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ACC Houston October Chapter Meeting CLE – Networking Dinner
October 17, 2024 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Backstreet Cafe

 

Exclusive Networking Dinner with León Cosgrove Jiménez, LLP – October Chapter Meeting Sponsor

Join us for an intimate dinner designed for a small group of up to 10 attendees, offering a unique opportunity to meet and network with the partners and associates from León Cosgrove Jiménez, LLP, our October Chapter Meeting Sponsor.

With specialized expertise in financial services, energy, and tech, the firm’s lawyers also bring extensive experience in areas such as heavy industries, big pharma, and family offices. Whether you're interested in litigation, arbitration, or investigations, this dinner will allow you to connect directly with their team and learn more about how they navigate complex legal challenges across a wide range of industries.

Space is limited, so please only sign up if you’re keen to know more and network with the León Cosgrove Jiménez team and explore their practice areas in-depth.

We look forward to an evening of insightful conversation and valuable connections!

Bankruptcy 101: What Corporate Counsel Needs to Know

This program with provide an overview of the bankruptcy process with an emphasis on commercial issues.  As part of the program,  information will be given on important action items and red flags to be aware of during, before and after a bankruptcy becomes involved in a insolvency issue.  We will also provide insights in to litigation strategies an navigating a cost-effective resolution to bankruptcy disputes.

Citizenship ClinicSaturday, November 2, 2024
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

American Gateways
CITIZENSHIP CLINIC

Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 286
814 Airport Blvd
Austin, TX 78702

ACC Austin is partnering with American Gateways to help community members who are looking forward to achieving their American dream and becoming US citizens. Volunteers will be providing assistance with citizenship applications. No prior experience is necessary. Light breakfast and lunch will be served.

REGISTER NOW!

TIME & DATE:
Saturday, November 2 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

ADDRESS:

Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 286
814 Airport Blvd
Austin, TX 78702

DIRECTIONS:

Click for Google Map directions to Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 286

PARKING:
Free parking is available on the surface lot

Registration link: https://schedule.planhero.com/events/1abf51ba1/austin-naturalization-clinic-fall-2024

Hope to see you there!

Recent and Upcoming U.S. Supreme Court Decisions: What In-House Counsel Need to Know

 

Location: Sprecher Brewery | 701 W. Glendale Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53209

During its recent term, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a number of decisions with significant implications for business, including Loper Bright, which conclusively overruled the Chevron deference doctrine. On the docket for the Court’s upcoming term are a number of cases that are expected to further change the legal landscape for businesses.

Following the presentation, join us for drinks and appetizers, including Sprecher’s unique fire-brewed beer and craft soda. You’ll also have the option to join a tour of the brewery, which includes four beer samples and unlimited soda. Take a Sprecher pint glass home with you as a keepsake!

Topic

  • The impact of the Loper Bright decision on businesses that operate in regulated industries

  • Other notable decisions from the recent term

  • How upcoming Court cases might impact compliance-related work for in-house counsel

Presenters
Erik K. Eisenmann, Partner, Husch Blackwell
Joseph S. Diedrich, Partner-Elect*, Husch Blackwell
     *Effective January 1, 2025

Continuing Education Credit
This program is pending approval for Wisconsin continuing legal education credit.

Registration
This seminar is complimentary; however, your response is requested by Friday, October 18. We encourage you to forward this invitation to interested colleagues.

Event Accessibility
We strive to deliver meetings and events that are accessible to all people, including those with disabilities, dietary restrictions, or whose primary language is not English. Let us know if you need any accommodations, such as an assistive listening device, wheelchair access, lactation room, etc. If you have questions about accessibility, please contact Tom Bragg. Accessibility requests can be made during the registration process.

Questions?
Contact Tom Bragg at 414.978.5336.

This session will provide an overview and discuss how the TPSA applies to the use of Texans' personal data including through apps, websites and social media. We will also look at how the TPSA requirements dovetails with other states' data privacy laws and regulations, best practices, and how to minimize the risks of non-compliance, class action tracking and data breach litigation, brand reputational loss and data security. 

Registration - 11:30 am 
Lunch Service begins at 11:45 am 
CLE Presentation - 12:00-1:00 pm
 followed by Dessert, Questions & Networking 
 

CLE Pass Accepted

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.

 

Join us for a discussion of a number of issues facing investors, financial services firms, and Alabama businesses.  Topics include the ASC’s on-going regulatory priorities, recognition and prevention of financial scams, and Alabama’s new private fund adviser rule.  In addition to Director Senn, Bressler attorneys Josh Jones and Laura Pizzitola will participate. 

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!

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