ongoing work to eliminate obstacles to female representation at the pinnacles of the profession. Come hear first-hand war stories from Georgia female attorneys who have faced these obstacles and overcome them. 

Presenters:
Lisa Lemke, Executive Director, Legility
Kimberly Lerman, Talent Manager, Legility
Judge Sarah L. Doyle, Georgia Court of Appeals
Farah Carter Spainhour, UPS Corporate Attorney - Global Procurement, Bankruptcy & UPS Foundation

This program has already been approved for one hour of professionalism CLE credit by the State Bar of Georgia for attendees licensed to practice in Georgia.

Attendance is limited to ACC members and their invited in-house counsel guests, as well as prospective ACC members. ACC membership is open to attorneys who practice law as in-house counsel employees of organizations and who do not hold themselves out to the public for the practice of law.

Thanks to Legility + Consilio, this program is complimentary for ACC Georgia members.

While we understand that some "no shows" are unavoidable, we kindly ask that you please consider our speakers and hosts who have spent a considerable amount of time and resources to put this event on for you before deciding not to attend. Good attendance helps ensure that ACC Georgia can continue to offer CLE programming and networking events at no cost to our ACC Georgia members. If you need to cancel, we ask for 48 hours’ notice togeorgia@accglobal.com. ACC Georgia reserves the right to charge a fee for attendees who do not cancel.

If you have any questions, please contact Connie Swindell-Harding at georgia@accglobal.com.

 

 

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8:00 AM Registration and Networking Breakfast

8:25 AM Welcome Don Kelly

8:30 AM Recent Developments in Employment Law Tyson Gorman

9:15 AM Help Me Now: Trademark Litigation and Preliminary Injunctions Sean Williamson

9:45 AM Networking Break

10:15 AM Best Practices for Addressing Increased Antitrust Enforcement in Labor Markets Doug McSwain and Matthew Palmer-Ball

11:00 AM Let's Make a Deal: GC Perspectives From Concept to Closing Karen Campbell, Manna, Inc. and Manna Capital Partners, LLC, Joe Stutz, Weiland North America, moderated by Don Kelly

12:00 PM Lunch

12:30 PM "The Credentialed Court" an examination of the backgrounds of the Supreme Court Justices including history, diversity and ethical considerations Ben Barton - Professor of Law, University of Tennessee

1:30 PM Closing Remarks Don Kelly

 

Register at:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6DX636Q

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