ACC Focus on the San Diego Chapter - January 24, 2011 (Print All Articles)
February Brown Bag Program - Tax Planning in 2011:The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010: What it Means to Your Company, its Owners and Employees
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Overview
In December 2010, Congress passed the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 (the "Act"). Although it extended the Bush Tax Cuts, it also changed the rules on depreciation and reform the estate and gift tax. This program will discuss some of the planning opportunities and pitfalls brought about by the Act.
Speakers
Phil Jelsma, Partner, Luce Forward
Notes
11:30 - Noon Registration and Lunch
Noon - 1:00 Program
Sponsors
CLE
Credits: 1 Hour
State: CA
Category: General
Contact
Exclusively Legal
Phone: 619-595-0440
E-mail: acca@exclusivelylegal.com
Location
AMN Healthcare
12400 High Bluff Drive
San Diego, CA 92130
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Cost
No Charge. Lunch is Graciously Provided by the Sponsor
February MCLE - D&O Liability and Mitigation Strategies
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Overview
TBD
Speakers
Mike Brown, Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth
Marc Schneider, Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth
Michele Comtois, Barney & Barney
Notes
7:30 - 8:00 Registration and Breakfast
8:00 - 9:00 Program
Sponsors
CLE
Credits: 1 Hour
State: CA
Category: General
Contact
Exclusively Legal
Phone: 619-595-0440
E-mail: acca@exclusivelylegal.com
Location
Stradlng Yocca Carlson & Rauth
4365 Executive Drive, Suite 1500
San Diego, CA 92121
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Cost
Members: $15
Non-members: $55
March MCLE - 2011 Federal Regulatory and California Marketing Law Updates
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Overview
Please join us for a discussion of:
* FTC Proposed Green Guides: Developments and Anticipated Activity
* Consumer Products and the New Public Database in the CPSC
* Developments and Trends for California's Prop 65
* Antimicrobial and cleaning claims - Review of recent EPA actions
Speakers
Belinda May, SNR Denton
Notes
11:30 - Noon Registration and Lunch
Noon - 1:00 Program
Sponsors
CLE
Credits: 1 Hour
State: CA
Category: General
Contact
Exclusively Legal
Phone: 619-595-0440
E-mail: acca@exclusivelylegal.com
Location
AMN Healthcare
12400 High Bluff Drive
San Diego, CA 92130
Sign Up
Cost
Members: $15
Non-members: $55
Intellectual Property Practice Group - A Supreme Court Update: The Evolving IP Landscape
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February 8, 2011
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Overview
Come meet your IP colleagues for a discussion on a this topic. Followed by a social hour.
Please register with the contact.
Sponsors
Contact
Gina Meadows
Phone: 619-235-8550
E-mail: Gina.Meadows@kmob.com
Location
Knobbe Martens
12790 El Camino Real, Suite 100
San Diego, CA, 92130
Cost
No Charge
M&A Practice Group - TBD Topic
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February 15, 2011
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Overview
Join your colleagues in this interactive roundtable discussion. Followed by a social hour.
Please register with the contact.
Notes
4:30 - 5:00 Registration and Networking
5:00 - 6:00 Roundtable Discussion
6:00 - 6:30 Networking
Sponsors
Contact
Lisa Easterly
Phone: 619.238-2817
E-mail: Lisa.Easterly@lw.com
Location
Latham & Watkins;
12636 High Bluff Drive, Suite 400;
San Diego, CA 92130
Cost
No Charge
Technology Practice Group - TBD Topic
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Overview
Join us for a Technology Social Hour and Roundtable Discussion on technology hot topics.
Please register with the contact.
Notes
4:30 - 5:00 Registration and Networking
5:00 - 6:30 Roundtable Discussion and Networking
Sponsors
Contact
Iveta Niederle
Phone: 619-234-5000
E-mail: Iveta.Niederle@pillsburylaw.com
Location
Pillsbury
12255 El Camino Real, Suite 300
San Diego, MN 92130
Cost
No Charge
International Law Practice Group - TBD Topic
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Overview
Please register with the contact.
Notes
7:30 - 7:45 Registration and Breakfast
7:45 - 8:45 Roundtable Discussion
Sponsors
Contact
Irene Jones
Phone: 858-677-1400
E-mail: Irene.Jones@dlapiper.com
Location
DLA Piper
4365 Executive Drive, Suite 1100
San Diego, CA 92121
Cost
No Charge
Small Law Club Meeting
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Overview
Come enjoy lunch with your Small Law Club colleagues and a discussion of topics unique to small law departments.
