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Architectural Walking Tour

Join us for a guided walking tour through historic downtown Los Angeles, led by the LA Conservancy. Over the course of approximately two hours, we will explore some of L.A.’s beloved architectural landmarks, including the Central Library, the U.S. Bank Tower, and the Bradbury Building. After the 1.5-mile walk, you’re welcome to stick around for an optional lunch together at Grand Central Market — a perfect way to wrap up the morning with good food and great company!

Date and Time: Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Meeting Place: L.A. Central Library (630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071)
Attendance Fee: $10/Per Person
*Please note that the attendance fee is non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, your fee will be gratefully accepted as a donation to support future ACC Well-Being Committee activities.

Parking: Public parking is available at the 524 South Flower Steet. Discounted parking rates are available for those with a Los Angeles Public Library card. For details, please review: https://www.lapl.org/branches/central-library/parking

Join ACC SoCal for a fun afternoon of Beverly Hills Posh Pickleball on Sunday, May 18 from 2-4 pm. This is a family friendly event located at La Cienega Tennis Center, 325 La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills 90211. $5/person or $10/family. Parking lot at the site is free for the first 2 hours, then $1 for every 30 minutes thereafter (enter going south on La Cienega). Bring your paddle if you have one-if not, loaners will be available. If this is your first Posh Pickleball event, you’ll receive a welcome gift. Bring water to stay hydrated- we’ll have some water at the event as well. All levels welcome! If the event sells out, we’ll put you on the waiting list and let you know. Minimum age is 10 years old.

ACC SF Bay Area members are invited to attend an informative afternoon program and reception hosted by Wilson Sonsini attorneys Christine Au-Yeung, Aaron Hendelman, Brandon Leahy, and Alyssa Worsham along with Noah Drake, Brand and Marketing Counsel at Roblox. The presenters will provide valuable insights on how to effectively serve as a legal voice for your marketing and brand teams as they launch innovative products and services. This program also offers a unique opportunity to engage with practitioners from leading companies who will share their perspectives and lessons learned. Connect with fellow in-house counsel and enhance your ability to guide your marketing and brand teams in launching innovative products while achieving your company’s goals. Please join us for an afternoon of insightful discussions and practical takeaways that will empower you to effectively manage legal and business goals and strengthen the position of your products and brands.

Key Topics to Be Covered:

• Navigating Telemarketing Practices and Compliance Under the TCPA

Discuss the latest developments in Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) laws and regulations, and learn best practices for ensuring compliance in your marketing communications

• Strategies for Global Brand Expansion and Enforcement on Any Budget

Explore strategies for growing and safeguarding your brand on a global scale, even on a budget

Recognize potential legal risks early in the product development and marketing process and implement strategies to mitigate those risks

• Navigating Contests and Sweepstakes with Your Marketing Team: An In-House View

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the business practicalities and legal considerations around structuring and running contests, sweepstakes, and giveaway promotions

• Advertising Review and Substantiation: Best Practices for Marketing Teams

Learn how to implement robust advertising review processes that align with federal and state regulations, ensuring your marketing materials are both compelling and compliant in achieving your business goals

Speakers:

Christine Au-Yeung, Partner, Wilson Sonsini

Aaron Hendelman, Partner, Wilson Sonsini

Brandon Leahy, Senior Counsel, Wilson Sonsini

Alyssa Worsham, Partner, Wilson Sonsini

Noah Drake, Brand and Marketing Counsel, Roblox

Agenda:

- 12:30 to 1:00 pm – Registration and lunch

- 1:00 to 1:45 pm – First session

- 2:00 to 2:45 pm – Second session

- 3:00 to 3:45 pm – Third session

- 4:00 to 4:45 pm – Fourth session

- 5:00 to 6:00 pm – Reception

The AI discussion will be led by Michael A. Gold, Partner and Chair of the Cybersecurity and Privacy Group at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP, who was recently named as one of Los Angeles’s “top 100 lawyers 2025” by the Los Angeles Business Journal.

Whether you're a hole-in-one pro or just along fore the ride, we promise it’ll be a tee-rific outing! See you there!

Sponsored by: CEB

“Stronger Together: Building Strategic Partnerships Between Legal and Finance”

Achieving Synergy Between Finance & Legal Leadership

Join us for an exclusive panel discussion featuring leading CFOs and Chief Legal Officers as we explore how financial strategy and legal oversight can work in tandem to drive organizational success. In an era of heightened regulatory complexity and evolving stakeholder expectations, alignment between these two critical roles has never been more essential. Our panel will uncover real-world insights, best practices, and actionable strategies for fostering collaboration, managing risk, and enhancing enterprise value through cohesive leadership. One hour of General MCLE will be provided for the CA State Bar.

This collaborative event is with ACC Southern California and the CFO Executive Summit.

All Legal In-House Counsel and Corporate CFOs are invited. Complimentary Valet and Self-Parking available.

SPONSORED BY: ACC SoCal Works, The CFO Executive Summit, and Stradling Law

Whether you enjoy the taste of matcha, are curious about the Japanese tea ceremony, or simply love discovering something new — join us for a special experience withYuki Okamoto, grand tea master of the Sado Hosokawa Onryu school, which has been passing down tea traditions in Kyoto for over 170 years. You’ll learn how incorporating elements of the tea ceremony can enhance your well-being, and enjoy a guided tasting that explores the unique characteristics of different types of matcha.

NO CLE

Parking will be Hosted

Hosted by ACC Sponsor: Husch Blackwell

Sponsored by: ACC SoCal Well-Being Committee

Seismic Shocks at the PTAB and How to Adjust IPR Challenges in 2025

Some of the recent changes to the PTAB could result in some fundamental changes that require shifts in strategies, tactics, and risk considerations.  This update provides an overview of the changes that have already occurred, likely changes coming this year, as well as suggestions on re-aligning strategies for patent disputes overall.

Speakers:

Harper Batts, Partner, Sheppard Mullin

Chris Ponder, Partner, Sheppard Mullin

Agenda:

11:30AM - 12:00PM Registration, Lunch, Networking

12:00PM - 1:00PM CLE Program