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Get ready for the Corporate Counsel Classic, the ultimate golf, spa, and networking event that kicks off the ACC Annual Meeting. Join us for a world-class experience where you can connect with in-house counsel while playing on a professional-grade golf course, indulging in holistic wellness activities, and celebrating at our lively evening golf awards reception—all before the ACC Annual Meeting begins!

Whether you're attending or sponsoring the Annual Meeting or just looking for a unique networking opportunity, this event is open to all ACC members, supporters, and guests. Best of all, your participation helps us serve the needs of the global in-house bar through education, the advancement of pro bono service, dissemination of research and surveys, leadership and professional development opportunities, and initiatives that help foster a culture of inclusiveness.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exceptional event!

Join us for our Sixth Annual Conference.  The Conference Agenda includes:

  • Keynote Speaker: Kenji Yoshino, Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Constitutional Law at NYU School of Law and the Director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
  • Session One: Navigating DEI Directives: Legal Obligations and Best Practices in a Changing Landscape - presented by Crowell 
  • Session Two: Managing New Risks and Opportunities From AI in the Workplace (2025) - presented by Hunton
  • Roundtable Session: Practical Strategies for Legal Departments Committed to Driving Fairness and Inclusion in Uncertain Timespresented by Diversity Lab
  • Small-Group Conversations: Designed to provide an opportunity for you to benchmark with your peers

Click HERE to see a detailed Agenda of the Conference.

The presentation of the conference will be online, and we invite you to join the webcast from a variety of locations.  You can join remotely from your home or office; or in-person from one of four locations throughout the region.  By joining at one of the four locations, you can enjoy connection with colleagues while the webcast airs and during the small-group conversations over lunch.  (Lunch will be provided to those who attend an in-person location.) 

When you register you will be asked to select one of the following:

  • Webcast (Your Home or Office)
  • Washington, DC (Whitman-Walker Health, 1377 R St., NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20009)
  • Rockville, MD (Davis Construction Corporation, 12530 Parklawn Dr., Rockville, MD 20852)
  • Tysons, VA (Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, Caribe Boardroom, 7920 Jones Branch Dr., McLean, VA 22102) 

Approved for 2.0 hours of VA MCLE.

1:30PM – 3:00PM – Front Porch (Sponsored by Quarles & Brady)

3:00PM – 4:30PM – The C House (Sponsored by Ogletree Deakins)

Join us for an event in Seminole Heights with our Diamond sponsor, Ogletree Deakins and our Platinum sponsor, Quarles & Brady. Enjoy some social networking with fellow ACC Tampa Bay members and sponsors, local eats, craft cocktails and more!

Each member is permitted to bring one guest. 

Date:

Thursday, April 17, 2025

 

Time:

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Registration and Networking

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM - Lunch & Program

 

Location:

Eddie V's Tampa

4400 W Boy Scout Blvd.

Tampa, FL 33607

 

Program:

The Evolving Legal Landscape: Key Challenges for In-House Counsel in Today's Workplace



Join Fisher Phillips and a panel of your in-house peers for an in-depth discussion on the evolving challenges in employment law. This session will explore:

  • Restrictive Covenants – Where we stand today and key legal considerations.
  • DEI in Transition – How to navigate policy shifts, including their intersection with religious accommodations and gender identity issues.
  • AI in the Legal Landscape – How organizations are integrating AI in their employment practices.
  • Ethics & Professionalism – Best practices for addressing these challenges within your legal practice.

Engage with peers, gain valuable insights, and explore strategies for adapting to the changing legal environment while upholding ethical and professional integrity.

 

Speakers:

 

Moderator:

Christine Howard, Partner, Fisher Phillips

 

Panelists:

Jon Yarbrough, Sr. Director, Employment Law, Bloomin' Brands

Brett Owens, Partner, Fisher Phillips

Lauren Hill, Assistant General Counsel, Florida Blue

Anne Laughlin, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Quality Carriers

 

 

*Please let us know any dietary restrictions and/or allergies

Mark your calendars for the L&E Practice Group Meeting, happening on Thursday, April 3rd, at the luxurious 10&10 Enoteca in International Mall. 

