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Looking for a way to help our community and share your employment expertise for a good cause? Join Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta for Rapid Remedy: Employment Projects! You’ll be working with attorneys from Seyfarth Shaw to improve the operations and abilities of Metro Atlanta nonprofits to serve low-income and disadvantaged individuals.
PBPA’s Rapid Remedy brings together small groups of employment attorneys to resolve a particular legal issue for a nonprofit client in just one day. The Seyfarth Shaw & Association of Corporate Counsel – Georgia Chapter Rapid Remedy is focused on employment projects for clients. Sample documents and detailed client employee information will be provided prior to the event.
Agenda
12:45pm Arrival and Check In
1:00 -2:00pm Lunch and CLE: Professionalism Considerations in Representing the Pro Bono Client
This CLE will address professionalism in Georgia and working with small nonprofits. The CLE will prepare the attorneys to provide pro bono assistance to a small nonprofit.
2:00 – 2:15pm Break
2:15 – 5:00pm Client Meetings
5:00pm-6:00pm Happy Hour Reception hosted by Seyfarth Shaw
Post-employment non-competes are under attack nationwide. At the federal level, the Federal Trade Commission has passed a rule that would ban them nationwide, the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board has deemed their use and enforcement to constitute unfair labor practices, and other administrative agencies are getting in on the act.
In the states, Minnesota became the first in over a century to ban non-competes, the New York and Maine legislatures passed bans that were vetoed, California expanded the reach of its non-compete ban, and numerous states have placed limitations on the use and enforcement of non-competes over the past decade.
Please join ACC Board Member Krista Green Pratt, Chief Employment Counsel at Biogen, and Epstein Becker Green attorneys Kate Rigby and Erik Weibust on May 7th for a practical, interactive discussion on what employers can do in this changing world of non-competes.
You’re invited to join us at Patent Pending – The Lab, where the ambiance of Nikola Tesla’s former home and lab gives way to speakeasy vibes. Step back in history and indulge in gourmet food, witness mixologists craft unique cocktails, and connect with other bright minds in the industry.
Rise and shine with Dechert as they host a morning coffee tasting for women lawyers at their office in Philadelphia!
Join us for an immersive coffee tasting experience as we delve into a variety of flavors and enhance our understanding and appreciation of coffee. Our expert-led course is designed to explore the intricate world of coffee, from bean to cup.
Space is limited so register soon!
Please join ACC Georgia for a welcome reception for our new Chapter members!
The ACC Board wants to welcome you to our chapter and show appreciation for our new friends. Please join us to meet fellow chapter members and discuss all of the different ways you can gather value from your membership. We also want to hear any ideas we can implement to improve your experience.
While we understand that some "no shows" are unavoidable, if you need to cancel, we ask for 48 hours’ notice to georgia@accglobal.com.
Hey, don’t stop reading yet! Are you interested in speaking at a 2024 ACC Georgia Chapter event? We’re always looking to highlight our members’ viewpoints and expertise, so let us hear from you! Email georgia@accglobal.com your name, title, employer, email address, and the topic areas you like to talk about, and we’ll add you to our ever-growing list!
Have questions about ACC NCR, its activities, or how it operates? Join several members of the ACC NCR Board of Directors for a virtual meet-up to hear about what the chapter is up to and ask questions. The scope and substance will be driven by the attendees. For the first meet-up, VP of Member Engagement Ilona Levine, will be joined by President Laura Murray, VP of Programming Andrew Sakallaris, and others. Come for a few minutes or the entire hour.
The ACC NCR Board of Directors and the Corporate Counsel Awards Co-Chairs and Judges are excited to invite you to the 20th Annual Corporate Counsel Awards Reception!
Please join us to celebrate the award recipients and network.
Please join us as we discuss insights and strategies for employers navigating the rapidly changing world of workplace technology and artificial intelligence. Technology in the workplace can be a valuable and resourceful tool, but employers need to be aware of potential pitfalls, the patchwork of federal agency and state legislation, and compliance. We will discuss the disparate impact caused by AI and how to incorporate the use of technology in your pay equity and audits. Additionally, as HR departments increase their use of AI, we will analyze the impact on DEI, evaluating if AI can increase bias and how to avoid pitfalls. We will discuss the various ways employees and HR are implementing the use of AI and provide other key takeaways.
Presented by Bob Quackenboss, Partner and Meredith Gregston, Senior Attorney at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, together with Mary Beard, Senior Technology Counsel at HCA Healthcare.
Join us on May 22nd at one of the most unique and historic event venues in Boston, 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.
Rapidly advancing artificial tools are reshaping daily life and business landscapes. Companies must embrace these technologies strategically to stay competitive.
In this session, we’ll look at the balancing act of embracing innovation and safeguarding data through the lens of the legal profession. Key topics:
Available technologies and their potential impact
Risks and rewards: productivity gains versus legal and ethical concerns
Strategies for monitoring, evaluating, and mitigating risks when implementing AI
Management of evolving and often “reactionary” regulations
Legal profession's confidentiality standards.
Email security against phishing.
Remote work security measures.
Risks of IoT and public Wi-Fi.
Benefits of VPNs on public Wi-Fi.
Identifying and avoiding phishing scams.
Data loss prevention measures.
Secure sharing on cloud services.
Importance of multi-factor authentication.
Ethical considerations of AI.
Cultivating a security-aware culture.
This event isFREEfor members and $50 for prospective members (must be in-house counsel).