Association of Corporate Counsel - Charlotte Chapter

Thank you to Diane Costigan, Elizabeth Ireland, and Kobi Brinson of Winston Taylor for hosting yesterday’s Professional Development Lunch on Effective Delegation at the Winston Taylor office. They provided actionable takeaways and practical frameworks for elevating leadership impact. We appreciate your expertise and partnership in supporting our in-house counsel community! Thanks to all our members who joined us for this valuable session!

We’re thrilled to share that ACC Charlotte was just named a 2025 Gold Chapter of Distinction! This recognition celebrates our chapter’s leadership, member engagement, and commitment to fostering a community where in‑house counsel can connect, grow, and lead. Our Chapter's success depends on the involvement of our Board, volunteers, sponsors, and members so thank you to each of you for making this achievement possible!

Today, ACC Charlotte reflects on the strength, history, and resilience honored on Juneteenth, and most importantly, we celebrate the meaningful freedom this day represents!

Last night’s mixology class at Elsewhere in SouthEnd was the perfect blend of craft and creativity. We learned how to reimagine classic vodka and whiskey cocktails (plus some elevated zero‑proof options) all while enjoying an amazing charcuterie board!

Huge thanks to Fox Rothschild LLP attorneys Jeff MacHarg, Jon Heyl, and Catherine Mitchell for hosting us! And an extra‑special shoutout to Nikki Griffin for her *fantabulous* on‑site event coordination (a very official adjective, courtesy of Jeff - but we couldn’t agree more!).

Such a fun night with great cocktails and even better people. Thanks to all who joined us!

Last Thursday was something special! Our members teamed up with Moore & Van Allen and First Gen Success to create encouragement cards for the incoming Class of 2027 scholars. The messages were thoughtful, inspiring, and full of heart… exactly the kind of support these young women deserve as they begin their first‑generation college journeys. Thank you to Moore & Van Allen for sponsoring the evening and to everyone who joined us to make an impact. The Class of 2027 is going to feel the love!

Last Friday’s New Member Lunch was a fantastic success! Members of our Executive Board, Membership Committee, and attorneys from our Platinum Sponsor, Bradley, had the pleasure of welcoming our newest members and sharing information about the resources, events, and networking opportunities available through our chapter. Thank you to everyone who joined us for great conversation and a delicious lunch at Paco’s Tacos!

Thanks to all who joined us today for our monthly Chapter Meeting at The Hamilton Event Spaces, featuring Keith Weddington’s Annual Employment Law Update. This year he was joined by Lucy Anderson, and together they made this another informative and engaging CLE. Huge thank you to these wonderful speakers and to Platinum sponsor Parker Poe for sponsoring this presentation!

Today, we remember and honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. ACC Charlotte is grateful for their service and their legacy. 🇺🇸

Last night’s social event at Dilworth Tasting Room was incredible. The wine was amazing, the food was SO good, and the whole vibe made it easy to relax and just enjoy being together!

Huge thank you to Troutman Pepper Locke for sponsoring this social event and truly making this happen. Great people, great wine, great food. Could not have asked for a better evening with our ACC Charlotte community! Thanks so much to all who joined us!

Thank you to Alston & Bird for sponsoring tonight’s Ethics CLE | A Day in the Life of Lee Lawyer. This was such a fun and genuinely useful session! Huge shoutout to speakers Michael Hoernlein, Thomas Walker, and Caitlin Van Hoy for walking us through useful real‑world scenarios. Our in‑house community left with great takeaways and enjoyed a fantastic happy hour to wrap up the night. Thanks to all who joined us!