The ACC Georgia Chapter welcomes Bondurant Mixson & Elmore LLP whose partners, Frank M. Lowrey IV and Tiana S. Mykkeltvedt will offer a presentation on the ethical considerations between in-house and outside counsel. Topics will include, competence, conflicts, fees, confidentiality and more. Frank and Tiana will use real world examples of ethical considerations they encounter in high stakes business litigation and offer solutions to in-house counsel navigating similar tricky situations.

This presentation has already been approved for two ethics CLE credits by the State Bar of Georgia. The Bondurant firm will also be sending Door Dash gift cards to everyone who registers for the event so you may enjoy lunch during the presentation. 

ACC Georgia Chapter Women’s Initiative invites you to attend a virtual workshop conducted by Dr. Lois P. Frankel

This presentation focuses on how women can communicate crisply, clearly, and confidently.

Dr. Frankel loves interacting with the audience, so come prepared to ask your toughest communication questions!

Register early for a complimentary audio version of Nice Girls Don’t Speak Up or Stand Out provided by The Women’s Initiative and its 2021 sponsors:

The ACC Georgia Chapter, in partnership with Kilpatrick Townsend, is pleased to announce the continuation of the 2020 International Seminar. The final two webinars of the series, previously scheduled for December 2020, have been rescheduled for March. Speakers will cover issues organizations face when conducting business in the EU, with panels that feature Kilpatrick Townsend’s attorneys, in-house counsel, and local counsel to provide first-hand perspective and practical information. 

*If you previously registered for Sessions 3 and 4, you will need to re-register.

EU Technology Agreements | Ten of the Biggest Surprises In Cross-Border Commercial and IP Transactions

Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET

Presented by Dr. Siegmar Pohl, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend

Kilpatrick Townsend Partner Siegmar Pohl will explain key provisions that all cross-border agreements have in common. Siegmar will give examples of choice-of-law clauses and choice-of-forum provisions that unknowingly change the economics of a deal completely. He will point out which areas of foreign mandatory law are most likely to surprise you by overriding key provisions of your Supply, Distribution, or Technology Transfer and IP license agreement.

The ACC Georgia Chapter, in partnership with Kilpatrick Townsend, is pleased to announce the continuation of the 2020 International Seminar. The final two webinars of the series, previously scheduled for December 2020, have been rescheduled for March. Speakers will cover issues organizations face when conducting business in the EU, with panels that feature Kilpatrick Townsend’s attorneys, in-house counsel, and local counsel to provide first-hand perspective and practical information. 

*If you previously registered for Sessions 3 and 4, you will need to re-register.

Anti-Corruption, Ethics, and Compliance

Wednesday, March 3, 2021, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET

This panel will cover recent corporate criminal enforcement in the EU as well as U.S. enforcement of EU-based companies; how privacy laws and governance frameworks affect internal investigations and other compliance efforts, and ways to overcome those obstacles; and what elements or aspects of due diligence frameworks and systems have worked.

Well, here we are at that time of year again. The new year is well under way. Resolution time has come and , for most, has gone. Research has shown that within weeks, only about 10% or so of the resolvers accomplish their resolutions—with the majority of the other resolvers abandoning them. And lawyers?? How many of us in practice do “take five”, or even four? How many don’t take anything? We feel we have to be super lawyers.

In this informative presentation you will hear several suggestions on how to make New Year’s resolutions stick and not fizzle out like fireworks on a rainy night. But in this case they may not just light up the sky, but brighten your life- both personally and professionally.

Recent studies have shown that there has been a dramatic increase in impairment due to alcoholism, addiction and mental health disorders among members of the legal profession. The statistics are compelling and clearly indicate that 1 out of 3 attorneys will likely have a need for substance use or mental health services at some point in their careers.

Mr. Quinn will discuss:

1. The early warning signs of impairment, with special emphasis on stress, burnout and trauma, including the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

2. Well-being strategies that really work.

3. The free services that Lawyers Assistance Programs provide to lawyers, judges, their family members and law students.

4. A close look at what barriers exist that prevent lawyers and judges from seeking the help they need.

5. The role that education plays in breaking the stigma and fear associated with addiction and mental illness in the legal profession.

This program discusses the professional obligations of in-house attorneys in a variety of settings where they must obtain information from, come to terms with, or resolve disputes among unrepresented individuals or companies…that may or may not have any legal acumen.

This event has been cancelled due to illness, and will be rescheduled for a later date.  Please check back soon for new details.

This presentation will provide a discussion on recent legal trends in commercial real estate arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.  Specific topics to be addressed will include leasing, acquisitions and dispositions, and general business trends and considerations.

In C.M. Callow Inc. v. Zollinger, the Supreme Court of Canada recently considered the extent of the duty of honest performance of contracts. In doing so, they explored concepts of giving regard to the legitimate contractual interests of one's counterparty, an obligation to correct a false impression created through that party's own actions, and Quebec civil law's concept of abuse of rights. This developing area of the law is expected to be an area of increased litigation (and increased risk for your business) in the years to come.

Join Jesse Harper, Jon Wansbrough, and Zohar Levy of Fasken's litigation group for an update and discussion on the duties of companies in the negotiation, performance, enforcement and termination of a contract in common law jurisdictions. The presentation will look at how this recent decision informs these stages where obligations of good faith can arise.

This program qualifies for up to 1.5 hours of Substantive CPD credit under the Law Society of Ontario's mandatory CPD Regime.

This event is free of charge and open 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 Wednesday, March 24, 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.