Program presentations and recordings are frequently available for viewing to ACC members only through our private channel.
Unless otherwise noted, CLE credit is available for one month past the event date for all programming for registered attendees.
Please note: CLE credit is no longer available for past year's events unless specifically noted.
Note: CLE recordings are available to registered attendees only
LITIGATION PRESENTATIONS (in agenda order)
Reimaging Data Privacy Litigation - presented by Baker Botts
Bonehead Lawyer Moves - 2024 Edition - coming soon - presented by Vinson & Elkins
Litigation Trends in 2024 - presented by Norton Rose Fulbright
Legal Challenges in the Workforce - presented by K&L Gates
Compliance Plans and Codes of Business Ethics and Conduct - presented by Greenberg Traurig
Tough Negotiations - Negotiating Hard Bargains and Navigating Difficult Adversaries - presented by Kilpatrick Townsend
Texas Business Courts - A New Era of Business Litigation - presented by Bell Nunnally
CORPORATE/TRANSACTIONAL PRESENTATIONS (in agenda order)
Trade Secret Policies - presented by Baker Botts
Securities Law Nightmares - presented by Vinson & Elkins
Legal Considerations for M&A in an Election Year - presented by Norton Rose Fulbright
Crossing Boundaries: Understanding Attorney-Client Privilege While Doing Business Abroad - presented by Greenberg Traurig
Managing Risk and Navigating Trends When Procuring Gen AI Products - presented by Kilpatrick Townsend
Enhancing Communications Between In-House and Outside Counsel - presented by Bell Nunnally
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LITIGATION TRACK PRESENTATIONS:
Right-Sizing Your Compliance Program - presented by Baker Botts
Bonehead Lawyer Moves 2023 Edition - presented by Vinson & Elkins
Business Litigation Roundup - presented by Norton Rose Fulbright
Government Investigations - What Do You Do When the Government Comes Knocking? - presented by K&L Gates
The Trial Plan: Designing A Case Roadmap Backwards from Appeal to Case Inception - presented by Greenberg Traurig
How to Write Gooder - Improving Your Legal Writing, Top to Bottom - presented by Kilpatrick Townsend
Imagining a World Without Non-Competes - presented by Bell Nunnally
TRANSACTIONAL TRACK PRESENTATIONS:
Officer Fiduciary Duty Update - presented by Baker Botts
ESG-Related Trends in Executive Compensation - presented by Vinson & Elkins
Life After Breach - presented by Norton Rose Fulbright
Frequently Asked Questions About IP in Commercial Deals - presented by K&L Gates
Improving In-House and Outside Counsel Relationships and Ethical Considerations - presented by Greenberg Traurig
Data in the Cloud - Managing Appropriate Contractual Controls in SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS - presented by Kilpatrick Townsend
The Evolution of Attorney-Client Privilege for In- House Counsel - presented by Bell Nunnally
2022 CLE Program Recordings
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May 2022 Programming
May 19:
Tips and Legal Issues to Consider When Rethinking your Business Operations to Reflect a Modern Work Environment presented by Phelps Dunbar
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May 12:
Better For You? Breaking Down Food Claims and Labels presented by Hunton Andrews Kurth
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May 4:
Addressing Fraud Carve-Out Contracts presented by Weil
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April 2022 Programming
April 28:
Cybersecurity, ESG and Other Emerging Issues presented by Baker Hostetler
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April 14: Annual Symposium (CLE credit available through May 31, 2022)
Litigation Track
Navigating Texas Competition Law Post-COVID presented by Bell Nunnally
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Shareholder Activism presented by Vinson & Elkins
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The Importance of Collaborating with In-House Counsel and Understanding Your Client’s Business in Developing Early Litigation Strategies presented by Perkins Coie
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Ethics Lessons from Hollywood presented by Greenberg Traurig
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What In-House Needs to Know about Litigation Funding presented by K&L Gates
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The Evolving Role of General Counsel in Managing Cybersecurity Risks presented by Norton Rose Fulbright
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Protecting Your Trade Secrets presented by Baker Botts
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Transactional Track
Ten Things for In-House Counsel to Know about Representations and Warranties Insurance presented by Bell Nunnally
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Bonehead Lawyer Moves presented by Vinson & Elkins
