ACC honored outstanding members, chapters, and networks at its Leadership Awards Program at the 2018 ACC Annual Meeting.
WASHINGTON (October 22, 2018) — The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), a global legal association representing more than 43,000 members in 85 countries, recognized members, chapters, and networks demonstrating outstanding leadership, service, and a strong commitment to the in-house counsel community this week during the 2018 ACC Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas.
ACC President and CEO Veta T. Richardson presented the following honors with 2019 ACC Global Board of Directors Chair Simon Fish (executive vice president & general counsel, Bank of Montreal) at the Annual Meeting Leadership Awards Ceremony on October 21:
- Robert I. Townsend, Jr. Member of the Year Award: Stephen Roth, vice president & general counsel, Jewelry Television
- Jonathan S. Silber Network Member of the Year Award: Sherie Edwards, vice president, corporate and legal, State Volunteer Mutual Insurance Company (Small Law Department Network)
- Outstanding Network of the Year Award (Small Category): ACC Sports & Entertainment Network
- Outstanding Network of the Year Award (Large Category): ACC Law Department Management Network
- Outstanding Network Sponsor of the Year Award: Jackson Lewis P.C.
- Outstanding Chapter Achievement Award (Innovative Programming Effort): ACC Kentucky
- Outstanding Chapter Achievement Award (Best Membership Strategy): ACC St. Louis
- Outstanding Chapter Achievement Award (Best Partnership Program): ACC Charlotte
- Outstanding Chapter Achievement Award (Best Diversity Initiative): ACC Greater Philadelphia
For more information about ACC's award winners, visit www.acc.com/awards.
About ACC: The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is a global legal association that promotes the common professional and business interests of in-house counsel who work for corporations, associations and other organizations through information, education, networking, and advocacy. With more than 45,000 members in 85 countries employed by over 10,000 organizations, ACC connects its members to the people and resources necessary for both personal and professional growth. By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on Twitter: @ACCinhouse.