Dear ACC Southern California Members & Friends,
I’m excited to report that 2019 is off to a fantastic start. Our annual IHCC programs offered a broad range of highly relevant and timely topics discussed, including California’s new privacy law, new independent contractor issues arising from the Dynamex case, employment law updates, false advertising issues and steering clear of the class action bar, and ethics in internal investigations. These conferences are always popular and could not be as successful without the dedication of our committee and sponsors who contribute countless hours to these two conferences.
The 2019 IHCC conferences were our largest ever with over 184 attendees in L.A. and 176 in O.C. The chapter also hosted our Sponsorship Appreciation Reception early this year, which was attended by over 100 special guests and covered by The Daily Journal. As we took an early first step toward re-engaging our past presidents and board members who attended this reception, we also look forward to a year of connection and interaction with all our valued sponsors and leaders. On behalf of the board and myself, I invite our membership at large to become more involved with the Chapter. For some of you this may mean attending more programs or meeting new people, and for others, it will be taking a seat on a committee, participating in a pro-bono clinic for the first time, or even raising your hand for a leadership role. Your board members are here to support you and your journey with ACC Southern California (“ACC SoCal”). We can’t wait to see where 2019 takes all of us!
As spring quickly approaches, please stay tuned for our upcoming programs and events. Street Law L.A. is coming up as well as pro-bono events, and we encourage our members to attend these and any other events on the horizon. In the coming weeks, we will soon announce our 2019 Gala details.
With so many great opportunities and programs offered at ACC SoCal, I thought I’d also mention one of the most invaluable benefits: our community of members. The chapter members who have now become my friends, my colleagues and my peers were all found by attending these great opportunities and engaging with the chapter. Thanks to the chapter, I have an endless pipeline to mentors, resources, references, and opportunity. This 2019 I encourage you to engage with this amazing group of members and discover what this chapter has to offer to you and your career.
Thank you for letting me lead our chapter this year! I’m honored to take on this role and be a part of this leadership team.
Very Respectfully,
Kobie Conner
President, ACC Southern California, 2018-19