Join ACC Colorado and Holland & Hart for a candid and thoughtful conversation about fostering equity and inclusion in career development.

During this program, our panelists will share insights about their personal career paths and the challenges they faced along the way. They will discuss common obstacles – both internal and external – to designing and realizing professional development goals in a variety of legal settings.

Additionally, our panelists will explore organizational and institutional changes that have helped diverse team members succeed. And, most importantly, they will identify tangible initiatives attendees can advocate for within their organizations to promote change.

5:00 - 6:15 pm | Panel Discussion

6:15 - 7:30 pm | Reception (for in-person attendees)

Space for in-person attendees is limited to 35 participants. We can accommodate an unlimited number of attendees on the webinar option.

PARTICIPANTS

Phyllis Wan, Moderator
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Holland & Hart LLP
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Gary Armstead, Panelist
Director of Legal Affairs and Global Head of Litigation
Arrow Electronics
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Gina Casias, Panelist
Associate General Counsel
Danone
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Clark Yeh, Panelist
Assistant Counsel
Western Union
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COVID INFORMATION

In-person attendees must provide the following:

• Proof of full vaccination status

           AND

• Confirmation of:
  • a negative PCR COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the event, or
  • a negative Antigen COVID-19 test within 24 hours of the event, or
  • a medical professional's note confirming a COVID-19 diagnosis in the past 90 days and stating you are no longer contagious.

​Masks are required for everyone attending in person. Social distancing protocols will be in place during the event.

VIRTUAL OPTION

This event will be offered both in-person and virtually via webinar. Those who RSVP for the webinar option will receive a link prior to the date of the event.

7:30 – 8:30                   Registration, Continental Breakfast and Visit Exhibits

8:30 – 8:40                   Welcome Remarks

                                    Kate Krebel, Leonardo DRS, 2022 President, Association of Corporate Counsel St. Louis Chapter            
                                    Bob Tomaso, Husch Blackwell, Immediate Past President, Bar Association of Metropolitan St.
                                    Louis

8:40 – 9:30                  Session 1:  The Ins and Outs of Supplier Diversity – Family Feud Style
                                       (Elimination of Bias/Ethics)
                                       Session Speakers:  Greensfelder                   

9:50 – 10:40                Session 2: The Future is Now:  Building Community, Fostering DEI, Developing Mentorship and Driving Quality Legal Work in the Hybrid Workplace
Session Speakers: Lewis Rice

10:40 – 11:00               Break: Visit Exhibits

11:00 – 11:50               Session 3: Religion and Politics in the Workplace 
                                     Session Speaker: Ogletree

12:00 – 1:15                 NEW Lunch and Presentation: 
                                      Legal Recruiting & the Great Resignation:  
                                      A Discussion with Amy Leafe McCormack, McCormack Schreiber Legal Search
                                     and
                                     Bob Tomaso, Managing Partner of Husch Blackwell

1:15 – 1:30                   Break: Visit Exhibits

1:30 – 2:20                  Session 5:  What Does the Company Know?  Selecting/Preparing the Company Designated
                                        Deposition Witness
                                        Session Speaker:  Stinson

2:20 – 2:30                   Break: Visit Exhibits

2:30 – 3:20                  Session 6:  Corporate Contracting Conundrum - Navigating the Evolving Patchwork of Privacy
Session Speaker: Armstrong Teasdale

3:20 – 3:40                   Break; Visit Exhibits

3:40 – 4:30                  Session 7: Brew Pubs of Saint Louis – The Culture of the Region’s Craft Beer
                                        Industry and Its Impact on Our Community
                                        Featured Speakers:  Thompson Coburn

4:30 - 6:00               Craft Beer & Cocktail Reception with Attendance Prizes Awarded

Please join fellow ACC SFBA members for virtual consultations about intellectual property (IP) legal issues with Bay Area small businesses led by women. This service is provided by the Legal Services for Entrepreneurs - Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area (LCCRSF), with IP law firm Finnegan providing CLE training in advance and technical assistance throughout the event.

