2024 Program Materials
ACC Houston Counsel Development Series
Navigating Work/Life Balance: Tools for Employers and Employees
A 360 view on career change
January 17, 2024
Speakers
Danielle Hicks, Ph.D.
Industrial/Organizational Psychologist, Co-Owner & President, Leadership Science Institute
Wendy Lee
CEO & Founder, LeadHERship Revolution
Melinda Delmonico
President & CEO, Gibson Arnold & Associates
In-House Panelists:
Ivett Hughes, Baker Hughes
Joseph Yao, ExxonMobile (ret)
ACC Houston IP Practice Group CLE
Privacy Comes to Texas
January 11, 2024
The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) enacted in 2023 makes Texas one of 12 states with a data privacy law. While the TDPSA was modelled after the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, there are differences that should be explored for entities doing business in Texas. This presentation will focus on the elements of the TDPSA: Applicability, Controller/Processor Roles, Data Subject Rights, and Enforcement and how to build a successful privacy compliance program.
Speakers
Lucy Porter - Counsel, Bracewell LLP
Paige Boshell - Privacy Senior Counsel, Chevron
ACC Houston January Chapter Meeting CLE
ACC Houston January Chapter Meeting CLE
Damages & Indemnities: Who is Responsible and for What?
January 9, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy
This presentation will discuss the misunderstanding of contract damages and what indemnification means.
Speakers
Jonathon Hance, Partner, Bracewell LLP
Drew Taggart, Partner, Bracewell LLP
Evan McCord, Senior VP - Co-Head of Legal, Hines
Program Materials 1/9/2024 Program Survey
2023 Program Materials
ACC Houston November Chapter Meeting CLE
ACC Houston November Chapter Meeting CLE
Emerging Employment Law Issues Keeping In-House Counsel Up at Night
November 14, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy
November 30, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Zoom
Speakers
Aaron Holt, Member, Cozen O'Connor
Nandini Sane, Member, Cozen O'Connor
David Barron, Member, Cozen O'Connor
Program Materials 11/14/2023 Program Survey
Program Materials Webinar 11/30/2023 Program Survey
ACC Houston October Chapter Meeting CLE
ACC Houston October Chapter Meeting CLE
Cybersecurity: Who bears the responsibility?
October 10, 2023 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Maggiano's Little Italy | 2019 Post Oak Blvd. | Houston, TX 77056
Speakers
Andrew Pearce, Shareholder, BoyarMiller
Lauren Black, Shareholder, BoyarMiller
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ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE
ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE
The Future of Electricity in Texas: How are We Going to Keep the Lights On?
September 14, 2023 | 12 noon - 1:30 pm | Willie G's
Speakers
Todd Kimbrough, Partner, Balch & Bingham
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2023 Annual Symposium
Session 1: 8:30 - 9:20 am
Crisis Response Best Practices: A primer for corporate counsel
Presenter(s):
Jim Silliman, Counsel, Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
Chantel Jordan, Fmr. Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, 5E Advanced Materials, Inc.
Sheshe Taylor Evans, Senior Litigation Counsel, Marathon Oil Corporation
Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP | CLE Credits Pending
Session 2: 9:30 - 10:20 am
The Important Role Legal Plays in an Era of Growing Data Risks (Privacy, Cyber, Litigation): Key Findings from the 2023 ACC CLO Report
Presenter(s):
Rebecca Perry, CIPP US/G, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Exterro
Sumera Khan, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, Tokio Marine HCC
Christy Hawkins, Partner, Akerman
Eric Shinabarger, Associate, Winston & Strawn
Exterro | 1.00 Hrs CLE TX
Session 3: 10:30 - 11:20 am
In-House Counsel: Conflicts and Other Complexities
Presenter(s):
Stephen Crain, Partner, Bracewell LLP
Elaine Balagia, Assistant General Counsel, Liberty Energy
Bracewell | 1.00 Hrs CLE TX (Includes 1.00 Hrs Ethics Credits)
Session 4: 11:30 – 12:20 pm
Perfecting Your IP Arbitration Strategy
Presenter(s):
Shannon Richards, Senior Counsel, RIM & Litigation, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
Lindsay Cutie, Senior Associate, Baker Botts
Paul Morico, Partner, Baker Botts
Michael Hawes, Partner, Baker Botts
Baker Botts L.L.P. | 1.00 Hrs CLE TX
Session 5: 2:10 – 3:00 pm
Through The Looking-Glass: Finding The “Wonderland” of Collaboration With Outside Counsel
Presenter(s):
Adam Russ, Member, Gordon Arata, Houston
Phil Antis, Member, Gordon Arata, New Orleans
Amy Eldridge, Senior V.P. and Assistant General Counsel, Cadence Bank
Xavier Jordan, Deputy General Counsel, Sensia LLC
Jennifer Lee, Assistant General Counsel, First Solar, Inc.
Gordon Arata | 1.00 Hrs CLE TX
Session 6: 3:10 -4:00 pm
Managing Legal Departments’ Priorities: Insights & Tools for Success
Presenter(s):
Stephen Ontiveros, Senior Sales Executive, Thomson Reuters
Angela Rudolph, Senior Associate, Westlaw Product Management, Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters | 1.00 Hrs CLE TX
Session 7: 4:10 – 5:00 pm
ChatGPT Didn't Write this CLE (Or Did It?): The Ethics of Using Artificial Intelligence in your Practice
Presenter(s):
Colin Watterson, Partner, Hicks Thomas
Hicks Thomas | 1.00 Hrs CLE TX (Includes 1.00 Hrs Ethics Credits)
ACC Houston August Chapter Meeting CLE
ACC Houston August Chapter Meeting CLE
What To Do When The Government Comes Knocking: How to Respond to a Government Investigation
August 8, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy
Speakers
Jeff Vaden, Partner, Bracewell LLP
Suzanne Elmilady, Deputy Chief of the Fraud Section at the U.S. Attorney’s Office
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ACC HOUSTON HEALTH LAW AND L&E PRACTICE GROUPS CLE WEBINAR
ACC Houston Health Law and L&E Practice Groups CLE Webinar
The Risks and Benefits of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning to In-House Counsel, in Health Care and L&E Compliance
July 26, 2023 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | 1.00 HRS CREDIT CLE (TX)
Speakers
Kathleen McConnell, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Rachel See, Senior Counsel, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Rob Szyba, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
John Tomaszewski, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Moderators
Jesse Coleman, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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ACC Houston Estate Planning and Asset Protections Basics CLE Webinar
ACC Houston CLE Webinar
Estate Planning and Asset Protection Basics
July 18, 2023 | 12-1 pm | 1.00 HRS CREDITS CLE (TX)
Speaker
Leah Towe, Associate, Norton Rose Fulbright
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ACC Houston July Chapter Meeting CLE
ACC Houston July Chapter Meeting CLE
High Risk Areas in M&A Healthcare Acquisitions: What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You
July 11, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy
July 27, 2023 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Webinar on Zoom
Speakers
Darren Skyles, Partner, Frost Brown Todd
Patrick LaRue, Partner, Frost Brown Todd
Anna Calleja, Summer Associate, Frost Brown Todd
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Documents
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ACC Houston Best Practices Practice Group CLE: Trial
ACC Houston Best Practices Practice Group CLE: Trial
What Today's Lawyers Are Doing Wrong and How to Stop Them
