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.
We're excited to invite you to the ACC Michigan Winter Social, sponsored by Brooks Kushman.
When: December 10th, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Where: DuckPin Bowling/Five Iron Golf 600 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226
Join us for an afternoon of fun, food, games, and networking. It's the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow ACC Michigan members and unwind before the new year.
Roswell area members, ACC Georgia Board Members Kevin Isom and Ashoo Sharma invite you to join them for lunch at El Porton Mexican Grill on Wednesday, January 29. There’s no agenda except to get to know some of your local members and have some fun.
We’re capping attendance at 10 to keep the small group vibe. Attendees’ lunch is on the Chapter, but you must register in advance below. See you on January 29!
While we understand that some "no shows" are unavoidable, if you need to cancel, we ask for 48 hours’ notice to georgia@accglobal.com.
Hey, don’t stop reading yet! Are you interested in speaking at a 2025 ACC Georgia Chapter event? We’re always looking to highlight our members’ viewpoints and expertise, so let us hear from you! Email georgia@accglobal.com your name, title, employer, email address, and the topic areas you like to talk about, and we’ll add you to our ever-growing list!
Building on the foundational principles discussed in Part 1 of this series, this interactive workshop will guide corporate counsel through practical exercises and real-world scenarios to sharpen their skills in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. Participants will engage in hands-on activities focused on refining key contract clauses, including indemnity, limitation of liability and dispute resolution provisions. In-house counsel will have the opportunity to ask questions, work through complex contract terms, address common challenges and explore risk mitigation strategies in real-time. This session, facilitated by both corporate and litigation counsel, will provide practical tools and insights that can be directly applied in your daily work to minimize risk and protect your organization’s interests.
Step into the future of law and innovation with Goodlawyer at an exclusive in-person viewing party of the Future of Law Summit!
What You Can Expect:
4 Hours of CLE (Approved in Ontario) featuring top legal minds from the US, Canada, and Europe, co-hosted by Chad Aboud and Pauline Chan.
Keynote by Guy Kawasaki to open the event, offering insights on standing out and thriving in today’s competitive legal landscape.
Panel Discussions with leaders from Uber, DocuSign, Clio, and more. Explore topics like AI, legal tech, personal branding, and building a strong community in law.
Why Attend?
Connect with fellow in-house lawyers while gaining fresh insights into the evolving legal landscape. This event is all about inspiring, connecting, and preparing you for the future of law—with plenty of fun and popcorn on the side!
Reserve Your Spot Today!
With only 100 seats available, we encourage you to secure your spot quickly for this one-of-a-kind event. Learn more at summit.goodlawyer.ca.
Invitations are not transferrable and are limited.
Please join us for "Key SEC Priorities and Compliance Strategies for In-House Counsel in 2025" with Squire Patton Boggs.
This complimentary luncheon program will focus on how public companies can ensure compliance with current SEC regulations and stay ahead of upcoming regulations, particularly as these may relate to upcoming proxy statements. The primary topics of discussion will be:
Disclosure concerns and issues for the 2025 proxy season, including:
Cybersecurity disclosure
Climate change disclosure
ESG disclosure
Any other disclosure concerns/trends on the SEC’s radar
Key in-house concerns relating to dissident shareholders and the SEC’s view on activism/dissidents, particularly in the ESG and DEI spaces
Key SEC priorities in 2025 and how they may affect public companies
Any concerns from in-house counsel relating to SEC actions, guidance or commentary
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Registration
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Luncheon Program
Speakers:
Nekia Hackworth Jones, Regional Director, Atlanta Regional Office, U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
Suneel Gupta, Director Investor Relations, Norfolk Southern
Join GrayRobinson for an insightful discussion focused on the critical "Dos and Don’ts" of data privacy and protection. In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, staying compliant and proactive is key to safeguarding your organization. Our panel of experts will break down the most pressing data privacy concerns and share actionable strategies to help you navigate these complex issues.
Topics include:
Managing data privacy concerns for self-insured health plans
Aligning your website’s privacy policy with various state and international regulations
Adopting internal policies to protect your organization amid the rise of AI and data privacy regulations
Effective incident response strategies to minimize risk
This program will be submitted to The Florida Bar for approval of 1.5 Technology CLE credits.
Get up to speed on the Corporate Transparency Act and what it means for your organization’s compliance. We’ll dive into the key requirements and offer practical steps for implementation. Afterward, unwind with a lively trivia game, complete with prizes for top performers.
In the spirit of giving this season, we invite you to help fight hunger and spread hope by donating a non-perishable food item. Your contributions will be delivered to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. For a list of the most needed items, click here.
Don’t miss this blend of valuable insights, fun, and the opportunity to make a difference!
Join the ACC Western Pennsylvania Chapter at Reed Smith for an afternoon of insightful programming on some of the most pressing topics in the legal field today. The boot camp will consist of three one-hour CLEs covering trends and developments relating to corporate governance, ESG, insurance recovery and antitrust enforcement, as well as the ethical challenges posed by using GenAI for e-discovery and other litigation tasks. Each session is designed to provide practical takeaways that can be immediately applied to your corporate practices to improve your company's governance, risk management and compliance efforts.
Following the boot camp, you are invited to join us for a networking hour, where attendees will have the opportunity to connect and discuss the day’s learnings over refreshments.
If you are unable to attend the bootcamp but would like to join us for the networking reception, you are welcome to do so.
Registration: 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Program: 1:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Reception: 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
This program has been preapproved for two hours of PA substantive CLE credit and one hour of PA professional ethics credit.
The landscape of product safety and compliance is continually shifting and affecting your company's regulatory obligations and associated litigation risks. Your brand reputation hangs in the balance. In this session, seasoned product safety and compliance experts, including a former Chair of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) provide insights and analysis into the CPSC’s increasingly bold enforcement actions, including its recent decision to hold Amazon accountable for recalls of third-party sellers’ products. Where will the Commission focus in 2025 and how can ACC members stay ahead?