Please register with the contact.
Contact
Jon Hellings, Executive Director
Phone: (619) 758-0795
E-mail: ACCA-SD@cox.net
Location
Coco's (Back Room)
4280 Nobel Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
Cost
No Charge to Attend - You Will be Responsible for Your Own Lunch
Fun Flick Club
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If you're interested in catching a fun movie with some fellow ACC members,
please join us on Friday, February 4. Based on the level of interest in
specific films, our "fun flick" could be one of the Oscar contenders.
Depending on the selected film's showtime, we will meet for a social hour
(coffee, dessert) either prior to or after the film. The film, showtime
and location of the cinema will be identified during the week of January
31. While the best showtime will be selected based on cinema location and
movie running time, it will likely be between 7-8 pm.
Please contact Katherine Wren (wren_katherine_tl@solarturbines.com) if you
can join us or have any questions.
Hiking Group - A Waterfall in Our Backyard: Los Penasquitos Canyon (2/13/11)
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A Waterfall in Our Backyard: Los Penasquitos Canyon Hike (2/13/11)
Escape on a hike to a nearby cascading waterfall with your colleagues. Los Penasquitos Canyon is a convenient oasis of flora and fauna around this pleasant stream. Our round trip hike to and from the waterfall may take us about 2-1/2 hours (5.5 miles with just 200 feet elevation gain)--but it’s easy to turn around early if you decide that you are not ready for that much.
At 9:00 am on Sunday, February 13, we will meet near the split of the 5 and the 805. To get to the trail head, exit the 805 at Mira Mesa/Sorrento Valley Road. Take either I-805 frontage road (Sorrento Valley Road on the west side or Vista Sorrento Pkwy on the east side) 1 mike north to Sorrento Valley Blvd. Turn right and continue 1 mile east. Then turn right into the western staging area for Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve.
RSVPs are completely optional, and can be made in advance to: Jana Rubenstein, jrubenstein@soe.sony.com , 858-699-7705. On Sunday, if anyone is running late or is lost, please call me.
Bring a guest if you like… but please leave at home any youngsters who can’t keep up. Dogs are welcome on this trail too. Remember to bring water, sun protection and especially your week-end state of mind. See you then!
Job List - January 24, 2011
Job List, January 24, 2011
Listings that are new in this edition are shown with an asterisk *
Please remember, if your company has a job opening, please let us know by contacting our new Editor, Rebecca Grossenbacher at rebecca.grossenbacher@carefusion.com so we can include your opening in our biweekly announcement. Exceptional targeted marketing for free!!
Do you wish your company could be listed at the top of our list? Contact us directly with your opening. And you can help make this Job List more successful: Put this Job List in the hands of your HR department so that they know how to advertise for in-house attorneys, when the time comes. Take action now!
CORPORATE COUNSEL / REAL ESTATE
American Assets Trust, Inc.
Source: Member Referral
Assist General Counsel in direction and oversight of all legal affairs of the REIT from both a real estate and corporate/securities perspective. *Position contingent upon successful IPO of American Assets Trust, Inc. Primary Responsibilities: For leasing, achieve an appropriate balance between protecting the company and pragmatic business terms, with expeditious turn-around on initial drafting and subsequent revisions so as to keep all leasing in-house. For property management matters, support property management and lease administration as requested with contract review, negotiation, interpretation and to help resolve and/or mitigate tenant matters, as well as manage litigation relating to tenant issues (unlawful detainers, lease damages, etc). For acquisitions and dispositions, negotiate or assist in negotiation of core documents skillfully and work interdepartmentally to confirm that appropriate personnel are aware of respective roles, responsibilities and expectations to meet critical deadlines. For development projects, identify solutions in light of satisfying key hurdles or requirements to facilitate a smooth process or resolution of an issue. For financings, work inter-departmentally to achieve smooth and successful closings, and maintain loan compliance post-closing (or for existing loans). Assist in review/preparation of public filings to comply with Securities and Exchange Commission requirements (10K, 10Q, 8K, Proxy, etc). Assist General Counsel in performance of corporate secretary duties, as requested (Section 16 filings, annual meeting preparation, corporate resolutions, etc.). For equity offerings, support and respond to underwriters' requests in order to assure a smooth closing which remains on targeted schedule. Assist in monitoring of Company’s investments and provide requisite legal review of documentation for accuracy and sufficiency. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree. Law Degree from an accredited law school. Licensed in CA. Minimum of 4 years experience in law with a specialization in real estate and business, preferably some public company securities experience (from outside counsel perspective or in-house). Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook) and ability to learn company specific software. Travel is required to visit company locations, industry meetings, etc. Knowledge of real estate development, construction, leasing and finance. Well-developed communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Effective negotiation skills. Effective at building relationships both internally and externally. Concise and clear writing skills. Strong verbal, organizational and interpersonal abilities. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to lead a team and be a valuable team member. Ability to identify problems and solutions pragmatically and concisely. Possess judgment and maturity to balance the interests of the matter at hand with the overall goals and values of the Company. Effective work delegation and supervisory skills. To apply, send resume to American Assets at careers@americanassets.com
