The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world's largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations, nonprofits and other private-sector organizations around the globe.
This presentation will provide an overview of the new Texas Business Courts system, with a focus on considerations for in-house counsel. Topics covered will include:
A summary of the new Business Courts system (including selection of judges, jurisdiction, filing procedures, and appeals);
An overview of the proposed new Rules of Civil Procedure for the Business Courts;
Insights from the Texas Multi-District Litigation process; and
Open questions and practical considerations for in-house counsel.
Presenters: Julia Mann, Dyana Mardon, Stephen Calhoun
ACC-WI 2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & MEETING OF MEMBERS
This 1.5 day event is specifically designed for in-house attorneys and provides 24 CLE sessions for you to choose from – including 2.0 Ethics credits. Our registration format allows you to customize your program schedule to fit your practice needs. Conference registration includes a one-night hotel stay (For Early Bird Registrations Only); continental breakfast, luncheon and keynote speaker, and cocktail reception Thursday; hot breakfast buffet on Friday; and a variety of networking events at the conference. All paid registrants enjoy free attendance at our Fall 3.0 Ethics Seminar.
Come celebrate the Holiday Season with your In-House colleagues at the ACC St. Louis Holiday Social on:
Wednesday, December 6th 5:30 - 8:30 PM J. GIlbert's Wood-Fired Steak & Seafood
Savor delicious hors d'oeuvres and indulge in delectable desserts while enjoying a glass of your favorite wine or spirit.
Drawings for fun prizes and spirits will take place throughout the evening!
Let's make a positive impact on our community this holiday season. Please contribute a non-perishable food or personal care items. Everyone who brings a donation will get an extra chance to win an attendance drawing!
The ACC St. Louis will deliver all donations received at the Holiday Social to: Operation Foodsearch, the 2023 Pro Bono Community Service Partner.
*This is a complimentary Members Only event. A credit card will be required to complete registration, but will ONLY be charged for late cancellations within 48-hours of event or no-shows.*
Get 30 Minutes of Your Day Back! Micro-Efficiencies through Technology and Other Means
Where does the time go, and is it possible to reclaim some of it?! Join this ACC MN Sounding Board* conversation with fellow ACC members to pick up (and share) tips for streamlining your workday.
Participants will meet via Zoom on Wednesday, January 10, starting at 4:00 PM.
The program is free and open to ACC members and in-house counsel guests. Register today!
The mission of the ACC MN Sounding Board is to foster the professional development of ACC MN members seeking to learn ways to interact more effectively with their business partners and promote personal leadership and growth.
All ACC St. Louis members are invited to the 2024 Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Dinner on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Bar Napoli in Clayton.
During the Annual Meeting on January 25th, the Chapter will:
· Confirm the nominees for the 2024 Board,
· Election of the 2024 Officers and Directors,
· Announce awardees of the 2023 Member of the Year and 2023 Committee of the Year and the William E. Jaudes Award, and
· Meet our 2024 President.
Please review the proposed Slate of 2024 Officers and Directors At Large, for election at the Annual Meeting:
Location: Bar Napoli Clayton Parking: Complimentary Valet Parking will be available
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Please note that this is a Members Only Event, as the election of Officers and Directors at Large will take place during the event.
This is a complimentary Members Only event. A credit card will be required to complete registration, but only processed for no-show or late cancellation within 72-hours of the event.
Thank you to our 2024 Annual Meeting & Volunteer Recogntion Sponsor:
Opportunities in your career equating to success are rarely happenstance, they're a result of strategic planning and knowing how to accurately portray your professional story.
Join Mosah Fernandez Goodman, Founder and President of Top Talent Advocates, and Lindsay Hofbauer, Client Advocacy at Top Talent Advocates on Friday, January 26th for Program #3in a 4-part VIRTUAL series breaking down the career tools and insights you need to successfully manage your legal career.
·What to Consider Prior to Starting Your Legal Job Search
· The Career Tools You Need to Pursue a New Legal Role
·ManagingYour Legal Job Search
·Closing the Deal: Interviewing, Negotiating and Onboarding for Your Next Legal Role
Schedule: 11:45 - 12:00 pm - Zoom line open for check-in 12:00 - 1:00 pm - Program
We look forward to seeing you ONLINE on Friday, January 26th!
The Bridges Group has always been about bringing Members together to learn more about the differences and similarities between people.
Please join the Diversity & Inclusion Bridges Group fora docent led tour of "The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century" on Thursday, December 14th.
This exhibitpresents a sweeping art history of hip hop culture and its myriad expressions across the globe. This multidisciplinary and multimedia exhibition examines the resounding impact of hip hop on contemporary art and culture, including its unique contributions to innovations in music, visual and performing arts, fashion, and technology. To illuminate the depth of hip hop’s influence, the exhibition will feature immersive installations, fashion, painting, sculpture, photography, and video, showcasing the complex, expansive, and international allure of one of the 20th and 21st century’s great cultural movements.
Event Location: St. Louis Art Museum 1 Fine Arts Drive St. Louis, MO 63110 Parking: On your own in the SLAM garage or on street.
Check-In at main desk: 3:45 pm Program Starts: 4:00 pm
This event is free to pre-registered members.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, December 14th at the St. Louis Art Museum!
Please join us either in-person at the Paesanos Lincoln Heights or via Zoom as Ed Chang from LexisNexis CounselLink brings us a presentation entitled "Highlighting Current Trends in the Legal Industry- A Look at the Numbers."
This session will discuss specific trends that LexisNexis has identified based on analyzing law firm billing and rates from the past year. We will analyze metrics that are derived from data processed through CounselLink's $50B+ benchmarking database and provide concrete examples of what legal departments are currently doing. Organizations can leverage these insights throughout the department's decision-making process. CounselLink has earned an industry reputation for enabling corporate law departments to use data effectively as a basis for improving legal department performance and outcomes.
Due to technical issues, this event has be rescheduled for January 14, 2024
ACC Houston Career Advancement Toolkit Webinar: ACC Houston Counsel Development Series Navigating Work/Life Balance: Tools for Employers and Employees A 360 view on career change January 17, 2024 | 12 - 1 pm | Zoom
Join the ACC Houston Chapter and Gibson Arnold & Associates for a lively discussion on Navigating Work/Life Balance: Tools for Employers and Employees. This one-hour event will provide members with tools and exercises in an interactive online session. RSVP today for this extraordinary webinar event.
Change is inevitable. Sometimes we create changes in our lives, while other times it is thrust upon us unexpectedly. We spend our lives in robust careers, dedicating ourselves to organizations, teams and peers while seeking growth, self-development, and inspiration. At times we may find ourselves desiring upward mobility, in a corporate take-over, not with the right culture, in financial instability, or just wanting to do something different. How do I create the life that I want? In the session we will investigate:
• How do I maneuver the ups and downs of change in my career/life?
• When change happens, what are best practices?
• I’m not sure I’m in the right role. How do I investigate other jobs, while keeping my seat warm in my current role?
• I’ve been laid-off – will future employers view my resume less competitively to others who have not?
• I am an experienced lawyer and feel I’m being forced out because of my age and salary? What is next?
You will also learn about Gibson Arnold & Associates and the resources available to you and your colleagues.
