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We've missed you, we've missed us, we've missed being together!

The women of Vedder Price and the ACC NYC Women & Gender Group cordially invite you to a networking reception at St. Cloud Rooftop. In the spirit of giving, we are partnering with Hearts of Gold. For 27 years, Hearts of Gold has been transforming the lives of single, homeless mothers and their children, helping them break the vicious cycle of homelessness through a comprehensive and holistic approach that includes emotional and physical support— paired with educational and vocational training. Results speak for themselves – with over 300 Moms graduating HoG program, moving onto jobs with living wages and moving into permanent housing. The holidays are a stressful time for HoG Moms and we are partnering with them to make sure they have the funds to cover purchasing the toys and winter coats they give HoG children. This year they are assembling 300 gift bags for the kids. Because of supply chain delivery issues the best way to help is to donate cash so their toy purchases can be shipped and wrapped in time for the Santa Bus delivery on December 19th. A $60 donation buys 3 toys and a book for a child, a $100 donation will include their new winter coat. Please use this link to make a donation to Hearts of Gold.

        

Don’t miss our long-awaited in-person networking event with our special guest Deborah Koenigsberger, Founder & CEO of Hearts of Gold and Owner and Stylist of Noir et Blanc. Deborah will join us and take us inside her Hearts of Gold story plus she will guide and give us some great styling tips using some of her latest fashion finds from her famed boutique Noir et Blanc. Proceeds from sales during our event will benefit our HoG fundraiser.

We cannot wait to see you next week! The weather is looking promising and our event has access to the rooftop overlooking Times Square Ball, the outside area has heaters too. 

AGENDA

6:00 - 8:00 PM / Networking Reception & Trunk Show with special guest Deborah Koenigsberger
 

FREE for ACC NYC Chapter members & In-house Counsel Non-members. All in-house counsel are welcome to attend. Registration required - no walk-ins.

COVID PROTOCOLS - PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIRED FOR ADMITTANCE

Pursuant to the Emergency Executive Order issued by the City of New York – Office of the Mayor, the “Key to NYC” requires people 12 and older to provide proof of vaccination (i.e., receipt of at least one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine) to access certain on-site amenities including dining, banquet, and fitness facilities.
 

SPONSOR

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Holiday Gathering 2021, with Special Guest Judge Duffey!

Presented by the Georgia Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel and the Women’s Initiative

It is that time of the year! Join your ACC and Women’s Initiative colleagues for an in-person Holiday Gathering on the City View Terrace, and indoor/outdoor space located in City Springs, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, Georgia 30328 on December 15, 2021. The Women’s Initiative will be hosting the event from 5:00pm to 6:30 p.m., with a specialty cocktail and a raffle for gift baskets from our sponsors.

The Chapter will continue to host the party, with Judge Duffey offering brief comments as a keynote speaker.

William S. Duffey, Jr., was a United States District Judge in Atlanta before he retired in 2018. Judge Duffey continues to work as a lawyer in specialized engagements, having recently represented the United States at a conference hosted by Pope Francis at the Vatican, and now adds published author to his list of accomplishments. His book, The Significant Lawyer: The Pursuit of Purpose and Professionalism, addresses what it takes to restore our calling to serve others in need of counsel. 

Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served.

Wednesday, December 15, 2021
5:00 pm to 8ish pm
City View Terrace in City Springs,
1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, Georgia 30328

*In-Person Attendance Capped At 200*

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Ted Kang will moderate a conversation between Jody Hunt and Kellen Dwyer on the DOJ’s newly announced Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative. Jody will offer his perspective on the civil side as former Assistant Attorney General for the DOJ’s Civil Division, while Kellen will provide key insights on the cyber front as former Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the DOJ’s National Security Division.