*CONTRACT SPECIALISTS
Unnamed Companies, San Diego
Source: Indeed.com
Special Counsel has several immediate opportunities (both contract and direct hire) for Contracts Specialists with 3+ years of experience working in-house in a legal department. We are looking for paralegals, JD’s and attorneys with experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts, license and service agreements (specifically technology, IP, software and data) and reporting to senior executives. The ideal candidates have outstanding communication skills, strong negotiation and drafting skills, the ability to think strategically, and the desire to establish a "trusted advisor" relationship with clients and business partners. For immediate consideration, please send your resume to sandiego@specialcounsel.com.
*SENIOR CORPORATE COUNSEL – SECURITIES AND CONTRACTS
Encore Capital Group, San Diego
Source: Indeed.com
The accelerating maturation of our industry brings exciting opportunities to our growing organization. We are actively seeking a senior Corporate Counsel, Securities and Transactions to report directly to the Sr. Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. This position focuses on the preparation of SEC filings, corporate governance and contract/transactional matters (including involvement in debt or equity financings, portfolio purchases, mergers & acquisitions). Responsibilities include partnering with the Corporate Accounting and Finance department on ’34 Act filings, disclosure controls and procedures; managing corporate governance programs, including proxy statement and annual shareholders meeting process, providing legal support to (implementing corporate restructurings, advising on credit/debt facilities, supporting executive compensation/equity administration), and assisting on a variety of other corporate transactions and projects. Primary responsibilities include: Responsible for all contracts, including actively drafting, assisting with negotiations, administration, process and execution. Provides legal advice and support for mergers and acquisitions transactions, including providing assistance in one or more of the following areas: planning and assisting in due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and actively managing deal processes and execution; managing outside counsel. Provides legal support and advice in connection with debt and equity financing activities, including ongoing compliance with existing credit/debt facilities. Provides advice on securities laws, corporate governance and corporate/commercial law matters. Prepares securities filings (such as Section 16 filings and Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K), as well as the proxy statement and annual shareholder meeting materials. Assists in developing/maintaining policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, NASDAQ Regulations, SEC Regulations (e.g., Reg. FD and insider trading) and other regulations applicable to public companies. Asists with corporate governance and the corporate secretary function, including preparation of materials for Board of Directors and Committees. Provides legal support for the Company's international corporate operations. Provides legal support for stock plan administration activities, including international stock plan. Provides legal support for executive compensation and 401(k) plan matters. Preferred skills, education, and experience: J.D. from an ABA accredited and top tier law school and excellent academics. At least 5 years practicing Securities and Corporate Law with at least 3 years of experience at a nationally recognized law firm.· Corporate, securities and M&A experience required. International stock plan experience preferred but not required. Must have excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Must have superior organizational skills and be able to manage numerous projects with absolute deadlines. Must be able to be effective in a fast paced environment. Must be able to work independently and exercise good judgment. Able to quickly establish credibility as an advisor, change agent, and business partner with internal clients as a participant at executive strategic sessions. Demonstrated leadership experience and experience managing attorneys and/or paraprofessionals. Excellent business judgment, ability to think strategically and give practical advice. If you are looking for a rewarding career in a growing organization, please submit your resume and salary history for consideration to louis.alper@encorecapital.com . Please reference job code SCC-LA on all correspondence.
*CONTRACT HUMAN RESOURCES ATTORNEY
Unnamed Company, San Diego
Source: Indeed.com
A large industrial gas company located in San Diego is currently seeking a 5-10 year Human Resources Attorney for a contract assignment. The ideal candidate must have in-house experience handling a variety of employment and human resource related issues. Must have current California experience. For immediate consideration, please submit your resume to sdattorneys@davidsonstaffing.com.
*REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY
BioMed Realty, San Diego
Source: CareerBuilder.com
Under general supervision, compose initial drafts of and review and negotiate agreements, and conduct due diligence for property acquisitions. Requirements: J.D., plus active Bar Association Membership in California. One to three years’ experience drafting and negotiating leases, real estate purchase agreements, construction and design contracts, and debt financing documents. Experience conducting due diligence for property acquisitions (i.e., review of tenant leases, environmental reports, service agreements, title and survey). Experience with real estate investment trusts. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Ability to write business correspondence. Strong verbal and written communication, organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to set up, automate and track data and information. Ability to self-initiate activities, coordinate tasks, and manage and follow up on projects. Extreme attention to detail. Excellent people skills and the ability to build and maintain positive, supportive working relationships and maintain an approachable, friendly demeanor. Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with multiple deadlines, and to adapt readily to changing priorities. Ability to take direction from and work effectively with senior executives and staff members. Duties: Compose initial drafts of (and potentially negotiate, based on level of complexity and expertise) agreements such as letters of intent, leases, lease amendments, construction and design contracts, and debt financing documents. Review and negotiate agreements such as service agreements, consultants’ agreements, rights of entry, purchase orders and confidentiality agreements. Conduct due diligence for property acquisitions, including review of tenant leases, environmental reports, service agreements, title and survey. Review lease abstracts. Monitor compliance with REIT tax requirements. To Apply: http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?ipath=EXGOO&siteid=CBSIMPLYHIRED&Job_DID=J8A4G46L3HWZ91NXN30
*IN HOUSE EEO COUNSEL
Unnamed Company, San Diego
Source: LawJobs.com
Our client, the San Diego based division of a multi-national corporation, is seeking to hire an EMPLOYMENT COUNSEL with 4+ years of experience. Responsibilities are very varied and will include providing advise and counsel on a broad range of EEO issues including hiring, terminations, benefits, compensation, Title VII, ADA, ERISA, privacy, employment and separation agreements, emerging HR policies, assistance with internal investigations and monitoring outside counsel regarding EEO litigation. The successful candidate will have prior experience at either a large law firm or well known EEO boutique. Along with that, very strong academics and excellent oral and written communication skills are a must. Someone from California or with ties to the area is preferred for this opening but they are open to looking at others who have an interest in relocating to San Diego. For immediate consideration, please contact: hdavis@davissearch1.com
LEGAL COUNSELER
Sharp HealthCare, San Diego
Source: Indeed.com
Our legal team provides and coordinates legal, risk management and insurance services throughout Sharp HealthCare. Legal services include corporate, litigation, transactional, clinical, regulatory and labor management. Provide legal advice and services to management of Sharp HealthCare and its operating entities (acute-care hospitals, outpatient facilities, long-term care facility, hospice program, mental health and chemical dependency hospitals) on a wide variety of clinical and medical-legal matters. Ensure clinical staff is aware of and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, to improve the quality of care and services delivered to Sharp HealthCare’s patients.
Key Responsibilities: Provide legal advice to clinical and administrative management regarding a variety of issues (including informed consent, regulatory compliance, licensing, quality of care, peer review, HIPAA, EMTALA, clinical trials, medical records, and bio-ethical issues). Represent Sharp HealthCare on clinical and medical-legal events concerning employees and patients. In collaboration with management, develop proactive responses to patients, families and employees during the course of investigating potential compensable events and asserted legal actions. Interface with claims administration personnel and external legal counsel, as appropriate. Review clinical policies and procedures, and make recommendations as appropriate. Negotiate and draft contracts. Identify legal risks and develop proactive compliance and loss control techniques and recommendations, and communicate to clinical and medical staffs through written recommendations, legal opinions and in-service programs. Keep abreast of current laws and changes to the law and disseminate information as needed to management. Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Ability to effectively provide timely legal services in a wide variety of legal disciplines. Ability to independently analyze fact patterns and situations and counsel or provide sound legal advice in either written or oral form. Excellent written communication skills including the ability to write persuasively and concisely. Excellent oral communication skills including the ability to explain complex legal issues in a clear and understandable manner to non-lawyers. Working knowledge and experience in the following areas of law: general health care (including Title 22, Medicare Conditions of Participation, consent law, patient rights, compliance, privacy laws, professional licensing and responsibilities, medical staff), contracts, not-for-profit tax rules, fraud and abuse rules, corporate law (including governance). Ability to work with management at various levels to achieve a mutually satisfactory result. Knowledge of the Joint Commission , Title 22, other regulatory agencies and regulations that impact health care delivery in hospital and ambulatory care settings. Licensed to practice law in the State of California. Registered Nurse in California preferred. Experience: Minimum of five (5) years experience in health care law, preferably with acute care hospital provider. Physical Requirements: Ability to spend 8-10 hours sitting or standing at or near a desk and/or operating computer equipment and speaking on the telephone. Ability to work independently on routine matters and seek advice on more complex tasks. Ability to meet deadlines and tight schedules of others and to prioritize work on a continuing basis. Must be able to hear and speak clearly by telephone. Ability to use keys on a computer keyboard. Ability to travel both locally and nationally in a timely fashion, including multiple trips in a single day. To Apply: https://jobs.sharp.com/jobdetails.asp?apply=yes&job_number=43613&sourcename=Indeed
CORPORATE COUNSEL
Skanska USA. Riverside
Source: Craigslist.org
Reports to Skanska USA Civil’s General Counsel. Providing general legal support for the business unit’s western region operations. Legal support will include, contract drafting, contract negotiating, claims support, and litigation management. Requirements: 10 years of legal experience after graduating law school with at least 7 years of experience in private or corporate legal practice, with the emphasis in construction law, preferably related to heavy civil construction. Licensed in the State of California. Engineering degree desired. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, negotiation and legal reasoning skills. Ability to manage issues and workload independently with minimal supervision. Excellent business judgement and strategic thinking. Strong organizational skills and flexibility. To Apply: http://www.clickheretoapply.net?248501
Notes on Contract Work
Are you are interested in doing short-term work as an independent contractor, usually for litigation and due diligence projects, usually through an agency, and most often for law firms? We do not include these sorts of positions in this Job List, but if you are interested, there seems to be a constant demand and turn-over. So we would encourage you to contact directly our long-standing sponsor, who has extensive experience handling these sorts of placements:
Exclusively Legal
402 West Broadway, Suite 1200
San Diego, CA 92101
tel. 619.595.0440
sandiego@exclusivelylegal.com
And as a matter of full disclosure, another local company that advertises these sorts of positions is:
Davidson Staffing
4520 Executive Drive, Suite 227
San Diego, California 92121-3020
858-453-0133 · Fax: 858-453-7508
http://www.davidsonstaffing.com/
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Association of Corporate Counsel, San Diego Chapter
All rights reserved.
Tenth Annual Black & White Ball - Hosted Seats Available
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TENTH ANNUAL BLACK & WHITE BALL - March 5, 2011
The Black and White Ball has established itself as the premier social event for the San Diego legal community. A portion of the proceeds of the event will benefit Conner’s Cause for Children.
Manchester Grand Hyatt, One Market Place, San Diego, CA 92101
6:00pm-12:00am
If you are interested in complimentary tickets to the Black and White Ball, please contact Executive Director Jon Hellings regarding opportunities to be seated as a guest at a table hosted by one of our Chapter sponsors.
ACC-SD Attorney of the Year Nominations
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ACC San Diego Chapter In House Attorney of the Year Award
The San Diego Chapter of ACC (ACC-SD) created an annual in-house attorney award to honor and recognize a local In House attorney. We wanted to create an award to honor the best, the brightest and the most prestigious In House counsel in San Diego. And there is a lot of talent to choose from.
NOMINATION FORM
ACC-San Diego Chapter
In House Attorney of the Year Award
Name of Nominee: Title:
Address of Nominee:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Name of Nominator:
Address of Nominator:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Eligibility Criteria/Qualifications (please provide a detailed description of how the Nominee meets or exceeds these criteria):
1. Nominee must work as an in-house attorney in San Diego county, must have worked as an in-house attorney for at least five (5) years, of which at least three (3) years have been in San Diego county.
2. Nominee has demonstrated dedication to the advancement of the in-house profession.
3. Nominee has demonstrated San Diego community involvement.
4. Nominee has demonstrated substantive achievement in the in-house profession.
5. Nominee has demonstrated leadership in the workplace or legal community.
Background Information on the Nominee (education, work experience, pro bono work, associations, offices, titles, etc.). Please attach a resume.
Nomination forms must be submitted by January 28, 2011, for consideration for the 2011 Award. Nomination forms should be submitted to Jon Hellings, the ACC-San Diego Chapter Executive Director, via email to acca-sd@cox.net or by snail mail to ACC-SD, 4520 Hawley Blvd #1, San Diego, CA 92116. The 2011 ACC-San Diego In House Attorney of the Year Award will be presented at the 2011 Black and White Ball on March 5 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Members of the ACC-San Diego In-house Attorney of the Year Award Selection Committee are ineligible for consideration.
