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This event has been rescheduled for November 9, 2023

ACC Houston Best Practices Practice Group CLE
Best Practices in Optimizing Your Jury Verdict
Reptile Theory in Trial and the Difference Between Winning Big and Losing Big.
November 9, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Kiran's

Why are we seeing a proliferation of nuclear verdicts? Reptile theory. Plaintiffs know how to use it and companies don’t know how to deal with it.  Learn in this presentation best practices for optimizing your jury verdict, like how to counter reptile theory as a defendant, and how you can use it powerfully when you are the plaintiff, regardless of what type of case you are in.

Join your ACC Chicago colleagues at Chicago's most elegant wine bar and one of the nation's few dedicated champagne bars!

Join ACC St. Louis and Ogletree Deakins for a 1-hour CLE on Leave Accommodations Outside of the FMLA. 

The federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires accommodations for normal pregnancies and became effective June 27, 2023. In combination with the ADAAA amendments (which make it easier to prove disabilities, even for temporary conditions), these developments arguably have extended FMLA protections to employees immediately upon the onset of employment, without any length or service requirement and potentially without a 12-week limitation on leave.

Join this session for a discussion of leaves as an accommodation even without meeting FMLA eligibility requirements.

We look forward to seeing you IN-PERSON on Monday October 30th! 

Come for the CLE and stay for the Happy Hour!

Join ACC St. Louis and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP for Ethics and Elimination of Bias CLE programs at St. Louis University School of Law on Thursday, October 5th followed by happy hour!

Welcome and Opening Remarks:  Eric Martin, Partner, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

Panel #1:  Cultural Competency Panelists will discuss:

This panel will feature a presentation from in-house counsel from some of St. Louis’ most well-respected organizations regarding inclusion and diversity initiatives as well as best practices in creating and implementing such initiatives.

Moderator: Eric Martin, Parner Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Panelists: Ruth Kim, General Counsel, Fleishman-Hillard and Jason Hall, CEO Greater St. Louis, Inc.

Panel #2:  Ethical Obligations from a Pro Bono Perspective:

This session will discuss the unique ethical obligations, challenges and opportunities implicit in Pro Bono representations.

Moderator: Josh Watts, Associate, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Panelists: Brad Windings, Fellow, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP and Hannah Wissler, Fellow, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

Schedule:      
3:30 - 4:00 CLE Check-In and Networking and Speaker Introductions      
4:00 - 4:50 Panel #1:  Cultural Competence
5:00 - 5:50 Panel #2:  Ethical Obligations from a Pro Bono Perspective         
5:50 - 7:00 Happy Hour Networking

Location: 
St. Louis University School of Law
100 N. Tucker Blvd
St. Louis, MO  63101   
Parking:   

Missouri CLE:  2.0 Hour CLE Ethics & Elimination of Bias

We look forward to seeing you IN-PERSON on October 5th!

We are excited to announce the ACC St. Louis Diversity Committee will Sponsor the inaugural Fiesta Latina at SLU Law!

Event Info.: The event is Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 6:00-11:00 PM and includes a variety of latin food and drink, dance demonstrations, and a DJ for the evening!

Attire: Formal fiesta wear is strongly encouraged!

Ticket quantity is limited and refunds will not be issued after September 4, 2023.


Ticket Options: SLU Law Student or Guest of SLU Law Student -  $20
Student Outside SLU Law (must be 21) - $25
Non-Student - $35


Questions: Please direct questions regarding Fiesta Latina to gabriella.cepeda@slu.edu.

The lunch will be delicious and the program will be informative. Join us on Wednesday, November 1, for this ACC MN CLE presentation at The Lynhall in South Minneapolis.

Conducting Efficient Internal Investigations

Investigations are an important risk management tool in corporate counsels’ toolkit and are sometimes necessary to respond to government action. Join Maslon Government & Internal Investigations Attorneys Steve Schleicher and Stephanie Laws for a discussion of how to effectively use investigations to protect your company, including when to hire outside counsel, how to maintain privilege, and best practices throughout the investigation life cycle.

AGENDA

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM | Attendee check-in

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM | Buffet lunch

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

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.

Thanks to our sponsor, Maslon LLP!

Morning CLE

The Education sessions will be located in at Forest Park Golf Course.
Hot Breakfast Buffet will be open 7:30 - 8:15 a.m. Coffee and beverages will be available throughout the morning and lunch will be provided for all attendees.
Forest Park Golf Course
6141 Lagoon Drive
St. Louis, MO 63112
Complimentary parking on the surface lot. 
Dress is business casual.

Lunch

Lunch will be served as Hot Buffet available at 11:00 a.m. The buffet has been designed to accommodate all food restrictions and allergies claimed. Attendees with 12:00 Spa appointments will be provided a Grab & Go Lunch Ticket, to pick up lunches at 11:00 a.m. at the registration table.

Spa Details

The spa is located on the 7th Floor of the Four Seasons Hotel. You are welcome to utilize all spa facilities before, between, and after your appointment(s) until 4:30 pm. Please bring your swimming suit so that you can enjoy the wet amenities, which include the outdoor heated pool, whirlpool tub, and steam rooms. Be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your service and be prepared to complete the Health Questionnaire online. Complimentary snacks and beverages will be provided. NOTE: No need to tip for your spa services, as the tip is automatically included.
Dress is business casual and all attendees will receive locker with Spa Robe.

Four Seasons Parking Instructions:

Four Seasons Hotel, 999 N. 2nd Street, St. Louis, MO 63102 Complimentary self-parking is located on the surface parking lot or on Floors 2-5 of the parking garage. Valet Parking is a $15 fee that you can pay at the hotel front desk, should you choose to park valet.

