Events

Please join the ACC GA Women’s Initiative for its signature event of the year - a half-day forum focused on mental health for lawyers.  Pack your yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes to enjoy an afternoon of learning and serenity.

Agenda

2:00-3:00  Strategies for Lawyers to Maintain Wellness and Thrive
Hosted by Erin Clifford Wellness, Certified Health Coach

3:00-4:00  Mindfulness Panel
Hosted by Drew Phillips and Midtown Psychotherapy Associates

4:00-5:00  Yoga and Sound Bath

5:00-6:00  Healthy Happy Hour

Thank you to our sponsors Bondurant Mixson, Eversheds Sutherland, Fisher Phillips, JS Held, & Robbins Alloy Belinfante Littlefield.

Wash Your Hands of It! Limiting Contingent Liabilities

and Understanding Seller Protections in Purchase and Sale Transactions

Kruger Carson lawyers, Smita Bhakta and Crystal Acker, will explore factors to consider when selling corporate facilities, whether it be office, industrial/warehouse, retail, or any other space used by your company. Smita and Crystal will discuss the best ways to protect the Seller from lingering contingent liabilities and how to effectively cap/liquidate remedies against Seller, so you can rest assured that a disposition of an asset allows you to truly wash your hands of it, or at least get close.

This presentation will address recurring risks and legal challenges for government contractors that arise in connection with the preparation of bids and proposals.  Among other things, the presenters will address best practices for handling Procurement Integrity Act issues, including whether and when to disclose the potential receipt of procurement sensitive information.  They will also touch on Organizational Conflicts of Interest and trouble spots arising from the hiring of former government employees.  The presentation will also address issues that may impact eligibility (e.g., business system requirements), disclosure obligations, and cost/price considerations when preparing bids and proposals.  The presenters will focus on practical steps that companies can take to mitigate enforcement and other risks and anticipate potential legal challenges from competitors.

Presented by Alexander Canizares and Seth Locke, Partners at Perkins Coie, Mike LaCorte and Patrick Jensen, Partners at HKA, and Liz Gill, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel at CACI.

Agenda:

12:00 - 12:30 pm - Lunch and networking (in-person)

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm - Panel Presentation

Approved for 1.5 hours of VA Credit

This presentation will explore recent Supreme Court rulings that have reshaped the landscape of administrative law. We’ll begin with Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, a case signaling the end of Chevron deference, a doctrine that has long guided courts in deferring to federal agencies' interpretations of statutes. Next, we’ll examine Jarkesy v. SEC, which questions the constitutionality of administrative courts, addressing concerns about due process, jury trial rights, and the separation of powers. Finally, we’ll analyze the implications of CFPB v. Community Financial Services Association, focusing on the constitutionality of the federal funding structure for agencies like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. This comprehensive round-up will provide key insights into how these rulings are altering the powers and accountability of federal agencies.

Registration:     3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.   

Program:           4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Reception:         5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.   

This program has been preapproved for one hour of PA substantive CLE credit.

East Cobb area members, ACC Georgia Board Members D'Ree Cooper, Josh Pila, and Lydia Tallent invite you to join them for breakfast at First Watch on Thursday, Oct. 22. There’s no agenda except to get to know some of your local members and have some fun.

We’re capping attendance at 10 to keep the small group vibe.  Attendees’ breakfast is on the Chapter, but you must register in advance below. See you on Oct. 22!

While we understand that some "no shows" are unavoidable, if you need to cancel, we ask for 48 hours’ notice to georgia@accglobal.com.

Hey, don’t stop reading yet!  Are you interested in speaking at a 2024 ACC Georgia Chapter event?  We’re always looking to highlight our members’ viewpoints and expertise, so let us hear from you!  Email georgia@accglobal.com your name, title, employer, email address, and the topic areas you like to talk about, and we’ll add you to our ever-growing list!

The Chapter is partnering with the World Chess Hall of Fame to offer exclusive master classes taught by Grand Masters in Residence.

At each event, lawyers will delve into the intricacies of chess, learning how to apply ancient wisdom to modern legal challenges. 

Each evening of chess will include lessons by a Grand Master, networking, food & beverages, attendance prize drawings and strategic learning!

First time attendees will go home with a chess set and instructions! 

Time:
5:00 - 6:00 PM - Valet Parking, networking, food & beverages provided by Brennans and Tour both Hall of Fame Museum Exhibits
6:00 - 6:30 PM - "Endgame Techniques" taught by GrandMaster in Residence
6:30 - 7:30 PM - Open play, instruction with GrandMaster, discussion of litigation strategy correlations

Attendance prize drawings!!

Location:
World Chess Hall of Fame
4652 Maryland Ave.
St. Louis, MO  63108
Valet Parking provided.

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, November 6th!

Join ACC St. Louis and  Galloway for the CLE Program:  Defending the King in a Black & White World:  How Political and Cultural Polarization Drives Jury Verdicts on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

 Program will cover:

▪ Overview of our cultural and political moment.

▪ Forces driving cultural and political polarization.

▪ Impacts on jury dynamics, verdicts and awards.

▪ Strategies for defending our corporate clients in this environment.

In addition to the CLE Program the evening will include:

- Attendance Prize Drawings

- Chess Play

- Access to tour both current exhibits:
     - Crown Jewels & Clash For the Crown AND           
     - POW!  Capturing Superheroes, Chess & Comics

- Amazing food and beverages provided by Brennan's Cafe

Schedule:
5:00 - 5:45 PM CLE Check-In, Tour Chess Exhibits, Food & Beverages provided by Brennan's
5:45 - 6:00 PM CLE 5-Minute Game Demonstration by WGM Katerina Nemcova
6:00 - 6:50 PM CLE Program 

Location: 
World Chess Hall of Fame

Parking:
Complimetary Valet Parking available or street parking

We look forward to seeing you IN-PERSON on Wednesday, December 11th!

Join ACC St. Louis and Ogletree for a virtual "Loper Bright's Impact on Labor & Employment Policy" on Thursday, October 24, 2024!

This presentation will cover:

• How the Supreme Court of the United States’ ruling on agency deference in the Loper Bright case will limit the ability of the executive branch agencies to stretch the bounds of their policy making authority and make it harder for agencies to defend regulations in courts. 
• The legal and practical implications of the decision and what we expect to see in the future.

Schedule:
11:50 - 12:00 CLE Zoom Line Open, Check-In and Speaker Introduction
12:00 - 1:00 Program 

Location:  Zoom Details to be provided closer to the meeting   

We look forward to seeing you ONLINE on Thursday, October 24, 2024!

Join us at Open Book in Minneapolis on Thursday, October 24, 2024, for an ACC MN CLE program on The IP Law Spectrum: Trademarks, Data Privacy, & Supreme Court IP Disputes, followed by a networking happy hour.

This hour-long CLE will provide a holistic update of the most pressing trends in intellectual property law, in three 20-minute segments:

• Trademark Enforcement Without Alienating Your Customers or Tarnishing Your Brand
• Privacy in the Age of AI: Adapting Your Website Policies to Stay Compliant
• Supreme Court IP Review

AGENDA

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Attendee check-in

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

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Networking

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, Merchant & Gould!