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.
This event brings together in-house counsel, private practice leaders, and legal tech innovators—from solo practitioners and boutique firms to BigLaw and enterprise legal teams—to address the unprecedented transformation reshaping the legal profession.
AI disruption, mounting regulatory complexity, burnout, evolving client expectations, and an escalating war for talent—these shared challenges demand bold ideas and real solutions.
This is your opportunity to break silos, forge connections, and help shape the future of legal practice—no matter your role or firm size.
Join us for a hands-on culinary adventure with your fellow in-house counsel where teamwork takes centre stage.
Proudly sponsored by Mintz, this will be a dynamic, delicious experience that blends collaboration, creativity, and a whole lot of flavour.
You’ll be grouped into teams, each tasked with crafting a delicious part of the meal. Once the dishes are ready, the culinary crew will plate and serve your creations as you sit back and enjoy the first course together. But the fun doesn’t stop there—after each course, the chef will lead your team back into action to prep the next round.
Schedule
5:30 – 5:50 PM – Arrival reception
5:50 – 6:35 PM – Hands-on cooking session
6:35 – 8:05 PM –Dining experience
This event is free of charge and for ACC Members. You must RSVP to attend as capacity is limited. No walk-ins will be permitted.
Join us for mocktails, appetizers, and networking! This event is designed to bring together the next generation of legal talent and experienced in-house lawyers.
Complimentary parking is available to registered guests in the University's Forbes Garage upon request.
Please join our ACC NCR Community Service Committee and our Maryland Advisory Committee for an evening packing food at Manna Food Center. Manna Food Center provides food to nearly 2,000 households each month, helping the working poor stretch their limited dollars so they can afford a better life. Since 1983, Manna Food Center has given food to more than 1.7 million people in Montgomery County, MD.
Our group will pack boxes of non-perishable items from Manna's warehouse and will prepare the boxes for distribution. Family and friends are welcome but children must be at least 11 years old and participate along with an adult. Youth volunteers can earn service hours. Volunteers should be comfortable bending, lifting, and standing on their feet for the duration of the event.
Space is limited due to the size of the project. Please check your calendar before registering.
Drivers, start your engines! ACCGP members and in-house counsel guests are invited to join Hogan Lovells for an action packed evening at the brand new F1 Arcade in Philadelphia.
F1 Arcade Philadelphia brings its first-of-its-kind experiential venue to the heart of Center City. The space covers over 19,000 square feet, offering show-stopping hospitality, an electrifying atmosphere, and a best-in-class Formula 1® simulator racing experience. Whether you’re an F1 fan or looking to have fun with fellow in-house counsel, you’ll love this immersive arcade bar.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: ACC GREATER PHILADELPHIA EVENTS ARE STRICTLY RESERVED FOR ELIGIBLE IN-HOUSE COUNSEL and INVITED guests and sponsors. ACCGP reserves the right to confirm eligible status of all event registrants and cancel unqualified registrations. Click Here to learn more about & how to join ACC Greater Philadelphia.
Please join ACC NCR volunteer leaders and 2025 sponsors as we celebrate an amazing year and thank you for your contributions to the chapter's success.
Enjoy networking in Gallup’s beautiful, modern office space, which thoughtfully preserves the building’s notable history.
Additionally, as part of ACC NCR’s Year of Service, we are proud to support the Capital Area Food Bank, which provides more than 60 million meals each year to families across the D.C. region. The need is greater than ever, with more than 1.5 million people in our community experiencing food insecurity.
We invite you to contribute to our ACC NCR fundraising page or bring non-perishable food items to the event, which will be delivered to the Food Bank. Please check the Capital Area Food Bank’s Most Wanted List for the items most needed.
**Annual Relationship Sponsors who applied by the early deadline and our Diamond Sponsor may send three representatives. All others may send two representatives. If you are unsure of when you applied, contact Beth McConnell at beth.mcconnell-ncr@accglobal.com to confirm.
Join us at Rollins College for an Executive Education program customized to the needs of Corporate Counsel.
This "MBA in a Day" program will address the business skills In-House Counsel need to succeed, above and beyond legal acumen.
Florida Bar CLE (pending approval): 3.0
Session topics will include:
Corporate Finance & Decision Making, presented by Dr. Brian Walkup of Rollins College.
Communicating & Executive Presence, presented by Dr. Josh Hammonds of Rollins College.
Leading Every Day, presented by Tim Lupinacci, CEO of Baker Donelson Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Networking Reception in the final hour is sponsored by Baker Donelson.
Space is limited and a waitlist will apply above registration capacity. If you are confirmed and find you are unable to attend, please release your seat for another member.
This custom professional development event is brought to you in part by an ACC Grant.
CLE credit applied for with the FL Bar (final credit hours TBD).
"Navigating Evolving Employment Law Under the Current Administration”
Join Gabrielle Giombetti and Heather Zalar Steele for a dynamic and timely roundtable discussion where we discuss the latest shifts in employment law under the current U.S. administration. This interactive session will explore critical developments, including federal regulatory shifts, EEOC enforcement updates, the NLRB’s evolving stance on employee rights, and Pennsylvania legislative updates.
Over dinner at the historic Lehigh Valley Trust Building we’ll engage in candid dialogue, share practical strategies, and discuss how legal departments are proactively responding to policy changes. The roundtable format encourages peer-to-peer exchange, with a focus on real-world implications, compliance best practices, and emerging risks.
Key Topics:
EEOC and NLRB enforcement trends and litigation risks
EEOC guidance on harassment and AI in hiring
Legal challenges to DEI initiatives and best practices for compliant diversity efforts
Non-compete and restrictive covenant landscape, including DOJ and DOL focus on antitrust in employment
Pennsylvania New Hire Notice and pending minimum wage legislation
Whether you're leading employment compliance or advising HR, this session offers an invaluable opportunity to benchmark and stay ahead of regulatory change.
Speakers:
Heather Zalar Steele, Partner, Fisher Phillips
Gabrielle Giombetti, Partner, Fisher Phillips
IMPORTANT REMINDER: ACC GREATER PHILADELPHIA EVENTS ARE STRICTLY RESERVED FOR ELIGIBLE IN-HOUSE COUNSEL and INVITED guests and sponsors. ACCGP reserves the right to confirm eligible status of all event registrants and cancel unqualified registrations. Click Here to learn more about & how to join ACC Greater Philadelphia.