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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Lisa LaVigne
Senior Counsel, CVS Health
Happy Summer, ACC Charlotte Members!
I hope you are each enjoying a wonderful and relaxing start to your summer. While school may be out for summer, ACC Charlotte remains in full gear offering lots of opportunities for engagement.
This past quarter has been fabulous and I have enjoyed seeing so many of you at our events. Our members have enjoyed professional development, informative CLEs, driving go-carts, pickleball, wine tastings, and the opportunity to give back by building bears for the children of Levine Children’s Hospital. Our events have been super exciting, super diverse and super packed! The events have taken me to new places in Charlotte and expanded my personal and professional networks.
Speaking of networks, the ACC Charlotte Chapter currently boasts more than 770 members and continues to grow. If you know of any in-house lawyers who are not currently a member, please encourage them to join us and make the most of our in-house community.
We recently launched the ACC Charlotte Member Survey and prize. Please take a moment to complete the survey and let your voice be heard. I just finished mine and it took less than five minutes.
If you are looking to become more engaged, let us know. We will soon be looking to fill open committee chair positions and open board seats. Feel free to reach out to any member of the board to discuss your interest and find out more about service to our chapter.
Get ready to roll the dice and give back to the community at our annual Casino Night on Saturday, August 17, 2024. This year we will gather at Quail Hollow Club and dress our best in tribute to the Great Gatsby. The Casino Night invitation is set to launch on Monday, July 15th and will fill quickly. Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of this spectacular social event of the year!
I look forward to seeing each of you soon. In the meantime, I hope you find time to relax and enjoy some time away from the office to recharge.
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ACC CHARLOTTE MEMBER NEWS | |
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Welcome ACC Charlotte New Members!
April 2024 - Present
David Abadir, Counsel, Wells Fargo Law Department
Ashley Berard, Senior Counsel, Trane Technologies
Jennifer Boone, Managing Director, Regions Financial Corporation
Randolph Brodwin, SVP, Chief Legal Officer, Rack Room Shoes
Christine Carter, Assistant General Counsel – VP, Wells Fargo Law Department
Carlyle Cromer, Associate General Counsel, Hanesbrands Inc.
Joseph M. Epting, General Counsel, Old Republic Home Protection Company, Inc
Jeremy Falcone, Senior Counsel, Intapp
Karen J. Francis, VP & Assistant General Counsel, Weight Watchers, Intl.
Jada Funderburk, Counsel, Ahold Delhaize USA
Rose Garansi, IP Legal Counsel, Bumble
Jordan Hall, Corporate Counsel I, KnowBe4, Inc.
Carl Ivarsson, Manager I, Business Contracts, Ricoh USA, Inc.
Alexander Kerdman, Assistant General Counsel & Director, Bank of America Corporation
Brandon Kohr, Senior VP, Strategic Risk Manager, Bank of America Corporation
David J. Knoespel, Legal Counsel, Mayo Clinic
Alyssa Louise Lazar, Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment, USA, Circle K Stores Inc.
Dina J. Marty, Deputy General Counsel, Wake Forest University
David Rusk, Vice President, Regions Financial Corporation
Tiffany Scheppers, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, InfuCare Rx
Laura Stark, Counsel, Wells Fargo Law Department
Benjamin White, Counsel, Wells Fargo Law Department
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New Member Lunch
Sponsored by Bradley - 6/14/24
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ACC Charlotte members and Bradley attorneys greeted new members at our first new member lunch of 2024 at State of Confusion in SouthEnd. Thank you to all our new members who joined us and welcome to ACC Charlotte!
Thank you to Bradley for sponsoring this New Member lunch.
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RECENT CHAPTER NEWS & EVENTS | |
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We have amped up our social media in 2023!
If you haven't already, please like and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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Social Event | Fuel "Injunction" - Go Karting!
Sponsored by Bradley - 4/25/24
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ACC Charlotte members and Bradley attorneys gathered at Victory Lanes for a fun go karting social event. Our group had a private track for 2 hours and bragging rights were included! Attendees also enjoyed great food and drink!
Thank you to Bradley for sponsoring this Social event.
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Social Event | Happy Hour
Sponsored by Troutman Pepper - 5/21/24
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ACC Charlotte enjoyed a fabulous social event at Sixty Vines with Troutman Pepper! The food and drinks were delicious and the conversation was even better!
Thank you to Troutman Pepper for sponsoring this Social event.
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Social Event | Strike Up Some Fun!
Sponsored by Womble - 6/25/24
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Members gathered with Womble attorneys for some friendly competition at Bowlero on Montford Drive. Attendees also enjoyed delicious food and drinks. Thanks to all who joined this event!
Thank you to Womble Bond Dickinson (US) for sponsoring this Social event.
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The women of ACC Charlotte and Robinson Bradshaw gathered for a quick introduction to Pickleball at Rally in SouthEnd. Groups paired off to try their hand at this fun sport - all skill levels were welcome! Incredible food and drink was enjoyed by all.
Thank you to Robinson Bradshaw for sponsoring this Women's event.
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Women's Event | Let's Get Bubbly
Sponsored by Fox Rothschild - 5/30/24
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The women of ACC Charlotte and Fox Rothschild met at Foxcroft Wine Co. in Dilworth for great conversation, a bubbles tasting event and delicious food.
Thank you to Fox Rothschild for sponsoring this Women's event.
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Women's Event | Color Analysis & Cocktails
Sponsored by Littler - 6/20/24
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Our women members and Littler enjoyed a special color-analysis event at The Bohemian where they learned their ideal red, core neutral and metallics! There was also delicious food and cocktails.
