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.
Since California enacted the California Consumer Privacy Act (the CCPA) there is a new version of keeping up with the Joneses, and it is happening in state capitals around the United States. As the federal government takes a back seat to the development of consumer privacy law in this country, states are rushing to fill the gap with a kaleidoscope of different laws, rules and regulations. The result can be a head-spinning and headache-inducing series of potential risks and operational challenges for businesses.
Join members of McDermott Will & Emery's Global Privacy & Cybersecurity practice for a panel discussion to help make sense of the changing national privacy landscape and begin to understand the litany of proposed and newly enacted state privacy laws.
We would be delighted to have you join us for our first Delaware networking event of the year at Torbert Street Social, nestled in the heart of downtown Wilmington's Financial District. Hidden behind the well-known restaurants of Washington Street, the tavern is located in what was once one of Delaware's historic stables originally built in 1887. Feel free to invite your in-house colleagues who are not ACC members. We look forward to seeing you there! All current social distancing and mask-wearing protocols (when not eating or drinking) will be in place.
Most know that LinkedIn is a "must" for professionals – but how can in-house and outside counsel maximize LinkedIn and other social media to achieve their goals? Engaging with others through social media can be worthwhile and, once used effectively,can drive professional connections and personal growth. But where do you start?
Attend this virtual discussion and hear from our panelists on their Social Media Journeys. Bringing together a diverse group of panelists, we will review the value of social media as well as hear what these colleagues find are the most important ways to be involved. They will share practical tips on how to get started on building your personal brand!
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Join Michael Schmidt, vice chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department and co-office managing partner of the firm’s New York office, and Dr. Christina Carson-Sacco, a clinical psychologist and a partner with The Center for Neuropsychology and Counseling, P.C., for a discussion on occupational and intellectual well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics include the importance of keeping a routine to achieve better work-life balance; recognizing rational and irrational fears from the media; and why sleep is so important for your well-being.
FREE for ACC NYC Members and non-members (must be in-house counsel).
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Session III – 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Faegre Drinker)
Session I — Tackling Carve-Out M&A Transactions
With asset values soaring, companies are selling off business lines or parts of their business as a way to unlock value while retaining other parts of their business. In this session, a panel of knowledgeable in-house and law firm practitioners will share insights gleaned from executing these carve-out transactions, which often present complications not encountered when selling a business as a whole. The panelists will review key issues that arise during the planning, negotiation and implementation phases, including: 1) preparation and documentation; 2) investigation/due diligence areas of focus; 3) allocation of assets and liabilities; and 4) separation and transition matters.
Session II — Successful & Meaningful Partnerships: Developing Bonds With Your Outside Counsel
The demands on your time, your short- and long-term business goals, and much of your day-to-day responsibilities are vastly different when you practice law as an in-house lawyer. This program will suggest best practices to employ when partnering with outside counsel so that you can address the needs of your internal clients as a cohesive team. The panel will also discuss the latest diversity, equity, and inclusion developments impacting the legal industry and corporate America, exploring how outside counsel and in-house counsel can work together to support the movement toward a more equitable future.
Session III — Pre-litigation and Litigation Risk Management: Preparing Company Witnesses for Effective Deposition Testimony
This program will help guide companies through the pre-litigation and litigation risk management of preparing company witnesses for effective deposition testimony. From the earliest stages of litigation, companies must be preparing their key company witnesses for effective testimony, including the process of testifying, the substance of their testimony, handling aggressive cross-examination (including the “Reptile Theory”) and preparing an effective direct examination. Don't let your unprepared witness become your opponent's best witness.
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In a Clean Water Act (CWA) tennis match spanning nearly five decades, federal interpretations of the CWA will once again bounce between narrowing and expanding jurisdiction. A U.S. District Court recently called an error on Trump’s EPA, vacating that administration’s Navigable Waters Protection Rule. Meanwhile, the Biden administration entered the match by announcing its intent to once again revise the definition of Waters of the U.S. This presentation will review the statutory basis for CWA jurisdiction and explain common situations where in house counsel are likely to face jurisdictional questions under the CWA. We will also discuss the volley of recent regulatory changes and active litigation and share insights regarding changes the Biden Administration may serve up to the definition of Waters of the United States.
Sarah P. Jarboe, Partner, English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley, LLP
Join us for this fun, interactive culinary event beginning with a short reception and concluding with the presentation and service of an Autumn-themed cooking class featuring the hands on preparation of the miniature foods and drinks listed below.
Beverages:
October Sangria
Sparkling Cider
Evil Genius Pumpkin Porter (a locally brewed seasonal beer)
Food:
Mini Sweet Potato Ravioli with Browned Butter and Sage
Mini Asian-style Meatballs with Apricot Siracha Sauce
Figs stuffed with Gorgonzola and Honey Drizzle
Cannellini Bean Crostini
Bosc Pear and Blackberry Salad
Dessert:
Crème Caffe
Apple Cobblers
NOTE: Each guest will be given a take-away: a beautifully presented sampling of La Cucina’s miniature Cinnamon Biscotti.
This event is FREE for women chapter members, but has limited space, so register below soon!
Cancellation Policy: 48-hours-notice required to chrisstewart@accglobal.com. All no-shows will be billed $40.
Stoll Keenon Ogden will present a two-part CLE on Ethics and Employment law. The CLE will be conducted in person at their Louisville Office but available via simulcast for those that cannot attend in person.
Post-Grant Proceedings Before the Patent & Trademark Appeals Board: Strategies, Latest Statistics, and Case Law Update
Join us for a lively discussion of the latest information regarding post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trials & Appeals Board. The panel will provide up-to-date statistics and analysis concerning challenger win rates and discuss hot topics and trends in the case law, including how the PTO has responded to the Supreme Court’s Arthrex decision.
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