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.
Join Maya Benmouffok and Mike Garner of Lockton, for a session focused on the approach and tactics to develop a modern-day risk management philosophy. This one-hour session will provide a fresh and strategic perspective on developing and evolving a risk management philosophy with practical and value-added insights for corporate counsel and risk managers. The agenda will include a high-level overview in the following areas:
• Aligning Business Priorities with Short- and Long-Term Strategies
• Leveraging Analytics to Quantify and Assess Risk Tolerance to Develop and Inform Decision Making and Program Design
• Building a Proactive Risk Culture and Informing Governance
*Please note that this will be part-one of a two-part series. On April 30th, 2025, please join us for a brief networking breakfast, followed by a 90-minute engaging workshop where we will share practical guidance and recommendations related to enhancing your risk management strategy and insurance program design. Additional details to follow.
CLINIC-IN-A-BOX® PROGRAM – INSURANCE AND MANAGING RISK FOR NONPROFITS
Use your business skills to provide pro bono while earning CLE credit!
AGENDA:
8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. — Breakfast and Introductions
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. — Receive training on insurance policy and risk considerations for nonprofits. Obtain CLE credit for the training portion of the clinic.
10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. — Break
10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Meet with representatives of a nonprofit organization to review their insurance policies. Receive support from the attorney trainers, as needed, who will remain on hand throughout the clinic.
Professional liability coverage is provided for all participating attorneys.
To volunteer, please provide your contact information and practice specialty by Friday, February 28, 2025. Questions? Call ACC Northeast Executive Director, Julie Duffy at (617) 480-8413.
ACC Tennessee's New to In-house Counsel (N2i) Committee invites you to join us for a networking Happy Hour.
Description:
The N2i Committee supports new to in-house attorneys with managing the unique challenges of an in-house role through specialized CLE programs, networking events, and other resources.
Please join us between 5 and 7 PM at Fifty Fifty Wine and Martini Bar in Chattanooga for drinks, relaxed conversation, and networking.
All are welcome (whether ACC Member or not), please bring any colleagues who are "new" to in-house.
Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Location:
Fifty Fifty Wine and Martini Bar 43 Station Street Chattanooga, TN 37408
Important Notes:
Please drop in anytime between 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST.
State and Federal regulators have turned their attention to proactive addressing the use of PFAS in the marketplace. The Federal Toxic Substances Control Act was recently amended with broader requirements. Join us to learn all about this topic.
Join us in this continuing conversation about exploring the indispensable role of in house legal counsel in M&A transactions. From initial discussions to post closing integration. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain insights and strategies crucial for providing legal expertise and support to business terms.
Join the ACCNJ WITH (Women in the House) Committee for a one hour virtual lunchtime program to learn about, create, discuss, and/or refine your 2025 career goals and vision board. This will be a fun, low pressure, interactive, working program to get us all started or re-engaged on thinking about and discussing career goals for 2025.
An in person meeting will follow to discuss all you've discovered in a few weeks!
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.