 

Time:

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

 

Location:

10&10 Enoteca, International Mall

2223 N West Shore Blvd Ste B217, 

Tampa, FL 33607

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Registration

 

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
"Under Scrutiny: Mastering Compliance in Government Employment Investigations"
Presented by Fisher Phillips

Employers increasingly face scrutiny from government agencies conducting employment-related investigations. Effective response and compliance strategies are critical to mitigate risk and protect organizational integrity. This presentation will provide practical insights on:

  • Understanding and proactively preparing for workplace investigations by government agencies.
  • Implementing effective compliance and response strategies to minimize exposure.
  • Navigating common pitfalls to avoid penalties and reputational harm to your organization.
  • Strategic internal and external communications during an investigation.

Speaker:

  • Patrick M. Dalin, Partner, Fisher Phillips
  • Daivy Dambreville, SVP and Head of Legal, Power Home Remodeling

 

10:45 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.
"The Rise in State Enforcement over Traditionally Federal Issues"
Presented by Cozen O'Connor

Given the position of the federal administration that states should be taking more of an active role in the enforcement of many substantive areas where the federal government usually takes a predominant role, which we have already begun seeing, it is anticipated that there will be an increase in State AG enforcement in many areas that are traditionally handled by federal enforcement authorities. This panel will discuss those substantive areas that we see developing, and how companies should think about and prepare themselves for that switch, particularly where there are differences in enforcement priorities and the logistical and procedural handling of enforcement matters among the states as opposed to the federal government. 

Speakers:

  • Nicole Sprinzen, Partner and Vice Chair, White Collar Crime & Investigations, Cozen O’Connor
  • Milton Marquis, Partner and Vice Chair, State Attorneys General Practice, Cozen O’Connor

 

11:45 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Luncheon

 

12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
"Competitive Hiring: Practical Guidance on Hiring Employees from Competitors and Managing Departures"
Presented by Fisher Phillips

In today's competitive market, employers must carefully manage the risks associated with hiring from and losing employees to competitors, particularly regarding restrictive covenants and trade secret information. This presentation provides a focused examination of Restrictive Covenant and Trade Secret considerations. Topics will include:

  • Enforcing and challenging non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements effectively.
  • Implementing robust onboarding procedures for employees coming from competitors to mitigate risks.
  • Preventing and addressing trade secret misappropriation claims.

Speaker:

  • Jeffrey Csercsevits, Partner, Fisher Phillips
  • Jenna Bates O'Rourke, Senior Counsel, Chubb

 

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
"Staying in Sync: Managing Emerging Areas of Risk through Leveraging the Finance, Accounting, and Compliance Functions"
Presented by Holland & Knight

We will discuss the risk areas we have seen emerging over the past several months, including broken deal litigation and continued government enforcement relating to accounting and other fraud, and how companies effectively may utilize other company resources to mitigate potential areas of risk and address risk, once discovered.

Speakers:

  • Tamsin Fast, Chief Compliance Officer, Aramark
  • Frederick Kohm, National Managing Partner, Services Industry, Grant Thornton Advisors LLC
  • John C. Grugan, Partner, Holland & Knight
  • Richard Harris, Partner, Holland & Knight

 

The nearest parking garage is located at 12 South 23rd Street, next to the Aramark Building.

Whether through a remote-first philosophy or brick-and-mortar expansion, an increasing number of employers are finding themselves in new jurisdictions grappling with a patchwork of state and local leave laws. As every state and an increasing number of municipalities pass their own versions of leave laws, employers operating across the United States must make seemingly endless updates to handbooks, policies, payroll systems, and more. Additionally, recruitment and retention efforts are driving employers to be more creative and empathetic when granting time off to employees.

Join Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. as we will provide a guide to navigating the diversity of state regulations, managing compliance, and coordinating leave policies for a geographically varied workforce. We will also consider trends in leave, such as flexible or unlimited paid time off policies, forms of bereavement or reproductive loss leave, and parental leave. This session will be an essential resource for multistate employers striving for legal compliance, operational efficiency, and positive employee relations.

This presentation will provide participants with essential updates and practical guidance in today's dynamic regulatory environment. The panelists will cover the latest SEC developments: those related to reporting company requirements, enforcement, and AI.

Join your in-house colleagues for a member-only roundtable where we’ll discuss recent Executive Orders of the Trump Administration that may impact grants and other similar funding. This is a member-only event and is not eligible for CLE. The purpose is to provide a unique opportunity for members to explore together the evolving federal funding landscape emerging from recent Executive Orders and understand their legal ramifications.

This program is for informational purposes only, no CLE will be offered.

  • Breakfast/Networking: 7:30am – 8:30am
  • CLE Presentation: 8:30am – 11:30am
    • NLRB
    • Immigration
    • AA-OFCCP
    • DEI
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