June 29, 2023 | Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Location: Le Colonial
Speakers
Brittany Ringel Walton, Lead Counsel—Litigation, LyondellBasell
Todd Mensing, Partner, AZA
Monica Uddin, Partner, AZA
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Additional Handout: What you should ask your outside counsel
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ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE
ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE
Renewable Energy and Storage Projects: Developing Projects, Including with Corporate and Industrial Offtakers
June 22, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Willie G's
Speakers
Michael Madison, Associate General Counsel, Plus Power
Chris Still, Partner, Balch & Bingham LLP
Jesse Unkenholz, Partner, Balch & Bingham LLP
Audrey Momanaee (Moderator), Partner, Balch & Bingham LLP
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ACC Houston IP Practice Group CLE
ACC Houston IP Practice Group CLE
Cloud Contracts: Risks and How to Mitigate Them
June 15, 2023 | 11:45 am - 1:15 PM | 1.00 HRS CLE (TX)
Speakers
Jeffrey B. Andrews, Partner, Bracewell LLP
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ACC Houston June Chapter Meeting CLE
ACC Houston June Chapter Meeting CLE
Acquisition Finance
June 13, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's
June 28, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | The Woodlands Location
Speakers
Eric Munoz, Partner, Akin
Jiha Ko, Counsel, Akin
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ACC Houston Employment & Labor Practice Group CLE Webinar
ACC Houston Employment & Labor Practice Group CLE Webinar
The State of Pay Transparency Laws and Pay Equity Litigation in 2023 and What’s to Come Going Forward
May 24, 2023 | 12 - 1 PM CDT |1.00 Hrs CLE (TX) | Zoom - Webinar
Speakers
Steve Shardonofsky, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Matthew Gagnon, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Maria Papasevastos, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Brandon Dixon, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Jennifer McKenzie, Senior Labor & Employment Counsel, Baker Hughes
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ACC Houston International Legal Affairs Practice Group CLE:
ACC Houston International Legal Affairs Practice Group CLE
US Economic Sanctions Update: Perspectives on Compliance and Enforcement
May 16, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Grotto - Westheimer
Speakers
Alan Enslen, Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson
Ashley Wright, Deputy General Counsel, McWane
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ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE
ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE
Hydrogen Incentives and Tax Benefits for Renewable Energy Projects
May 11, 2023 | 4 pm - 7 pm | Willie G's
Speakers
Tori Roessler, Senior Counsel, Foley & Lardner LLP
Erin Bartlett, Of Counsel, Foley & Lardner LLP
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ACC Houston Construction Practice Group CLE
ACC Houston Construction Practice Group CLE
Essential Contracting Strategies for Complex Construction Projects
May 10, 2023 | 11:30 Registration | 12:00-1:00 pm CLE
Maggiano's Little Italy | 2019 Post Oak Blvd. | Houston, TX 77056
Speakers
Pat Gaas, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend
Brian Gaudet, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend
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ACC Houston May Chapter Meeting CLE
ACC Houston May Chapter Meeting CLE
Infrastructure and the Energy Transition: Structures, Trends and Risks
May 9, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy
Speakers
Rob Goodin, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
Nick Brown, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
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ACC Houston Health Law Practice Group CLE Webinar
ACC Houston Health Law Practice Group CLE Webinar
Unraveling Non-Competes in the Health Care Workplace
May 2, 2023 | 12 noon - 1 pm | 1.00 HRS CREDIT CLE (TX)
Speakers
Chris DeMeo, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Alex Meier, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Mark Easterly, Vice President, Legal Services, Houston Methodist Hospital
Cynthia Adjain, Assistant General Counsel, Community Health Choice
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ACC Houston M&A Practice Group CLE
ACC Houston Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group CLE
Public Company M&A Primer
April 12, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Steak 48 | 4444 Westheimer Road | Houston, TX 77027
Speakers
Jim Marshall, Partner, Baker Botts L.L.P.
Jamie Yarbrough, Partner, Baker Botts L.L.P.
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ACC Houston April Chapter Meeting CLE
ACC Houston April Chapter Meeting CLE
The Greenwashing Legal Landscape: Growing and Gaining Power
April 11, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Maggiano's Little Italy | 2019 Post Oak Blvd. | Houston, TX 77056
Speakers
David Baay, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland
Emily Shields,
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ACC Houston Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar
ACC Houston CLE Webinar
Managing the Unmanageable in a Security Breach Response (Rising to the Challenge of the Rogue Insider)
January 31, 2023 | 12-1 PM | 1.00 HRS CREDIT CLE (TX)
Speakers
Darren Skyles, Member, Frost Brown Todd, LLP
Courtney Gahm-Oldham, Member, Frost Brown Todd, LLP
Stephen Collins, Senior Advisor, Impact Advisors, LLC
Michelle Pendergrass, Chief Compliance Officer/Privacy Officer, Midland Health
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ACC HOUSTON HALF DAY CLE WEBINAR
ACC Houston Half Day CLE Webinar
The Future of Work
January 5, 2023 | 1 pm - 5 pm | Webinar
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2022 Program Materials
ACC Houston November Chapter Meeting CLE
ACC Houston November Chapter Meeting CLE
Navigating a Post-Dobbs World: What Leaders Need to Know
November 8, 2022 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Maggiano’s Little Italy
Speakers
Janice Suchyta, Shareholder, Baker Donelson
Melissa Vest, Associate, Baker Donelson
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ACC Houston October Chapter Meeting CLE
ACC Houston October Chapter Meeting CLE
Managing In-House Counsel Dilemmas: Protecting Attorney/Client Privilege and Avoiding Spoliation
October 11, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's
Speakers
Chris Hanslik, Shareholder, BoyarMiller
Andrew Pearce, Shareholder, BoyarMiller
Celina Carter, SVP and General Counsel, BWC Terminals
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ACC Houston September Chapter Meeting CLE
ACC Houston September Chapter Meeting CLE
Commercial and Legal Implications of Mining Digital Assets in Texas
September 13, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy
Speakers
Jeff Nichols, Partner, Haynes and Boone, LLP
Mark Cole, General Counsel, USD Group
Steve Kinard, Director of Bitcoin Mining Analytics, Texas Blockchain Council
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2022 Annual Symposium
August 18, 2022
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Documents
Session 1: Legal Aspects of Cybersecurity
Session 2: Doing Business in Developing Markets - Focus on the Middle East
Session 3: Contractual Indemnities in Action - Are you really protected?
