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Join the ACC, Washington Chapter at The Triple Door, Musicquarium Stage in downtown Seattle on March 14th at 5:30pm for an engaging evening with Paula Boggs, a distinguished speaker and musician! This event offers a delightful opportunity to earn CLE credits, connect with peers, and gain valuable insights from an exceptional Fortune 500 legal leader.

Paula Boggs is truly one-of-a-kind. Locally renowned for her decade-long role as the General Counsel of Starbucks, she has also held leadership positions with the Association of Corporate Counsel, Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA), and the American Bar Association. Recognized with a Puget Sound Business Journal Director of the Year Award, Paula has been named one of Savoy Magazine’s Most Influential Black Directors for her contributions to both for-profit and non-profit boards, in addition to being a NASDAQ corporate director.

A distinguished Army Airborne veteran and U.S. Army Captain, Paula made history as one of America’s first women to receive an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. Prior to her tenure at Starbucks, she held executive roles in the technology industry, served as a law firm partner, and worked as a federal prosecutor.

Paula is not only a legal powerhouse but also a talented artist. Appointed by President Obama to the President’s Committee for the Arts and the Humanities and the White House Council for Community Solutions, she is internationally recognized as a "citizen-artist" and was honored with the 2018 Seattle Mayor’s Arts Award. Paula will share her insights into leading a purpose-driven life as an in-house lawyer, discussing her passions, inspirations, and even performing with her band!

Don't miss the chance to experience the wisdom, experience, and talent of Paula Boggs at this exceptional event!

The Corporate Transparency Act created sweeping new reporting obligations for covered U.S entities and certain foreign entities. The CTA requires these covered entities to file reports to disclose specific information regarding its Beneficial Owners and its Company Applicants to the U.S. Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ("FinCen").

Join us at Big Canyon Country Club for a morning of Pickleball, and a LOT of fun, including an all-American brunch and drinks to stay hydrated and bring out your inner champion!

We will offer a clinic by an expert coach on the rules of Pickleball, followed by a chance to practice your skills on the court. Experienced players however can skip the intro and jump into games right away. In other words, there's something for everyone and all are welcome!

After we get our sweat on (within reason of course), brunch will be provided with more opportunities to mingle with colleagues and friends.

Paddles and balls will be provided (just bring yourself, comfortable exercise attire, and work-out shoes). If you prefer to bring your own paddle, please let us know when you RSVP. Please also indicate your level of experience (beginner, intermediate, or experienced). We look forward to seeing you!

Vance will provide an overview of new California laws in the area of labor and employment.  This will include an in-depth discussion about California’s new Workplace Violence Prevention Act.

Gratitude. The state and trait of feeling thankful for and appreciating the good things in one’s life. While saying thanks seems like a simple gesture, neuropsychological research has linked the practice of gratitude to improved emotion, sleep, engagement, immunity, resilience, self-care, relationships, and overall physical and mental well-being. When people express gratitude, their brains release dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin, neurotransmitters associated with a sense of contentment, happiness, and bonding.

This month we invite you to be scientists and observe how a conscious, daily gratitude practice affects your lives.

Over the course of 21-days, you will receive daily prompts to reflect upon and note in your journal.  At the end of the challenge, we will gather on a Zoom meeting to share our experience. 

Thanks to our generous sponsors, Mintz and Blank Rome, the first 70 people who sign up for the challenge will receive a Gratitude Journal!

Challenge Dates: March 6-26, 2024

Zoom Meeting: March 28, 12:00 – 12:45 p.m.

ACCBC & Mcarthy Tétrault is proud to host members of the ACC for a session on privacy and AI.

In this session we will discuss: 

• Privacy law developments over the past year 
• AI regulatory developments over the past year
• Contracting for AI engagements 

Speakers: 

David Crane, Partner, Information Technology Law and Cyber Data Groups, McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Jade Buchanan, Partner, Information Technology Law and Cyber Data Groups, McCarthy Tétrault LLP

This event is open to both ACC members and non-members, and comprises of a keynote presentation followed by a reception.

This event is in-person only.

Tuesday, March 5, 2024
4:00 p.m. - Registration
4:30 p.m. - Session starts
5:30 p.m. - Reception
6:00 p.m. - Reception ends

The CLE program is designed to provide in-house practitioners with legal insights and strategies, as well as practical ideas to address trending employment law issues. The program will address a wide array of new and developing employment law priorities for in-house counsel at the state and national level, including lessons to learn from the EEOC’s recent actions and rulemaking relating to the Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act; the Nevada Supreme Court’s recent decision (Tough Turtle v. Scott) addressing noncompetition agreements; Nevada’s minimum wage hike approaching in July 2024 and its impact on Nevada’s daily overtime requirements; the Department of Labor’s final independent contractor rule taking effect on March 11, 2024; new challenges faced by employers when evaluating the sincerity of a worker’s religious belief for workplace accommodations as revealed in post-Groff v. DeJoy litigation; and the potential effects of the United States Supreme Court’s upcoming decision in Muldrow v. St. Louis concerning proof for allegedly discriminatory transfers. 

Join us for a review of one of the biggest years in data privacy, as regulators have increased the stakes of privacy enforcement. 2023 saw everything from new laws, new regulatory actions, to new presidential decrees impacting privacy against a backdrop of AI-fueled seismic shifts in both public and private sectors. We will break down the state of data privacy compliance going into 2024, analyzing noteworthy updates such as:

• New rules from the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
• Trends in privacy litigation and strategies to avoid becoming the next target
• Exacting rulemakings from the California Privacy Protection Agency
• Emerging guidance on AI and data privacy.
• Updates in state privacy law, including the now 13 comprehensive state laws.
• The Biden administration’s AI Executive Order and its repercussions for privacy.
• The latest international privacy updates, such as the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

Presented by:
Natasha Kohne, Partner, Akin
Michelle Reed, Partner, Akin
Amy Yeung, VP and Deputy General Counsel, Sallie Mae
Sheila Pham, Director, Legal-Privacy, Ring Central

Moderated by Tony Pierce, DC Partner-in-Charge at Akin.

1.5 Hours of VA and CA CLE pending.
IAPP Credit also pending.

Please join Jeff & Jill for the first in a series of interactive webinars that explore how mindful awareness can be useful in a variety of areas to improve your workday and overall well-being.

In this first session, we will review mindfulness basics and how to integrate a few moments of quiet into your day as we enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and conversation together.

Participants will be provided with coffee and tea samples and a mindful reminder to help them enjoy this time together and remember what is learned going forward.

Please register by February 19, 2 weeks before the event, so we have time to send you your coffee, tea & mindful reminder.  

In this training we will:

Reflect on what anti-Asian and xenophobic harassment looks like

Learn the history of Anti-Asian/American harassment in the US

Learn hot to safely intervene to stop harassment online and in person

Practice the 5 D's of Bystander Intervention - Distract, Delegate, Document, Delay Direct