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Join the Central Ohio Chapter for this educational and networking opportunity, presented by Crowell & Moring LLP.

AGENDA

2:30 – 2:55 p.m.
Registration

2:55 – 3:00 p.m.
Welcome  

3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
How to Try and Win Big, Complex Cases

In the high-stakes arena of complex litigation, success hinges on strategic planning and execution. This presentation will delve into the essential tactics and methodologies for tackling intricate legal cases. Attendees will gain insights into:

· Case Preparation: Learn how to effectively gather and organize evidence to build a compelling case narrative

· Strategic Planning: Discover the importance of developing a robust legal strategy that anticipates potential challenges and counterarguments

· Team Coordination: Understand the significance of assembling and managing a multidisciplinary team to leverage diverse experience

· Courtroom Techniques: Explore advanced techniques for presenting complex information clearly and persuasively

Complimentary copies of Kenneth Dintzer’s General Counsel Litigation Field Guide will be provided onsite.

Speakers: Dave Orensten, Director, Litigation at Starbucks Corporation where he leads the company in a variety of areas, such as commercial, real estate, intellectual property, antitrust, premises liability, discrimination, and accessibility, as well as advising the business on litigation risk.

Kenneth Dintzer, Partner at Crowell & Moring in the firm’s Antitrust & Competition Group and former DOJ senior trial counsel and first chair on the government’s successful case against Google.

Deborah Arbabi, Partner at Crowell & Moring in the firm’s Antitrust & Competition Group and managing partner of Crowell & Moring's Orange County office.

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Reception

CLE
This course is pending approval, by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education, for 2.00 hours of general credit.

LOCATION
Hofbräuhaus Columbus
800 Goodale Blvd
Columbus, OH 43212

PARKING
There is free parking available directly across the street from the venue. 

REGISTRATION
$25/members and $45/non-members

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations must be received by Friday, May 16, 2025 in order to receive a refund. There are no refunds after this date.

QUESTIONS?
For questions, please contact centralohio@accglobal.com.

Disclosures:
Our programs and events are made possible by the support of our sponsors and partners, and we will share your Name, Company and Email information with the program sponsor(s) for the purpose of allowing them to follow up on the content presented during the program and to provide you with information about their products and services. If you do not wish to have the Chapter share your information with the program sponsor, you will not be able to register for or attend the program. 

Our law firm-sponsored events are open to CO-ACC members, prospective CO-ACC members, and guests of the sponsoring firm. Membership ineligibility includes attorneys presently working in law firms. ACC membership is open to individuals who are engaged in the active practice of law employed by organizations in either the private or public sector, do not have regulatory, enforcement or policymaking responsibilities nor work in an institution with such authority, and do not hold themselves out to the public for the practice of law.

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The DC Bar Pro Bono Center is sponsoring a walk-in legal clinic for community-based entrepreneurs with general legal questions about their aspiring and existing small businesses.

Topic: Small business brief advice legal clinic
Clients: DC entrepreneurs and nonprofits with low incomes or serving economically disadvantaged communities
When: Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 5 to 7:30 PM
Where: Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Marion Barry Ave SE
Who: In-house attorneys
Experience: None required.
Training: No specific training required; clients commonly present issues familiar to ACC NCR members. DC Bar Pro Bono Center will have an optional training on relevant topics on May 6th. Volunteers will receive an email with more information from the DC Bar.
Support: Volunteers will work in groups and DC Bar Pro Bono Center will have resources on-site.
Time: This is a brief advice clinic. Volunteers are not expected to provide ongoing representation.
Work: This is a brief advice clinic. Volunteers are not expected to provide ongoing representation. Many clients receive technical assistance from local small business providers. Attorneys can work in small groups or pair with veteran volunteers. Common questions include corporate formation, contract review, employment questions, and more.
Insurance: Provided by DC Bar Pro Bono Center to all volunteers.

*Please respond by May 12

Join us for an overview of Major, Lindsey & Africa’s 2025 General Counsel AI Hiring Survey. Deborah Ben-Canaan, Partner and Global Practice Leader, In-House Counsel Legal Recruiting, along with Todd Aman, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary at FiscalNote, will review how AI tools are transforming legal teams and reshaping hiring practices globally.

Key Highlights Include:

• Changes in hiring criteria, AI tool adoption, and benefits experienced.
• Levels of interest and stages of AI implementation.
• Most commonly used AI tools.
• General Counsel perspectives on the opportunities and challenges ahead. 

Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and understand how AI is changing the legal industry.

By registering for this ACC NCR event, you acknowledge that you have read ACC NCR’s Code of Conduct for Events and agree to comply with its terms.

The ACC NCR Young Lawyers Affinity Group invites all members, in-house counsel, Corporate Scholars alums, and this year's Corporate Scholars to join us for happy hour in DC! 

