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Our Manufacturing Affinity Group learned all about sustainability and recycling in our city tonight at Charlotte Innovation Barn, sponsored by Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP. Thank you to all who joined us and especially Shumaker for this wonderful event!
Last night was an absolute blast with our New to In House Affinity Group and Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP traveling through the 100 acre wood to learn all about our different communication styles! Some of us are Poohs, Tiggers, Rabbits, and Eeyores around the office. We learned we all play an important role in getting things done and keeping things moving at our respective companies! Thanks to everyone who joined us, and especially Parker Poe for sponsoring this event at Chapter 6 with delicious food and cocktails.
You may not know that ACC Charlotte's membership coverage extends into the mountain communities surrounding Boone and Asheville. After reaching out to members who live in these areas, we have received the following resources from one of our members, Tobias Weas, who is in Asheville. We feel it important to share this information with our members: 1. NC Dept. of Public Safety info page about Hurricane Helene which includes useful info, including how to donate and volunteer: https://buff.ly/4drbGES 2. The Buncombe Co. page about the Hurricane Helene relief efforts which includes additional info about donations and volunteering: https://buff.ly/3U52ejk 3. Lastly, there is a huge need for legal services for those affected and that are struggling with things such as Landlord / Tenant issues, filling out FEMA forms, legal issues related to insurance claims, etc. Pisgah Legal has become a hub for those with legal needs (and that qualify) and placing offers of pro bono legal services. This would be a great way for attorneys to assist. Here's the Pisgah Legal link: https://buff.ly/3d6EAMg Tobias shared, "I have never seen a community come together like it is in Asheville (I assume the same in Boone!). The selflessness, courage, generosity and human decency I've witnessed is heartwarming and a lesson for all of us. Except on the fringes, there is no blue or red, no dems or repubs, just people hurting and in need and people helping. This message needs to be amplified." THANK YOU to all who are supporting our beautiful North Carolina mountain communities in their time of need. We hope the above resources are helpful to the many different efforts that we have heard our members are participating in.
ACC Charlotte Members, I hope each of you are doing well and are safe from the effects of Hurricane Helene. As you may know, our ACC Charlotte Chapter covers Western North Carolina and includes members in Asheville and Boone. There are no words to describe the impact this disaster has had on individuals, families and the communities. In times of greatest sorrows, we get to see the best in ourselves and each other as we rise to lift up each other. I have been moved in seeing all of the people who have rushed to the aid of those most impacted and rallied resources to provide to those in need. As Mister Rogers said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” It is in this spirit that I write to you today. The ACC Charlotte Board and Administration Staff have been discussing the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene and how we can best help guide our members to resources to aid in the relief effort. We have decided that our efforts are best directed to existing resources that are providing organized, effective services to those impacted. We have compiled a list below of trusted resources. There are of course many churches and local groups that are also providing much needed relief and we celebrate those as well. However you choose to provide support, we thank you for being “one of the helpers”. Thank you for all you do for our ACC Charlotte community and for the community at large. Red Cross Disaster Relief – Hurricane Relief https://buff.ly/4eMFjBt Samaritan’s Purse – Hurricane Helene Relief https://buff.ly/4dDlv2m North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund http://buff.ly/3XKoeBq Lisa LaVigne, Esq, CIPP/US, CIPM, PLS Chapter President ACC Charlotte
Great annual ethics presentation from McGuireWoods LLP today. Thanks to all who joined us at Charlotte City Club for this CLE and the reception following as well!
Thank you to Littler for a very interesting CLE today: Human Resources, AI & the Law. We loved getting to see so many of our members for lunch and we truly appreciate Littler presenting for our Chapter! Thanks to all who joined us!
Wow! What a fun Oktoberfest social event at Gilde Brewery with Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP last night! Thanks to all who joined us and especially to Parker Poe for sponsoring this unique event. Prost!
As promised… an original jingle performed yesterday evening at “SCOTUS: Behind the Curtain,” hosted by Robinson Bradshaw and presented by Mark Hiller and Erik Zimmerman! Thanks to you both for a great CLE and this special bonus for our ACC Charlotte members!
Thank you to all who joined us tonight for SCOTUS: Behind the Curtain, sponsored by Robinson Bradshaw and presented by Mark Hiller and Erik Zimmerman. Incredible presentation, food, and drink at Legion Brewing South Park. Thank you so much! To those who couldn’t attend… stay tuned for a video of an original performance in our next post!