The afternoon will consist of:
• 12:30 – 12:45 – Lunch Delivery & Networking
• 12:45 – 2:00 – IP Law Refresher (1.25 Hrs CA CLE)
• 2:00 – 2:15 – Break Into Groups (2-3 volunteers per client)
• 2:15 – 4:15 – Virtual Consultations
• 4:30 – 5:15 – Networking Reception for Volunteers & Clients

The event starts with a lunch delivery and virtual CLE training session to update ACC members on IP law. Next, members will be placed into small teams (with one or two other attorneys) to meet with their assigned clients. Teams will have a couple of hours to help their clients identify issues and provide counsel. Finnegan and LCCRSF attorneys will be standing by to assist with challenging questions.  The day will wrap up with a virtual wine & cheese reception where volunteers will have the chance to socialize with Finnegan, LCCRSF and the small business clients.

All ACC members are welcome, regardless of your level of experience or practice area.  Clients sign a waiver, and you are not required to provide Pro Bono services to your assigned clients after this event.  LCCRSF provides professional liability insurance for volunteers during the virtual consultation. 

Friday, February 4th
12:30pm - 5:15pm PDT

Get Trained! Have you ever witnessed an act of harassment and been at a loss for what to do? Join us for the ACC NCR Hollaback! Bystander Intervention in the Workplace training.

Hollaback! is a nonprofit working to end harassment — in all its forms. They believe that everyone deserves the resources to respond to, prevent, and intervene in instances of harassment.

They have proven methodologies in the areas of bystander intervention, conflict de-escalation, harassment prevention, and resilience. Hollaback! teaches bystander intervention using their proven 5D’s methodology: Distract, Delegate, Document, Delay, and Direct.

Come learn tools so that you can feel comfortable intervening next time you witness disrespect or harassment in the workplace. This session is for informational purposes only, no MCLE credit will be offered.

Incorporating DE&I into Incentive Compensation Programs: Creating a Meaningful & Successful Plan

A strategic and well-thought-out diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) program can help an organization make the most of its diverse culture and individual perspectives by creating an inclusive, equitable, and sustainable work environment.

We will cover:
- The key components to consider in developing a successful DE&I program that aligns with the organization’s long-term business strategy and objectives, and

- How the DE&I program can be used in executive incentive programs.

We look forward to seeing you online on January 12th!

Agenda:

• 8:00 a.m. to 8:55 a.m. - Registration/Breakfast and a short performance by a Musicopia Drumline

• 8:55 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. - Co-Chairs' Welcome - Sri Atluri and Robin Rosenberg

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP presents: "Belonging at Work: Creating an Inclusive Workplace"

Employers get the best from their employees when they have an inclusive workplace where employees feel safe, respected, and included.  Join Grace Speights, leader of Morgan Lewis's global labor and employment practice and co-leader of Mobilizing for Equality, the firm's task force committed to promoting racial equality and justice, as she leads a discussion on best practices and practical tips for creating a workplace where employees feel they belong and can thrive.

Speaker:

• Grace E. Speights, Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. - BREAK

10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. - Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP presents: "Tools for Conversations on Sensitive Topics"

In this presentation, Ginene and Maria will engage us in an authentic discussion about the challenges of having sensitive conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. More and more, people are expecting employers and work colleagues to exhibit cultural competence, sensitivity, and humility. We will explore the possible pitfalls and celebrate the benefits of engaging in this challenging work to create and sustain a better workplace culture for everyone.

Speakers:

• Maria L. H. Lewis, Chief Diversity Officer, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
• Ginene A. Lewis, Associate Counsel, Sr. Manager, Vanguard

11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. - LUNCH/TABLE TALK

1:15 P.m. to 2:15 p.m. - Cozen O'Connor presents: "Benchmarking for Success"

This session will be dedicated to a Benchmarking initiative designed to provide organizations benchmarking tools that can enable them to improve the status of underrepresented individuals within their organization.  The discussion will touch on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) across a wide range of functional areas that have been proven relevant for optimization of DEIB impact and results and introduce the Benchmarking survey.

Speakers:

• Dexter R. Hamilton, Member, Cozen O'Connor
• Shakema Appleton, Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Cozen O'Connor
• Keilon Forest, Director of Practice Networks, ACC National Capital Region

2:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - BREAK

2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Armstrong Teasdale LLP presents: "Deploying DEI: Strategies to Maximize Workforce Engagement Through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion"

Nearly every organization is positioned to further invest in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategies as we look to 2022.  However, deploying effective tactics to achieve a sustainable strategy is often easier said than done.  Join Armstrong Teasdale for a working session on DEI.  Hear from in-house counsel about what's working, and perhaps not working, at their organizations.  Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn from each other and walk away with a strong pulse on the DEI landscape through interactive polling exercises, as well as discuss ideas for implementing effective strategies right away.