Topics will include: 

• How the DOJ plans to use the False Claims Act (FCA) to enforce cyber security and breach reporting provisions in government contracts

• What companies can do to mitigate risk of FCA liability for their cybersecurity practices 

• Whether the new initiative will complicate efforts to cooperate with the DOJ on data breaches

ESG considerations are increasingly coming to the forefront in M&A transactions and can lead to reputational, legal and financial risk in addition to compromising a company's ESG strategy. Stakeholders and regulators are requiring greater transparency and accountability for a company's ESG strategy and how acquisitions and other investments are consistent with that strategy.

The session will begin with a brief overview and viewpoints from well-known institutional investors on the ESG landscape; walk through preliminary steps to consider in M&A transactions, including the Board's fiduciary duties and ESG considerations when choosing a target; dive into detail on the acquisition process including ESG-issue spotting in the due diligence review, protecting against ESG risks in transaction documents and the resulting consequences on the valuation of the target; followed by consideration of post-closing matters and regulatory developments relating to ESG issues. The session will wrap up with key takeaways for in-house counsel to keep in mind in this rapidly changing landscape and enable them to effectively advise boards and management of the ESG risks associated with a transaction and how those risks can be addressed and mitigated.

This program contains 1.5 hours of Substantive content under the Law Society of Ontario's mandatory CPD Regime.

This event is open and free of charge only to in-house counsel who are practicing lawyers and are current members of a provincial law society; however, you must RSVP to attend. Please RSVP by no later than Monday, December 13, 2021.

ACC Ontario reserves the right to review all registrations for eligibility. In-house counsel must be ACC members or meet ACC membership eligibility. Please click here for further details.

Note: All instructions and information on how to access the webinar will be sent by email in advance of the program.

Questions? Please email us.

join us 12/8 for 2 hours of cle (virtual)

Featuring 2 CLE Panels >>> Tech Check, Ethics Check &
Clickwrap 101: How to Get to Yes Faster on Privacy Agreements
 

SESSION 1 OVERVIEW: Tech Check, Ethics Check

Tech Check, Ethics Check: Back by popular demand! Join your fellow in-house counsel in discussing ethical considerations surrounding technology issues. The panel will examine scenarios involving in-house counsel concerning technology contracts, compliance and other matters in our rapidly changing business and technology environments.

SESSION 1 SPEAKERS

Aryeh Friedman, Associate General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer Emeritus, D&B
Helena Ledic, Associate General Counsel, CSC Global
Kate McMenamy, Director and Assistant General Counsel, VMWare
Sarah Sederstrom, Associate General Counsel, HelpSystems LLC

SESSION 1 AGENDA

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM / Webinar

SESSION 1 CLE

Credits: 1 | State: NY | Category: Ethics and Professionalism / Suitable for Non-Transitional (experienced) attorneys

SESSION 1 SPONSOR

SESSION 2 OVERVIEW: Clickwrap 101: How to Get to Yes Faster on Privacy Agreements

Redlines on data processing agreements (DPAs) and business associate agreements (BAAs) can bog down sales closings. How can you leverage technology to streamline your privacy agreements?

Hear from Ironclad Counsel Nicole Dobias and clickwrap expert Kyle Robbins on how you can use clickwrap for standard website terms and version control, and apply them to DPAs and BAAs so that you get to yes faster--and with less friction.

SESSION 2 SPEAKERS

Nicole Dobias, Counsel, Ironclad
Kyle Robbins, Senior Sales Manager, Ironclad Clickwrap  

SESSION 2 AGENDA

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM / Webinar

SESSION 2 CLE

Credits: 1 | State: NY | Category: Professional Practice / Suitable for Non-Transitional (experienced) attorneys

SESSION 2 SPONSOR

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This program will explore the effect of unconscious bias in the workplace, including intersectionality in the discussion of diversity and inclusion, and strategies for interrupting unconscious bias in the workplace.

