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Join us June 22 for a unique ACC Member experience!

5:00-6:00 pm: ACC members will receive one hour CLE taught by Bob Caldwell, General Counsel of Real Salt Lake and the Utah Monarchs. This special discussion will take place in the Press Room at the stadium.

6:00-7:15 pm: BBQ dinner served at the pavillion for members and guests

7:30 pm: Watch the match-- RSL vs. LA Galaxy

Hurry! Seats are limited. All tickets must be purchased by June 1.

Lunch & Learn: Professionalism and Confidentiality Considerations CLE Lunch & Learn! Join us for an informative session on maintaining professionalism and confidentiality for in-house counsel. This in-person event will be held at Caffe Molisse, where you can enjoy a delicious meal while discussing the role of in-house counsel in advising companies while maintaining proper professionalism.

Presented by:

David Castleberry, Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins

Timothy Keegan, Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins

Seating is limited. Please register by May 25.

This event is sponsored by Ogletree Deakins.

REGISTRATION IS FULL!

ACC COLORADO Chief Legal Officers Annual Dinner 
When the Only Constant is Change: 

Evolving Economics and Technology Dynamics 

OCEAN PRIME DTC | 8000 E Belleview Avenue | Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Registration & Reception 5:30 pm | Dinner & Discussion 6:00 pm | Conclusion 7:30pm

REGISTRATION: $40.00 | MEMBERS ONLY 
One (1) CLE Credit Pending,

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In a landscape where change persists, in-house legal team leaders must adeptly navigate ongoing fiscal constraints by empowering teams with greater responsibility and accountability. All while integrating crucial, new technologies, supplementing team resources, fostering resilience and innovation, and delivering continuous improvement in dynamic economic landscapes.

Join Kutak Rock and ACC Colorado for an informal dinner with Colorado Chief Legal Officers offering first-hand insight on how to collaborate more effectively with in-house clients, provide invaluable advice, and embrace the ever-changing legal environment. Enjoy a great meal and participate in table led conversations with leading Chief Legal Officers on:

• Motivating internal team members to stay within budget constraints.
• Empowering teams to effectively manage time and resources when working with external vendors
• Decision-making processes related to legal spend and financial implications
• Assessing legal department contributions to the company's overall financial performance

• Identifying impactful technology vendors and tools for enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness

  CHIEF LEGAL OFFICERS
  Karrie Bem, General Counsel, National Security Space 
  Christy Crase, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, Professional Case Management
  Kate Kimball, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer, Ardent Mills
  Carine Jean-Claude, Chief Legal Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Corporate Secretary, Arrow Electronics
  Jason Langley, General Counsel, Northwest Surgical Development 
  Hannah Lim-Johnson, SVP, Chief Legal Officer, Ball Corporation
  

SPACE IS LIMITED | SELLS OUT QUICKLY
 

Corporate Counsel University® (CCU) is the leading onboarding and networking opportunity specially tailored for new in-house lawyers. CCU is the ideal program for members with less than five years of experience in a corporate legal department, as well as those seeking to refresh their basic practice skills.   

Complete Program Here

Why send your team?

Shorten your new in-house attorneys' learning curve and ensure they hit the ground running, contributing effectively from the start. Counsel University® (CCU) is the leading onboarding and networking opportunity specially tailored for new in-house lawyers. 

CCU is the ideal program for members with less than five years of experience in a corporate legal department, as well as those seeking to refresh their basic practice skills. 

By attending CCU, you will:

• Dig deep into employment law, contracts, litigation, accounting, and more topics;
• Gain invaluable tools to improve the interpersonal skills needed to communicate effectively throughout your organization;
• Learn practical tips and actionable next steps to bring back to the office and use immediately;
• Exchange ideas and issues with your peers and top legal service providers on how to be more efficient and effective.

We’re hosting a training session where you can learn the basics of corporate finance in a friendly and welcoming environment. An understanding of financial principles is indispensable, and we are thrilled to offer this specialized training to our ACC members.

This will be the first ACC-Sponsored training session we’ve ever offered in Boise. It will be delivered only face-to-face at a downtown location and is tailored specifically for corporate attorneys.

Our morning agenda includes the following critical topics:

1. Financial Statement Basics: We’ll decipher balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow.

2. Analysis of Firm Performance: You’ll get an introduction to ratio analysis. That skill will enable you to evaluate a firm’s performance.

3. Corporate Valuation: We’ll examine how to determine what a corporation is worth and distinguish between book value and market value.

4. Debt Utilization in Corporations: How much debt is the right amount? We’ll examine the relationship between leverage and firm value with corresponding strategic implications for businesses.

Your company’s liability insurance is one of its most valuable assets. This presentation will provide a high-level overview of the building blocks of a commercial liability insurance program, including general liability, D&O, E&O, employers liability/workers’ compensation, and specialty coverages. We will discuss key features and action items for occurrence-based and claims-made policy types and identify best practices for in-house counsel and risk managers to get the most out of your coverage.

