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Please join our ACC NCR Nonprofit & Associations Committee along with our sponsor, Lockton, for our annual holiday happy hour. We look forward to networking and connecting with colleagues as we celebrate 2024 and look ahead to 2025. We will once again have some fun food and cocktails as well as a chance to give back!  

For every attendee, Lockton has once again generously offered to donate $50 in celebration of (now) 21 Years of the ACC NCR Corporate Scholars Program.  Register to attend and help support our amazing diversity pipeline program that places local law students in paid internships with law departments. Corporate Scholars have gone on to practice in-house, at law firms of all sizes, for the government, and more. Learn more about the program and the fundraising campaign here.  

All ACC NCR members and in-house counsel are invited to attend!

Join the Association for Corporate Counsel for a spine-chilling Real Estate CLE sponsored by Greenberg Traurig, P.A.

Mastering the Lease: Pre, During, and Post-Lease Strategies for Success 
Learn Some New Tricks to Navigate Scary Lease Negotiations!

Prepare for a thrilling educational experience that will keep you on your toes. Dive into an interactive mock Landlord-Tenant Commercial Lease negotiation with a "point-counterpoint" setup. Choose your own journey and "close" the deal!

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM:

Registration and Lunch (come early to nosh and network or come by noon and eat during the program)

12:00 – 1:00 PM:

CLE Program

1:00 – 1:30 PM:

Spooky Snacks (if you have time, enjoy milk, cookies, and conversations before heading out)

WHAT TO EXPECT: 

Current legal trends in commercial leasing, including "green lease" provisions and building energy efficiency standards.
Navigate insurance issues in Florida commercial leases.
Explore parking and electric vehicle charging stations.
Delve into construction of tenant improvements.
Understand shifting responsibilities for utilities, building systems, and common tenant-driven upgrades.
Learn about the availability of power and responsibility for adding capacity.
Avoid pitfalls and steer clear of litigation.


Bewitching Benefits: leave with a scream-worthy leasing checklist that is to die for

Mark your calendars and don't miss this Halloween treat for your career!

CLE credits in process and pending approval. Costumes are encouraged but not required to participate.  A prize awarded for the best costume. 

 

Join the Central Ohio Chapter for this educational and networking opportunity, presented by Vorys. 

This program will provide an in-depth exploration of key ethical issues in legal practice, including outside counsel guidelines, civility, and lawyers working remotely. Attendees will gain practical insights into managing conflicts, upholding professionalism, and ensuring ethical compliance in complex situations.

AGENDA

2:30 – 2:55 p.m.
Registration

2:55 – 3:00 p.m.
Welcome

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
The Ethics of Outside Counsel Guidelines
Presenters: Marcel Duhamel, Partner and Karey Werner, Associate, Vorys

4:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Legal Professionalism & Civility: Lawyers Behaving Badly
Presenters: Alycia Broz, Partner, and Julie Gibson, Of Counsel, Vorys

4:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Lawyers Working Remotely 

Presenters: Ted Mattis, Partner and Martha Motley, Partner, Vorys

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Happy Hour

CLE
This program has been approved for 2.0 CLE hours of professional conduct, by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education.

LOCATION
Vorys
52 E. Gay Street
Columbus, OH 43215

PARKING
Parking is available right next to the law firm at the surface lot at the corner of E. Gay Street and Third Street free of charge.

REGISTRATION
$25/members and $45/non-members

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations must be received by Friday, November 29, 2024 in order to receive a refund. There are no refunds after this date.

QUESTIONS?
For questions, please contact centralohio@accglobal.com.

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.

Join us for a cozy night of conversation, networking, and good company!  Whether you're reconnecting with familiar faces or making new connections, this gathering is the perfect opportunity to unwind, chat, and enjoy great food and drinks at Black + Blue.

We look forward to seeing you there!

This event is free of charge and for ACC Members. You must RSVP to attend.

Space is limited and no walk-ins will be permitted.

Note: Invitations are not transferrable.

This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest employment case law developments in 2024. Among other topics, we will look at landmark court decisions, class action trends, and new precedents in discrimination and harassment litigation. Our panel of legal experts will provide you with practical guidance on mitigating risks, helping your organization to navigate these complex legal challenges effectively.

CLE Program:

AI for In-House Counsel: Transforming the Legal Practice

Description:

This is not your typical Artificial Intelligence (AI) CLE Program; you've heard a lot about AI and how it's changing the world, but what does it really mean for you and your in-house practice? That's what this program will tackle. This program is designed to empower in-house legal teams with the knowledge and tools necessary to harness the transformative potential of AI both in their corporate legal departments and in their outside law firms. This program will delve into how AI can streamline operations, enhance data processing, drive strategic value, and enable in-house lawyers to better serve their organizations.

Agenda:

11:45 AM -12:00 PM Check-In

12:00-1:00 PM CLE Program / Lunch

Additional Information:

Pending 1.0 hours of General CLE credit in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee

 

CLE Program:

AI for In-House Counsel: Transforming the Legal Practice

Description:

This is not your typical Artificial Intelligence (AI) CLE Program; you've heard a lot about AI and how it's changing the world, but what does it really mean for you and your in-house practice? That's what this program will tackle. This program is designed to empower in-house legal teams with the knowledge and tools necessary to harness the transformative potential of AI both in their corporate legal departments and in their outside law firms. This program will delve into how AI can streamline operations, enhance data processing, drive strategic value, and enable in-house lawyers to better serve their organizations.

Additional Information:

Pending 1.0 hours of General CLE credit in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee

Webinar Link (Teams) will be sent in your confirmation email, as well as available below.

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