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.
Join us for an exclusive evening at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, where art, inclusion, and professional development come together.
This experience will feature a private docent-led tour focused on diverse and underrepresented voices in the arts, along with a complimentary 1.5 NY Diversity, Inclusion, and Elimination of Bias CLE credit, hosted by Bond, Schoeneck & King. Enjoy an engaging atmosphere with heavy appetizers, beverages, and networking.
Parking is included with your registration, so you can feel comfortable arriving and parking on site at no additional cost.
Space is limited to just 40 guests—be sure to claim your spot quickly!
This program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 1.5 NY Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias credit hours. It is appropriate for experienced attorneys only.
To receive CLE credit, you agree to share your email address with Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC.
Join us on May 28th at 12:00 (Eastern) for a CLE Webinar!
Carveout transactions present a unique set of challenges for corporate legal teams — from managing complex separations and transition agreements to navigating regulatory hurdles and protecting ongoing business operations.
Join us for an engaging webinar designed specifically for corporate counsel, where our team of seasoned panelists will walk through practical strategies for tackling the legal, operational, and risk management issues that arise in carveout deals. We’ll share lessons learned from recent transactions, highlight key diligence considerations, and offer tips for ensuring a smooth process from pre-signing through post-closing.
Whether you’re preparing for a divestiture, acquiring carved-out assets, or supporting your business through a strategic transaction, this session will provide actionable insights to help you navigate carveouts.
Best practices for in-house counsel throughout the deal lifecycle
ADVANCE REGISTRATION NOTICE // Please note that advance registration is required for ACC NYC Webinars.
CLE // Credits: 1 // State: NY // Category: Professional Practice // Suitable for non-transitional (experienced) attorneys
ACC CODE OF CONDUCT By registering for this event, you agree to abide by the ACC Code of Conduct for Events outlined here: https://www.acc.com/chapters-networks/chapters/new-york-city/chapter-event-code-conduct
This program will provide a comprehensive framework for employers to protect trade secrets through effective agreements, compliance with legal regulations, and strategic management of employee transitions. In addition, panelists will outline best practices for handling employee departures and onboarding new hires, as well as litigation strategies to prepare for potential disputes over proprietary information.
Presented by Carrie Amezcua, Counsel and Vince Barbera, Shareholder at Buchanan, along with an in-house panelist.
Financial planning can be confusing and nuanced as much of it depends on your goals and stage of life. Far too many people take control and put a plan into action later than they intended. This program has been developed for people who are 5-15 years out of law school but will include tips that everyone should consider, such as:
Budgeting for you and/or your family;
Tax reduction strategies;
Retirement investment vehicles;
Maximizing compensation packages and benefits offered by your employer.
These are just some of the topics that Martha Payne, a financial planner, will review during "Personal Money Management for Busy In-house Lawyers," hosted by the ACC Northeast Women's Initiative and Bowditch.
Register below, and bring your questions as there will be time for Q&A and networking afterward.
9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Corporate Investigations: Moving Beyond the Fundamentals Join a distinguished panel of experts as they delve into the essentials of conducting internal corporate investigations. Topics will include utilizing attorney-client privilege, navigating new limitations on privilege scope, best practices for preserving evidence, strategies for employee interviews, working effectively with outside counsel, and considerations for reporting to government agencies. The panel will offer diverse perspectives, including those of in-house counsel, outside counsel, a former prosecutor, corporate monitor, and compliance consultant. This session will provide invaluable insights you won’t find in a textbook!
Moderator: David Axelrod, Partner, Shumaker
Panelists:
Sherri Dahl, Associate General Counsel, U.S. Operations, Cenovus
Carolyn Davis, Director of Employment Law, Greif
Kate Decker, Partner, Shumaker
Bart Schwartz, Co-Founder and Chairman, Guidepost Solutions
10:15 a.m. Break
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Leveraging AI While Ensuring Data Privacy Compliance As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize business operations, organizations must balance innovation with compliance, particularly regarding data privacy, employee communication, and ethical considerations. This panel will provide practical guidance from legal and business leaders on adopting AI responsibly. Using real-world examples, best practices, and an interactive Q&A format, the session will cover strategies to mitigate risks, foster employee trust, and navigate U.S. data privacy regulations—even in jurisdictions like Ohio where comprehensive privacy laws are absent.