Session 4: Data Risks in the Great Resignation
Session 5: Claiming Privilege & Immunity
Session 7: Ethics Presentation
ACC Houston August Chapter Meeting CLE
ACC Houston August Chapter Meeting CLE - Galleria Location
Hot Topics in Construction Contracting
August 9, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy
Speaker
Brian Gaudet, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend
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ACC Houston July Chapter Meeting CLE
ACC Houston July Chapter Meeting CLE - Galleria Location
Best Practices for Remote Work Policies
July 12, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy (Galleria)
July 21, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Landry's Seafood House (Woodlands)
Speakers
David Barron, Member, Cozen O'Connor
Nandini Sane, Associate, Cozen O'Connor
David Comeaux, Chief Counsel, Employment Law, McKesson Corporation
David Stockel, Assistant General Counsel - Employment & /Corporate Litigation, Texas Children’s Hospital
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ACC Houston June Chapter Meeting CLE
ACC Houston June Chapter Meeting CLE
The New Era of ESG-Related Litigation and Enforcement Risks
June 14, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's
June 30, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Landry's Seafood House (Woodlands)
Speakers
Brooke Clarkson, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
Chelsea Hilliard, Senior Counsel, Foley & Lardner LLP
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ACC Houston L&E Practice group CLE
ACC Houston Labor & Employment Practice Group CLE Webinar
Addressing Complex Accommodation and Leave Issues: Mental Health, Chronic Medical Conditions, Long-COVID, and the Return to the Office
May 17, 2022 | 12 noon - 1 PM | 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)
Speakers
Rachel Hoffer, Senior Counsel, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (moderator)
Tracie DeFreitas, Principal Consultant and ADA Specialist, Job Accommodation Network
Kendra Koneman Paul, Senior Employment Counsel, Huntsman Corporation
Steve Shardonofsky, Partner & Chair, Houston Office L&E Department, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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ACC Houston May Chapter Meeting CLE
ACC Houston May Chapter Meeting CLE
Anatomy of an Oil & Gas Purchase and Sale Agreement
May 10, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy
Join us as our panel of speakers from Chapter Meeting sponsor Akin Gump discuss an overview of an Oil and Gas Purchase and Sale Agreement. Key takeaways include negotiation points.
Speakers
Stephen Boone, Partner, Akin Gump
Niki Roberts, Counsel, Akin Gump
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ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE
ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE
Carrots and Sticks: Opportunities and Obligations in the Energy Transition Era
May 4, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Seasons 52 (Westheimer)
Join us for lunch and networking! Our expert panel will discuss the current trends, both regulatory and market based, that are driving change in the energy sector. Topics to be discussed include the social cost of carbon, ESG reporting, hydrogen technology, carbon sequestration, methane emissions and green chemistry.
Speakers
Sara Slack, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
Dottie Watson, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
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ACC Houston Healthcare Practice Group CLE Webinar: Internal Investigations
ACC Houston Healthcare Practice Group CLE Webinar
Internal Investigations – Special Issues and Challenges when Investigating a HIPAA Breach
May 3, 2022 | 12-1:15 pm | 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)
Speakers
Monique Allen, Vice President, HIPAA Compliance, Memorial Hermann Health System
Leon Rodriguez, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Additional Speaker TBD
Moderator: Chris DeMeo, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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ACC Houston April Chapter Meeting CLE
ACC Houston April Chapter Meeting CLE
Ethical Hazards That Confront Corporate Counsel
April 12, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy
Speakers
Sean Gorman, Partner, Bracewell
Linda Primrose, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary / General Manager US and Canada Legal Department Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc.
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ACC Houston Small In-House Legal Department Practice Group CLE
ACC Houston Small In-House Legal Department Practice Group CLE
Intro to Litigation Finance for IP Cases and More
March 29, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | 1.00 Hrs CLE (TX)
Speakers
Rodney R. Miller, Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson
Nisha Agarwal, General Counsel, iCharts
Raj Duvvuri, Investment Manager / Legal Counsel, Omni Bridgeway
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ACC Houston International Law Practice group CLE
ACC Houston International Law Practice Group CLE
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act – Compliance Concerns and Recent Events
March 22, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Maggiano's Little Italy
Speakers
Britt Biles, Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson
Bill Cooper, General Counsel, Golden Pass LNG
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ACC Houston February Chapter Meeting CLE
ACC Houston February Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar
Winning at Trial in the Time of COVID
February 8, 2022 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | 1.00 Hrs CLE (TX)
Speakers
Anna Rotman, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
Taj Clayton, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
Diana Benton, Associate, Kirkland & Ellis
Nicholas Benham, Associate, Kirkland & Ellis
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ACC Houston Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group CLE
ACC Houston Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group CLE
Representation and Warranty Insurance in M&A Transactions: Trends for 2022
January 26, 2022 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | 1.00 Hrs Credit (TX)
Speakers
Bill Coleman, Senior Vice President, AON
Matt Weiner, Managing Director, AON
Jim Marshall, Partner, Baker Botts L.L.P.
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2021 Program Materials
ACC Houston September Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar
ACC Houston September Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar
ESG What You Need to Know Now
September 14, 2021 | 12-1 PM | 1.00 CREDITS CLE (TX)
Speakers
Ricardo Garcia-Moreno, Partner, Haynes Boone
Deborah Low, Partner, Haynes Boone
Chris Reagen, Associate, Haynes Boone
Dan O'Donnell, Director, Houlihan Lokey
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ACC Houston Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group CLE Webinar
ACC Houston Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group CLE Webinar
Corporate Innovation - Startups and Corporate Venture Capital
August 26, 2021 | 12-1 PM | 1.00 CREDITS CLE (TX)
Speakers
Mike Torosian, Corporate Partner, Baker Botts, San Francisco
Eric Swanson, Vice President, Legal – Strategic Transactions, Halliburton Company
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ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE Webinar
ACC Houston CLE Webinar: Energy Practice Group
Review of the Tumultuous 87th Legislative Session
August 25, 2021 | 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm | 1.00 HRS CREDITS CLE (TX)
Speakers
David Cabrales, Chair, Economic Development & Government Incentives, Foley & Lardner LLP
Craig Chick, Texas Director, Public Affairs, Foley & Lardner LLP
Val Perkins, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
Cory Pomeroy, Vice President and General Counsel, Texas Oil and Gas Association
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ACC Houston Annual Symposium
Session 1: 8:30 - 9:20 am (Hicks Thomas LLP)
Post-Pandemic Litigation: Commercial Disputes in the "End of Days"
Speakers:
Stephen Barrick, Partner, Hicks Thomas LLP
John Deis, Partner, Hicks Thomas LLP
Stephen Loftin, Partner, Hicks Thomas LLP
Session 2: 9:30 - 10:20 am (Bracewell LLP)
Insurance Law! What Popular Culture Can Teach Us About It
Speaker:
Vince Morgan, Partner, Bracewell LLP
Session 3: 10:30 - 11:20 am (Exterro)
A Day In the Life of Incident and Data Breach: How to Ensure Global Compliance
Speakers:
Rebecca Perry, Dir. Strategic Partnerships, Exterro
Michelle A Reed, Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Tim Reboulet, Principal Consultant, SpearTip
Session 4: 1:30 – 2:20 pm (Wilson Cribbs + Goren)
Tips & Traps in Managing a Corporate Real Estate Portfolio
Speakers:
Anthony Marre, Managing Partner, Wilson Cribbs + Goren
Derek Pershing, Partner, Wilson Cribbs + Goren
Session 5: 2:30 – 3:20 pm (Norton Rose Fulbright)
Apres Moi le De-SPAC
Speakers:
Trevor Pinkerton, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright
Rishika Sengupta, Associate, Norton Rose Fulbright
Session 6: 3:30 -4:20 pm (Baker Botts)
IP Issues to Watch as the Ion Accelerates Houston’s Startup Ecosystem
Speakers:
Liz Flannery, Partner, Baker Botts
Natalie Gonzales, Partner, Baker Botts
Tenley Krueger, Assistant General Counsel (IP), Halliburton
Session 7: 4:30 – 5:20 pm (H.S. Grace & Co.)
For Whom the Corporate Governance Bells Toll
Speakers:
Suzanne Gilbert, Board of Advisors, Grace & Co. Consultancy, Inc.
Dr. H. Stephen Grace, Founder & President, H.S. Grace & Co.
