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.
The export of goods, services, and information is not for the faint of heart. The logistical aspects are time-consuming and the U.S. regulations are highly complex. Perhaps because of this complexity, regulatory missteps and mistakes happen often, to both small businesses and multinational corporations alike.
It is essential for businesses participating in international trade to understand the components of the appropriate regulations, how they interact with one another, and how they apply to different situations. This panel will simplify and demystify the core components of international trade regulations and key elements of regulatory compliance.
The panelists will also address common misconceptions about the ITAR, EAR, and other relevant laws and regulations, and offer practical advice on how to correct them among your team, no matter the global footprint of your company.
Finally, this panel will provide you with the terminology and know-how to properly issue spot potential compliance violations, and effectively discuss these with outside counsel.
Presented by Adam Munitz, Partner and Megan Paster, Associate at FH&H and Alfred Furrs, Senior Director, International Trade Compliance at BAE Systems, Inc.
You are invited to volunteer for a Pro Bono Clinic with Legal Services of Northern Virginia
Topic: Eviction Expungement Clinic Clients: Low-income individuals and families When: Thursday, February 3, 2022, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Training begins at 9:30 AM (1 hour) followed by client meetings from 10:30 AM-11:30 AM Where: Virtual Who: Virginia-barred attorneys Experience: None required Training: 1 hour live/virtual training session at 9:30 AM Support: Work in teams; LSNV attorneys will be available for questions during the client meetings Time: Limited, with no ongoing commitment Work: In Virginia, eviction proceedings remain on court records for ten years. However, beginning January 1, 2022, tenants can petition the court to expunge records from dismissed cases after a period of six months. These expungements are part of a vital effort to mitigate harmful consequences of evictions and expand access to safe and stable housing. The Eviction Expungement Clinic will pair volunteer attorneys with applicants to screen the cases for eviction expungement and to draft petitions and orders that the clients will submit to court pro se. Insurance: Provided by LSNV to all volunteers
ACC NCR DEI Committee invites you to attend a workshop on Emotional Intelligence. Self-awareness and empathy are the core of Emotional Intelligence (EI). The workshop will explore emotional intelligence as the foundation of DEI initiatives in the workplace and how EI can help your organization be more inclusive and equitable. The program will be followed by an interactive brainstorming session. This EI workshop will be led by Dr. Doreen MacAulay, an award-winning associate professor at the Muma College of Business, University of South Florida (USF). She teaches in the fields of leadership, management, and organizational behavior. Dr. MacAulay is also a Journey Facilitator with WellsQuest, a management consulting firm, and has delivered workshops to organizations in Spain, China, Canada, and throughout the USA.
This is an interactive workshop, open to sponsors and members. Come prepared for self-reflection and engagement!
The Emotional Intelligence workshop is a companion program developed by the DEI Committee as a complement to USF’s "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate Program." You do not need to have enrolled in the USF program in order to particip ate in this workshop; however, if you are interested in the USF program you can still sign up for it through December 31. The program consists of seven, two-hour modules with the purpose of helping companies become more inclusive. All content is pre-recorded, available free of charge to anyone. For more information, click here.
This session is live only and won't be recorded, so don't miss this unique opportunity!
Get Trained –and take back ideas to implement in your organization! Have you ever witnessed an act of harassment and been at a loss for what to do?Or had someone come ask you what more they could have done?Join us for the ACC NCR Hollaback! Bystander Intervention in the Workplace training.
Hollaback! is anonprofit working to end harassment — in all its forms. They believe that everyone deserves the resources to respond to, prevent, and intervene in instances of harassment.
They have proven methodologies in the areas of bystander intervention, conflict de-escalation, harassment prevention, and resilience. Hollaback! teaches bystander intervention using theirproven 5D’s methodology: Distract, Delegate, Document, Delay, and Direct.
Come learn tools so that you can feel comfortable intervening next time you witness disrespect or harassment in the workplace.You might even wantto consider if Hollaback! Training is something you want to implement in your Company.
This session is for informational purposes only, no MCLE credit will be offered.