ACC-SD Excellence in Pro Bono Service by In House Counsel Nominations
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ACC San Diego Chapter Excellence in Pro Bono Service In House Attorney Award
The San Diego Chapter of ACC (ACC-SD) created an annual in-house attorney award to honor and recognize a local In House attorney for excellence in pro bono service. We wanted to create an this award, in addition to the in-house Attorney of the Year Award, to honor the pro bono efforts of In House Counsel in San Diego . We have established a committee to determine criteria under which nominees would be considered for this award on an annual basis.
NOMINATION FORM
ACC-San Diego Chapter
Excellence in Pro Bono Service by In House Counsel Award
Name of Nominee: Title:
Address of Nominee:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Name of Nominator:
Address of Nominator:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Eligibility Criteria/Qualifications (please provide a detailed description of how the Nominee meets or exceeds these criteria):
1. Nominee must work as an in-house attorney in San Diego county, must have worked as an in-house attorney for at least five (5) years, of which at least three (3) years have been in San Diego county.
2. Nominee has demonstrated dedication to the advancement of pro bono services. “Pro bono services” is generally defined as work related to the performance or promotion of volunteer legal services, or volunteer services for the advancement of the legal profession in the community.
3. Nominee’s pro bono services were for the welfare or the common good of the San Diego community.
4. Nominee has demonstrated substantive achievement in pro bono services whether in terms of actual hours of volunteer work, outcome of volunteer services, or furtherance of resolution of issues in the community through the nominee’s services.
Please explain how the Nominee satisfies the Eligibility Criteria identified above. Please indicate the leadership roles the Nominee may have played in his/her pro bono services. Also please indicate the significant areas in which the Nominee was involved, including the impact of the Nominee’s pro bono services to the organization that received the services.
Background Information on the Nominee (education, work experience, pro bono work, associations, offices, titles, etc.). Please attach a resume.
Nomination forms must be submitted by January, 2011, for consideration for the 2011 Award. Nomination forms should be submitted to Jon Hellings, the ACC-San Diego Chapter Executive Director, via email to acca-sd@cox.net or by snail mail to ACC, 4520 Hawley Blvd #1, San Diego, CA 92116. The 2011 ACC-San Diego Excellence In Pro Bono Service In House Attorney Award will be presented at the 2011 Black and White Ball on March 5 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Members of the ACC-San Diego In House Attorney of the Year Award Selection Committee are ineligible for consideration.
Project Attorneys – NOW!
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Does your company need an experienced attorney for a short term contract position? Do you need that attorney NOW? ACC-SD now has a listserv to match our talented local in-transition attorneys with companies with short term needs. Why wait? Describe your needs and qualifications required. Get responses as quick as a reply email. Try our new program, Project Attorneys--NOW!
Go to the chapter web site;
Click on “In Transition Resources”;
Then go to “Project Attorneys—NOW!”
Or follow this link: http://www.acc.com/chapters/sandiego/In-Transition-Resources.cfm
Then go to “Project Attorneys—NOW!”
Did You Miss the Last Program? Program Materials are Available On Line
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Did you miss the last program?
View most past program materials on line at:
http://www.acc.com/chapters/sandiego/pastprograms.cfm
An Invitation from the Mountain West Chapter - CLE & Ski
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Dear ACC San Diego Chapter Membership,
In conjunction with your chapter leadership and as our sister ACC chapter, we would like to invite you to join us on Friday, February 11th at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel at the Canyons Resort in Park City, Utah for the ACC Mountain West Chapter’s sixth annual CLE & Ski. At this great event you can enjoy a half day of in-house focused CLE, with up to 4.5 hours of CLE credit, including one hour of professionalism and then enjoy an afternoon on the slopes. That night enjoy our Après Ski reception and prize drawing where you can enter to win a flip camcorder and earn another ½ hour of ethics credit.
The event includes discounted ski passes, continental breakfast and lunch. If you register by January 26th you can enjoy even more savings with our early bird special. Discounted full day passes are also available if you would like to bring a guest. Seating is limited, so please register now by e-mailing mountainwest@acc.com with your package preference or calling 801-698-6513.
Thank you,
Wayne Ipsen
President
And
Senior Corporate Counsel
US Ecology, Inc
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