Moderator: Jade Davis, Partner, Shumaker
Panelists:
Brandon Covert, Vice President of Information Technology, Cleveland Browns
Rob Buchwald, Owner, Akron Innovations
Brian Focht, Attorney, Shumaker
Peter Lovens, General Counsel, Columbus Blue Jackets
11:30 a.m. Lunch and Memorial Golf Tournament Please note: Only 40 tickets are available for the Tournament on a first-come, first-served basis.
Important Information for Tournament Attendees: Memorial tickets will be issued electronically. Your mobile device will serve as your entry pass. To receive your ticket, you must have a Ticketmaster account. During registration, please provide your first name, last name, phonenumber, and email address linked to your Ticketmaster account. Reminder: Kindly request a ticket only if you are certain you will attend, out of consideration for other participants.
REGISTRATION FEES
$25 for members
$45 for non-members Seating is limited to 55 participants
CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellations must be submitted by Monday, June 26, 2025. No refunds will be issued after this date.
LOCATION The Country Club at Muirfield Village 8715 Muirfield Drive Dublin, OH 43017
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE) This course is pending approval by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 2.0 total CLE credit hours.
DISCLOSURES This event is made possible through the support of our sponsors and partners. By registering, you consent to sharing your name, company, and email address with program sponsors, enabling them to follow up with information related to the event or their services. If you prefer not to have your information shared, you will not be able to register or attend this program.
Participation is open to CO-ACC members, prospective members, and guests of the sponsoring firm. Attorneys employed at law firms are not eligible for membership. ACC membership is open to in-house counsel working in the private or public sector who do not have regulatory, enforcement, or policymaking authority and who do not market themselves as practicing attorneys to the public.
IMPACT OF NO-SHOWS: No-shows hinder program effectiveness, waste resources, and prevent others from participating. If you are unable to attend, please notify us at least 48 hours in advance to allow us to offer your seat to someone else.
In the new federal enforcement landscape corporations are squarely in the crosshairs. From transnational criminal probes and increased individual accountability to state-driven consumer protection and healthcare fraud crackdowns, enforcement agencies are ramping up investigative activity across many sectors.
In this timely webinar, Troutman Pepper Locke’s White Collar Litigation + Investigations team will break down how shifting enforcement priorities are impacting corporate legal departments, and how lawyers can help clients proactively manage risk and respond effectively. Whether you're advising on internal investigations, compliance, M&A due diligence, or litigation strategy, this session offers practical insights into the evolving threat environment.
Key Topics to be Covered:
Responding to Subpoenas, Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs), and Search Warrants amid rising DOJ and state AG activity;
Witness Representation & Proffer Strategy under the administration’s push for individual accountability;
Enforcement Trends Hitting Corporations:
Cartel and transnational crime-linked FCPA scrutiny,
Increased False Claims Act cases in healthcare and PE,
State-level crackdowns on data privacy, consumer protection & ESG,
Legal risks surrounding internal DEI initiatives;
Compliance & Internal Investigations: What still matters—even if you’re not a current target.
Register below. Participants will receive login credentials prior to the webinar.
Join the Central Ohio Chapter for this educational and networking opportunity, presented by Crowell & Moring LLP.