Dr. Johnnie Williams, Strategy Professor, Texas Southern University
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ACC Houston August Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar
ACC Houston August Chapter CLE Meeting Webinar
Construction Contracting - Post Pandemic Era
August 10, 2021 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
1.00 CREDITS CLE (TX)
Speakers
Brian Gaudet, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend
Jenny Hyun, Attorney, Weingarten Realty (now Kimcho Reality Corporation)
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ACC Houston CLE Webinar - The Value Challenge
ACC Houston CLE Webinar
Legal Department Improvements (The Value Challenge) Real World Examples: Back to Basics
July 20, 2021 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | 1.50 Hrs Credits CLE (TX)
Speakers
John Duggan, Director of Lean Solutions, Seyfarth Shaw
Adam Laughton, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw
Paul LeBlanc, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw
Dustin Robinson, Client Engagement Manager, Seyfarth Shaw
Chris Shea, Deputy General Counsel, Memorial Hermann Health System and General Counsel, Memorial Hermann Health Plan
Kristin Tiller, Associate General Counsel, Memorial Hermann Health System
Mitch Weiss, Legal Project Manager, Seyfarth Shaw
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ACC Houston Labor & Employment Practice Group CLE Webinar
ACC Houston Labor & Employment Practice Group CLE Webinar
Pay Equity Trends in 2021
Thursday, July 15, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | 1.00 CREDITS CLE (TX)
Speakers
Christine Hendrickson, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Shardé Skahan, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Maria Papasevastos, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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ACC Houston July Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar
ACC Houston July Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar
Dealing with Ongoing COVID Travel Bans: Strategizing for Maximum Mobility
July 13, 2021 | 12-1 PM | 1.00 CREDITS CLE (TX)
Speakers
Kelly Cobb, Partner, Fragomen
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ACC Houston International Law Practice Group CLE Webinar
ACC Houston International Law Practice Group CLE Webinar
Anticipating and Conducting International Disputes in the Remote Era
June 16, 2021 | 12-1 PM | 1.00 HOURS CREDITS CLE (TX)
Speakers
Samaa Haridi, Partner, Hogan Lovells (New York)
Catherine Bratic, Senior Associate, Hogan Lovells (Houston)
John Broussard, Associate General Counsel, EAI at LyondellBasell
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ACC Houston Environmental Law Practice Group CLE Webinar
ACC Houston Environmental Law Practice Group CLE Webinar
Hot Areas for Environmental Litigation in 2021 and Beyond
June 15, 2021 | 12 - 1 PM | 1.00 HOURS CREDITS CLE (TX)
Speakers
Bryan Moore, Principal, Beveridge & Diamond PC
Vic Pyle, Senior Counsel, ExxonMobil
Bina Reddy, Principal, Beveridge & Diamond PC
Michael Vitris, Associate, Beveridge & Diamond PC
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ACC Houston Litigation Practice Group CLE Webinar
ACC Houston Litigation Practice Group CLE Webinar
Looking Ahead: Remote Court Proceedings & What All Lawyers Must Consider About Cybersecurity and Ethical Issues
June 8, 2021 | 11 am - 12 pm | 1.00 hours credit CLE (TX) and includes .50 hours Ethics credit
Speakers
Brendan Cook, Partner, Baker McKenzie (Moderator)
Brandon Caire, Counsel, Air Liquide
Jessica Averitt, Partner, Baker McKenzie
Courtney Giles, Associate, Baker McKenzie
Eugenie Rogers, Associate, Baker McKenzie
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ACC Houston June Chapter Meeting CLE: Ethics in Negotiations
ACC Houston June Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar
Ethics in Negotiations: Transactions, Contracts, and Litigation
June 1, 2021 | 12-1 PM | 1.00 hours CLE - Includes 1.00 hours Ethics credits
Come ready to test your knowledge of ethics and to weigh in on scenarios that we see on a day to day basis. This course includes 1.00 hour Ethics CLE on ethics rules, best practices and pitfalls in navigating ethical obligations in negotiations. The speakers will discuss the topic with a focus on disclosure obligations in the context of transactions, contract negotiations and litigation. This presentation will be interactive and educational.
Speakers:
Eunice Song, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
Audrey Momanaee, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
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ACC Houston IP Practice Group CLE Webinar: Trade Secrets FAQ
ACC Houston IP Practice Group CLE Webinar
Trade Secrets FAQ: Identifying, Safeguarding, (Safely) Sharing, and Enforcing your Valuable Trade Secret Rights
May 27, 2021 | 12 PM - 1 PM | 1.00 hours CLE (TX)
Speakers:
Jonathon Hance, Partner, Bracewell LLP
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ACC Houston CLE Webinar: A Capital Opportunity
ACC Houston CLE Webinar
A Capital Opportunity: Considerations for Going Public in Canada
May 25, 2021 | 11 AM-12 PM | 1.00 Hours Credit CLE (TX)
Speakers:
Louise Lee, Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais
Delilah Panio, Vice President, US Capital Formation, TMX
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ACC Houston May Chapter Meeting CLE WEbinar: Joint ventures 101
ACC Houston May Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar
Joint Ventures 101: Objectives, Structure, Economics and Control
May 18, 2021 | 12-1 PM | 1.00 Hours Credit CLE (TX)
Speakers
John Goodgame, Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Cynthia Mabry, Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Charlie San Miguel, Assistant General Counsel, Enterprise Products Partners, L.P.
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ACC Houston Half Day CLE Seminar: Employment Law Conference 2021
What in-house counsel need to know in this pivotal year
April 29, 2021 | 1-5 PM | 3.50 Hours CLE Credit – Includes .50 Hours Ethics Credit (TX)
Sponsored by Hunton Andrews Kurth
ACC Houston Employment Conference 2021 Key Takeaways
ACC Houston Data Privacy & Security Practice Group CLE Webinar
ACC Houston Data Privacy & Security Practice Group CLE Webinar
Handling Data, IP Rights, and Cybersecurity Requirements Under Government Contracts
April 27, 2021 | 12-1 PM | 1.00 Hours CLE Credit (TX) | Sponsored by Womble Bond Dickinson
Speakers:
Gary Campbell, Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson
Gary Machetta, Senior Director Legal, KBR
Jon Mellis, Director and Assistant General Counsel, VMware, Inc.
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ACC Houston CLE Webinar
ACC Houston CLE Webinar
What In-House Counsel Need to Know About Insurance
March 11, 2021 | 12-1 PM | 1.00 CREDITS CLE (TX)
Speaker
Vince Morgan, Partner, Bracewell
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ACC Houston March Chapter Meeting
ACC Houston March Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar
Crisis Management in the Digital Age
March 9, 2021 | 12-1 pm | 1.00 hours credit CLE (TX)
Speakers
Elisa D'Amico, Partner, K&L Gates LLP
Desiree Moore, Partner, K&L Gates LLP
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ACC Houston International Women's Day Event with Special Speaker: Betty Trapp Chapman
Thank you for attending our program, "An Interactive Discussion with Historian Betty Trapp Chapman: Living on the Cusp During the Woman Suffrage Movement in Texas" in honor of International Women's Day on Monday, March 8th, 2021 sponsored by Baker McKenzie. Several attendees requested additional information about Betty, her books and the exhibit she co-curated at The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park. Below please find links to the requested information.
The Heritage Society Exhibit | Houston Women Cast Their Ballots: Celebrating 100 Years of the Right to Vote! https://www.heritagesociety.org/current-exhibition | Note: The exhibit is open until March 31, 2021.
