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.
Mediation is quickly becoming a leading avenue for resolving cases, given how impacted the Courts continue to be. Join Jonathan D. Andrews, one of the leading mediators in southern California, for a program that deals with 2023 trends and best practices for working with outside counsel as well as your mediator to achieve optimal outcomes. The presentation will include tips on selecting the right mediator for your case, ethical negotiating, dealing with “power moves” by opposing counsel, and exploring non-monetary incentives to create more resolution options.
Best Practices for Drafting Transactional Documents and Overview of New Rule of Professional Conduct 8.3 on Reporting other Attorneys’ Misconduct to the State Bar
In this webinar, Jason Jones and Alexia Camperi will discuss best practices for drafting transactional legal documents, with a special emphasis on working seamlessly with non-lawyer business teams within your companies. They will also address the impact of new Rule 8.3 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct, which addresses a lawyer’s duty to report the misconduct of another, and its potential impact on in-house and transactional attorneys.
Why You Should Attend
Drafting transactional legal documents and managing client expectations (whether the “client” is the leader of a business unit or a member of the company’s management team) can be a challenge for any transactional attorney. Jason Jones and Alexia Camperi, experienced corporate attorneys who serve as outside general counsel to dozens of start-ups, will share their insights on how to manage legal risk while ensuring a smooth process. In addition, Mr. Jones and Ms. Camperi will discuss newly adopted Rule 8.3 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct. Rule 8.3, which became effective on August 1, 2023, was adopted as a reform after the “Tom Girardi Scandal” and addresses the obligation of an attorney to report the misconduct of another attorney. Join us for a discussion regarding the potential impact it may have on the legal profession generally, and how it may affect our personal experiences as lawyers moving forward.
With cyberattacks against global corporations increasing in severity and complexity, it is more important than ever that senior management, and the lawyers who advise them, know how to respond given the legal and regulatory risks across jurisdictions.
Designed to replicate real-world events and stressors, our “war game” event runs through a realistic cyberattack against a global organization with locations across the US and Asia. This highly engaging and interactive, scenario-based presentation covers the roles, best practices and steps that your organization can take to ensure that a bad day doesn’t become a tragic year. It will also address the latest threats and latest regulatory requirements, and will highlight key lessons learned to protect against, prepare for, and effectively respond to any breaches.
With cyberattacks against global corporations increasing in severity and complexity, it is more important than ever that senior management, and the lawyers who advise them, know how to respond given the legal and regulatory risks across jurisdictions.
Designed to replicate real-world events and stressors, our “war game” event runs through a realistic cyberattack against a global organization with locations across the US and Asia. This highly engaging and interactive, scenario-based presentation covers the roles, best practices and steps that your organization can take to ensure that a bad day doesn’t become a tragic year. It will also address the latest threats and latest regulatory requirements, and will highlight key lessons learned to protect against, prepare for, and effectively respond to any breaches.
In the companion cases Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. Univ. of North Carolina, the US Supreme Court recently held that race-based admissions practices in higher education are unconstitutional. Although the decision primarily deals with higher education, it also has potential implications for employers across all industries.
Join Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys for a discussion on what those implications are, what we see for the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and our recommendations for what employers should do to stay on top of this constantly shifting landscape.
On September 26, 2023, ACC’s Pro bono Committee will partner with the Alliance for Children’s Rights to present a Foster Care Adoption Training.
The Alliance for Children’s Rights finalizes one third of all adoptions out of foster care in Los Angeles, County, primarily through the assistance of pro bono attorneys. Adoption allows children in foster care to transition into permanent homes that provide much needed stability, parental mentoring, and support. By assisting a family in finalizing an adoption, pro bono attorneys can help guide children to a more stable future.
The 1.5-hour CLE training will address how pro bono attorneys will speak with the family, prepare the Adoption Request form, and represent the family at the National Adoption Day hearing on November 18, 2023 at the Edmund D. Edelman Children’s Courthouse in Monterey Park, California.
A Foster Care Adoption case typically involves a time commitment of 10 to 15 hours total.
Please RSVP for the training by September 8, 2023.
Procopio Partners Jessica Lazur and Paul Johnson will lead the group in a discussion via webinar of common considerations when conducting a due diligence review of a target in an M&A transaction. Our seasoned M&A practitioners will review the types of issues that every in-house counsel should consider and discuss with their internal clients both pre- and post-transaction to result in a successful deal and integration.
Please join ACC Oregon and Holland & Knight for the kickoff to the 2023 Oregon Lawyers Against Hunger campaign at Multnomah Whiskey Library.
This social event is open exclusively to members of ACC Oregon. If space is available after October 20, we will open up the event to all in-house counsel regardless of membrship in the ACC.
For more information and to registe to attend, please click on the link.
When it comes to employee benefits, 401(k)s and health plans often get all the buzz. They are offered to all employees, are subject to rules that require a certain level of employee-facing communication, and are the focus of many educational sessions. However, executive compensation and the related tax treatment often goes under the radar. In this session, we will cover the various types of executive compensation along with drafting strategies and pitfalls that often accompany this special brand of compensation.
Please join Barran Liebman partner Iris Tilley for this online presentation.
All in-house attorneys are welcome to participate regardless of membership in the ACC. Please click on the link for more information and to register.