Our ACC NCR Young Lawyers Affinity Group includes early-career professionals seeking to build connections, exchange ideas, and provide mutual support.  Join us to network and learn more!

We will have some appetizers to share, and guests will be responsible for purchasing their own drinks.  We hope you can join us!

Cozen O’Connor invites women lawyers to join them at their offices for a fun evening blending custom fragrances at a perfume bar. They will have an experienced perfumer on hand to blend your signature scent using notes you select. A reception will follow the workshop.

TECH TUESDAY WITH COBBLESTONE

WEBINAR LINK:

https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/95210593203

"The 2025 State of Contracts: Navigating the Future with Data-Driven Insights"

Disorganization...missed key dates.... contract version confusion.... inconsistent clauses...

These are just some of the challenges we hear about from contract managers looking to improve their processes. This year, we called on hundreds of contract management professionals across various industries and roles to share their insights in the 2025 "State of Contract Management Survey."  This insightful survey reveals:

• Key trends
• Challenges
• Best practices

In this webcast, we will discuss the findings of the survey, their implications, and actions to take for a better contract lifecycle management process based on feedback from contract managers like you!

Sign up now to learn how to level up contract management in 2025 and beyond with a data-driven mindset and strategy!

Speaker: Michael Gormley, Sales Manager, CobbleStone Software

EMPLOYMENT & LABOR CLE WEBINARS

WEBINAR LINK:

https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/99730257637

(Use the same Zoom Link for all three sessions)

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
"The ADA in Action: Real-World Scenarios and Solutions for In-House Counsel"
Presented by Obermayer Rebmann

The ADA can present challenges for HR and management, especially in the post-COVID world of remote/hybrid work, and return to the office mandates.  In this interactive presentation, we’ll discuss some tough accommodations issues facing employers in all industries and work through how to resolve them while minimizing the risk of legal claims.

Speakers:

• Michael Pepperman, Partner, Obermayer Rebmann
• Ivo Becica, Partner, Obermayer Rebmann
• Teleicia Dambreville, Director Managing Counsel—Employment, Burlington

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
"Effective Strategies for Managing Employee Exits in Challenging Situations"
Presented by Ogletree Deakins

Even the most well-thought-out and legitimately supported terminations can be fraught with legal risk. This session will cover the many practical considerations that HR and legal must plan for, including securing data and equipment, timing, and deductions for final paychecks, navigating what and how to communicate about the termination to avoid defamation claims, analyzing whether to offer severance, and gauging the risk of a claim.

Speakers:

• Donald Gamburg, Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins
• Vanessa Ruggiero, Associate, Ogletree Deakins
• Christine Vigliotti, VP & Associate General Counsel, J&J Snack Foods

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
"Employee Relations Bootcamp:  Your Guide to Managing Employment Risk"
Presented by Stevens & Lee

This comprehensive presentation focuses on practical advice for avoiding and/or managing risks in all aspects of employee relations particularly given the new legal landscape, including the applicant/hiring process, performance management, workplace accommodations, medical marijuana and drug and alcohol policies; discipline and discharge, and post-employment obligations, including trends in employment related litigation.

Speakers:

• Lisa Scidurlo, Co-Chair, Labor & Employment, Stevens & Lee
• Theresa Zechman, Shareholder, Stevens & Lee
• Christina Kontis, General Counsel, Bayhealth

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
"Impact of the Current Administration on Federal Agencies’ Enforcement of Workplace Regulations"
Presented by BakerHostetler

In less than 100 days of the second Trump administration, the labor and employment bar has witnessed dramatic change at the federal agencies enforcing workplace regulations – including general counsel terminations, board and commission member terminations, repeal of Biden-era guidance, and requests to cut full-time agency personnel. Employers should understand what initiatives these regulatory agencies will focus on and how to defend against becoming a target.

Speakers:

• Peter Fischer, Partner, Baker Hostetler
• Christian White, Counsel, BakerHostetler
• Dan Liang, EVP & General Counsel, HHM Hotels

AI and the Legal Profession:  A Responsible Approach to Adoption

A panel comprised of law firm professionals and in-house counsel will provide insight into how to evaluate, pilot and implement AI tools in a deliberate and process-driven manner.  The panelists will discuss best practices and how to embrace innovation without compromising quality of work or professional obligations to internal and external clients.  They also will exchange ideas on effective ways to champion positive results and promote widespread adoption

Presenters:

Mariette Clardy-Davis
Primerica

Celeste Gaines
McKesson

Regan Lemke Polsinelli

Larissa Marshall
Polsinelli

Leslie F. Spasser
Polsinelli

CLE information
The following CLE credit is being sought:
Georgia: 1.0 Credit (1.0 General)