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Upcoming Events
See what's happening in the coming weeks:
| 6.12.25 | SLBJ Corporate Counsel Awards | Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, 1 S. Broadway, 63102 | 8-10 am | 6.17.25 | ACC STL ProBono Legal Clinic: Estate Planning for Veterans | VFW Post 3944, 10815 Midland Blvd., 63114 | 3-7 pm | Register | 6.19.25 | ACC STL CLE: Juneteeth Legacy - From Dred Scott to Juneteenth | CityPlace 3, 2nd Floor Training Room, 3 CityPlace Dr., 63141 | 11:30 am-1 pm | Register | 6.26.25 | ACC STL Thirsty Thursday Social | Expat BBQ, 3730 Foundry Way, 63110 | 5:30-7:30 pm | Register | 7.22.25 | ACC STL Special Event with John O'Leary | Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Ave., 63110 | 5-7:30 pm | Register | 7.24.25 | ACC STL Professional Development: Workplace Strategy Essentials for In-House Counsel | 11:45 am Zoom line opens | 12-1pm Program | Register | |  | |
ACC St. Louis Chapter President,
Jay Repaso, Senior Counsel, Mastercard
June Journeys: Navigating Law, Leadership & Leisure
| As we step into June and the beginning of summer, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible momentum our chapter has built five (5) months into this year. We have had numerous excellent programming and events coordinated by and presented by our various committees. The committees involved include, but are not limited to: (1) The 2024 award-winning Diversity and Inclusion committee, (2) The Social committee, (3) The Professional Development committee, (4) The Membership committee, (5) The Programming committee (Law Firm Sponsor Continuing Legal Education programs), and (6) The Corporate Counsel Institute committee who just recently concluded the presentation of our marquee event, the 40th Annual Corporate Counsel Institute, in partnership with the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis. Just so you know, we are just getting started and the ACC St. Louis Chapter continues to set a high bar for excellence in the in-house legal community. Read more... | | | Get to Know the ACC St. Louis Summer Interns! | |
2024 ACC STL Membership Survey Results Help Board Plan for the Future
In September of 2024, members were asked to take the Association of Corporate Counsel – St. Louis membership survey to help the Chapter improve the membership experience.
The Board is thankful for the 79 members who participated as they provided valuable feedback that will help the 2025 Board plan targeted programming, social events and CLE.
We also want to congratulate members Kayla Null and Elise Puma who each won a $50 gift in our Gift Card Competition for providing the most actionable and constructive.
We highlight five areas of feedback from the survey and provide the specific results from these and other topics here.
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St. Louis Business Journal's 2025 Corporate Counsel Awards
St. Louis Business Journal’s 2025 Corporate Counsel Awards will recognize the best and brightest legal minds in the corporate landscape. These awards will span all levels of the corporate legal department structure, from in-house generalists and specialists to chief legal officers and general counsel, who work in nonprofit organizations or in public or private companies of any size in any industry.
June 12th – 8:00 -10:00 am – Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark – Complimentary Self Park in Garage
Recognizing the In-House Community with:
General Counsel of the Year: Gail Halterman, Lumeris
Rising Star of the Year: Megan Ball, Bayer Corp.
Honorees:
Peter Barkofske, Graybar Electric Co.
Dave Beffa, Save A Lot
Kimberly Chapman, ESCO Technologies
Laura Foster, Protective Asset Protection
LaShonda Lambert-Howze, Schnucks Markets Inc.
Spencer Owens, Concrete Strategies
Allison Ringwald, ICL Americas
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Entering a New Era of Cross-Border Data Transfers: An Overview of the DOJ's Data Security Program for Protecting U.S. Sensitive Data
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L. Hannah Ji-Otto
Partner, St. Louis
Quarles & Brady
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Jianfei Chen
Associate, Chicago
Quarles & Brady
| | Managing compliance with cross-border data transfers is a complex and ongoing challenge for multinational companies. Organizations frequently need to transfer data across borders for various legitimate business purposes. This may include processing employee data from European subsidiaries for payroll, analyzing overseas customer data to explore market opportunities or launching new initiatives, or acquiring a new line of business. By now, many are acutely aware of he difficulties posed by transferring EU data to the United States under General Data Protection Regulations' (GDPR). Similarly, China's data localization rules mandate that certain types of data must remain within its borders. Adding to this complex landscape, the United States has introduced a new regulatory framework poised to reshape global data transfer practices significantly. Read more... | | |
June is Pride Month!
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June 5–22, 2025: Urban Legend by Circus Flora | The Big Top, 3401 Washington Blvd. | 10am and other showtimes | $10–$99 | Enter the world of myth and mystery as Circus Flora celebrates its 39th season with “Urban Legend.” This new show blends acrobatics, theater, and storytelling to reimagine St. Louis folklore—complete with a mysterious creature stirring excitement and wonder | https://www.metrotix.com/events/detail/circus-flora
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June 6–23, 2025: Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet | Shakespeare Glen, Forest Park | 8pm (nightly performances) | Free admission | Marking its 25th anniversary production, the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival presents a bold retelling of Hamlet under the stars. Directed by Michael Sexton, this outdoor tradition invites all ages to enjoy the timeless drama in one of the largest free Shakespeare festivals in the U.S. | https://stlshakes.org/production/hamlet-2025
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June 13, 2025 – January 4, 2026: Patterns of Luxury: Islamic Textiles, 11th–17th Centuries | Saint Louis Art Museum, Gallery 100 | Museum hours | Free admission | This exhibition highlights rarely seen textiles from Egypt, Islamic Spain, Ottoman Turkey, Persia, and Mughal India. Explore rich cultural traditions through fabric artistry spanning three continents and centuries | https://www.slam.org
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June 14, 2025: NIC Juneteenth Festival | Soulard Park • South 8th Street, St. Louis | 8am–5pm | Free admission | Celebrate Juneteenth with Neighbors Impacting Communities (NIC-StL) at this family-friendly festival featuring a parade, live entertainment, booths, food vendors, and opportunities to volunteer. All are welcome to join this community-centered event honoring Black history and culture | https://nicjuneteenth2025.eventbrite.com
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June 29, 2025: Grand Pride Parade – Pride St. Louis | Market Street (10th to 16th Streets), Downtown St. Louis | Parade starts at 12pm | Free and open to the public | Join the city-wide celebration of LGBTQIA+ pride and community. Set against the iconic Gateway Arch, the parade features vibrant floats, advocacy groups, community organizations, and a powerful show of support for inclusion and equality | https://www.pridestl.org
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Navigating Tariffs and M&A Transactions:
Bridging the Valuation Gap with Contingent Consideration
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Jayne Juvan, Esq.
Tucker Ellis LLP
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Dan McClain, Esq.
Tucker Ellis LLP
| | Recent tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration have led to an abrupt slowdown in M&A transactions that has been eerily similar to the initial pause in dealmaking caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether target companies will meet or exceed expected financial performance given the inflationary impact on the cost of goods globally is uncertain to say the least, and, as is often the case, this uncertainty is having a dampening effect on deals. Read more... | | | | |