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Can You Keep a Secret? Navigating Employee Privacy Issues in Our “New Normal” presented by Perkins Coie
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Assessing and Protecting Intellectual Property Value in Joint Ventures presented by Greenberg Traurig
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Risks and Opportunities in Transactional Negotiations: Dealing with What You Don’t Know You Don’t Know presented by K&L Gates
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New Dimensions in Competition Analysis presented by Norton Rose Fulbright
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Hot Topics in ESG presented by Baker Botts
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March 2022 Programming
March 8:
Crisis in the C-Suite: Dos and Don’t for GCs in the Heat of the Moment presented by Thompson Coburn
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March 1:
D&O Top Stories form 2021 presented by Barnes & Thornburg
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February 2022 Programming
February 24:
A Conversation with Arshay Cooper (Leadership and Ethics CLE) hosted by Stewart Law Group
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February 12:
Leasing Lessons presented by Stinson
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January 2022 Programming
January 25:
Antitrust Enforcement Heats Up During Year 1 of the Biden Administration presented by Locke Lord
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Special Event Highlight: The History of Dallas Racial Relations
hosted by the ACC DFW D&I Committe
Sponsored by Holland & Knight and Stewart Law Group
Click Here to watch our fireside chat with journalist and author Jim Schutze on the history of race relations in Dallas. His book, The Accommodation, was called "The Most Dangerous Book in Dallas" by D Magazine for its blunt criticism of the Dallas elite for how their grip on race relations in the city stifled the civil rights movement locally.
Collaborating with Outside Counsel - presented by Bell Nunnally on September 22, a Professional Development Event
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Strategies to Mitigate Director Liability & Exposure in 2021 and Beyond – presented by Thompson Coburn on August 18
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Annual CLO Forum – Getting to No – sponsored by DLA Piper on August 25
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What You Should Know About Privilege in Texas – presented by Weil on July 14
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ANNUAL IN-HOUSE SYMPOSIUM - April 29, 2021
Litigation Track Recordings:
What's All the Fuss about "No Poach"Agreements? Unpacking Heightened Scrutiny and Increased Anti-Trust Risk in Labor & Employment
Vinson & Elkins LLP
Top 10 Ethics Concerns for In-House Counsel (Ethics)
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Issues to Expect When Dealing With a Distressed Counterpart
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
The Call is Coming From Inside The House – Executive Employment Agreements
Perkins Coie LLP
The Blossoming Cybersecurity Movement
Baker Botts LLP
Transactional Track Recordings:
Is Your Investment What You Think It is? Understanding Environmental Risk and Opportunities for Project Development in the Biden Administration
Vinson & Elkins LLP
IP Due Diligence - Overcoming Objuscation and Finding IP Assets In M&A
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Managing Digital Privacy Risk
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Deftly Diverse: Communicating Well Across Cultures (Ethics)
Perkins Coie LLP
SPACs: Recent Developments in the Hottest Trend
Baker Botts LLP
Recent Webinar Recordings: February 2021-May 2021
Career Advancement and Personal Development during Troubled Times discussion presented by Perkins Coie on February 23.
Navigating Labor and Employment in 2021 discussion presented by Littler on March 30.
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Don't Be A Fool: Learn How to Manage a Brand Crisis in the Digital Age discussion presented by K&L Gates on April 1.
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presented on September 30
at the Annual Chapter Meeting, CLE and Golf/Spa Event
Click Here to view Keynote Speaker Claire Haidar – a technology entrepreneur , speaker and CEO at WNDYR – discuss the driving forces of technology, human acceleration, and the workspaces that can create experiences for improved performance every day. A panel follows, moderated by Claire, and discusses specific areas including artificial intelligence, mental wellness, organizational/structure needs as well as examples of in-house counsel currently leading a work force change in their company.