Thank you to Littler for sponsoring this women's event.
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GC Roundtable: Planning for a Polycrisis
Sponsored by Parker Poe - 4/18/24
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Thank you to our GC Steering Committee:
John Buckley, I-77 Partners
John Grupp, Arrival
Jill Jacobson, Electrolux
Pax Sinsangkeo, Atom Power
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General counsels were invited to join Parker Poe at Quail Hollow Country Club for a discussion on planning for risk management, business continuity and responding to a polycrisis. This roundtable discussed the many ways the unusual has become the usual. A global pandemic, the financial crisis of 2008 and the outbreak of wars have taught us that these events have significant ripple effects on the economy and our organizations. Beyond day-to-day risk mitigation and problem-solving, attendees shared how they are leading their organizations in preparing for and managing potential crises.
Thank you to Parker Poe for sponsoring this GC event.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS | |
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Professional Development | Building Your Brand as a Trusted Advisor
Sponsored by Moore & Van Allen - 5/7/24
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Moderator:
Suzanne Gainey, Moore & Van Allen
Panelists:
Rosemary Morgan, Brighthouse
Antoinette McRae, Elior
JoAnn Carlton, Moore & Van Allen
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ACC Charlotte members and Moore & Van Allen attorneys gathered at MVA's offices for lunch and an informative and practical discussion on how to build your brand as a trusted advisor. The experienced panel of both current and former in-house counsel discussed how to raise your visibility, influence and reputation within your organization, including how to develop an executive presence, delivering “bad news”, managing difficult conversations, and leveraging emotional intelligence to build trust.
Thank you to Moore & Van Allen for sponsoring this Professional Development event.
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Community Service | Build a Bear Workshop for Levine Children’s Hospital
Sponsored by Alston & Bird - 6/11/24
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ACC Charlotte members and Alston & Bird attorneys stuffed 100 stuffed animals to gift to the patients at Atrium’s Levine Children’s Hospital. Thank you to all our members who helped with this amazing event and especially to Alston & Bird for hosting.
Thank you to Alston & Bird for sponsoring this Community Service event.
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The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling: Ramifications for All Employers
Sponsored by Ogletree Deakins - 4/10/24
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The Supreme Court of the United States’ ruling on the use of affirmative action in college admissions has major implications beyond the higher education setting and will impact employers with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs; federal contractor obligations; and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. This session examined the case and provided guidance on actions employers may want to consider to ensure their DEI practices are successful and compliant under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The speakers also discussed the potential for an increase in complaints and litigation alleging that such programming is unlawful.
Thank you to Ogletree Deakins for sponsoring this CLE.
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WEBINAR | New Accommodation Challenges for Employers:
Pregnancy and Religion
Sponsored by Jackson Lewis - 4/16/24
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In the past year, Congress passed the PUMP Act and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and the Supreme Court issued its decision in Groff v. DeJoy on religious accommodations. To make matters more confusing, a Texas District Court Judge partially blocked the PWFA. This presentation discussed the challenges ahead and provided practical tips on how to manage accommodation requests going forward and how to comply with changes in the law relating to pregnancy accommodations and religious accommodations in light of the new federal statutes and Supreme Court precedent.
Thank you to Jackson Lewis for sponsoring this CLE webinar.
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WEBINAR | The Intersection of Peak Performance and Mental Well-being
Sponsored by Parker Poe - 5/14/24
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Held during Mental Health Awareness month, this CLE provided tips and techniques to reduce stress by taking cues from sports and military resilience frameworks. Attendees learned skills to master immediate stress relief techniques, understand the connection between emotional balance and performance, and implement enduring cognitive methods to sustain performance. The facilitator was Tara Antonipillai of cultivate, an attorney and frequent speaker on well-being, stress management, mindfulness, resilience and mindset to law firms and other organizations.
Thank you to Parker Poe for sponsoring this Mental Health CLE webinar.
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Leveraging Tech Tools to Treat Your Legal Pain Points
Sponsored by Kilpatrick Townsend - 5/16/24
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Speaker:
Mary K. King, Principal, Kilpatrick Townsend
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In law school, we’re taught how to use our brains to handle whatever legal issues we might encounter but we are not taught how to employ technology as we navigate those legal issues. This presentation bridged this gap by exploring six real-world organizational pain points and notating how tailored technology and innovative workflows can enhance your legal practice. Attendees learned how automating repetitive tasks, streamlining processes, and reducing risks cannot only enhance efficiency but also allow you as legal professionals to focus on more complex legal matters.
Thank you to Kilpatrick Townsend for sponsoring this CLE.
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2024 Employment Law Update
Sponsored by Parker Poe - 6/6/24
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2023 was defined by large-scale legislation on issues relating to pregnancy, childbirth, and sexual harassment. 2024 has ushered in a return to political gridlock and, as a result, led to more executive action on issues like restrictive covenants, workplace safety, and the FLSA. Key judicial opinions have also shifted the employment landscape by, among other things, adopting a new test for religious accommodation requests. And, seemingly hovering over everything in 2024 is the promise and threat of AI, and the guidance, regulations, and legislation intended to constrain it. Keith Weddington and Tory Summey of Parker Poe provided an update on Employment law and an overview of the current legal landscape facing employers. They reviewed recent case law developments from the Supreme Court, Fourth Circuit and North Carolina state courts and addressed new federal legislation providing additional protections to workers. They also covered new guidance, regulations, and enforcement priorities at the agency level, including the NLRB, OSHA, EEOC, FTC, and DOJ.
Thank you to Parker Poe for sponsoring this CLE.
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