Speakers:

• Shelley A. Kinsella, Partner, Armstrong Teasdale LLP
• Carrie Sarhangi Love, Partner, Armstrong Teasdale LLP
• Roberte M. D. Makowski, Ph.D., J.D., Chief Intellectual Property Counsel, FMC Corporation
• Thomas Warnock, Associate General Counsel, Chief of Litigation and Specialties, Corteva Agriscience

3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. - BREAK

3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. - Dechert LLP Presents: "Mentoring: What Makes it Work?"

Mentoring, what makes it work? What's the difference between mentoring and sponsorship? What role do these commitments play in building an inclusive workplace? Having others take interest in your career is one of the keys to individual success.  A strong commitment to mentoring is also crucial to maintaining truly diverse offices and firms.  A panel of in-house attorneys share their experiences as mentors and mentees throughout their careers and what makes for the best mentoring relationships.  They'll also discuss the importance of effective mentoring and sponsorship efforts in creating offices where everyone can thrive.

Speakers:

• Brennan Torregrossa, Senior Vice President, Head of Global Litigation, GlaxoSmithKline
• Geneva Brown, Associate Senior Counsel, Cigna Ventures and Corporate Transactions, Lead Counsel, Cigna Foundation

• Cassandre L. Juste, Senior Counsel - Office of the General Counsel, The Vanguard Group, Inc.

• Alex Dimitrief, Partner, Zeughauser Group (Moderator)

4:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres with a Musical quintet performance by Musicopia

This event is an in-person event, and our region continues to face elevated COVID rates.  Per the City of Philadelphia Health Department, the Westin requires all attendees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.  You will be asked to show your vaccination card at entry.  Masks will be required except while eating or drinking.

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OVERVIEW

We've missed you, we've missed us, we've missed being together!

The women of Vedder Price and the ACC NYC Women & Gender Group cordially invite you to a networking reception at St. Cloud Rooftop. In the spirit of giving, we are partnering with Hearts of Gold. For 27 years, Hearts of Gold has been transforming the lives of single, homeless mothers and their children, helping them break the vicious cycle of homelessness through a comprehensive and holistic approach that includes emotional and physical support— paired with educational and vocational training. Results speak for themselves – with over 300 Moms graduating HoG program, moving onto jobs with living wages and moving into permanent housing. The holidays are a stressful time for HoG Moms and we are partnering with them to make sure they have the funds to cover purchasing the toys and winter coats they give HoG children. This year they are assembling 300 gift bags for the kids. Because of supply chain delivery issues the best way to help is to donate cash so their toy purchases can be shipped and wrapped in time for the Santa Bus delivery on December 19th. A $60 donation buys 3 toys and a book for a child, a $100 donation will include their new winter coat. Please use this link to make a donation to Hearts of Gold.

        

Don’t miss our long-awaited in-person networking event with our special guest Deborah Koenigsberger, Founder & CEO of Hearts of Gold and Owner and Stylist of Noir et Blanc. Deborah will join us and take us inside her Hearts of Gold story plus she will guide and give us some great styling tips using some of her latest fashion finds from her famed boutique Noir et Blanc. Proceeds from sales during our event will benefit our HoG fundraiser.

We cannot wait to see you next week! The weather is looking promising and our event has access to the rooftop overlooking Times Square Ball, the outside area has heaters too. 

AGENDA

6:00 - 8:00 PM / Networking Reception & Trunk Show with special guest Deborah Koenigsberger
 

FREE for ACC NYC Chapter members & In-house Counsel Non-members. All in-house counsel are welcome to attend. Registration required - no walk-ins.

COVID PROTOCOLS - PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIRED FOR ADMITTANCE

Pursuant to the Emergency Executive Order issued by the City of New York – Office of the Mayor, the “Key to NYC” requires people 12 and older to provide proof of vaccination (i.e., receipt of at least one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine) to access certain on-site amenities including dining, banquet, and fitness facilities.
 

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