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Better Questions, Better Answers - Intentional Career Transition Reflections for In-House Counsel
You are thinking about a career move.
Some of these thoughts might have crossed your mind
I need a better resume.
I need a better LinkedIn profile.
I need a better recruiter.
I need better opportunities when I google search.
Where to begin can seem daunting when you are an in-house legal executive who wants to make a career move. Better Questions, Better Answers - Intentional Career Transition Reflections for Legal Executives will provide a framework for transitioning at various points in your career. Hear from Debbie Tang and Jason Levin, as they outline how you can take a structured approach to uncover your past successes and align them with your current motivations and interests.
Sponsored by Bridge Partners
Debbie Tang, Partner & Executive Recruiter at Bridge Partners, Jason Levin,Trainer and Executive Business Development and Outplacement Coach, and Sherri Evans Harris, General Counsel of District of Columbia Courts, will answer the following questions:
What practical tools can you use to begin thinking about a transition on your own terms?
How do you go about translating these ideas into a practical plan to make a move?
How can you leverage informational interviews to refine and define your ideas into action
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.
ACCGP's women attorneys are invited to join Cozen O'Connor for a floral arrangement workshop and reception at their Philadelphia office on June 18th.
Ann Catania from Designs by Ann C will run a fun, interactive and high-energy floral arrangement workshop. Each attendee will have their own station with flowers, vases and other materials.
Following the workshop, a reception catered by Tria will feature beer, wine, and delicious food!
Determining whether a product of service qualifies as “commercial” can have significant implications for government contractors and subcontractors—including determining which terms and conditions apply, what obligations “flow down” to subcontractors, as well as the extent to which cost and pricing data can be required to support pricing. In this session, our panelists will cover a range of issues, including:
A refresher on the various standards for establishing that a product or service qualifies as commercial;
A discussion of best practices for establishing commerciality; and
A discussion of recent trends, including legislative and regulatory updates affecting commercial item determinations.
Presented by Tracye Winfrey Howard and Kevin J. Maynard, Partners at Wiley and Sean P. Bamford, Associate General Counsel, Lockheed Martin.
The Canadian government is in the process of enacting the most substantial changes to theCompetition Actin over a decade, with significant implications for businesses across all industries. Join us for an informative discussion with an expert panel that will explore both the recently enacted and proposed further amendments to theCompetition Act. The panel will cover the Competition Bureau’s enforcement priorities, implications of the enacted and proposed amendments on business conduct, and practical compliance considerations for in-house counsel.
Key topics include:
Overview of the recently enacted and proposed further amendments to Canada’sCompetition Act, including in respect of abuse of dominance, competitor and non-competitor collaborations, deceptive marketing, mergers, and private enforcement
Competition Bureau's enforcement strategy and priorities
Key risks and considerations for businesses
Strategies and opportunities for in-house counsel to prepare their clients for compliance
Join one of our newest ACC NCR Affinity Groups for a micro-networking lunch. Our VetNet Affinity Group serves as a network and resource for ACC NCR members that have served in, or simply want to continue to help support the military, in any capacity.
Whether you served as a Judge Advocate (attorney), a legal professional, or in any other capacity on land, at sea, in the air, or in space - we would love to meet you!
Join us for lunch and learn more! All are welcome.
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.
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, and Corporate Scholars alums to join us for happy hour in DC! A portion of the proceeds will go towardsBest Buddies, an organization that fosters meaningful employment and community ties for individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities. All are welcome to enjoy, and members of the Best Buddies team will also be present, in case you’d like to learn about volunteering or hiring.
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. A portion of proceeds will go towards Best Buddies.
All members are welcome. We hope you can join us!
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.
A Joint ACC Connecticut and ACC Westchester-Southern CT WEBINAR
MAY 14 (No Charge), 10 AM-11:30.
This Webinar will provide an in-depth look at the FTC’s new rule banning non-competes and offer practical advice on how to comply with the rule while safeguarding a company’s rights and interests.
Among other topics, the Webinar will cover:
Understanding the scope of the FTC rule and its impact on companies doing business in Connecticut and New York.
What companies should do while the FTC rule is pending.
Proactive measures companies can take protect competitively sensitive information.