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This webinar will explore the dual legal/business roles of in-house corporate counsel and how those roles impact attorney-client privilege.  It will provide an overview of attorney-client privilege, including the legal principles that serve as the framework, to determine whether an in-house corporate counsel’s communications with their clients are protected by attorney-client privilege.  The webinar will also provide insight into recent developments in the case law, assessing the application of attorney-client privilege in the corporate context, which may guide in-house corporate counsel as they serve in legal/business role.

Generously sponsored by Venable LLP and the Nonprofit Organizations Network

This webinar will explore the dual legal/business roles of in-house corporate counsel and how those roles impact attorney-client privilege.  It will provide an overview of attorney-client privilege, including the legal principles that serve as the framework, to determine whether an in-house corporate counsel’s communications with their clients are protected by attorney-client privilege.  The webinar will also provide insight into recent developments in the case law, assessing the application of attorney-client privilege in the corporate context, which may guide in-house corporate counsel as they serve in legal/business role.

Generously sponsored by Venable LLP and the Nonprofit Organizations Network

This webinar will explore the dual legal/business roles of in-house corporate counsel and how those roles impact attorney-client privilege.  It will provide an overview of attorney-client privilege, including the legal principles that serve as the framework, to determine whether an in-house corporate counsel’s communications with their clients are protected by attorney-client privilege.  The webinar will also provide insight into recent developments in the case law, assessing the application of attorney-client privilege in the corporate context, which may guide in-house corporate counsel as they serve in legal/business role.

Generously sponsored by Venable LLP and the Nonprofit Organizations Network

ACC Introduces Jason L. Brown as President and CEO 

Join us for a live fireside chat with Jason, hosted by PJ Trudeau, ACC’s Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, as he shares his insights on the state of the in-house legal profession and the trends reshaping today’s legal departments — from evolving business demands to the growing role of technology and strategic collaboration. 

Jason brings extensive leadership experience and a deep understanding of the in-house counsel community to his new role. A seasoned legal executive, he joins ACC from GE Appliances, a Haier company, where he served as Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary.  

This is one hour you won’t want to miss! Bring your in-house questions for the live Q&A session following the chat — and we invite legal operations professionals and our valued sponsors to join the conversation too. 

To accommodate our global members, this program is being offered at two times. The second session will take place at 2:00 PM ET on 10 December). Register here for that session. 

This program originally aired on November 4, 2025. Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

A panel comprised of law firm professionals and in-house counsel will provide insight into the intricacies of contracting with AI vendors. This program will cover key negotiation strategies, identify common contractual impositions, and highlight missing provisions that could impact your business. Additionally, it will examine AI program governance once the vendor relationship is established. 

Presented by:

Sheila Garber
Vice President, Managing Attorney
Assurant

Gabriel J. Oros
Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, & Privacy Officer
Delta Community Credit Union

Ted Claypoole
Partner
Womble Bond Dickinson

As the first installment of our Contracts & Negotiations Master Class Series, this session delves into some of the most complex and critical clauses that in-house counsel routinely encounter: representations, warranties, and covenants. This session will equip you with a fundamental understanding of the core provisions of representations, warranties, and covenants, and how to confidently tailor these provisions to the facts and business needs driving the transaction.

Generously Sponsored by Blank Rome

AGENDA:

• 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—Registration & Networking Breakfast

• 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.—Session I

• 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.—Session II

Join Epstein Becker Green and the Association of Corporate Counsel’s (ACC’s) Northeast Chapter for a half-day morning program highlighting the evolving landscape in employee leave (medical leave) and wage and hour law.  This event offers an opportunity to network with other in-house professionals and Epstein Becker Green attorneys.  There will be ample time for questions, and breakfast will be provided.

Session I: Navigating Complex Leave Issues

Employers continue to adjust to the complexities of the post-pandemic workplace with a mix of office-based, hybrid and remote workers, alongside continued changes in the employment law landscape. This session will help equip in-house lawyers with insights and tools to effectively navigate the legal minefield of protected medical leaves (like FMLA and MMLA) and other accommodation issues in the workplace, through practical compliance strategies.

Attendees will gain insights into:

• Key updates and trends in ADA, FMLA, and state-specific leave laws;
• Recent decisions and high-impact cases reshaping the interactive process, undue hardship analyses, and return-to-work obligations;
• Challenges in handling mental health, remote work, and intermittent leave requests—and how courts and agencies are responding;
• Best practices for documentation, communication, and managing the interactive process to avoid common pitfalls; and,
• Practical strategies to ensure consistency, limit exposure, and align policies with the rapidly evolving workplace and legal landscape.

Session II: Wage and Hour Compliance

In today’s rapidly evolving employment landscape, wage and hour compliance has become one of the most significant sources of legal exposure for employers.  With federal and state regulators increasing enforcement efforts—and plaintiffs’ attorneys sharpening their focus—staying ahead of wage and hour legal developments is essential for every in-house employment lawyer.  This session provides a comprehensive, practical update on the latest wage and hour laws, key regulatory changes, and the most impactful recent cases shaping employer obligations.

Attendees will gain insights into:

• Current developments in federal and state wage and hour laws, including overtime, independent contractor classification, and pay transparency requirements;
• Recent litigation trends and landmark cases—and what they signal for future enforcement;
• Common compliance pitfalls faced by multi-state employers;
• Practical strategies for conducting internal audits, managing risk, and building defensible wage and hour practices; and,
• Proactive tips to ensure policies, systems, and documentation align with evolving legal standards.

This session will help you and your HR department navigate 2026 and start the year with tools to better manage difficult situations when they arise.

Register below.

You are cordially invited to attend our next virtual New Member Welcome call on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Whether you are new to the Chapter, recently renewed your membership, or just want to hear about the Chapter, please plan to attend.  It will be a great chance to meet some people and learn more about how to make the most of your affiliation with the ACC Northeast Chapter.

This virtual session will be hosted by members from ACC Northeast's Board of Directors and Committees.

We look forward to "seeing" you!

Register below.

This CLE program breaks down the core principles every corporate counsel and risk manager should master, with a particular focus on contract drafting, claims handling, and negotiation. The presenters will explore some frequent mistakes that trip up even seasoned practitioners. Attendees will walk away with practical strategies, insights, and tools to keep their internal clients covered.

AGENDA
2:30 – 3:00pm:  Registration/Networking
3:00 – 3:45pm:  Background on Insurance in Corporate Asset Protection
3:45 – 4:15pm:  Role of insurance in contracting and corporate transactions
4:15 – 5:00pm:  Common mistakes and how to avoid them 
5:00 - 6:00pm:  Networking reception

LOCATION
Creekside Restaurant
8803 Brecksville Rd
Brecksville, OH 44141

PARKING
Free onsite parking is available.

CREDITS
2.0 CLE (This course has been approved by the Ohio Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 2.0 total general CLE hours)

SPEAKERS
Shumaker
P. Wesley Lambert, Partner
Amanda M. Leffler, Akron Managing Partner

In-house Counsel
Jennifer L. Stueber, Senior Legal Counsel, Swagelok

Note: At the Northeast Ohio (ACC NEO) chapter level, event sponsors/hosts are provided the name, title, and company of all attendees. ACC NEO never provides or sells member emails, phone numbers, or addresses to sponsors or any other external audiences.

Attendees must abide by ACC NEO's Event Code of Conduct.

QUESTIONS
Contact neoh@accglobal.com