Pacific Daylight Time

The Erwin Hotel in Venice on May 7^th.

Registration will be from 5:30pm – 6pm,

AI, Lies, and the Law: Defamation in the Digital Era, the CLE program will be from 6pm – 7pm,

And the cocktail hour on the rooftop will last until 9 pm.

Even before generative AI tools became widely available, defamation lawsuits were on the rise.  AI has the potential to increase the frequency of reputational disputes and defamation litigation. This program will explain the reasons for this, and provide legal and practical considerations for businesses on both sides of the issue, whether dealing with reputational harms to their people or brands, or defending a defamation suit filed against them.

Hosted by BCLP

Speakers:

Rachel Matteo-Boehm

Jasdeep Atwal

Join us for a tour of the Epson America Headquarters led by Kendra Jones, Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer at Epson, followed by a CLO panel discussion highlighting the evolving role of the General Counsel in corporate sustainability.

June 5th from 5-7

Epson America

3131 Katella Avenue

Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Sponsor: Ogletree Deakins

11:00 AM PST - WEBINAR

Please join Norton Rose Fulbright and the Southern California Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel for an insightful webinar where we will delve into the latest developments in cybersecurity and privacy litigation. As cybersecurity and privacy claims continue to evolve, understanding the emerging trends and applying practical solutions can help businesses mitigate litigation risks.

Topics:

• Emerging trends in cybersecurity and privacy litigation
• Practical solutions to litigation risk and overall takeaways

Norton Rose Fulbright speakers:

Ji Won Kim, Partner, Los Angeles

Eva Yang, Partner, Los Angeles

Sponsor: Norton Rose Fulbright

Please join us on the Zoom platform for our ACC-SFBA employment law consultation for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. This event is presented by Cozen O'Connor and organized in conjunction with the Justice & Diversity Center of the Bar Association of San Francisco (JDC).

FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2025

The afternoon will consist of:

12:00pm: Lunch Delivery & Introductions

12:15 - 1:15pm: Volunteer Training (NEW Volunteers)
1:15 - 1:45pm: Volunteer Training (+ RETURNING Volunteers)
(CLE #1: 1.5 hours California Credit)

1:45 - 2:00pm: Breakout Room Prep Time for Volunteers
2:00 - 2:15pm: Non-Profit Introductions
2:15 - 4:00pm: Consultations
4:00 - 4:15pm: Break

4:15 - 5:15pm: "Hard to Get" CLE Happy Hour (CLE #2: 1.0 hour California Credit)

The event starts with a virtual CLE training session entitled "Employment Law Legal Audit for Nonprofit Organizations", by Cozen O’Connor, to update ACC members on employment law in California. Those who have never volunteered for this Pro Bono clinic before will join us at Noon.  Those who have volunteered before may choose to join at Noon OR 1:15PM for the latest updates. Next, members will be placed into small teams (with one or two other attorneys) to meet with their assigned nonprofit clients. Teams will have a couple hours to help their clients identify employment law issues and to counsel their clients. Cozen O'Connor employment attorneys will be standing by to assist with challenging questions.

All ACC members are welcome, regardless of your level of experience - you do not have to be an employment attorney to participate, and you are not required to provide pro bono services to your assigned clients after this event.

Examples of the types of non-profits these events have helped in the past include:

• An organization that empowers young mothers to complete their high school and post-secondary education and nurtures their children’s development
• An organization that supported low-income families during the pandemic by distributing packages of education essentials
• An organization that works on behalf of low-income immigrants and refugees through advocacy, education, legal services, and other community-based services

We will close the day with the "Hard to Get" CLE Happy Hour,  Cozen O'Connor will host a wine & cheese reception at your desk and offer "DEI and DEIA.......R.I.P.?", 1.0 hour Specialty MCLE, Implicit Bias.

The ACC SoCal Attorney Well-Being Committee is excited to partner with Denton's on this family-friendly social and educational event

Event: Day at the Huntington—includes admission and box lunch for ACC members with our group at a reserved location. Guests and family may join, but you will need to purchase these tickets yourself (see below). 

Date: Saturday, May 3rd

Time: 9:30 am – 1:30  pm

Sign-Up: Space is limited so sign up soon to reserve your spot! 

Parking: Free but gets crowded so please arrive by 9:30

Getting there: Directions will be provided; carpools may be available 

Dining: We will have a group lunch at 12:00 at a reserved location; other options available throughout the day at your own cost.  

Guests/Family Members: You are welcome and encouraged! Please purchase tickets for your friends and family members at Admission—The Huntington. Be sure to select the 10:00 a.m. option.  Details:

· 9:30 –park and come to area by front gates

· 10:00 – we will all meet and form smaller groups 

· 12:00 – lunch as a group, box lunches provided to ACC members  

· 1:30 – 5:00, all are welcome to leave or stay until closing

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Huntington Library - Wikipedia

The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, known as The Huntington,^[a] is a collections-based educational and research institution established by Henry E. Huntington (1850–1927) and Arabella Huntington (c.1851–1924) in San Marino, California, United States. In addition to the library, the institution houses an extensive art collection with a focus on eighteenth- and nineteenth-century European art and seventeenth- to mid-twentieth century American art. The property also has approximately 120 acres (49 ha) of specialized botanical landscaped gardens, including the "Japanese Garden", the "Desert Garden", and the "Chinese Garden" (Liu Fang Yuan).

Join fellow ACC SFBA members and our sponsor, Eversheds Shutherland, to learn how to make the perfect sangria and a classic tapa, Jamón Ibérico de Bellota. We will gather in the restaurant’s private Spanish market room for our lessons followed by an array of tapas, cocktails, and conversation. The authentic setting will surround our group with Spanish top-shelf products and a spectacular wine cellar that references the Spanish scene. We hope you can join us!

Join us for a dynamic conversation with powerhouse women in-house counsel who are reshaping what leadership looks like. Learn their strategies for overcoming challenges, fostering inclusive cultures, and building robust career foundations that transcend traditional networking.

• Key Discussion Topics:
  How to amplify your influence and value
• Leadership lessons: the dynamics of managing up and down 
  Building strategic alliances and networking beyond lawyers
• Personal branding and visibility
• Insights on current events shaping the legal and business landscape

Gain inspiration and actionable advice from women leaders in the law on elevating your game and expanding your career opportunities.

 Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Hosted by WLALA, WITH by ACC, ACC Southern California, HBNA, RNDC & APAWLA

We invite you to join your ACCBC peers to talk about legal and other relevant trends affecting the tech industry in 2025.

Our roundtables have no formal agenda! Agenda topics for the discussion are determined by the participants of the roundtable. Bring your recommendations, questions and challenges to a table of in-house counsel, and gain valuable feedback and solutions from your peers.

These small group discussions are private, candid, and designed to provide peer support - by in-house, for in-house.

Event Date: Tues April 22, 2025
Event Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
(Link will be sent to registered guest closer to event date).

This event is open to both ACC members and non-members.

Save the Date! Your invited to our Spring Social

Join us and network with your ACCBC Peers!

Karma Lounge at Paradox Hotel

1161 West Georgia Street Vancouver, BC

Wednesday April 30, 2025  |  5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

We look forward to seeing you there!