List of Books Authored by Betty Chapman:
Rough Road to Justice: The Journey of Women Lawyers in Texas https://www.harriscountylawlibrary.org/ex-libris-juris/2017/8/31/latest-greatest-rough-road-to-justice-the-journey-of-women-lawyers-in-texas
Houston Women: Invisible Threads in the Tapestry https://www.amazon.com/Houston-Women-Invisible-Threads-Tapestry/dp/1578641128
Remembering Houston https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/remembering-houston-betty-trapp-chapman/1104950642
Historic Photos of Houston https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/historic-photos-of-houston-historic-photos_betty-trapp-chapman/14059579/#edition=21184458&idiq=30437150
Historic Houston: An Illustrated History https://www.amazon.com/Historic-Houston-Illustrated-Resource-Community/dp/1935377353
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ACC Houston Career Development Event: maslow's Heirachy: Manifesting the Career of Your Desires
ACC Houston Career Development Event
Maslow's Hierarchy - Manifesting the "Career" Actualization
February 11, 2021 | 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Presentation Description:
You want a career that inspires you and aligns with your personal beliefs and ideologies allowing you to become the best possible attorney that you can be. This presentation will encompass what it means to find a career that is fulfilling and self-actualizing. We will discuss the ways in which we approach our career search, and how that can affect our ability to find the right position to fit our goals and desires. Focusing on your mindset, you can positively or negatively affect your own quest for the ideal in-house role and therefore, this presentation will show you how to shift that mindset to a productive one by providing tools and best practices for finding the right career for you.
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Gibson Arnold & Associates
ACC Houston February Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar: The Final Countdown
ACC Houston February Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar
The Final Countdown: Where to Focus and What to Avoid in the Lead Up to Trial
February 9, 2021 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | 1.00 hours CLE (TX)
Join Kirkland’s seasoned trial lawyers as they run through where you and your trial team should focus your time and resources in the final push to trial. They will also cover the top distractions that you and your trial team need to avoid. This CLE will draw on the collective experience of Kirkland’s trial practice, which was named Law 360’s Trial Group of the Year in 2020.
Speakers:
Taj Clayton, Litigation Partner
Kirkland & Ellis
Jeremy Fielding, Litigation Partner
Kirkland & Ellis
Anna Rotman, Litigation Partner
Kirkland & Ellis
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ACC Houston Energy Practice Group and ACC Global Energy Network CLE Webinar
ACC Houston Energy Practice Group and ACC Global Energy Network CLE Webinar
New Year...Same Remote Work Set Up
January 28, 2021 | 11 am - 12 pm | 1.00 Hours CLE (TX) and Includes 0.50 Hours Ethics Credits
The ACC Houston Energy Practice Group and the ACC Global Energy Network Sponsor Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is pleased to present this timely CLE to all ACC members.
Speakers
Daniel E. Frank, Partner
Eversheds Sutherland
Michael Bahar, Partner
Eversheds Sutherland
Tara Young, Sr. Corporate Attorney
Berkshire Hathaway Energy
Vice-Chair, ACC Global Energy Network
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ACC Houston January Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar
ACC Houston January Chapter Meeting
Integrating Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) in Corporate Practices: The Role of Counsel
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 | 12-1 pm | 1.00 hours CLE (TX)
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Stakeholders at every level increasingly expect a company to demonstrate a strong commitment to ESG through its business practices. Responsibility for drafting and updating dynamic ESG-related policies, as well as overseeing implementation and compliance of mandatory disclosure and voluntary reporting is a small, but important, facet of the in-house counsel’s role. Counsel’s holistic perspective across an organization allows insight into legal risk associated with making, measuring, upholding and communicating ESG commitments. Involvement of the general counsel and staff is essential to manage corporate risk. This discussion will offer some principles for good ESG practices from a legal perspective.
Speakers
Cynthia Mabry, Partner, Akin Gump
Stacey Mitchell, Partner, Akin Gump
Brian Patterson, Partner, Akin Gump
Monica Karuturi, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, CenterPoint Energy
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2020 Program Materials
ACC Houston Labor & Employment Practice Group CLE Webinar
ACC Houston Labor & Employment Practice Group CLE Webinar
Managing a Remote Workforce: What if They Never Come Back?
December 16, 2020 | 12 pm - 1 pm | 1.00 hours CLE (TX)
This program will address the issues facing employers staffed with a workforce that continues to work remotely rather than return to the office. The topics will include wage and hour, expense reimbursement, protection of confidential information and data security, performance management, working remotely in a different state, and planning for the future.
Speakers
Funto Seton, Market Employment Counsel, Sysco Foods
Matt Simmons, Senior Counsel, Seyfarth
Brian Wadsworth, Associate, Seyfarth
John Phillips, Associate, Seyfarth
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ACC Houston Environmental Practice Group CLE Webinar
ACC Houston Environmental Law Practice Group CLE Webinar
Texas Environmental Law Forecast for a Biden Administration
December 15, 2020 | 12 - 1 pm | 1.00 hours CLE (TX)
Beveridge & Diamond’s panel of speakers will discuss how we expect the Biden Administration will impact the environmental landscape for industry operating in Texas. We will provide an overview of how new federal priorities regarding climate change, energy policy, environmental justice, and other issues are likely to change the dynamics between TCEQ and EPA, including the regulatory requirements and related enforcement directed at Texas facilities. This session will also cover the anticipated impact on environmental litigation, citizen suits and beyond.
Speakers
Laura LaValle, Austin Office Managing Principal, Beveridge & Diamond
Maddie Boyer, Principal, Beveridge & Diamond
Bryan Moore, Principal, Beveridge & Diamond
Bina Reddy, Principal, Beveridge & Diamond
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ACC Houston December Chapter Meeting CLE
ACC Houston December Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar
The 2020 Election Is Finally Over (Or Will Be Soon): What Business Leaders Should Expect From The Biden Administration
December 8, 2020 | 12-1 pm | 1.00 hours CLE (TX)
The election is over, and President-elect Joe Biden is set to take the reins on January 20, 2021. Join Bracewell trial lawyer Bryan Dumesnil as he leads a discussion with Josh Zive, a Senior Principal in Bracewell’s Policy Resolution Group, on what business leaders should expect from the Biden Administration. The topics covered will include the First 100 Days, Energy, the Environment, Tax, Trade, Labor & Employment, and more.
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ACC Houston Diversity Committee Event CLE
Implicit Bias in the Courts
With Featured Speaker: Judge Vanessa Gilmore
December 3, 2020 | 12 - 1 pm | 1.00 hours CLE (TX)
Judges must guard against implicit bias and should consciously reject stereotypes, attitudes, and preferences, to prevent implicit bias from affecting the application of the law. Learn more when you join ACC and Judge Gilmore for this candid conversation.
ACC Houston CLE Event
Managing Your In-house Career in Difficult Times: It’s your time to move forward
December 2, 2020 | 10 - 11 am | 1.00 hours CLE (TX)
In this webinar, we will discuss:
· Skills of the Future
· Smart Collaboration
· Tomorrow’s Legal Professional Trends
· Resilience & Grit in the Era of Covid-19
Speakers
· Sindy Peixoto, National Director, Talent Development, BLG
· Samantha Wahl-Hrdlicka, Associate General Counsel, Enbridge
· Silvia Surman, Director of Ethics and Compliance, American Bureau of Shipping
And moderated by:
· Leanne Cherry, Chief Talent Officer, BLG
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ACC Houston Litigation Practice Group CLE Event Living in a Virtual World
ACC Houston Litigation Practice Group CLE Webinar: Living in a Virtual World
New Developments, and Best Practices for Dispute Resolution in the COVID Era
November 17, 2020 | 12 – 1 PM | 1.00 hours CLE (TX)
A few months ago everyone was dealing with the novelty of COVID 19 and essentially standing down as current and prospective cases were put on hold. As the months rolled by, the courthouse doors have reopen, some "live," but most operating with a new virtual reality that has prompted significant changes in how trial lawyers do business, as well as a whole new set of protocols that apply in that regard. Please join us, as seasoned Baker McKenzie practitioners present an overview of new developments with respect to trial practice and arbitration, and share their knowledge and insight regarding these new protocols and best practices as we head into 2021.
