Skills and Professional Development

ACC Houston Member Appreciation Social
April 18, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cedar Creek Bar & Grill | 1034 W. 20th Street | Houston, TX 77008

Join us for a Member Appreciation Social! Come meet other ACC  Houston members, network, learn about the chapter and/or just enjoy a cocktail and some great food!

We hope to see you there.

Join us for a dynamic session where we will explore the key strategies and tactics to effectively organize your job search. With a focus on professionalism and the unique demands of the legal industry, this session will equip you with the tools and insights needed to navigate the competitive job market.

Key Topics:
- Maximizing LinkedIn: Discover the optimal timing and techniques for posting your availability on LinkedIn. Leverage the power of this professional networking platform to attract potential employers and showcase your expertise.
- Harnessing Your Network: Learn how to tap into your network to uncover hidden job opportunities. Discover effective ways to engage with your connections, seek referrals, and gain valuable insights into the legal industry.
- The Art of Self-Marketing: Gain valuable tips on how to effectively market yourself as an in-house counsel during your job search. Learn how to align your skills and experiences with the job description to captivate potential employers.
- Resume Writing: Understand when it's the right time to seek professional assistance in crafting a compelling resume that highlights your unique qualifications and achievements.
- Timing is Everything: Discover the optimal timing for various job search activities, from networking to submitting applications. Learn how to prioritize your efforts and streamline your job search process.

This session will provide you with the knowledge and tools to approach your job search with confidence and purpose. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge and secure your next career move as an in-house counsel.

Join us for a dynamic session where we will explore the key strategies and tactics to effectively organize your job search. With a focus on professionalism and the unique demands of the legal industry, this session will equip you with the tools and insights needed to navigate the competitive job market.

Key Topics:
- Maximizing LinkedIn: Discover the optimal timing and techniques for posting your availability on LinkedIn. Leverage the power of this professional networking platform to attract potential employers and showcase your expertise.
- Harnessing Your Network: Learn how to tap into your network to uncover hidden job opportunities. Discover effective ways to engage with your connections, seek referrals, and gain valuable insights into the legal industry.
- The Art of Self-Marketing: Gain valuable tips on how to effectively market yourself as an in-house counsel during your job search. Learn how to align your skills and experiences with the job description to captivate potential employers.
- Resume Writing: Understand when it's the right time to seek professional assistance in crafting a compelling resume that highlights your unique qualifications and achievements.
- Timing is Everything: Discover the optimal timing for various job search activities, from networking to submitting applications. Learn how to prioritize your efforts and streamline your job search process.

This session will provide you with the knowledge and tools to approach your job search with confidence and purpose. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge and secure your next career move as an in-house counsel.

Please click here to register by March 28, 2024

Trouble with the Link? Copy & paste this link into a new browser to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z18aF_FhRguVEQPNm5_duA

Tentative Schedule

Breakfast and Check-In: 8:00 am - 8:30 am

Session 1: 8:30 am - 9:20 am
Sanctions, Export Controls, and Money Laundering, Oh My!: US National Security Hot Topics 
Presented by: Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Session 2: 9:30 am - 10:20 am
How to Integrate AI Corporate Governance into the IP Strategy.
Presented by: Baker Botts

Session 3: 10:30 am - 11:20 am
Earnout Provisions and Disputes 
Presented by: Bracewell LLP

Session 4: 11:30 pm – 12:20 pm
How the Reptile Theory Caused the Resurgence of Jury Bias, the Impact on Social Inflation, and Nuclear Verdicts 
Presented by: Galloway

Lunch service: 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Sponsored by: Porter Hedges LLP

Keynote Speaker: 1 pm – 2:00 pm
Alan Bisarya, MA, LMFT

"Even Lawyers Deserve to Be Happy: Science-based tips for improving happiness in the workplace and beyond"

Grounded in the latest psychology research, including a study of over 6,000 lawyers, psychotherapist Alan Bisarya will share practical strategies for how attorneys can increase satisfaction at work and at home.

Alan's Bio:
Alan Bisarya is a psychotherapist, marriage counselor, and professional speaker based in Santa Monica, California. A graduate of Stanford, Harvard, and the California Institute of Integral Studies, Alan has traveled the world speaking to corporate and general audiences on the science of personal happiness and fulfillment—how to experience healthier relationships, thrive at the workplace, and live a life better aligned with one’s values. Alan has spoken at corporations like Pepsi, Pixar, and Kaiser and has taught psychology courses as an instructor at UC Berkeley and Harvard.

Session 5: 2:10 pm – 3:00 pm
M&A Purchase Agreement Provisions After the Deal Closes: Working Capital Adjustments and Indemnification 
Presented by: Shook Hardy & Bacon

Session 6: 3:10 pm - 4:00 pm
Engaging with Shareholders on Climate Amid Regulatory Uncertainty 
Presented by: Bloomberg Law

Session 7: 4:10 pm – 5:00 pm
Risky Business: Evaluating & Handling Risk For In-House and Outside Counsel 
Presented by: Gordon Arata

Networking Reception: 5 pm – 6:30 pm
Sponsored by: K&L Gates

Gain the edge in your next interview. Learn to communicate your legal expertise, research effectively, and excel in common interview questions. Discover how to highlight your experience, navigate behavioral questions, and conquer nerves for peak performance. Join us and unlock the secrets to a successful interview.

Gain the edge in your next interview. Learn to communicate your legal expertise, research effectively, and excel in common interview questions. Discover how to highlight your experience, navigate behavioral questions, and conquer nerves for peak performance. Join us and unlock the secrets to a successful interview.

The transition to retirement is much more than planning your financial future – especially for lawyers. What will you do everyday? Are your current plans the right ones? Can you fail at retirement? You’re still young, should you even be focusing on retirement now? 

Join us for an honest conversation with ACC members on their retirement plan successes and difficulties. It is never too early to start planning, no matter how far retirement seems! Learn what you should really be focused on and how these retired ACC members stay engaged while helping you make plans for the next phases of your career.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES NETWORK COMMUNITY