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Every business is at risk for a data breach, and even the most careful companies have cybersecurity incidents. This program will cover the essential considerations that your company will need to address in connection with response and mitigation activities for a cybersecurity incident.

Join us for a timely presentation on the latest Hot Topics in Employment Law affecting Connecticut and New York. This session will cover a range of hot topics and recent legislation, including free speech claims, wage and hour issues, the emerging trend of pet leave, and recent legislation in the employment space.

 

Please join the Small Law Committee for a micro-networking lunch.  Enjoy lunch and meaningful conversation with fellow ACC NCR members at a location that works best for you!

Looking forward to gaining insights and making new connections!

Attendance will be capped to ensure good conversation. Please check your schedule before registering as hosts will be expecting you!

Attendees will pay for their own meals. Please bring cash to make it easier for the servers.

ACC NCR is seeking volunteers to participate in our annual Street Law Programs at Clarksburg High School in Clarksburg, Maryland (in partnership with EchoStar | Hughes) and Potomac High School in Oxon Hill, Maryland (in partnership with the ACC Foundation).    

Volunteers are needed for:

Clarksburg High School

  • Classroom visits to teach legal concepts (volunteers teach in teams of two; approx. 50 minutes of class time; materials will be provided).  We will follow up with those expressing interest to schedule the visits in March.  
  • Capstone celebration at EchoStar | Hughes in Germantown.  Spend your morning with the students, helping them apply what they learned in the classroom and sharing your experiences as an in-house attorney.

Potomac High School

  • Classroom visits to teach legal concepts (volunteers teach in teams of three or four; approx. 70 minutes of class time; materials will be provided).  We will follow up with those expressing interest to schedule the visits in late February and March. 
  • Capstone celebration at ACC Global's headquarters in DC.  Spend your morning with the students, teaching them additional legal concepts, and sharing your experiences as an in-house attorney.

Dates will be circulated when confirmed with the schools. To participate, please register as soon as possible, preferably by Friday, February 2.

Join ACC Michigan and Honigman LLP for a community outreach event on Tuesday, February 27th at 4:00 PM as we pack lunch kits for victims of human trafficking.

This event will support Elli's House. Learn more about the Elli's House mission.

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Registration

 

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
"Insurance and Commercial Contracts: Flexible assets for your bottom line"
Presented by Blank Rome LLP

This program will cover topics including: Limiting liability; Using insurance and contracts in your M&A plans; Using and aligning insurance and commercial contracts to further your business interests.

Speakers:

  • John Gibbons, Partner,  Blank Rome LLP 
  • Ajla Glavasevic, Deputy General Counsel & Global Data Privacy Officer, Quaker Chemical Corporation

 

11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
"There’s No Place Like Home: Leveraging Forum Selection Clauses to Stay Out of Oz Post-Mallory"
Presented by Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP

The Supreme Court’s groundbreaking decision in Mallory v. Norfolk Southern has rewritten the rules of personal jurisdiction, shaking up the legal landscape and leaving businesses navigating uncharted territory. This presentation takes you straight into the eye of the storm, unpacking the decision’s impact and its potential to pull companies into litigation tornadoes in plaintiff-friendly “judicial hellholes.” But fear not—there’s no place like home when you’re armed with strategic drafting and proactive contracting solutions. From crafting ironclad forum selection clauses to leveraging arbitration agreements and revising state registrations, we’ll demonstrate how in-house counsel can structure contracts to reclaim control and fortify their companies against the unexpected. This isn’t just a legal update—it’s a high-stakes roadmap to drafting your way to safety in a post-Mallory world. Don’t get swept away—learn how to draft smarter and stay ahead!

Speakers:

  • Dylan Henry, Partner, Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP
  • Kimberly Sachs, Associate, Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP
  • Tracey Pachman, SVP & General Counsel, St. Joseph's University

 

12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. 
Luncheon

 

1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
"Drafting Transactional Contract Issues: Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say (or not)"
Presented by Stradley Ronon

In this session, we'll dive deep into the top drafting issues of transactional contracts, moving beyond simple 'say what you mean' clichés to a holistic approach that ensures your contracts truly deliver. We'll explore a robust framework for drafting, focusing on understanding your objectives, contextual awareness, and the precise use of language to achieve crystal clarity.