September 24, 2020
Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable by Engaging in Good Trouble
An Interactive Panel Discussion on Social Justice
We have had many requests for a recording of the 2 ½ hour discussion. Due to the large file size, we are posting via two options:
June 16 - Data Privacy on the Move
Sponsor: Baker Botts LLP
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June 23 - Ethics Lessons from Hollywood
Sponsor: Greenberg Traurig
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June 25 - Ethical Traps and Pitfall for In-House Counsel
Sponsor: Baker Botts LLP
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July 9 - Fostering Effective Partnerships with Outside Counsel
Sponsor: Perkins Coie
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July 15 - Protecting Privilege
Sponsor: Vinson & Elkins
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July 21 - Deal Breakers: Labor, Employment, Benefits and Executive Compensation
Sponsor: Vinson & Elkins
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July 30 - Building Sound Foundations for Joint Ventures
Sponsor: Greenberg Traurig
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Addtional Handout - Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances
August 6 - Cannabis in the Workplace
Sponsor: Perkins Coie
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August 20 - Top Business Cases of the year
Sponsor: Norton Rose Fulbright
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September 2 - Judges Roundtable - E-Discovery
Sponsor: Exterro
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September 8 - Data Privacy Survival Guide
Sponsor: Exterro
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October 1 - Corporate Risk Mitigation Tactics
Sponsor: Willis Towers Watson
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Diversity as Litigation Strength - Dentons USA
Is the Reptile Slithering into Your Commercial Case? - Baker Botts LLP
Proactively Protecting Trade Secrets: Cautionary Tales and Takeaways - Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Cybersecurity Disclosure and Internal Controls - Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
Corporate Response to Climate Change and the "New Green Deal" - Vinson & Elkins LLP
To Accommodate or Not to Accommodate? Americans with Disabilities Act Update - Lewis Bribois
Protecting Your Assets: The Role of Legal in Mitigating and Financing Cyber Risk - Willis Towers Watson
Limited Liability Company Agreements: Common Pitfalls to Avoid - Dentons USA
Reps and Warranties Insurance for M&A Transactions - Baker Botts LLP
Preserving Attorney-Client Privilege in Cross-Border Matters - Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Cyber Ethics - Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
Be Prepared: Structuring Capital in Uncertain Markets - Vinson & Elkins LLP
Intellectual Property: Protecting Your Organization's Products and Innovations - Lewis Brisbois
How to Become Your CFO's Favorite: Risk Control and Claims Advocacy - Willis Towers Watson
Final Schedule and Topics for Attendees
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We've updated this practical guide to provides in-house counsel with valuable information for attorneys who are in-transition or simply want to stay current. Our latest addition is a chapter dedicated to in-house compensation. The guide also includes the following chapter topics: how to find job openings, working with outside counsel recruiters, using social media and other resources, marketing yourself, building a winning resume, acing the interview, staying mentally healthy and considering financials issues. Thank you to the various experts who contributed their expertise to this project.
Please note: this guide is available to ACC members only.
April 21 Annual In-House Symposium
Final Schedule and Topics for Attendees
Chapter Program Materials 2015
November 19 CLE Ethics Lunch
Current Ethics Facing General Counsels - presented by Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Annual Meeting & Ethics CLE - September 18
Program Slides:
The New Age of Lawyers - presented by Counsel on Call
Unprofessionalism in the Profession - presented by Baker & McKenzie LLP
Fort Worth Symposium - June 11
Annual Spring Symposium - May 8
Schedule of Events
The In-Transition Guide for ACC Dallas-Fort Worth
This practical guide provides in-house counsel valuable information to assist attorneys who are in-transition or simply want to stay current. With the assistance from various experts, the chapter topics include: how to find job openings, working with outside counsel recruiters, using social media and other resources, marketing yourself, building a winning resume, acing the interview, staying mentally healthy and considering financials issues. Please note: this guide is available to ACC members only.
