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Recent studies have shown that there has been a dramatic increase in impairment due to alcoholism, addiction and mental health disorders among members of the legal profession. The statistics are compelling and clearly indicate that 1 out of 3 attorneys will likely have a need for substance use or mental health services at some point in their careers.

Mr. Quinn will discuss:

1. The early warning signs of impairment, with special emphasis on depression, stress and burnout.

     A. Symptoms of stress that are particularly prevalent among in house corporate counsel;

     B. Stress discussion will include the basic stress reactions, both physical and psychological; the difference between healthy stress and distress, with emphasis on the problem of gradual, incremental responsibilities, duties, pressures and demands facing corporate counsel;

     C. The transition from distress to burnout and how we can recognize and identify the sources of stress in our lives before burnout develops;

     D. Guidelines for a “master plan”, including successful time management and quick “stress busters”

2. The free services that Lawyers Assistance Programs provide to lawyers, judges, and law students.

3. A close look at what barriers exist that prevent lawyers from seeking the help they need will be provided.

4. The role that education plays in breaking the stigma and fear associated with addiction and mental illness in the legal profession.

5. How best to approach the impaired individual as well as the ethical considerations that surround a referral to a Lawyers Assistance Program.


Event Schedule

Registration and Breakfast - 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Program - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

This program has been pre-approved for one hour of PA professional ethics CLE credit.

This program originally aired on August 14, 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 how to evaluate, pilot and implement AI tools in a deliberate and process-driven manner. 

The panelists will discuss best practices and how to embrace innovation without compromising quality of work or professional obligations to internal and external clients. They also will exchange ideas on effective ways to champion positive results and promote widespread adoption



Presented by:

Mariette Clardy-Davis
Assistant Vice President and Assistant General Counsel
Primerica

Celeste Gaines
Senior Counsel
McKesson

Regan Lemke
Chief Practice Strategy Officer & Chief of Staff
Polsinelli

Larissa Marshall
Director of Practice Innovation
Polsinelli

Leslie F. Spasser
Managing Partner
Polsinelli

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Internal Investigations Tip Sheet for Responding to Potential Criminal Conduct
Beveridge & Diamond
4 pages

When a company first learns that there may be a problem, either by way of internal reporting or externally through contact by government agents, grand jury subpoena, or execution of a search warrant, the initial internal response is critical.

The resource provides tips on how to develop a plan that includes fact-gathering, assessment of potential violations, identification of corrective actions (if any), and narrative development.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management, Compliance and Ethics, Environmental
Region: Global

A panel comprised of law firm professionals and in-house counsel will provide insight into how to evaluate, pilot and implement AI tools in a deliberate and process-driven manner. 

The panelists will discuss best practices and how to embrace innovation without compromising quality of work or professional obligations to internal and external clients. They also will exchange ideas on effective ways to champion positive results and promote widespread adoption



Presented by:

Mariette Clardy-Davis
Assistant Vice President and Assistant General Counsel
Primerica

Celeste Gaines
Senior Counsel
McKesson

Regan Lemke
Chief Practice Strategy Officer & Chief of Staff
Polsinelli

Larissa Marshall
Director of Practice Innovation
Polsinelli

Leslie F. Spasser
Managing Partner
Polsinelli

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Artificial Intelligence is playing an ever-increasing role in American business life, and the legal profession is no exception.  As the technology becomes more widespread, the risks of using AI without proper guardrails are becoming clearer by the week.  AI is raising concerns about accuracy of work product, exposure to hackers, and inadvertent disclosure of private information. Courts are showing very limited tolerance for the misuse of AI, and privacy laws in many states present significant risks for unwary GCs, law departments, and private law firms.

Jim Haug, DRM's General Counsel, will discuss these issues with ACC Northeast members and in-house counsel guests.  Jim's practice has focused on legal ethics and professional responsibility since 1992, giving him a unique perspective on the issues that he will be analyzing.

Please join ACC Northeast & Downs Rachlin Martin for this important Ethics Webinar by registering below.  Registrants will receive login credentials 48 hours prior to the webinar.

New Bulk Data Transfer Rule Limits Personal Information U.S. Companies Can Share with Countries Deemed Foreign Adversaries, Including China
Kenneth N. Rashbaum, Partner, Barton LLP (a Primerus member firm)
3 pages

This article details the new Bulk Data Transfer Rule issued by the US Department of Justice, intended to restrict the transfer of certain categories of sensitive US data above specified thresholds to China (including Hong Kong and Macau), Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics, Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce
Region: United States

ACC Houston Annual Symposium
Friday, August 22, 2025 | 8:00 am – 6:30 pm
Junior League of Houston | 1811 Briar Oaks Lane | Houston TX 77027

 

This full day of CLE will provide 7.00 hours CLE and includes 1.25 hours Ethics Credits (TX).  

 

We will once again be supporting the Teachers Aid Program with the Houston Food Bank.  Please bring your back-to-school supplies or monetary donations to the registration table at check in for additional raffle tickets for our evening reception prizes.Tentative Schedule

Breakfast and Check-In: 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Session 1: 8:30 - 9:20 am
Gone in 60 Seconds: A Legal Pit Crew's Guide to Product Risk
Eversheds Sutherland

Session 2: 9:30 - 10:20 am
Negotiation Blind Spots: Identifying Cognitive Biases and Their Impact
Galloway

Session 3: 10:30 - 11:20 am
The Wrinkles of IP Monetization, Whether It Is a Threat or Opportunity
Baker Botts L.L.P.

Lunch service with Keynote Speaker: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm (Sponsored by Porter & Hedges)
Stephen L. Klineberg "Why Houston Matters: Perspectives on the American Future"

Session 4: 1:00 – 1:50 pm
All the Things I Wanted to Know but was Afraid to Ask
Gordon Arata

Session 5: 2:00 – 2:50 pm
Insights into Federal Regulations
Bracewell

Session 6: 3:00 - 3:50 pm
The Texas Business Courts' Impact
Steptoe

Session 7: 4:00 – 4:50 pm
Doing Right When Things Go Wrong: Ethical Considerations in Incident Response
Liskow

Reception and Raffle: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm (Sponsored by K&L Gates)

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