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.
LAFLA operates monthly remote Expungement Clinics to help low-income individuals with their expungement needs on a pro se basis. The next clinic will be held on August 9th from 4:45-7:30 p.m. Pro bono attorneys are needed to help meet with clients virtually to complete the expungement petitions and draft their declarations. Volunteers will be paired up to as a team to assist one client.
Training Description: Free online trainings are available on pbtraining.org. Pro bono attorneys will learn the basics of how to handle an expungement petition in the context of COVID-19 shelter-in-place restrictions. The trainings will provide an overview of the expungement process, offer tips on how to advise clients on navigating the procedural process while observing shelter-in-place requirements, and explain the status of court filings and hearings under COVID-19.
A record expungement allows individuals who have completed their sentence(s) to dismiss misdemeanor criminal convictions if particular requirements are met, allowing them to move on with their lives and seek jobs and other opportunities that would otherwise not be available. Though the expungement process is fairly simple for trained attorneys, many individuals eligible for expungements are not familiar with the process and are unable to adequately petition on their own behalf. For this reason, there is a high demand for expungement services in Los Angeles.
Cocktails, food, entertainment, performances, games, prizes and networking!
Clean Out Your Closet & Help Students In Need!
Crawford High School Academy of Law Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, will be collecting new or gently used professional attire, such as suits, slacks, dresses, skirts, and ties. A convenient drop-off for your donations will be located at the event.
ACC members and their guests only (21 or older only; maximum 1 guest per member) Complimentary valet or self parking Casual attire (brightly-colored clothes)
Presented by ACC San Diego and Platinum Sponsors DLA Piper, Jackson Lewis, Mintz, Morrison & Foerster and Procopio
Want to know more about using social media to elevate your professional brand? Interested in learning about online networking etiquette? Or do you just need a refresher on navigating sites such as LinkedIn?
If you answered “yes” to any of the above, we invite you to join us in Irvine on July 28th for an informative presentation by ACC-SoCal sponsor Robert Half on effectively utilizing social media as a professional tool!
The presentation will be followed by a networking event with refreshments and appetizers. Individual photo sessions will be available during the networking event and complimentary digital headshots will be provided.
The attorney-client privilege is paramount to any legal representation. But, it can be wrought with pitfalls if parties are not careful to conduct themselves appropriately to protect the privilege. This presentation will provide an overview of the attorney-client privilege, particularly as it relates to the role of in-house counsel. The panel will discuss situations often faced by in-house counsel and the best practices for navigating these scenarios to avoid unintentional waiver. Among other topics, the panel will discuss:
The scope of the attorney-privilege and its application to in-house counsel
How the privilege applies in matters involving joint representation
When dual purpose communications are protected
The role of privilege in internal investigations
How to avoid waiver in cross-border communications
Want to know more about using social media to elevate your professional brand? Interested in learning about online networking etiquette? Or do you just need a refresher on navigating sites such as LinkedIn?
If you answered “yes” to any of the above, we invite you to join us in Irvine on July 28th for an informative presentation by ACC-SoCal sponsor Robert Half on effectively utilizing social media as a professional tool!
The presentation will be followed by a networking event with refreshments and appetizers. Individual photo sessions will be available during the networking event and complimentary digital headshots will be provided.
The attorney-client privilege is paramount to any legal representation. But, it can be wrought with pitfalls if parties are not careful to conduct themselves appropriately to protect the privilege. This presentation will provide an overview of the attorney-client privilege, particularly as it relates to the role of in-house counsel. The panel will discuss situations often faced by in-house counsel and the best practices for navigating these scenarios to avoid unintentional waiver. Among other topics, the panel will discuss:
The scope of the attorney-privilege and its application to in-house counsel
How the privilege applies in matters involving joint representation
When dual purpose communications are protected
The role of privilege in internal investigations
How to avoid waiver in cross-border communications
As we continue to adapt to post-COVID “return to work” scenarios, California employers continue to face a myriad of new employment laws and issues in getting back to the new “normal” in 2022. Join Kristen Nesbit of Fisher Phillips for a mid-year update on recent developments in employment litigation, state and federal regulations, and the new employment laws that are driving change for California employers.
With the recent explosion of blockchain technology and companies pivoting their business models to realize the promise of a metaverse, organizations of all types are looking ahead to what this means for the future of their industries. While the metaverse offers an infinite world of possibilities on which businesses and individuals can capitalize, it also presents a world of uncharted legal and regulatory risk that requires deftness and precision to navigate. Our interdisciplinary panel of Manatt professionals will provide an overview of the metaverse including the basics of blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFTs and deal making, notable transactions, the importance of brand protection on digital platforms, and the various risks one may encounter in the metaverse including developing strategies to mitigate potential risks and litigation.
Topics will include:
Understanding the evolution of Web3 and the metaverse including the basics of blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFTs and deal making
An overview of notable transactions and emerging platforms establishing their place in the metaverse and key issues related to the protection of intellectual property on digital platforms
Addressing the various risks of engaging in the metaverse including the importance of developing strategies to mitigate potential risks and litigation when starting your journey in this frontier space
Join us for a webinar on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which will focus on two sets of practical issues for employers: (1) employee benefits issues related to coverage for abortion services and related travel expenses, and (2) leaves of absence for those who miss work to obtain those services. The speakers will also examine issues such as:
• whether FMLA leave is available for an individual seeking an abortion;
• whether an individual receiving abortion services may be considered disabled under the ADA;
• whether Dobbs impacts health care coverage and medical travel reimbursement benefit options under employer medical plans; and,
• how state aiding and abetting laws could affect employers that provide related benefits.
Almost every company leases some form of space during its existence, which invariably leads to complaints about the time and expense incurred to negotiate the same, especially when they are often shoved in a drawer and never looked at again until there is an issue. Our presentation will hopefully help you avoid that. Among the items to be discussed are:
• Negotiating letters of intent
• Understanding what may be important in one lease may not be in another