Why Attend
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Who Will You Meet at the ACC Annual Meeting?
An unmatched gathering of in-house legal minds—where influence, insight, and impact converge.
Join thousands of your peers, including:
- General Counsel & Chief Legal Officers – steering the legal strategy of major corporations
- Experts in IP, litigation, compliance, and more – bringing deep subject-matter expertise
- Legal operations and risk leaders – driving efficiency and mitigating challenges
From powerhouse global brands to innovative newcomers, attendees come from every corner of the in-house legal world—ready to learn, connect, and lead.
If you're in-house, you belong here.
The right subject matter
Every October, ACC hosts the premier conference of the year for in-house legal professionals to meet, connect, and learn
This year's conference will be packed with practical, interactive, and engaging learning formats to help you dig deep into critical substantive matters. This year's topics include: artificial intelligence (including AI governance), countering global sanctions, legal's impact in the boardroom, leadership development, and more
Unparalleled networking
Exchange ideas and share experiences with peers from around the globe with 30+ hours of exclusive networking opportunities
Catch up over coffee in the exhibit hall
Show off your golf skills and relax at the spa, all while connecting with peers at the ACC Foundation's Corporate Counsel Classic (separate signup required)
Mix and mingle during an evening reception with hors d'oeuvres and a beverage in hand
Expert presenters
Hear directly from an impressive group of legal industry thought leaders
Past speakers included in-house counsel and legal operations professionals from companies such as Barnes & Noble, Bridgestone, DISH Network, Edward Jones, FedEx, GE, Microsoft, Nationwide Insurance, Netflix, PayPal, T-Mobile, Walmart, and more
This year, more than 200 speakers will share their strategies and best practices. Leave the conference with new ideas and actionable takeaways
CLE/CPD credit
Attend sessions on timely topics and earn up to a year's worth of CLE/CPD credit in three days*
Earn general, specialty, and/or ethics credit while gaining the knowledge you need to successfully navigate your role
*Dependent on your jurisdiction and sessions attended. See our FAQ page for more info about CLE/CPD credit
Hear from your peers
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I learn so much when I come here and it’s organic when it’s in person.
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There is not a gathering of people in the world that even comes second place to this.
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I come every year. It is the best conference in the year. This is where I learn the most.
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It's almost like a family reunion. You get to see people that you've met at various different smaller ACC events. I also get a bunch of CLE credits, so that's a bonus!
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The Annual Meeting is one of my favorite events of the year. It's an opportunity to make friendships, which is so key to being an ACC member.
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The Annual Meeting is not just about the CLE and learning; it is also a lot of fun, connecting with friends.
Who will be there?
Below is just a sampling of companies that are sending their in-house legal professionals to the 2025 Annual Meeting:
| 1-800 Contacts, Inc. ADP Alex and Ani, LLC Allison Transmission, Inc. American Electric Power Company Asurion Avantus Bayview Asset Management, LLC Benefit Cosmetics LLC Boston Properties, Inc. Burton Snowboards California Water Service Co. Cambia Health Solutions, Inc. CenterPoint Energy, Inc. |
Dell Technologies Eastman Chemical Company Ember Education Equinor US Holdings, Inc. Genesys Cloud Services Inc. Goodwill Industries Graphic Packaging International Guardian Pharmacy, LLC Hard Rock Cafe International Hill International, Inc. HomeServices of America, a Berkshire Hathaway Company Honeywell Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. International Association of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. |
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. LyondellBasell Advanced Polymers, Inc. Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation Motorola Solutions, Inc. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Nordstrom, Inc. Permobil Sellers Dorsey Silicon Laboratories Walmart Whataburger Restaurants, LLC Whirlpool Corporation |