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ACC Houston IP Practice Group CLE Webinar
ACC Houston IP Practice Group CLE Webinar
Pre-Trial Litigation Ethics Considerations in the Current and Post-Pandemic Environment
November 12, 2020 | 11:30 am - 12.30 pm | 1.00 hours CLE (TX) Includes 1.00 hours Ethics credits
Two seasoned attorneys discuss intellectual property pre-trial litigation ethical considerations and concerns in light of the changing legal environment during and post-pandemic. Richard Whiteley, partner at Bracewell LLP and Todd Bynum, Managing IP Counsel at ConocoPhillips will discuss the issues from both an in-house and outside counsel perspective.
Speakers
Richard Whiteley, Partner, Bracewell LLP
Todd Bynum, Managing IP Counsel, ConocoPhillips
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ACC Houston November Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar
ACC Houston November Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar
US Supreme Court Term Preview for (Non-Expert) Lawyers
November 10, 2020 | 12- 1 pm | 1.00 hours CLE (TX)
The intent of this seminar is to convey a high-level understanding of the composition of the Court and its upcoming term that we think all members of the bar should possess, including a preview of some of the most anticipated cases of the term which involve the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, the power of Congress to subpoena materials from the Executive branch, the contours of religious liberty, and other issues of national importance.
Speakers
Greg Meeks, Partner, Foley & Lardner, LLP
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ACC Houston CLE Webinar: Scanning the Horizon - Examining legal changes and business challenges in 2021
ACC Houston CLE Webinar: Scanning the Horizon - Examining legal changes and business challenges in 2021
November 5, 2020 | 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
What′s next? A preliminary assessment of the 2020 US election's impact
In this webinar a panel of Eversheds Sutherland partners will be joined by David Chmiel, CoFounder and Managing Director of geopolitical advisory firm Global Torchlight, to offer their insights on international trade and sanctions, tax, labor and employment, environmental, litigation and corporate implications for the energy sector. They will consider the results of the presidential and congressional elections to ask what impact these events may have on international businesses.
Speakers:
David Chmiel, CoFounder and Managing Director, Global Torchlight
Ginger Faulk, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland
Taylor Kiessig, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland
Sarah Paul, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland
Marc Rawls, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland
Marlene Williams, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland
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ACC Houston Environmental Law Practice Group CLE Webinar
The Texas Twist on Regulating Plastics in the Environment
October 28, 2020 | Beveridge & Diamond PC | 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)
Speakers:
Karen Hansen, Principal, Beveridge & Diamond, PC
Sarah Munger, Associate, Beveridge & Diamond, PC
Michael Vitris, Associate, Beveridge & Diamond, PC
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ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE Webinar
Let's Waive COVID Goodbye
October 27, 2020 | Foley & Lardner LLP | 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)
Speakers:
Rachel Powitzky Steely, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
Rhonda Weiner, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
Sharon Beausoleil, Senior Counsel, Foley & Lardner LLP
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ACC Houston 21st Annual Ethics Seminar
The Restoration of Atticus Finch and a Lesson on Civil Discourse from Harper Lee
Program Handout
Tips for Trial Lawyers from Abraham Lincoln
Program Handout
2.00 hours CLE TX Includes 2.00 Ethics credits
MCLE #174076284
Speakers: Talmage Boston
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ACC Houston CLE Webinar
Lawyer Ethics in the Conference Room and the Courtroom
October 8, 2020 | Beck Redden | 1.00 hours CLE TX Includes 1.00 Ethics hours
Speakers
Geoff Gannaway, Partner, Beck Redden
Jackie Furlow, Associate, Beck Redden
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ACC Houston October Chapter Meeting CLE - Webinar
Premeditated Merger
October 6, 2020 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | BoyarMiller | 1.00 hours CLE TX
Speakers
Chris Hanslik, Firm Chairman, BoyarMiller
Larry Wilson, Shareholder - Business Group, BoyarMiller
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ACC Houston September Chapter Meeting CLE - Webinar
Houston We Have A Problem: Agents With Badges Are At The Front Door
September 15, 2020 | 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm | K&L Gates | 1.0 Hours CLE TX (Includes .25 hours Ethics credits)
Speakers:
Thomas Ryan, Partner, K&L Gates
David Rybicki, Partner, K&L Gates
Amy Gonce, Senior Managing Director, Ankura
Todd Edwards, Global Director of Ethics and Compliance, American Bureau of Shipping
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ACC Houston CLE Webinar: Shifting In-House Counsel Priorities Amid Uncertain Times
August 26, 2020 | 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm | Akin Gump | 1.0 Hours CLE (TX)
Speakers:
Phillina Lai (moderator)
John Goodgame, Partner in Charge, Akin Gump, Houston
Robert G. Lian Jr., Partner, Akin Gump, Washington, D.C.
Arshi Siddiqui, Partner, Akin Gump, Washington, D.C.
