ACC) today announced winners of its sixth annual 'Top 10 30-Somethings' awards at its Corporate Counsel University® (CCU) in New Orleans.
WASHINGTON (June 16, 2017) – The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), a global legal association representing more than 42,000 in-house counsel employed by over 10,000 organizations in 85 countries, today announced winners of its sixth annual 'Top 10 30-Somethings' awards at its Corporate Counsel University® (CCU) in New Orleans.
Sponsored by Saul Ewing, LLP, the award program distinguishes the outstanding achievements of in-house counsel between the ages of 30 and 39. Nominations are based on the individual's contributions to the corporate law department, company, or organization, as well as the depth and context of their participation in efforts to advance advocacy, pro bono, and diversity in the legal profession.
"While this year's winners work in a variety of industries, such as retail, energy, and technology, they are united in their distinguished ability to help their companies succeed through offering outstanding counsel and innovative legal solutions," said Veta T. Richardson, president and CEO of ACC. "We are delighted to see such extraordinary young lawyers within the in-house community, and we know their accomplishments and skills will advance the next generation of in-house counsel to unprecedented heights."
The 2017 'Top 10 30-Somethings' awards are presented to the following:
- Dan Seltzer, managing director, senior director, anticorruption, and government compliance officer, Accenture (California)
- Katia Bloom, associate general counsel, ForgeRock (California)
- Thomas Chow, general counsel and chief compliance officer, Exponential Interactive (California)
- Leilani Harbeck, senior counsel, Conagra Brands (Illinois)
- Jessica Roper, legal counsel, trading and supply – global LNG, Shell (Texas)
- Jennifer Holsman Tetreault, regional legal counsel, US Foods (Arizona)
- Christina Zabat-Fran, vice president and general counsel, St. John Knits (California)
- Charlie Bingham, corporate counsel, Microsoft (Georgia)
- Gladys Chun, general counsel, Lazada (Singapore)
- Jocelyn Shaw, counsel, Bayer (North Carolina)
The ACC CCU program is specifically designed for corporate lawyers who are new to in-house practice. On Thursday, June 15, Scott L. Rogers, M.S., J.D., director of the Mindfulness in Law Program at the University of Miami School of Law, will give the keynote address, exploring how lawyers and corporate boardrooms can use mindfulness to cultivate greater emotional intelligence.
Hailing from Entergy Corporation, LyondellBasell, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Deutsche Bank, and South by Southwest (SXSW), among others, session panelists will provide insights on leadership development, contract drafting and negotiation, challenges for publicly traded companies, outside counsel management, and risk and compliance issues.
To learn more about the 'Top 10 30-Somethings' award recipients, check out the upcoming July/August issue of ACC's award-winning magazine, ACC Docket.
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 opportunities and advocacy initiatives. With more than 42,000 members employed by over 10,000 organizations in 85 countries, 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.