Association of Corporate Counsel Annual Meeting 2026

Shannon VanVleet Patterson will participate in the “Entity Management: Lifecycle of an Entity,” panel session on Tuesday, October 6 at 1:45 p.m. as part of the Association of Corporate Counsel’s (ACC) Annual Meeting in Boston.

From formation to dissolution, the session covers the full lifecycle of a legal entity and the governance, compliance, and operational decisions that arise at every stage. Topics include entity creation, structural planning, registrations, ongoing maintenance, annual reporting, and governance best practices, as well as the risks of failing to preserve corporate separateness. The discussion will also address subsidiary oversight, outsourcing, international entity management, and recurring compliance obligations – including annual reports, tax filings, business licenses, and beneficial ownership requirements. The session is designed for legal and compliance professionals managing entities across U.S. and non-U.S. jurisdictions.

Joe DeMedeiros participated in the “Transatlantic M&A 2026: Essential Insights for General Counsel” panel session on Tuesday, October 6 as part of the Association of Corporate Counsel’s (ACC) Annual Meeting in Boston.

General counsel operating across the EU–US corridor face a convergence of regulatory change, intensified enforcement, and heightened board scrutiny unlike anything seen before. This advanced session distills what matters most for transatlantic M&A in 2026, focusing on how AI is reshaping deal risk, execution, and value creation. The first part addresses diligence areas where AI increases both opportunity and exposure — data protection, AI model and IP ownership, employment regimes, and antitrust and national security clearances. The second part examines key differences in EU vs. US deal mechanics, with real-world examples of AI delivering efficiency gains across diligence, contract review, risk allocation, and post-close integration. Attendees leave with a concrete roadmap for enhancing deal certainty and execution in 2026.