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2020 Annual Symposium
Session 1:
Cross Border Energy Markets in a Time of COVID-19 and USMCA
Join Borden Ladner Gervais as we explore how cross-border businesses and markets are being affected by global and regional developments, including the latest developments relating to COVID-19 and the changes and opportunities resulting from the USMCA coming into force on July 1st. In this session, we’ll provide an update on the most relevant cross-border trade issues, considerations for insolvency and credit, and share perspectives on the future of the Canadian and American energy market over the next several months and beyond. 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)
Speakers:
Jesse Goldman, Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais | Alan Ross, Regional Managing Partner and Head of US Initiative, Borden Ladner Gervais | Jessica Cameron, Senior Associate, Borden Ladner Gervais | Blaise Benoit, Chief Counsel, Energy Transfer LP
Session 2
A surge of new data privacy regulations is igniting a sea change for corporate counsel. With more regulations on the horizon, compliance efforts must be agile and iterative and provide the greatest level of diligence and defensibility. Get real insights, practical guidance, and lessons learned from panelists as they share tactics to mitigate the legal and financial consequences of data privacy regulations. 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)
Speakers:
Bart Huffman, Partner, ReedSmith | Jarrett Kolthoff, CEO, SpearTip | Rebecca Perry, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Exterro
Session 3
Facilities Management & Landlord Tenant Relationships in the Pandemic Era
Join us as our speakers from Houston RE boutique firm, Wilson Cribbs + Goren discuss social distancing and the 6-foot office trends, and how it relates to commercial landlord-tenant relations. Our speakers will also explain the items to consider when negotiating lease agreements in a post COVID environment. 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)
Speakers:
Anthony Marre, Managing Shareholder, Wilson Cribbs + Goren | Leann Karim, Shareholder, Wilson Cribbs + Goren
Session 4
Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and the Practice of Law
“First you automate low-level decisions, then high-level ones. Then you automate decisions about when to automate decisions.” Artificial intelligence wrote that sentence, and it is increasingly pervasive in our daily lives – from search engines, to legal research, to the very texts we read and write. In the world of contracts, litigation, and compliance, it is impossible to ignore these developments. This presentation will explore the promises, perils, and pitfalls of artificial intelligence and will give you the tools to understand the impact artificial intelligence is having on the practice of law. 1.00 Hours CLE - includes 1.00 hours Ethics CLE (TX)
The quote was generated here: https://thoughts.sushant-kumar.com/ai
Speakers:
Henal Patel, CEO, DocJuris | Sammy Ford, Partner, AZA Law
Session 5
Employment Law Concerns During COVID-19
This presentation will focus on key employment law considerations that have arisen during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will discuss furloughs and layoffs, return to work issues, the duty to provide a safe workplace, statutory compliance, ESG disclosures, and recent employment-related COVID-19 litigation. 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)
Speakers:
Carter Crow, Partner-in-Charge - Houston, Norton Rose Fulbright | Carolyn Webb, Associate, Norton Rose Fulbright
Session 6
Commercial Disputes: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Legal Fees
Litigation counsel's perspective on best practices for proactively managing commercial disputes in anticipation of litigation. Topics will include contract drafting tips, early involvement of in-house counsel, preserving information and your privilege, and insurance and indemnity considerations. 1.00 Hours CLE - includes 0.25 hours Ethics CLE (TX)
Speakers:
John Deis, Partner, Hicks Thomas LLP |Courtney Ervin, Partner, Hicks Thomas LLP |Ben Sweet, Counsel, Chevron North America Litigation Management
Session 7
Trends in Trade Secret Litigation
The panel will explore the latest developments in trade secret law, including trends in trade secret litigation, the impact of the Defend Trade Secrets Act, and protecting trade secrets in a remote work environment. 1.00 Hours CLE (TX)
Speakers:
Ashley Brown, IP Enforcement Counsel, Schlumberger | Natalie Gonzales, IP Partner, Baker Botts L.L.P. | Paul Morico, Sector Chair - Energy IP (Firmwide) Partner, Baker Botts L.L.P.
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ACC Houston August Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar
Tough Negotiations: Using Social Science and Basic Human Tendencies to Get better Results
August 11, 2020 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | 1.0 hours CLE (TX)
Speakers
Chris Celano, President, IHI E&C International Corporation
Joe Dowdy, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend, LLP
Patrick Gaas, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend, LLP
Brian Gaudet, Counsel, Kilpatrick Townsend, LLP
Nikki Morgan, Executive Vice President, TDIndustries - Houston
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ACC Houston July Chapter Meeting CLE Webinar
The Impact of Covid19 and Presidential Proclamations on US Immigration
July 16, 2020 | 12 noon - 1 pm | 1.0 hours CLE (TX)
Speakers
Kelly D. Cobb, Managing Partner, Fragomen Worldwide
Elizabeth Cleveland Wakefield, Senior Associate, Fragomen Worldwide
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ACC Houston Veteran Networking CLE - Webinar
Topic: The Download: Legal Ethics in a Digital World
July 9, 2020 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | 1.0 hours CLE (Includes 1.0 hours Ethics credits | TX)
Speakers
Jonny Havens, Associate, Baker Botts
Lauren Gore, Principal, LDR Investments
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ACC Houston Career Development CLE - Webinar
Breaking Precedent: The tools to navigate the unknown
June 30, 2020 | 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm
Melinda Delmonico - PPT Presentation
John Robb - PPT Presentation
Jennifer Laratonda - PPT Presentation and Worksheet
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ACC Houston M&A Practice Group CLE - Webinar
Distressed Asset Acquisitions Opportunties and Risks
June 25, 2020
Speakers:
Manny Grillo, Section Chair - Financial Restructuring (Firmwide) Partner, Baker Botts L.L.P.
Robin Spigel, Partner, Baker Botts L.L.P.
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ACC Houston IP Practice Group CLE - Webinar
Practical Considerations for Intellectual Property Due Diligence in Transactions
June 24, 2020
Speakers:
Kevin Tamm, Associate, Bracewell
Ann LaFeir, Senior IP Counsel, USAA
Additional Resources on the topic: https://www.acc.com/resource-library/top-ten-considerations-performing-intellectual-property-due-diligence-united#
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ACC Houston Labor & employment Practice Group CLE - Webinar
What??? Back to the Office? Are you prepared?
May 28, 2020
Speakers:
Scott Nelson, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw
Kimberly Pilcher, Executive Counsel Labor & Employment Law, Exxon Mobil Corporation
Seyfarth Shaw's Return to Business Checklist
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ACC Houston Health Care Law Practice Group CLE - Webinar
May 27, 2020
Speakers:
• Leon Rodriguez - Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
• John Tomaszewski - Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
• Monique Allen - Vice President of HIPAA Compliance, Memorial Hermann Health System
• Renee Lowe - J.D., LL.M, CIPP/US, Sr. Assistant County Attorney, Harris Health System
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ACC Houston Environmental Practice Group CLE - Webinar
Texas and Federal Enforcement Discretion and Force Majeure
May 7, 2020
Speakers:
Madeleine Boyer, Principal, Beveridge & Diamond - Austin TX (Moderator)
Sarah Munger, Associate, Beveridge & Diamond - Austin TX
Bina Reddy, Principal, Beveridge & Diamond - Austin TX
Joshua Van Eaton, Principal, Beveridge & Diamond - Washington DC
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ACC Houston Energy Practice Group CLE - Webinar
Navigating Unprecedented Times: The Impact of the Coronavirus and Historically-Low Oil Prices
May 5, 2020
Speakers:
Felisa Elayne Sanchez, Of Counsel @Foley & Lardner LLP
Rachel Powitzky Steely, Partner @Foley & Lardner LLP
Jill M. Hale, Senior Counsel @Foley & Lardner LLP
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Special Thank You to our Energy Practice Group Sponsor: Foley Gardere (Foley & Lardner LLP)
ACC Houston Data Privacy & Security CLE - Webinar
COVID-19 Risk Management: Data Privacy Challenges for Employers
April 29, 2020
Speakers
Tara Cho, (CIPP/US) and Europe (CIPP/E), Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson
