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Artificial Intelligence

Join us for lunch and a session designed to provide practical insights and actionable strategies for legal teams navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI). Topics will include the following:
• Establishing AI Governance: Learn how to structure internal AI committees and governance frameworks to oversee adoption, implementation, and ongoing stewardship of generative AI.
• Crafting Acceptable Use Policies: Explore key elements of clear, compliant, and enforceable acceptable use policies.
• Vendor Due Diligence Essentials: Understand how to evaluate AI vendors—especially SaaS providers—for transparency, security, and alignment with your organization’s risk posture.
• Onboarding AI Transcription Tools: Discuss risks and considerations for onboarding AI transcription and recording tools.
• Training and Change Management: Explore strategies for education on responsible AI use, fostering adoption, and managing cultural change.

 

All registration links are located in our weekly email.

Questions: Kathleen Smits at charlotteAED@accglobal.com

Ankura Consulting Group, LLC

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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)

Whether you’re new to in-house, looking to broaden your topical awareness, or just need to beat the August compliance deadline, we’re excited to offer you 6 CLEs of in-house topics.

The CLEs will be brought to you by the Chapter’s 2025 Bootcamp sponsors: Babst Calland; Cozen O'Connor; Duane Morris; Fisher Phillips; Fox Rothschild; Ogletree Deakins; Porter Wright; and Spilman Thomas & Battle.


Refresh, Recharge, and Reconnect at This Year's Conference!

In addition to a full day of engaging sessions and networking opportunities, we're excited to offer wellness perks and a celebratory close to your conference experience:

  • Optional Morning Pilates/Zumba Session: Start your day with movement! Join us for a fun and energizing Pilates/Zumba session suitable for all fitness levels.
    What to bring/wear:  Comfortable clothing is recommended.  For Pilates, bare feet or socks work best.  For Zumba, please wear sneakers.
  • Complimentary Chair Massages Over Lunch: Take a well-deserved break with a brief chair massage, offered during the lunch hour. A limited number of certified massage therapists will be on hand to help you unwind and recharge.
  • Garden Party: ACC Western PA Chapter members are invited to wrap up the day with a relaxed and festive garden party! Enjoy light refreshments and appetizers and great networking in the beautiful outdoor Priory courtyard—perfect for unwinding and connecting with fellow attendees.

These experiences are included with your registration, but space is limited for some activities—be sure to reserve your spot early!

Event Schedule

Registration and Breakfast - 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

     Optional Pilates/Zumba Session - 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

     Donation drop offs accepted for Dress For Success.

Program - 8:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Lunch - 12:00 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.

     Optional Chair Massages - 12:00 p.m. - 1:05 p.m. 

Program - 1:10 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Garden Party - 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

 

CLE

This program has been pre-approved for five hours of PA substantive CLE credit and one hour of PA ethics credit.

COST

ACC Members - Complimentary
Non-ACC Members - $50 ($50 discount off your first year dues if you become a member.)

PARKING
Complimentary parking is available in the outdoor lot across from the Grand Hall entrance on Nash Street.

 

Community Outreach ACC Western PA invites our members and all attendees to join us in supporting Dress For Success Pittsburgh in their mission to empower women who are entering and returning to the workforce across the region.

Most requested items this year are purses, reuseable shopping bags/totes, gently used or new closed-toe shoes and unripped jeans in all sizes.  You may drop off your donations at the registration table on the day of the program or contribute financially directly to the Dress For Success Pittsburgh organization or by purchasing much needed items off their Amazon wish list. 

This session will focus on the growing role of AI in the workplace and the impact on both employees and employers. This interactive program will look at real-world examples, best-practices and the roadmap forward for employers.
Association of Corporate Counsel

Here is a list of recently published articles by ACC on artificial intelligence to help you understand and use AI effectively for your role as in-house lawyer, your law department, your support of the enterprise, and your ethical obligations as a member of the legal profession.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Artificial Intelligence
Region: Global
Association of Corporate Counsel

Harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for your in-house career, law department, and organization. Learn skills, use cases, and insights on key AI topics. A digital hub curated by ACC for in-house lawyers.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Artificial Intelligence
Region: Global
Joel D. Bush, Partner, and Gregory P. Silberman, Counsel, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

A sample AI governance roadmap to help in-house counsel gauge the maturity level of their organization's AI governance and focus on areas of potential improvement to take it to the next level. Sponsored by Kilpatrick.

Please join Epstein Becker Green and ACC Western Pennsylvania for a live webinar addressing what corporate counsel need to know about navigating AI in their organizations under the new administration. This presentation is a dive deep into what corporate counsel need for an AI governance program and provides insights on considering a governing body based on principles of your organization, evaluating your risk tolerance and implementing a system for piloting, monitoring and evaluating AI tools.

Jeffrey Hunter and Colin Flood, Senior Managing Directors, Ankura Consulting Group, LLC
5 pages

This article discusses practical steps for in-house counsel to consider in protecting their businesses from the risks of generative artificial intelligence.

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