Speakers:

  • Lisa Jacobs, Partner, Stradley Ronon

 

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 
"Beyond the Fine Print: A Review of Critical Contracting Principles and Lessons Learned From Litigation"
Presented by Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

This CLE provides insight into contract drafting from the perspectives of both transactional and litigation attorneys. The panel will provide an overview of critical considerations when drafting contracts as well as issues that frequently arise in contract disputes and litigation to learn to avoid those issues.  The panel will discuss recent court decisions and the presenters’ own experience to provide key takeaways for contract drafting.

Speakers:

  • Zachary Murphy, Associate, Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
  • Brian Thomas, Associate, Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
  • Michael Donnini, Counsel, Comcast Cable

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a Special 1/2 Day VIRTUAL Program

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

8:30-9:15 – ICE Enforcement Actions: Employer Preparedness to Minimize Business Disruption

FOLEY & LARDNER - Speakers: Dan Kaplan, Matt Krueger, John Litchfield

Description: This session will address new executive orders and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) directives regarding immigration and work authorization practices for employers. DHS has announced it intends to increase its level of ICE enforcement activity, including agent raids on public and private employers, and the DOJ intends to investigate public officials who resist compliance. Employers should have a preparedness plan in place to minimize disruption to business operations. This presentation will cover both the legal and practical landscape employers face in light of these new actions, best practices for when an ICE representative or agent shows up to an employer’s business, and an outline of an employer’s Fourth Amendment rights to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures.  

9:25-10:10 - Labor and employment aspects of the Executive Orders

FISHER PHILLIPS - Speaker: Lauren Goetzl

Description: This session will explore DEI, transgender issues, federal employees as well as DOL issues, EEOC and NLRB updates.  

10:20-11:05 – Trade Policies and Supply Chain Disruptions

KILPATRICK - Speaker: Gunjan Talati 
Description: This session will explore the impact of trade-related Executive Orders on businesses reliant on international supply chains and exports. Topics include tariffs, sanctions, and import/export compliance for NC manufacturers, retailers, and other relevant industries.

11:15 – 12:00 – Trump Administration Early Executive Action Overview

PHELPS DUNBAR, Speaker: David Topping

Description: This session will provide practical guidance on navigating the administration's new executive orders and policy shifts, with a focus on environmental and energy-related matters.

 

On February 25, 2025, please join ACC Georgia and DLA Piper for an intimate and interactive discussion on the key legal diligence areas a buyer should explore in its due diligence investigation during an M&A transaction.

Topics will include:

· Corporate formation

· Corporate organization

· Intellectual property

· Employee matters

· Regulatory

· Tax

· Management

We look forward to seeing you there. 

Facilitators

Forrest Neal
Partner
DLA Piper LLP

Regine Lewis
Associate
DLA Piper LLP

CLE information
The following CLE credit is being sought:
Georgia: 1.0 Credit (1.0 General, 0.0 Ethics

Join the ACC NCR Asian American and Pacific Islander Affinity Group's first all-hands kickoff virtual meeting of 2025, a gathering sure to be filled with exciting opportunities for connection and collaboration.  This upcoming meeting aims to facilitate discussions and exploration of potential activities and programs for the upcoming year.  Come meet the co-chairs of the AAPI Affinity Group and bring your ideas and enthusiasm!

The ACC Northeast Women’s Initiative and Bowditch invite you to join us in creating gorgeous bouquets while sampling the bouquet of fabulous wines.  Let your creativity flow and make your own floral arrangement featuring some of the best locally grown seasonal blooms, while Rachel Lee of Moon Rabbit Flowers shares tips on floral arranging and how to make your cut flowers last longer. The owner and founder of Decanted Wine Truck and Mobile Bar, Julia Walderzak, will lead you through a tasting of wines.  There will also be a delectable grazing board for you to nosh on while you sip and design.  All materials are included.  Each attendee will leave with tasting notes and a floral arrangement in a vase.

Register below.  Space is limited to 25 people so RSVP early.  Please note, if you register and cannot attend, we would appreciate the notice so that we can open the space to the wait list.

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