Golf Tournament

Due to excessive heat this week, the ACC St. Louis Golf/Spa Committee decided to postpone the Golf event to later in the Fall. As soon as the date has been confirmed, registered golfers will be notified.

Time Table:

7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Registration, Hot Breakfast Buffet, Coffee & Networking at the Forest Park Golf Course

Introductions of Speakers

8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Elimination of Bias in a Post Pandemic Workforce: HR Challenges and Opportunities Presented by Stinson LLP

9:00 – 9:50 a.m. Chat GPT, Biometrics adn AI? Oh My! Presented by Ogletree Deakins

10:00 – 10:50 a.m. The Privilege Continuum: Practical Tips for Assessing Privilege Presented by Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale P.C.

11:00 – 12:30 p.m. Lunch Buffet Served

12:00 – 4:30 p.m. Spa Treatments/Networking at Four Seasons Hotel

If your schedule has changed and you are not able to participate, please let ACC St. Louis know. (accstl@qabs.com/314-416-0404)

 

We apologize but due to unforeseen circumstances we must postpone this event.  Stay tuned for information on a new date and time.

Registration will open at 1 pm on August 22, 2023!


AGENDA 

9:00 am Shotgun Start - Golfers at Memorial Golf Course
9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Spa Appointments at Trellis Spa at The Houstonian Hotel
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Ethics CLE Program at The Houstonian Hotel (Featuring Billy Newman)
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Reception/Raffle/Awards at The Houstonian Hotel
*Light Breakfast, Lunch and Evening Hors d'oeuvres and Cocktails Included

The ACC Houston Chapter is proud to have Billy Newman as the 2023 Ethics Seminar speaker.


The Agenda for the 24th Annual Event will vary slightly from years past. With many upgrades for this 24th Annual event, we are thrilled to announce that our golfers will once again be able to enjoy Houston's premier PGA golf course, Memorial Golf Course.  This popular in-town muni sports fascinating green contours, modest but strategic bunkering, and acres of short-grass runoff around putting surfaces. The Original John Bredemus routing from 1936 has been tweaked some to make betters of the basically flat site, with lots of understory and trees removed to expose the ravines and make it spectator friendly for the PGA Tour's annual Houston Open. The work by architect Tom Doak was enhanced by consulting of 4-time major winner Brooks Koepka. Together, they have produced a golf course that tests everyday players and elite golfers alike.

Not to be outdone by golf, our spa attendees will see increased amenities and time at Trellis Spa at The Houstonian Hotel.  Trellis spa boasts as a Mediterranean style spa surrounding a courtyard that offers a beautiful, natural garden environment seen through large windows located throughout the spa.  In the newly renovated spa, our attendees will choose from massage, facial, manicure and pedicure treatments and we have added therapeutic treatments from The Covery by The Houstonian.  New treatments this year include Cryo-facial + Red Light Therapy, Infrared Sauna Therapy and Therabody Compression + Brain Tap. Also new this year, we are adding PICKLEBALL to the indoor racquet activities! As always, we will have tennis lessons with the pros at The Houstonian Club.  We will have yoga/pilates classes, as well. ACC Houston members will also have their choice of attending a floral design class sponsored by Kean Miller. 

This is our annual "Can't Miss Event"!  Plan to carve out time for the whole day for this event; you'll be glad you did!

 

Spa Treatment Description:

  • Trellis Custom Massage (50 minutes) A customized blend of massage practices
    tailored to fit your individual needs.
  • Trellis Signature Facial (50 minutes) This customized treatment includes extractions,
    delivering the benefits you desire by deeply cleansing and hydrating the skin.
  • Trellis Signature Manicure (50 minutes) and Pedicure (50 minutes) Reveal
    smoother, supple skin with an unforgettable sensory experience to enhance your nail
    service. Choose your moment from four Natura Bisse Aromatherapy oils. Start with a
    customized scrub to renew your skin, followed by a mask to provide deep hydration.
    Next relax with a massage.
  • Cryo-facial + red light therapy: This 50 minutes service will stimulate the production of collagen, reduces fine lines & pores, decreases redness & inflammation, and boosts circulation.
  • Infrared Sauna: This relaxing 45 minute therapy can improve respiratory health, improve immunity, promote detoxification, relieve muscle tension, and speed up muscle recovery. 
  • Therabody compression + BrainTap: Therabody compression boots will decrease soreness & fatigue by flushing out metabolic waste & increase proper circulation in the legs while BrainTap delivers gentle pulses of light, synched with binaural beats & isochronic tones to produce deep, profound sleep & relaxation. 

 

Additional Information

  • In the event we have more registrants than spa or tee times, we will do a random drawing to determine who will attend. All others will be placed on a wait list and will be notified as space becomes available.

  • Once we have done the drawing, participants that were picked for golf or spa will be sent an email with instructions on signing up. All other members will be notified of their status on the wait list. 

  • A $25 spa cancellation fee will be assessed if the cancellation of your spa reservation is received after 12:00 pm (noon) on Monday, February 29. You may avoid this spa cancellation fee if you designate a replacement prior to that time. Should any spa participant not show for her/his scheduled appointments, a $25 fee will be assessed to the "no-show" participant.  

Chapter Annual Meeting, 2 Hours of CLE 
and Afternoon Resort Activities

Thursday, September 14
8 am - 5 pm

Morning CLE Program:
The Modern Watercooler - How Today's [Hybrid] Workplace Impacts Effectiveness, Productivity, Collaboration and Culture


followed by Happy Hour
5 pm-7 pm
with Raffle Prizes, Awards & Live Music

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