Theresa Sprain, Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson
L. Renee Williams, (CIPP/US), Senior Counsel, Harris Health System
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ACC Houston Litigation Practice Group CLE - Webinar
Business Disputes: Strategies for Dealing with Fallout from COVID-19
April 21, 2020
Speakers:
Denmon Sigler, (Houston) Chair of North American Oil & Gas Practice, Baker McKenzie LLP
Kimberly Rich (Dallas), Partner, Baker McKenzie LLP
Alex Burch (Houston), Associate, Baker McKenzie LLP
Brendan Cook (Houston), Chair of North American Arbitration Group, Partner, Baker McKenzie LLP
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March Chapter Meeting CLE
ACC Houston March Chapter Meeting CLE: Planning Ahead for Disaster Response
March 10, 2020 - Galleria
March 26, 2020 - The Woodlands (Postponed due to COVID-19 CDC Guidlines)
Speakers
Matt Deffebach, Partner, Haynes and Boone
Ann Al-Bahish, Partner, Haynes and Boone
Celia Peressini, Senior Counsel - HSE&S, Marathon Oil Company
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February Chapter Meeting CLE
Innovative Strategies for Alternative Fee Arrangements for Litigation
February 11, 2020 - Galleria
February 26, 2020 - The Woodlands
Speakers:
Anna Rotman, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
Jeremy Fielding, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
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ACC Houston January Chapter Meeting CLE: New Year's Resolutions Strike Back
January 14, 2020 - Galleria
January 23, 2020 - The Woodlands
Speakers
Michael D. Morfey, Partner, Hunton Andrews Kurth
Joseph W. Buoni, Partner, Hunton Andrews Kurth
Leah B. Nommensen, Associate, Hunton Andrews Kurth
Ashley Kahn, Associate, Hunton Andrews Kurth
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2019 Program Materials
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ACC Houston Half Day Seminar CLE
November 19, 2019
Session 1. Canadian Business Climate
- Post-election update on the Canadian business climate
- Pipeline update - Post-NAFTA, what to expect from the transition into USMCA
- Other cross-border frictions
Speaker: Alan Ross, Partner, BLG
Session 2. Privacy & Cybersecurity
- The evolving global regulatory framework
- Global information obligations
- Handling global privacy breaches
- Selection and agreements with third party service providers
Speaker: François Joli-Coeur, Senior Associate, BLG
Session 3. M&A in Canada
- Canadian deal point market trends
- Oil and gas considerations
- Cannabis landscape
Speakers: Louise Lee, Partner, BLG and Peter Bryan, Partner, BLG
Thank you to our generous sponsor Borden Ladner Gervais
ACC Houston November Chapter Meeting CLE
Big Data, Analytics and AI
November 12, 2019 - Galleria Presentation
December 11, 2019 - The Woodlands Presentation
Speakers
Ryan D. Gum, Managing Counsel Exploration and Production Services (E&P Services) and Intellectual Property, Occidental Petroleum Corporation (Occidental)
Aaron Tantleff, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP’s Technology Transactions & Outsourcing and Privacy, Security & Information Management practice groups
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ACC Houston October Chapter Meeting CLE
Pick Your Headache: Non-Competes, Marijuana or Interoffice Romances
October 17, 2019 - Galleria Presentation
October 22, 2019 - The Woodlands Presentation
Chris Hanslik, Firm Chairman, BoyarMiller (The Galleria Presentation)
Andrew Pearce, Shareholder, BoyarMiller (Both Presentations)
Lauren Black, Senior Associate, BoyarMiller (The Woodlands Presentation)
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ACC Houston september Chapter Meeting CLE
September 17, 2019 - Galleria Presentation
September 26, 2019 - The Woodlands Presentation
James C. Row, CFA, Managing Partner, Entoro Capital, LLC
Dan Nossa, Member, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
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2019 ACC Houston Annual Symposium
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Session 1: 9:00 - 9:50 am - Borden Ladner Gervais (BLG) - (Almost) Everything you need to know about Canadian vs U.S. Labo(u)r Law
Session 2: 10:00 - 10:50 am - Jordan Lawrence - Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Compliance | A Strong Foundation for Compliance
Session 3: 11:00 - 11:50 am - Porter Hedges - Water Rights and Water Transactions in Texas
Session 4: 2:00 – 2:50 pm Shook Hardy & Bacon - Navigating the Cannabis Conundrum
Session 5: 3:00 -3:50 pm Baker Botts - Robust IP Rights for Blockchain Technologies
Session 6: 4:00 – 4:50 pm Norton Rose Fulbright - Legal Ethics from the Movies
ACC Houston August Chapter Meeting CLE
Legal Considerations for Drones
August 6, 2019 - Galleria Presentation
August 7, 2019 - The Woodlands Presentation
Brian Gaudet, Counsel, Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton, LLP
David Lynch, Counsel, Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton, LLP
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ACC Houston July Chapter Meeting CLE
Immigration in the Trump Administration
July 9, 2019 - Galleria Presentation
July 17, 2019 - The Woodlands Presentation
Kelly Cobb, Partner, Fragomen Worldwide
Angelica Grado-Wright, Of Counsel, Fragomen Worldwide
Cortney Heard, Attorney Labor & Employment Law, Exxon Mobil Corporation
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ACC Houston Litigation Practice Group CLE
June 26, 2019
Tom Sikora, Senior Counsel - International Disputes, Exxon Mobil Corporation
Brendan Cook, Partner, Chair of North America Arbitration Practice, Baker McKenzie
Eugenie Rogers, Senior Associate, Dispute Resolution, Baker McKenzie
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ACC Houston Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group CLE
Recent Developments in M&A Practice - Key Takeaways
June 20, 2019
Jim Marshall, Partner and Deputy Department Chair (Corporate), Baker Botts
Laura Katherine Mann, Senior Associate, Baker Botts
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ACC Houston June Chapter Meeting CLE
What Do I Do If There’s A Whistleblower In Our Organization?
June 11, 2019 - Galleria Location
Jeff Heller, Of Counsel, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Ruth Pancherz, Counsel - Labor, Employment & Employee Benefits, BP America, Inc.
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ACC Houston IP Practice Group ClE
Navigating Key Clauses to Protect Your Valuable Information
February 6, 2019 - America's - River Oaks
May 29, 2019 - Jasper's - The Woodlands
Joseph Yao, Senior Counsel, Exxon Mobil Corporation
Jonathon Hance, Partner, Bracewell LLP
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ACC Houston MAY Chapter Meeting CLE
Getting the Deal Done: Navigating Key Legal Issues in M&A Transactions
May 8, 2019 - Woodlands Location
Andy Lehman, Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Jon Boben, Counsel, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Elitza Meyer, Senior Counsel, McKesson Corporation
May 14, 2019 - Galleria Location
Robert Shearer, Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Jon Boben, Counsel, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Monica Karuturi, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, CenterPoint Energy
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ACC Houston April Chapter Meeting CLE
Fingers Crossed! The Risks and Limits of Disclaimers and Fraud Carve Outs
April 9, 2019 - Galleria Location
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Speakers:
Bradley Benoit, Partner, Bracewell LLP
Brent Benoit, Chief Compliance Officer, National Oilwell Varco
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ACC Houston March Chapter Meeting CLE
Recent Developments in Anti-Corruption Enforcement
March 5, 2019 - Galleria Location
March 19, 2019 - The Woodlands Location
Speakers:
Brigham Cannon, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
Nicholas Thompson, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
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ACC HOUSTON ENVIRONMENTAL LAW PRACTICE GROUP CLE
Compliance Auditing Under the EPA and Texas Environmental Audit Programs
February 21, 2019
Thank you to our sponsor: Beveridge & Diamond, P.C.
ACC HOUSTON FEBRUARY CHAPTER MEETING CLE
Hindsight is 20/20
February 12, 2019
February 19, 2019 - Woodlands Meeting
Speakers
David Ammons, Partner, Haynes and Boone, LLP
Michelle Scheffler, Partner, Haynes and Boone, LLP
Marcela Berdion-Straub, Lead Counsel - Litigation, TOTAL American Services, Inc.
ACC HOUSTON JANUARY CHAPTER MEETING CLE
New Year's Resolutions You Can Keep
January 8, 2019 - Galleria Meeting
January 15, 2019 - Woodlands Meeting
New Year's Resolutions You Can Keep - Achievable Goals For In-House Attorneys
Speakers
Michael Morfey, Partner, Hunton Andrews Kurth
Joe Buoni, Partner, Hunton Andrews Kurth
Ashley Kahn, Associate, Hunton Andrews Kurth
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