Everyone is talking about The Great Resignation. It is currently a candidate’s market but making the right career moves is still important. Our panelists will discuss their personal decision criteria and how they have navigated this exciting but sometimes confusing in-house market.
Panelists: Nichole Williams-Miller – Senior Corporate Counsel at Amazon Patrick Chaing - Associate General Counsel at Sallie Mae Bank Laura S. Mahoney - General Counsel at RiskLens
A ZOOM meeting link is in your confirmation email and will be circulated the day before the event.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent economic sanctions have significantly impacted the global economy, and U.S. government contractors are not immune to that disruption. As contractors adapt to the new and rapidly changing international landscape, updated and flexible risk mitigation is a necessity.
In this CLE, we will examine the impact of the war in Ukraine and Russian sanctions on the U.S. government contracting community. Specifically,acquisition strategies for emergency procurements, mechanisms for terminating contracts due to conflicts, sanctions, and changes to U.S. national security policies. The panelists will also consider the unique issues faced when practicing in a small law department during times of crisis. Lastly, the panel will provide nuanced perspectives on the war in Ukraine and the implications of a conflict with a nuclear adversary.
Presented by Tom Craig, Dave Jonas, Adam Munitz, Partners at FH&H and Christian Scott,Associate General Counsel at Vectrus.
Join us to review the major government contracts developments of 2021. From the conclusion of the JEDI protests, to vaccine mandates, to the infrastructure legislation, it was another busy and dynamic year for government contracts lawyers. In 2021, we saw important decisions relating to protest timeliness, waiver rules, and the impact of fraud investigations on appeals litigation.
This panel will review the key cases and laws and regulations from 2021, as well as look ahead to how the major events of 2021 are likely to impact government contracts law into 2022 and beyond.
Presented by Greg Jacobs, Erin Felix, and Holly Roth, Shareholders with Polsinelli P.C., Joelle Laszlo, Corporate Counsel at Accenture Federal Services andShamir Patel,Partner and Deputy General Counsel at Guidehouse.
COVID-19 has transformed the global workplace in myriad ways, including in terms of worker mobility. Remote and hybrid working arrangements have proliferated during the pandemic, creating unprecedented opportunities for workers to “wander” to new locations and jurisdictions – both domestically and internationally. But most employment law requirements are based on a worker’s geographic location. Thus, this increased global mobility has created a wide variety of compliance issues that employers must appreciate and address. When employees relocate, employers are confronted with a multitude of employment law compliance challenges, including:
· State income tax withholding
· Unemployment insurance
· Workers’ compensation
· Wage and hour law
· Training
· Leave and benefits
· And more!
This presentation will discuss the challenges facing employers of wandering workers and provide practical insights to assist organizations manage legal compliance in connection with such employees.
Presented byJoshua B. Waxman, Office Managing Shareholder of the Washington, DC Office of Littler Mendelson,Michael S. McIntosh, Office Managing Shareholder of the Tysons Corner Office of Littler Mendelson and Hannah M. Breshin-Otero, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel at CACI International Inc.
Please join us for an inaugural “Tea Time” roundtable to create community and share experiences. We recognize the diversity and richness of our community and we invite you to participate in this discussion whether you self-identify as Asian American Pacific Islander (“AAPI”), if you have intersecting identities, or just want to join and support us as we create space and time for an exploration of the experiences and issues impacting AAPI in-house counsel. We look forward to virtually connecting with you for an enriching discussion! For this inaugural session, a key discussion point will be the increase of AAPI distrust.
All registrants will be invited to order tea (or other beverage) and a snack to enjoy during the meeting. Please register to receive the link to order.
Members, in-house counsel, sponsors*, and select guests** are invited to join us for our Annual Meeting, including officer and director elections, and ample time for networking in small-group breakout rooms. Please note, if you registered yesterday (12/16/21), please reregister as some registrations were not captured. If you need assistance, please contact Beth McConnelll at Beth.McConnell-NCR@accglobal.com
*Sponsors may send two representatives, except Diamond, which may send three. **Guests may include business colleagues and significant others, but may not include law firm or vendor representatives that compete with our sponsors.