AGENDA
2:30 – 2:55 p.m. Registration
2:55 – 3:00 p.m. Welcome
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. How to Try and Win Big, Complex Cases
In the high-stakes arena of complex litigation, success hinges on strategic planning and execution. This presentation will delve into the essential tactics and methodologies for tackling intricate legal cases. Attendees will gain insights into:
· Case Preparation: Learn how to effectively gather and organize evidence to build a compelling case narrative
· Strategic Planning: Discover the importance of developing a robust legal strategy that anticipates potential challenges and counterarguments
· Team Coordination: Understand the significance of assembling and managing a multidisciplinary team to leverage diverse experience
· Courtroom Techniques: Explore advanced techniques for presenting complex information clearly and persuasively
Complimentary copies of Kenneth Dintzer’s General Counsel Litigation Field Guide will be provided onsite.
Speakers: Dave Orensten, Director, Litigation at Starbucks Corporation where he leads the company in a variety of areas, such as commercial, real estate, intellectual property, antitrust, premises liability, discrimination, and accessibility, as well as advising the business on litigation risk.
Kenneth Dintzer, Partner at Crowell & Moring in the firm’s Antitrust & Competition Group and former DOJ senior trial counsel and first chair on the government’s successful case against Google.
Deborah Arbabi, Partner at Crowell & Moring in the firm’s Antitrust & Competition Group and managing partner of Crowell & Moring's Orange County office.
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Reception
CLE This course is pending approval, by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education, for 2.00 hours of general credit.
Disclosures: Our programs and events are made possible by the support of our sponsors and partners, and we will share your Name, Company and Email information with the program sponsor(s) for the purpose of allowing them to follow up on the content presented during the program and to provide you with information about their products and services.If you do not wish to have the Chapter share your information with the program sponsor, you will not be able to register for or attend the program.
Our law firm-sponsored events are open to CO-ACC members, prospective CO-ACC members, and guests of the sponsoring firm. Membership ineligibility includes attorneys presently working in law firms. ACC membership is open to individuals who are engaged in the active practice of law employed by organizations in either the private or public sector, do not have regulatory, enforcement or policymaking responsibilities nor work in an institution with such authority, and do not hold themselves out to the public for the practice of law.
Discover the latest advancements in autonomous vehicle technology and explore their innovative applications in various industries, and the related legal issues that come with those innovations. This event, led by Eversheds Sutherland, will feature insights from at least 2 companies that use autonomous vehicles as part of their go to market service offerings.
CLE information The following CLE credit is being sought: Georgia: 1.0 Credit (1.0 General)
The DC Bar Pro Bono Center is sponsoring a walk-in legal clinic for community-based entrepreneurs with general legal questions about their aspiring and existing small businesses.
Topic: Small business brief advice legal clinic Clients: DC entrepreneurs and nonprofits with low incomes or serving economically disadvantaged communities When: Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 5 to 7:30 PM Where: Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Marion Barry Ave SE Who: In-house attorneys Experience: None required. Training: No specific training required; clients commonly present issues familiar to ACC NCR members. DC Bar Pro Bono Center will have an optional training on relevant topics on May 6th. Volunteers will receive an email with more information from the DC Bar. Support: Volunteers will work in groups and DC Bar Pro Bono Center will have resources on-site. Time: This is a brief advice clinic. Volunteers are not expected to provide ongoing representation. Work: This is a brief advice clinic. Volunteers are not expected to provide ongoing representation. Many clients receive technical assistance from local small business providers. Attorneys can work in small groups or pair with veteran volunteers. Common questions include corporate formation, contract review, employment questions, and more. Insurance: Provided by DC Bar Pro Bono Center to all volunteers.
Join us for an overview of Major, Lindsey & Africa’s 2025 General Counsel AI Hiring Survey. Deborah Ben-Canaan, Partner and Global Practice Leader, In-House Counsel Legal Recruiting, along with Todd Aman, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary at FiscalNote, will review how AI tools are transforming legal teams and reshaping hiring practices globally.
Key Highlights Include:
Changes in hiring criteria, AI tool adoption, and benefits experienced.
Levels of interest and stages of AI implementation.
Most commonly used AI tools.
General Counsel perspectives on the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and understand how AI is changing the legal industry.
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.
