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 fellow ACC SFBA members and our sponsor, Cozen O'Connor, for a private cocktail reception &"A Strange Loop". This Tony Award–winning musical comes direct from Broadway to San Francisco! Meet Usher: a Black, queer writer writing a musical about a Black, queer writer writing a musical about a Black, queer writer. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical, Michael R. Jackson’s Pulitzer Prize–winning, blisteringly funny work of art exposes the heart and soul of a young artist grappling with desires, identity, and instincts he both loves and loathes. Hell-bent on breaking free of his own self-perception, Usher wrestles with the thoughts in his head, brought to life on stage by a hilarious, straight-shooting ensemble. Bold and heartfelt in its truth-telling, A Strange Loop is a Great American Musical for all!
Please join Norton Rose Fulbright and the Southern California Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel to discuss the latest trends in contract drafting. We will cover best practices, including limitations on liability, indemnification, choice of jurisdiction and other considerations. We will also discuss examples of recent contract disputes in key industries.
Join fellow ACC SFBA members and our sponsor, Bloomberg Law, for a fun, interactive event where guests taste unidentified wines and correctly match them to prepared tasting notes. The guest who matches the most correctly receives a gift from the Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant. We hope you can join us!
Morgan Lewis is partnering with the Association of Corporate Counsel of the San Francisco Bay Area and the Social Justice Collaborative (SJC) on a remote (over Zoom) clinic on Thursday, April 18. During this clinic pro bono volunteers will help clients complete the Adjustment of Status (AOS) application, to become permanent residents, an exciting and critical step in the immigration process.
No prior experience is required as training and supervision are provided. You are not required to provide pro bono services to your assigned clients after this event.
Please email Andrea J. Fitanides, Pro Bono Counsel, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP to volunteer (andrea.fitanides at morganlewis.com).
Our friends at Perkins Coie are providing an terrific opportunity this month to obtain those much sought after Child/Elder Abuse and Mental Health/Substance Abuse credit hours just in time for those attorneys who need to report by end of April, and they have graciously extended an invitation to participate to all members of ACC Oregon.
This in person event takes place at their offices in downtown Portland on Tuesday, April 9. The firm will also be hosting a reception after the two CLE presentations. For more information and to register, please click on the link provided by Perkins Coie.
The damages considerations of a patent lawsuit—the potential upsides and risk exposures—influence litigation strategies at every stage. This presentation will discuss the lifecycle of a patent case, viewed through the lens of practical opportunities to evaluate risk and reward, as well pivotal moments in litigation to consider pretrial resolution.
This program will cover common pricing disputes that arise among businesses and their customers and suppliers during an inflationary economy. The topics discussed will include common arguments made by both customers and suppliers in pricing disputes, as well steps businesses can take at the contract negotiation and management stage to make sure they are well-positioned in the event of a pricing dispute.
ACC Southern California will be participating in the Justin Rudd Community Action Team Beach Cleanup to help create a clean and safe place for residents, visitors and aquatic wildlife – just in time for summer! As co-sponsors, the day has been designated as Association of Corporate Counsel Southern California Day along with Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP.
All ages – as well as dogs (at neighboring Rosie’s Dog Beach) - are welcome. So please feel free to bring your family and friends (human as well as canine) to volunteer with us! Meet at the ACC canopy, and feel free to stay longer to relax at the beach following our brunch.
Trash bags, gloves, complimentary all-day beachfront parking (kiosk code is JUS0615), and prizes will be provided. Students will receive a one-hour volunteer service credit for their participation and Scouts can receive credit toward merit badges.
BONUS ACTIVITY: For those interested in singing their heart out, a National Anthem Singing Contest will be held after the cleanup! Contestants may sign up at the event.
Please wear your ACC-SoCal shirts so we can easily locate you for our group photos and photos in action. If you don’t yet have an ACC-SoCal shirt, they will be provided to members at the event. Please register as soon as possible so that we know how many shirts to have available.