SPEAKERS

Tanya Hernández, Archibald R. Murray Professor of Law and Associate Director & Head of Global and Comparative Law Programs and Initiatives, Fordham University School of Law: Center on Race, Law & Justice

James Walker, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP

Margaret Meyers, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP 

AGENDA

2:00 - 3:00 PM / CLE Webinar

CLE

Credits: 1 | State: NY | Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias (for experienced attorneys only)

SPONSOR

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JOIN THE WOMEN & GENDER GROUP AS THEY PRESENT A WEBINAR EVENT: GIVING BACK DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON AND BEYOND
 

With the continuing impact of the Covid pandemic it has been challenging to find ways to give back.  In light of the upcoming holidays, we would like to take this opportunity to explore ways in which we can each give back both now and in the future.

Please join Clifford Chance for an interactive panel with representatives from diverse non-profit organizations including Knock Knock Give A Sock, My Sisters' Place, the New York Foundling and The Center:

• Knock Knock Give A Sock – working to humanize homeless and raise awareness
   
• My Sisters' Place – striving to end domestic violence and human trafficking
   
• New York Foundling – helping children, youth, adults and families in need
   
• The Center – working towards a vision of justice and equality for all LBGTQ New Yorkers
  
   

You will hear about the organizations' missions, impact in the community and ways to support their work.

The first 50 registrants will receive a gift voucher for Gifts for Good (a sustainable gifting organization) courtesy of Clifford Chance.

*Contact information (including email address) will be shared with Clifford Chance so gift vouchers can be distributed.*

SPEAKERS

Kirkley Strand, Vice President of Development and Communications, The Foundling

Carly Levine, Director of Development, My Sisters' Place

Adina Lichtman, Founder,  Knock Knock, Give a Sock

Chris  Barberesi, Corporate Partnership Manager,  The Center

AGENDA

1:00 - 2:00 PM  / Program

“Deep Dive” Luncheon and Webinar

Employer Non-Competes and Other Restrictive Covenants:
Trends, Traps and Hot Topics

Friday, December 3, 2021
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Berman Fink Van Horn P.C.
Lobby Level Conference Center
3475 Piedmont Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30305

*In-Person Attendance Capped At 30*
**Lunch Will Be Provided**

Courts have always been wary of non-competes and other restrictive covenants for a variety of reasons, including the fact that they are often not negotiated and are viewed as “contracts of adhesion.” Now, due to the perceived overuse (some would say the abuse) of non-competes by many businesses, they are under assault by state and federal governments and regulators. The ACC Georgia Chapter welcomes Berman Fink Van Horn P.C.  whose attorney, Benjamin Fink, will present “Employer Non-Competes and Other Restrictive Covenants: Trends, Traps and Hot Topics”. This presentation will explore the state of restrictive covenant law in Georgia as well as the status of efforts around the country to regulate their use. Trends and recent developments in the related topic of trade secret protection will also be discussed. Come learn everything you need to know to protect the competitive edge of your company!

Berman Fink Van Horn is pleased to make this event available for you to participate as you prefer, whether it is in-person or via Zoom. The webinar portion will begin at 12 pm. In-person attendance is limited to 30 guests and seating will be spaced appropriately. In-person guests will be required to wear masks, except when eating or drinking. Registration to attend in-person will close when maximum count has been reached. 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.

A CLE credit of one (1) hour is being applied for, and if approved, will be submitted to the Georgia State Bar for attendees licensed to practice in Georgia.

To register go to https://employernoncompetes.eventbrite.com. 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 to georgia@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.

This program is being co-sponsored with the Women in the House, Real Estate, Corporate Securities, Sports & Entertainment, and Information Governance Networks.

We are very excited to welcome all ACC colleagues and friends to tune in and participate in the interactive discussion with Rudy Rivera, Discover the Power of Your Brand and Connections: Networking and Entrepreneurship Skills for In-house Counsel.  We are fortunate to learn from Rudy about how to establish and manage your professional network and discover how to maximize the return on your unique brand and skillset. Additionally, this will be a great way for ACC members across the globe to connect with their peers from different Networks. We hope you will mark your calendars and participate in this special event.

Happy Holiday Season to everyone from the Leadership Teams of WITH, REN, CSL, SEN & IG!

Rodolfo (Rudy) Rivera, Chief International Counsel and Legal Hold Officer for Fidelity National Financial