Presented by:

Haley Krug, Kirton McConkie

Alison Pitt, US Ski & Snowboard

Kevin Freeman, ECI

Come join ACC Mountain West at The Wick Lab for an empowering event tailored for women in the legal field. Our CLE Roundtable discussion will be led by Dawn Call, partner at Zumpano Patricios & Helsten; Alison Pitt, General Counsel for US Ski & Snowboard; and Abby Barraclough, General Counsel at Beauty Industry Group.

We will focus on building confidence and resilience in your legal career. Learn from successful female professionals, share experiences, and network with like-minded individuals. Gain the strength to overcome challenges and believe in your potential. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired and motivated!

After the CLE Roundtable, you'll have the opportunity to create your own candle!

Register now to secure your spot.

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SOLD OUT!

A Festive, Light-Filled Event Generously Sponsored By
 

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ACC Colorado 
Blossoms of Light Holiday Party
at the
Denver Botanic Gardens

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT
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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

5:30pm - 7:30pm

 

ACC Colorado Legal Recharge:
Come for the CLE, Stay for the Relaxation
 
CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT UPDATE 2024:
The Government in Your Business

1801 Wewatta St, Suite 1000 | Downtown Denver
Thursday, April 11, 2024 | 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Complimentary parking provided - details to follow.

One (1) CLE Credit Pending

 

REGISTER NOW!

 AGENDA
4:30 pm
Registration & Networking on the 10th Floor
5:00 pm
CLE Program: CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT UPDATE 2024
6:00 pm
Reception immediately following featuring connection building with your ACC Colleagues and the HB team, sweet and savory treats, cocktails and mocktails, and relaxing chair massages provided by Elevate Massage Company!   

Join Husch Blackwell for this engaging session about the Corporate Transparency Act (the legal and the practical).
 
The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) was enacted by Congress as part of the National Defense Authorization Act to combat money-laundering conducted through created shell companies and became effective January 1, 2024. The CTA requires small and otherwise unregulated entities formed in the U.S. (or accessing U.S. markets) to report “beneficial owner” information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.

On March 1, a federal court in Alabama found that the CTA was unconstitutional, and on March 4, FinCEN provided a response through an official notice.

This presentation will:

• Discuss the background and reporting requirements under the CTA
• Provide a timely update on the recent court decision, FinCEN’s response, and what this may mean for your business going forward
• Focus on the areas in which the panelists see more and more of the Government in your business

  HUSCH BLACKWELL PRESENTERS:

	Barbara A. Grandjean, Office Managing Partner - Denver Barb represents employers inside and outside the courtroom. She consults proactively with employers regarding workforce development and management issues based on her 25+ years of experience.  On any given day, she may be providing pragmatic advice on topics such as hiring; discipline and terminations; harassment, discrimination, and retaliation; privacy and social media; medical and non-medical leave; reductions in force; executive employment; wage and hour matters; drug testing and cannabis; and employment handbooks, policies. and training. As a leader of the firm’s Pay Equity team, Barb has overseen numerous multi-state and federal pay equity audits which can provide employers with defenses to the increasing numbers of pay-related claims across the country.
	Steve Levine, Partner The leader of Husch Blackwell’s Food Systems industry unit, Steve co-leads the firm’s national cannabis practice. As head of the firm’s Food Systems industry unit, Steve leads more than 50 professionals from numerous practice areas focused on the various food and agriculture industries. He excels in bringing innovative, cost-effective answers to the various challenges that our clients face, and he is especially passionate about working with new industries or industry disruptors. Steve’s gift for developing creative solutions to new problems makes him a perfect fit for fresh and rapidly growing industries. Since 2009, his major focus has been on the burgeoning cannabis industry, where he guides clients through the tangle of shifting regulations governing the sale and use of cannabis in both the marijuana and industrial hemp sectors across the nation.
	Chris C. Sundberg, Partner Chris concentrates his practice in commercial contracting and providing guidance on regulatory matters. Chris drafts, negotiates and manages complex commercial contracts for ongoing business operations. He manages large books of procurement contracts for clients that range from financial services to consumer goods to heavy equipment sales. Interacting with clients, he advises them on strategic contract positions and successfully negotiates those positions to further client business goals. Chris also assists with corporate formation, governance and structuring and handles mergers and acquisitions across numerous industries. With a deep background in aviation, Chris often represents commercial airline and business aviation clients. He provides advice on the purchase, sale and lease of aircraft and he drafts agreements for the maintenance of aircraft and aircraft engines. Chris also offers federal regulatory guidance to aviation-related clients, including air carriers and airports, on matters related to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
	Yuefan Wang, Partner Yuefan guides clients through complex corporate transactions, with a focus on the cannabis sector and private equity. Yuefan also advises on compliance with the new Corporate Transparency Act. Yuefan has experience representing large corporations, multinational companies, and investors in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, equity financings, and complex commercial agreements in both the U.S. and China. Having worked extensively in the agribusiness, life sciences and energy industries, he currently focuses his practice on cannabis and industrial hemp. Clients appreciate his guidance through this ever-changing regulatory environment and the unprecedented opportunities of today’s market landscape. Yuefan especially enjoys the intricacies of drafting complicated deal documents tailored to the particular business transaction envisioned by the client, instead of offering a one-size-fits all approach.