11th Annual Meeting & Ethics CLE
September 5, 2014
Counsel on Call
Technology: Creating Demand for Competent Attorneys
Baker & McKenzie LLP
Real-World Ethical Issues Facing In-House Counsel
10th Annual Meeting & Ethics CLE
September 6, 2013 - Baker & McKenzie LLP
How to Develop, Implement and Maintain a Successful Corporate Compliance Strategy and Stay Ahead of Whistleblowers
Presented by Joan Meyer & Richard Dean
Annual In-House Spring Symposium
May 16, 2013
Session 1: Baker & Botts
Cybersecurity: What Corporate Counsel Should Know for 2013
Session 2: Littler Mendelson PC
Employee From Hell
Session 3: Andrews Kurth LLP
Navigating Healthcare Reform: What the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Means for Employers
Session 4: Jackson Walker LLP
Contracts from a Litigator's Perspective
Session 5: Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Issues in International Public and Private M & A: A Canadian Perspective
Session 6: Fisher & Phillips LLP
Keep Your Friends Close, and Your Opponents Closer - Effectively Managing Aggressive Enforcement of Employment Laws
February 25, 2013
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Webinar
Arbitration Provisions: Drafting the Best and Litigating Effectively Under the Worst CLE
November 15, 2012 Fisher Phillips CLE
Holiday Party Law
October 18 & 25, 2012
The New NLRB
September 27, 2012 Weil CLE
Protecting the Integrity of Entity-Specific Contract
September 14, 2012 Ethics CLE
A Day in the Life
The October 2012 DOJ FCPA Guidance
July 26, 2012 Alston & Bird, LLP CLE
The Supreme Court's Historic Decision on the Affordable Care Act
Corporate Communications & Social Media
Litigation: Corporations and Jury Trials
Settlement Negotiations and Capacity to Pay (CAPAY)
The State of Covenants Not to Compete & Arbitration Agreements
Attorney-Client Privilege and Communications with Auditors from a Corporate Counsel Perspective
September 9, 2011 - Golf Spa CLE Event
Global Implications of the Attorney-Client Privilege Presentation
Global Corporate Compliance Presentation
May 26,2011
Bios:
Kay Andrews
Jennifer Youpa & Steve Rahhal
Suzy Fulton
John McDowell
Wei Wei Jeang
Mark Habbinga
David Carstens & Vincent Allen
Melissa Stewart
John Kincade
Powerpoints:
E-Discovery Update
Employment - Top Labor and Employment Law Trends
Pending Patent Reform Litigation
Ethics - Changing Burden on Preserving Privilege
Materials (Powerpoints will be uploaded after the seminar):
Littler White Paper
April 21 - Derivatives: Risky Business or Effective Risk Management Tool? presented by Jackson Walker LLP
March 24 - A Lawyer's Job in Managing the Board presented by Weil, Gotshal & Manges
November 16/18 - Top Ten Pitfalls in Managing Global Matter That In-House Counsel Should Avoid
April 15/April 22 - Crisis Management Issues for First Responders ACC CLE Presentation
Presented by Alston & Bird LLP
June 23/July 9 - Client Value Panel Discussion - The Changing World of Pricing and Cost Management of Legal Services
May 21 - Spring CLE Symposium
Companies in Distress: Minimizing Risks and Maximizing Opportunities
Presented by Jason Brookner and Gogi Malik, Andrews Kurth
Ready to Work? The Obama Administration's Changes to Employment Law
Presente by W. Gary Fowler, Jackson Walker LLP
Litigating on a 2009 Budget
Presented by Mark Habbinga, Esq,, Epiq Systems
Practical Steps to Minimize Privacy Risks: Understanding the Intersection Between Information Management and Privacy Law
Presented by Alexandria McCombs and Marty Provin, Jordan Lawrence
February - 19 & 26 Alternative Fee Arrangement
January 22/February 5 Employee Free Choice Act
Updating Your Boiler Plate/ Negotiating the Difficult Provisions
Drafting Effective Settlement Agreements
Compliance in the International Marketplace: Export and Import Considerations
Travel Advisory: Lessons-Learned from the (Often Bumpy) Road of Global Dealmaking
Advertising: The Rules of the Road and Practical Advice on Avoiding the Bumps (and Potholes) Along the Way ACCA/Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter
Avoiding the "Bermuda Triangle" - Navigating the ADA, FMLA and Workers' Comp Void
Avoiding Common Contract Mistakes
Brand and IP Integrity: How Far is Erosion from Extinction? Non-Traditional Brand and IP Protection
Developing an Effective Electronic Discovery Response Plan
Document Retention & Destruction Policies for Digital Data
Embedded Information in Electronic Documents
Employment Law 2007 - The Long and Short of It
From The Outside In: In-House Counsel Through the Looking Glass
Planning an Effective Electronic Discovery Response
SEC Update: Do you Know the Latest?
Symposium - Accountability Presentation
"Step Right Up": Trends, Tricks and Traps of Advertising Law Today
Those Dreaded Documents Knowledge Management vs. Document Retention
Winning Negotiation Techniques
U.S. and International Data Protection Laws Conference:
