ACC TN Q3Newsletter | Fall 2021
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Upcoming Events

Covidpalouza:
An Update on the Ever-Evolving Employment Implications of COVID-19

October 27, 2021 
12:00 - 1:00 CDT
One Hour Dual Credit CLE

Brought to you by ACC TN & Ogletree Deakins
From Data Mapping to Surviving Ransomware Attacks:
Keys to Successfully Implementing an IT Privacy and
Security and Incident Response Program

November 4
1:00 - 2:30 CDT
One and a Half Hours of General Credit CLE

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Three-Star Sponsor Nelson Mullins
Policy and Enforcement Trends for the Biden Administration: 2021 and Beyond/Trust but Verify: Tips for Advising Clients Using AI

November 18
3:30 - 5:00 CDT
One and a Half Hours of General Credit CLE

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Three-Star Sponsor K & L Gates
Attention: CLOs
ACC’s annual CLO survey is now open for participation! If you are the highest-ranking lawyer in your organization, you are invited to participate in the survey through October 29, 2021.

This survey seeks to understand the evolving role and reach of the CLO, the value of Legal to the business, and how the regulatory landscape is impacting the business. Your response is crucial in helping ACC better communicate the value and role of the CLO and legal function.

By taking 15 minutes to participate you will receive an exclusive participant report with tailored results to your organization’s revenue size. Please submit your responses by October 29, 2021. Here is the Chapters Link to complete the survey.

Your individual responses will be kept strictly confidential. The report will only include the aggregated results. See ACC's Privacy Policy. If you have any questions, please contact research@acc.com.
ACC TN Annual Meeting and Election of Officers
ACC TN held its annual meeting and election of officers on September 23, 2021. The following persons were elected to serve on the board for the new fiscal year, which runs from October 1 through September 30.

President - Scott Ellis, CoreCivic
President-Elect - Peter Malanchuk, Bridgestone
VP - East - Robbie Pope, Regal Entertainment
VP - Middle - April Berman, Asurion
VP - West - David Chambers, Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Secretary - Jill Suwanski, Bridgestone*
Treasurer - Hunter Kitchens, Premier Parking
Director-at-Large East, Kristi Bennett, Eastman Chemical
Director-at-Large East, Todd Fulks, Red Stag Fulfillment*
Director-at-Large East, Brad Hendrix, CBL Properties
Director-at-Large Middle, Stephanie Chambers, YMCA of Middle TN
Director-at-Large Middle, Jeff Wheeler, Numotion*
Director-at-Large Middle, Gulam Zade, LOGICFORCE
Director-at-Large West, David Billions, FedEx
Director-at-Large West, Sherry Brooks, Monogram Foods*
Director-at-Large West, Meredith Wooten, Centerline Business Services

*Denotes new to the board
Welcome New Board Members


Jill Suwanski, Secretary
Jill is Associate General Counsel, Data Privacy Officer and Corporate Secretary at Bridgestone USA in Nashville. She recently served as chair of the Nominations Committee and is a past chair of the Communications Committee.


Todd Fulks, Director-at-Large East
Todd is General Counsel of Red Stag Fulfillment, LLC in Knoxville. Before his position at Red Stag, Todd served as Associate General Counsel for Clayton Homes in Maryville, Tennessee, for many years.


Jeffrey Wheeler, Director at Large Middle
Jeff is Associate General Counsel at Numotion in Brentwood. He recently served as Membership Committee chair for the chapter. Jeff served as an ACC Global Director until his term expired this fall, a position he held since October 2015.



Sherry Brooks, Director at Large West
Sherry is Assistant General Counsel at Monogram Foods in Memphis. Sherry has experience in-house at Terminix/ServiceMaster, as well as serving as Deputy City Attorney for the City of Memphis and an Assistant Public Defender in Shelby County.
REGIONAL NEWS
Over 40 ACC TN members and their families from the Nashville region converged on First Horizon Park's Budweiser Deck on July 31, 2021, for an evening of Nashville Sounds baseball, a buffet of barbecue, burgers and hot dogs, and more. Despite a torrential downpour and electrical storm that blacked out the Nashville skyline, the group agreed it was the best lightning show anyone had ever experienced! The staff of the Budweiser Deck diligently kept the group safe while those who decided to stay "waited it out" before deciding to call it a night. The Sounds were gracious in providing everyone with another opportunity to attend a game "on the house."
Natalie Halverson, Counsel at Permobil, Inc. and husband Jake.
Craig Webb, Asst. General Counsel at STR, and his wife Kristen. Craig serves as the chapter's program chair.
Chase Fisher, VP, Senior Associate General Counsel, Litigation at Wellpath and family.
KUDOS
. . . to Dan Werly on his recent promotion to Vice President, General Counsel & Chief of Staff at the Tennessee Titans.

. . . to Jill Suwanski on her recent promotion to Associate General Counsel, Data Privacy Officer and Corporate Secretary at Bridgestone USA.

*Notify the ACC Office so we can share your promotions and professional awards with the membership!
Members on the Move
Mitzie George McLean has moved from Acceptance Insurance to DaVita, where she is serving as Director, Sr. Corporate Counsel.

*Changed jobs? Share the news with the ACC office so we can post it here!
Welcome New Members
ACC TN welcomes the following persons who recently joined the chapter!
West TN Region
Sherry Brooks (returning)
Asst. General Counsel
Monogram Food Solutions, LLC

Brenda Canale
Sr. Attorney
FedEx

Terriah Carver
Legal Specialist
St. Jude's Research Hospital
Robert Kabat
Sr. Counsel
FedEx

Patrick Morris
Sr. Counsel
FedEx
 
Dennis Wiessner
Sr. Attorney
FedEx
Middle TN Region
Brad Heam
Litigation Counsel
Willis Towers Watson

Jeff Norris
Assoc. General Counsel
Pathway Vet Alliance
Luke Wingo
In-house Counsel
Excel Health
Job Bank
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Director of Legal Recruiting & Placement, Franklin
Full-time, fully work-from-home flexibility. In or outside of Nashville. I have attached the full job posting if there’s anyone you’d like to send it to. Candidates may apply here: https://latitudelegal.com/jobs/2163

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