Events

ACC So Cal you 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!

THIS IS THE REGISTRATION PAGE FOR NEWPORT BEACH - OC.

"Get Moving on Your New Year's Resolution with Fellow ACC Members"

The first 20 ACC Members from each California Chapter to RSVP + attend will get 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). 

Event Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025

Meet-up Time: 9:30 am

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

Meet-up Location: Participating Equinox Main Entry and Lobby

Participating Equinox Locations:
SoCal:

Equinox Newport Beach, 19540 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, CA 92612 (plenty of street parking and lot parking) - Class Schedule

You must Pre-Register on our Website and via this FLYER with Equinox. 

Register with Equinox

ACC So Cal you 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 + attend will get a $10 Earth Bar gift card. 

THIS IS THE SIGN-UP PAGE FOR SANTA MONICA!

Event Description: 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). 

Event Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025

Meet-up Time: 9:30 am

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

Meet-up Location: Participating Equinox Main Entry and Lobby

Participating Equinox Locations:

Equinox Santa Monica, 201 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (plenty of street parking, public parking structures, and subterranean parking at 1345 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401) Class Schedule

You must Pre-Register on our Website and via this FLYER with Equinox. 

Register with Equinox

Please join ACC NCR's Community Service and Pro Bono Committees for a Virtual Service Fair. Attendees will be introduced to a variety of legal and community service organizations discussing on-going needs and volunteer opportunities. Participants will have the opportunity to select breakout rooms to learn more, hear from past volunteers and better understand the mission of the organizations. 

The following organizations have been invited to attend. More information to come.

DC Bar Pro Bono Center · DC Volunteer Lawyers Project  ·  Lawyers Have Heart · Legal Services of Northern Virginia  ·  Manna Food Center · Maryland Legal Aid  · Street Law · Whitman-Walker Health Legal Services  ·

By registering for this ACC NCR event, you acknowledge that you have read ACC NCR’s Code of Conduct for Events and agree to comply with its terms.

Join us for a review of the major government contracts developments from 2024.  We will discuss the major regulatory developments of the year, including the DoD CMMC rules, new labor and employment requirements, SBA size certification developments, and secure supply chain obligations.  We will also review the key cases from 2024, including bid protests, disputes, and False Claims Act developments.  Finally, we will look ahead to an uncertain 2025 and identify areas that are likely to change under the new administration.

Presented by Greg Jacobs, Erin Felix, James Kim and Dan Petkoff, Shareholders with Polsinelli P.C., along with an in-house panelist.

2.0 Hours of VA MCLE pending.

Theft of critical corporate data, documents, and information by insiders is on the rise in the U.S. across a broad spectrum of industries and geographies. Please join our presenters for a discussion about how to prevent, identify, and deal with corporate espionage within your organization.

Registration: 11:30 AM – Noon

Program: Noon - 1 PM

Speakers:

• Josh Burnette - General Counsel and Interim Head of HR, ServiceMaster Brands
• Clark Walton - Managing Director, Reliance Forensics
• Evan Gibbs – Partner, Troutman Pepper

CLE credit will be applied for

In a challenging economic environment, companies may need to explore creative options for handling AR collections and settling claims. Join Stinson partners Drew Glasnovich and Christopher Harayda for this CLE program and lunch at the Stinson LLP office in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Drew and CJ will share strategies for working with clients, vendors and contractors to ensure payment without damaging relationships.

AGENDA

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Check-in and buffet lunch

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM | CLE program presentation

1:15 PM - 1:30 PM | Networking and departures

Admission is free and open to ACC members and to in-house counsel first-time guests. 1.0 Standard CLE credit is pending in Minnesota.

Validated parking for the 50 South Sixth Street parking garage will be provided.

Thanks to our sponsor, Stinson LLP!

Join us on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, for breakfast and an ACC MN CLE program at French Meadow's Nord Social Hall in Minneapolis.

Anatomy of a Loss: What Every In-House Counsel Should Know to Avoid a Loss in Litigation
This program is designed to provide in-house counsel with valuable insights into the common pitfalls that can lead to unfavorable litigation outcomes. Presented by experienced trial lawyers Jan Conlin and Barry Landy of Ciresi Conlin LLP, the program offers practical strategies for identifying potential risks early, managing litigation effectively, and ensuring a proactive defense. Through a detailed analysis of real-world cases, Conlin and Landy will guide participants in understanding key factors that contribute to a loss and how to mitigate them to achieve better results in the courtroom.

AGENDA

7:45 AM - 8:30 AM | Check-in and buffet breakfast

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | CLE program

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Networking and departures

Admission is free and open to ACC members and to in-house counsel first-time guests. 1.0 Standard CLE credit is pending in Minnesota.

Off-street free parking is available nearby.

Thanks to our sponsor, Ciresi Conlin LLP!

Join us at Rojo Mexican Grill in St. Louis Park on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, for an ACC MN CLE program and networking happy hour.

CHECK, WIRE, AND ACH FRAUD: PREVENTING LOSSES AND MANAGING LIABILITY

Payments fraud related to checks, wires and ACH transactions is a constant concern for businesses across all industries. Fraudsters have become increasingly sophisticated in exploiting weaknesses in financial transaction systems, leading to substantial financial losses and significant legal exposure. For in-house counsel, the challenge lies not only in advising on preventative measures but also in navigating the legal ramifications and liability-shifting rules of potential fraud incidents.

This presentation will explore the types of fraud schemes commonly associated with checks, wire transfers and ACH payments, focusing on how in-house counsel can implement effective fraud prevention strategies. It will cover key preventative tools such as positive pay and dual control and provide a nuanced analysis of the liability that accompanies their use. It will help in-house counsel understand the steps that must be taken in the event of a suspected fraud incident and walk through the complicated legal maze of liability-shifting rules for different payment types. In-house counsel will be equipped to design and implement effective fraud prevention programs while managing the responsibility that these tools may entail. And in the event fraud does happen, in-house counsel will have a primer on the rights, obligations and liability-shifting rules that will determine who bears the loss.

Presenters

Caitlin Houlton Kuntz, Shareholder, Fredrikson

Doug Hiatt, Of Counsel, Fredrikson

Agenda

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM | Attendee check-in

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | CLE program

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Networking happy hour

Admission is free and open to ACC members (and to in-house counsel first-time guests). 1.0 Standard CLE credit is pending in Minnesota.

Thanks to our sponsor, Fredrikson!

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.