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.
Have questions about ACC NCR, its activities, or how it operates? Join Vice President of Member Engagement Ilona Levine, President-Elect Kathi Westcott, Directors Audrey Jean and Mary Chapin, and other members of the Boardfor a virtual meet-up to hear about what the chapter is up to and ask questions. The scope and substance will be driven by the attendees. Come for a few minutes or the entire hour.
Close out 2024 with us and enjoy an evening of delicious food, hand crafted beverages, and holiday cheer in the wonderfully unique and intimate atmosphere of The Staffroom (A speakeasy tucked behind a bookshelf!). Connect with fellow in-house counsel, celebrate the year, and toast to the holiday season.
We welcome you to invite other in-house counsel who are not already ACC members and we are pleased to register them for the social.
We look forward to seeing familiar faces and welcoming new ones!
This event is free of charge. You must RSVP to attend.
Please RSVP by no later than Thursday, December 5, 2024.
This CLE program by Proskauer Rose LLP will explore how in-house legal departments can effectively safeguard intellectual property in its various forms. Designed with a business-focused perspective, the course will provide strategies and practical insights for IP protection. Attendees will leave with a comprehensive checklist to assess their IP assets and identify steps to enhance protection or leverage their value. The program ultimately aims to empower participants to recognize when additional measures are required to protect or capitalize on IP and to understand how to implement these steps.
As federal agencies continue to implement the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and other appropriations statutes, billions of dollars are flowing out of the federal government in the form of grants, cooperative agreements, and other types of financial assistance. Much of this money is being awarded directly to private companies, but it comes with strings attached. The panelists will discuss the common compliance obligations for recipients of federal financial assistance, to include national policy requirements, financial tracking and reporting, adherence to federal cost principles, audits, domestic preferences, and requirements relating to procurement by recipients using federal funds.
Presented by Jamie Tabb, Partner, and Tyler Robinson, Government Contracts Counsel at Vinson & Elkins, and Mike LaCorte, Partner at HKA, along with an in-house panelist.
Please join the ACC Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Affinity Group at The Merriweather Café at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens (https://hillwoodmuseum.org/cafe) for a holiday tea! Price is $40 per person (which includes tax & gratuity) for the tea. In addition to the tea, if you wish to tour the Hillwood Estate grounds, down below are two tour options:
A guided tour of the Mansion is available at 3:30pm after our Tea. The tour will be 1-hour long, lead by a docent and will be an additional $15 cost. If you are interested in a guided tour, please follow the directions specfied on your registration confirmation email.
Regular Admission to Hillwood is a $12 suggested donation for a self-guided tour and access to the grounds. You are invited to leisurely explore the mansion, gardens, special exhibition and greenhouse at your own pace. You would pay for admission when you arrive at Hillwood. No advance reservation is required.
Additional information about the day, including the Tea menu, parking, and information on how to submit your payment will be specified on your registration confirmation email. Please note payment for the Tea and the Guided Tour (if you elect to join the guided tour) is due by December 4th.
The ACC Greater Philadelphia Chapter’s Real Estate Practice Area Network cordially invites you to its Holiday Happy Hour next month!
Our happy hour will be at Bodega Bar, on Monday, December 2, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at 1223 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Bodega Bar is a hip venue which offers a tantalizing blend of Latin-inspired cuisine, unique handcrafted cocktails, and World House music to warm your soul.
This will be a great opportunity to meet some fellow in-house real estate practitioners in the Greater Philadelphia area, and discuss what types of events and activities you might like to enjoy with the Network in the upcoming year. Please RSVP soon as you are able, as seating is limited!
If you have any questions, or if you’re interested in joining the Real Estate Network, please email Network Co-Chair John Ungar at jungar@newcourtland.org.
Join us as we celebrate the season at FIFTEENHUNDRED located at One King West Hotel. This stunning space offers chic holiday ambience coupled with sweeping views of the city.
Enjoy an evening filled with gourmet food, drinks, music and wonderful company as we wrap up the year together. Don’t miss this annual year end celebration with the ACC Ontario community!
Once again, we will be collecting donations for the Red Door Shelter. Please refer to your registration email for details on what items to bring.
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and we hope to see you on December 11th!
ACC Tennessee's New to In-house Counsel (N2i) Committee invites you to join us for a networking Happy Hour.
Description:
The N2i Committee supports new to in-house attorneys with managing the unique challenges of an in-house role through specialized CLE programs, networking events, and other resources.
Please join us between 5 and 7 PM at Fifty Fifty Wine and Martini Bar in Chattanooga for drinks, relaxed conversation, and networking.
All ACC TN members and all new to in-house attorneys are welcome.
Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
Location:
Fifty Fifty Wine and Martini Bar 43 Station Street Chattanooga, TN 37408
Important Notes:
Please drop in anytime between 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST.
Kick-off the New Year at ACC NCR’s 2025 Annual Meeting & Sponsor Welcome Reception!
Join members, in-house counsel, annual relationship sponsors*, and select guests** for an evening of networking and celebration.
We are excited to welcome our returning and new sponsors, share the successes of 2024 and plans for 2025, and toast to the election of new officers and directors (the slate of candidates is listed below).
On the Ballot:
Officers:
President Elect: Véronique Staco, Assistant General Counsel, WTW
Secretary:Audrey Jean, General Counsel, 3E Company
Vice President (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion):Elizabeth Roman Jones, Associate General Counsel, Breakthrough T1D
Directors:
For terms expiring in 2028:
Mitch Bashur, Associate General Counsel, Verizon (first term)
Henrique Canarim, Vice President, Senior Assistant General Counsel - Securities, Governance & Transactions, Leidos (1st full term; served previous partial term to fill an open spot)
Audrey Jean, General Counsel, 3E Company (second term)
Kirsten Keating, Employee Relations Associate General Counsel, Freddie Mac (first term)
Véronique Staco, Assistant General Counsel, WTW (second term)
Kathi Westcott, Deputy General Counsel, The Pew Charitable Trusts (second term)
They will join:
Officers Elected in 2024 to Continue to Serve in 2025:
President:Kathi Westcott, Deputy General Counsel, The Pew Charitable Trusts
Vice President (Member Engagement):Ilona Levine, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Internet Society
Vice President (Professional Advancement & Community Engagement): Anjanette “Anji” Stinson, Associate General Counsel, National Student Clearinghouse
Vice President (Programming):Andrew Sakallaris, General Counsel, LMI Consulting, LLC
Vice President (Sponsor Relations):Patrick Samsel, General Counsel, Fors Marsh
Directors Elected in 2023 and 2024 (serving in either the first or second of two three-year terms):
Charlotte Bernard, Commercial Counsel, Google Cloud, Google
Mary Chapin, Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary, National Student Clearinghouse
Matthew (“Matt”) Dost, General Counsel, General Counsel, Redhorse
Denise Gold, Corporate and Labor Senior Counsel, Associated General Contractors of America
Ilona Levine, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Internet Society
Laura M. Murray, General Counsel, Virginia REALTORS®
Sandy Paik, General Counsel, The Tower Companies
Amit Patel, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, Senior Counsel, The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Elizabeth Roman Jones, Associate General Counsel, Breakthrough T1D
Andrew Sakallaris, General Counsel, LMI Consulting, LLC
Patrick Samsel, General Counsel, Fors Marsh
Anjanette “Anji” Stinson, Associate General Counsel, National Student Clearinghouse
*Sponsors may send two representatives, except Diamond, which may send three. **Guests may include business colleagues and significant others but may not include law firm or vendor representatives that compete with our sponsors
