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This year’s Southern California wildfires have been among the most destructive in history, impacting thousands of homeowners and businesses.  Many in-house attorneys are impacted, and many others are helping employees, friends, and family members navigate their claims with homeowners insurers.  At the same time, in-house attorneys are being asked to pursue and maximize insurance recovery for their companies—some of which sustained property damage during the fires, and many more of which suffered financial losses attributable to evacuation and other government orders, disruption of their supply chain or customer base, and other fire-related impacts to their businesses.

In this presentation, Shaun Crosner and Sandra Smith Thayer—Insurance Recovery Group partners in the Los Angeles office of McGuireWoods—will provide helpful tips to in-house attorneys on various insurance-related subjects.  In addition to providing an overview of the types of coverage available to individuals under their homeowner's policies, the speakers will address the numerous coverages under commercial property insurance and other policies that may help impacted businesses offset their financial losses.  Topics addressed will include:

  • An overview of the claims process under homeowners policies and commercial property policies;
  • A summary of the key property insurance and business interruption coverages most relevant to insured businesses;
  • Tips on how to effectively communicate with insurers;
  • Ways to stay organized throughout the claims process;
  • Documenting and supporting claims;
  • Complying with deadlines and other conditions to coverage; and
  • Negotiating with insurers.

Speaker: Shaun Crosner, McGuire Woods

 

THIS PROGRAM WILL BE RESCHEDULED

Please join us for ACC Southern California's 28th Annual Gala Dinner and Pro Bono Silent Auction, which will benefit Public Counsel. Tables are seats of 10 - $10,000 1/2 Tables are seats of 5 - $5,000 Individual Tickets are $1,000

This program is for anyone who needs it and will cover information and tips for those personally affected by the LA Fires.  Please feel free to share the information. 

 

Speaker: Steven Brower of Brower Law Firm

 

ACC San Diego members and their guests are invited to join Equinox for complimentary access on February 1st. Enjoy a class, be entered to win prizes, and be eligible for exclusive ACC Member Discounts to memberships.  Start your New Year off right!

Get Moving on Your New Year's Resolution with Fellow ACC Members
The first 20 ACC Members from each California Chapter to RSVP and attend will receive a $10 Earth Bar gift card. 

Unwind and exercise at Equinox, one of the most luxurious gyms in the US. ACC Members and family 16 years and above are welcome. Enjoy a complimentary day full of curated classes like spin, yoga, sound bath, and relax in dreamy eucalyptus steam rooms (classes may vary by location). 

Meet up Time: 9:30 am
Meet-up Location: Main Entry and Lobby

In order to secure your spot in a class, please RSVP by 1/29/25.

Class Schedule

When Good Enough Isn’t Good Enough - Perfectionism in the Legal Profession

“Everyone tells me I’m doing a great job. My clients, my colleagues, my family. Why do I feel like I don’t measure up- that my work just isn’t that good?”

“If I ask for help, everyone will know the truth about me.”

“I’m ok. I can work this out for myself.”

Sound familiar? If so, you may be struggling with the perfectionism and self- doubt that has plagued members of the legal profession for years. When the pressure placed on lawyers externally to succeed is outweighed by the pressure lawyers place upon themselves, the impact on mental health can be devastating if left untreated.

There is a misconception among lawyers that only people who have “hit bottom” need or ask for help. The statistics say otherwise as recent surveys indicate that the overwhelming majority of legal practitioners believe they have suffered negative mental health consequences as a result of their chosen profession. 

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:

  • The early warning signs of distress and impairment due to substance misuse and mental health issues
  • Perfectionism as both a commonplace and manageable condition among members of the legal profession
  • Why legal professionals are at higher risk to develop mental health and substance use disorders
  • Strategies for a realistic work/life balance

Pro Bono Event: Limited Conservatorship Clinic 

IN-PERSON EVENT: Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) Bill Holmes Tower, 455 S Main Street, Orange, CA 92868 

Saturday, January 11, 2025 (RSVP by Jan 7th!)

8:30 AM – 1:30 PM PT

ACC-SoCal will partner with Elder Law and Disability Rights Center at CHOC to assist parents of individuals with developmental disabilities to obtain a limited conservatorship so they can retain some of the decision-making rights even if their child is over 18 years old. 

No prior experience necessary: ACC members will be provided with a short on-demand training video that they can view on their own time before the clinic (MCLE credits pending). They will then be assigned a family and review the packet submitted by the family. At CHOC, members will assist the family in completing the limited conservatorship forms for e-filing. Optional: if you want to assist the family after the clinic through their entire court process, you can sign onto the case with Elder Law and Disability Rights Center as pro bono counsel. 

Breakfast pastries, coffee, and bottled water will be provided. Please bring a laptop or iPad to the clinic and wear your ACC-SoCal shirt (if you don’t yet have an ACC-SoCal shirt, they can be provided). 

Sponsor: ACC Southern California Pro Bono Committee 

RSVP asap but no later than Tuesday, January 7: A limited number of volunteer spots are open. Please save your spot by registering today. 


Join fellow ACC SFBA members and our sponsor, Transperfect,  for Networking & Cocktails to kick-off our Life Sciences 2025 conference.

 

Register for Virtual CLEs on March 5 & 6, 2025.

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