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Kick off the new year by connecting with your in-house peers at our upcoming micro-networking lunch downtown.
Hosted by the DC Advisory Committee, whose mission is to establish programming and engagement for ACC NCR members in DC while strengthening and advocating for the local in-house community, this intimate gathering offers a perfect opportunity to start the year by expanding your network.
Grab your lunch, circulate among peers, and enjoy meaningful conversations with fellow ACC NCR members. Whether you’re interested in learning more about our initiatives or simply socializing over lunch with fellow ACC NCR members, we’d love to see you there.
Attendees will pay for and purchase their own meals.
ACC Northeast's NextGen Community is open to all members who have less than 10 years of practice in a corporate setting.
If that describes you, please join chapter leaders and your NextGen peers for an informal call on Tuesday, March 11 @ 12:00. Our goal is to make connections, help each other network, and gain a better understanding of the kinds of resources and programming that would be best for you and the NextGen Commuinity. Please come prepared to share your thoughts, feedback and ideas!
Sign-up below. Registrants will receive login credentials prior to the call.
When does a workplace personnel decision cross the line into an “adverse employment action”? The Supreme Court tackled this critical issue in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, lowering the threshold to establish that an adverse action occurred and giving employers and practitioners something to think about. This session will unwrap the decision like a box of chocolates, explore its practical implications, and share actionable insights to help employers keep relationships with their teams on solid ground. Join us for a heartfelt guide to navigating the post-Muldrow employment law landscape!
Key Takeaways: Participants will leave this session with the following key points:
A clear understanding of how Muldrow reshapes the definition of "adverse employment action."
Practical guidance on evaluating and managing employment actions to minimize legal risk.
Insight into how courts may interpret and apply Muldrow in future cases.
Join Exterro for a compelling session on Data Risk & Resilience in today's ever-changing regulatory and threat landscape.Our experienced panel will offer an engaging discussion that will help break down silos and help you build a future-proof data risk management strategy across your organization. The panel will share tools and tips to help mitigate risks and minimize the impact of a breach, regulatory action, or litigation.
Join ACC Wisconsin and Transition Services Inc. on January 29 at 2 PM EST for a dynamic CLE webinar exploring how implementing a Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB) Plan can streamline employee separations and transform traditional severance.
In this 1.5-hour session, our panel of legal and business experts will:
Introduce the fundamentals of SUB Plans and why the IRS sanctions this cost-effective alternative
Provide real-world examples and results
Share strategies for implementation and maximizing tax benefits
Join Cooley and the Association of Corporate Counsel New York City at Cooley’s New York office for a viewing party and reception to kick off the 2025 March Madness tournament. TVs will be showing the first-round games, we’ll play pop-a-shot, and we’ll have fan-based food selections. Wear your college logoed attire or basketball jersey!
Join the ACC NCR VetNet & Young Lawyers Affinity Groups Meet the Co-Chairs Happy Hour!
The ACC NCR Veterans Network (“VetNet”) is an affinity group for ACC NCR members who have served in the military, or simply want to help support those who are serving or have served, in any capacity. The ACC NCR Young Lawyers is an affinity group for ACC NCR members who are Generation Z, Millennials, late Generation X, and early-career professionals seeking to build connections, exchange ideas, and provide support for attorneys in the early part of their professional journey.
We invite you to join us on February 6 to learn more, make connections, and discuss future activities. Please bring your ideas and suggestions as we start planning for the new year.
We will have appetizers to share, and guests will be responsible for purchasing their own drinks. Royal Sands is a cashless establishment.
Kick off 2025 with our first social event of the year!
For this special evening at the cozy 11:59 we invite in-house counsel to gather, catch up with colleagues and friends, share stories from the holidays, and look ahead to exciting future plans for the year ahead.
This event is free of charge and for ACC Members. You must RSVP to attend.
Space is limited and no walk-ins will be permitted.
GCs and CLOs are invited to join us for our next GC/CLO Lunch Club at The Refectory on Villanova's campus. This lunch club will discuss "New Administration Policies – Organizational Impact & Planning." Come prepared to participate in the group discussion!
There is no charge for GC/CLO chapter members to attend this luncheon, but pre-registration is required.
Please note, no CLE credit will be provided for this program.
Holland & Knight invites you to join us for an evening at the American Philosophical Society (APS). The evening will include cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and an opportunity to view and engage with original historical documents housed at the APS Library. We will be joined by APS CEO Patrick Spero, an award-winning historian and widely-published author, who will discuss the APS’s distinguished role in Philadelphia’s and the nation’s history. Patrick also will provide the historical context for the singular historical treasures shared from the APS Library.
Founded in 1743 by Benjamin Franklin for the purpose of “promoting useful knowledge,” the APS is considered the first learned society in the United States. The APS Library is among the premier institutions for documenting the history of the American Revolution and Founding, and houses original documents including the papers of Benjamin Franklin, the journals of Lewis and Clark, a large corpus of Charles Darwin correspondence and printed material, the records of pioneering anthropologists, the holdings of the Eugenics Records Office, and the papers of seven Nobel Laureates. The collection also includes many extraordinary books, such as first editions of Sir Isaac Newton's Principia, Charles Darwin's Origin of Species, a presentation copy of Thomas Jefferson's Notes on the State of Virginia, the elephant folio of Audubon's Birds of North America, as well as a significant portion of Franklin's personal library.