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2023 Annual Meeting attendees and speakers:

  • For instructions on confirming your CLE/CPD credits, please refer to the email from education@acc.com titled "Confirm Your CLE/CPD Credits" sent Nov. 1, 2023 and the follow-up email sent Nov. 8, 2023.

    • If you hadn't confirmed your credits by Nov. 16, 2023, you were also sent a final reminder email on that date.

    • Sessions that are ineligible for CLE credit cannot be confirmed for CLE credit. Please refer to the program schedule for the CLE eligibility note of sessions you attended.

  • To access Course Materials, visit your registration statement or refer to the email from education@acc.com titled "Confirm Your CLE/CPD Credits" sent Nov. 1, 2023 and the follow-up email sent Nov. 8, 2023.

    • Don't have your Registration Statement? Request to have it re-sent

Not getting our emails?

Please check your junk/spam folder or quarantine. Additionally, please work with your IT department to place education@acc.com on your approved or safe senders list. This will ensure you receive important pre- and post-meeting emails, including information on program materials and CLE/CPD credit.


AM23 Highlights

 

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See you in Nashville, TN, Oct. 6-9, 2024!

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    Session Highlights

    Interview Like a Talk Show Host and Land the Job

    • Practice, practice, practice. The more practice you get during interviews, the more confident you will become. 
    • Be sure to spend adequate time researching your employer or the candidate.
    • Conduct yourself in a way you would want to be remembered by and your reputation.

    Are You Smarter than ChatGPT?

    • AI is coming to you, in your legal work, and in your life. You are probably using it already.
    • Before using a generative AI tool, assess and mitigate risks relating to output accuracy, data hallucination, IP rights, and confidentiality.
    • To mitigate risks of inaccurate output from generative AI, do research, don’t just rely on what the Gen AI tool is telling you. Know on what data the model was trained.

    ESG from the Breakroom to the Board Room

    • ESG is not owned by a single group - has to be a cross-functional effort.
    • Be authentic to your company's core values.
    • Use government regulations to evaluate the lawfulness of your program.
    • You can't make everyone happy.

    For questions about the meeting, contact education@acc.com.

    For membership questions, contact membership@acc.com.

    For sponsorship questions, contact sponsorship@acc.com.

  • Why Attend

    Download the Annual Meeting Guide


    7 great reasons why you should attend the Annual Meeting:

     The right subject matter.

    • This year's conference is packed with practical, interactive, and engaging learning formats — microlearning (think TED-style Talks), panel sessions, roundtables, and workshops that will help you and your colleagues from around the world dig deep into critical subject matters.

     Your future success.

    • In this post-COVID world, it's vital for you to invest in your future, keep pace with changes in regulations and what they mean for you and your company, and elevate your practice and law department to a new standard of excellence.

    Expert presenters.

    • Hear directly from an impressive group of legal industry thought leaders.

     Unparalleled networking.

    • Exchange ideas and share experiences with your colleagues from around the globe with 30+ hours of networking opportunities.

    Solutions.

    • Get up-to-the-minute information from 100+ law firms and legal service providers.

     CLE/CPD credit.

    • Get the professional development you need and earn up to a year's worth of CLE/CPD credits. (Maximum number of CLE credits you may earn is dependent on your jurisdiction’s approvals and sessions attended.)

     The San Antonio Experience.


    Make the case to attend. Download the justification toolkit here


    Look Who's Talking

    Don’t just take our word for it! Hear from your peers why they keep coming back to the ACC Annual Meeting.

     

    "I learn so much when I come here and it’s organic when it’s in person."

    Cristina Gonzales, Chief Legal Officer, Staples

    "There is not a gathering of people in the world that even comes second place to this."

    Monica Johnson, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Darigold, Inc.

    “I come every year. It is the best conference in the year. This is where I learn the most.”

    Alan Tse, Global Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary, Jones Lang LaSalle Inc.

    "I think what ACC does, is empowers the in-house bar to build community in a way that maybe wouldn’t otherwise happen because we’re all in different companies."

    Stephen Liverpool, SVP & General Counsel, Raymond James Bank, Raymond James & Associates, Inc.

    "The sessions are fantastic, but to me, honestly, the real reason to come to these conferences in person is for the networking."

    Kevin Chu, Assistant General Counsel, SAP America Inc.

    "Everyone is absolutely open to communicating and sharing and networking and it’s something you don’t find in a lot of areas, except through ACC."

    Elda Sidhu, General Counsel, University of Nevada, Las Vegas


    Spread the word!

    Let your peers, audience, or potential customers know that you will be at the world's largest gathering of in-house counsel! 

    Follow and tag/mention ACC: FacebookTwitterLinkedIn

    For Attendees

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    • I'm going to #ACCAM23, the world’s largest gathering of in-house counsel. Connect with me there! am.acc.com
    • Can’t wait for #ACCAM23! See you there – am.acc.com
    • Looking forward to connecting with other in-house counsel at #ACCAM23 – join me! am.acc.com

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    For Speakers

    Sample Text

    • I’m speaking at #ACCAM23, the world’s largest gathering of in-house counsel. See you there! am.acc.com
    • Have you been wanting to discuss [insert topic]? If so, join [session title] with myself and [co-panelists' social media handles] at #ACCAM23. Learn more at am.acc.com
    • Don’t miss my presentation with [co-presenters' social media handles] at #ACCAM23. Register at am.acc.com to hear what we've got to share!

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    For Sponsors

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    • Visit us at #ACCAM23, the world’s largest gathering of in-house counsel. Learn more at am.acc.com
    • Don't miss our presentation, [session title] with [panelists' social media handles] at #ACCAM23. Register at am.acc.com to join us!
    • We're excited to share [resource, solution, or service] with you at #ACCAM23. Come see us! am.acc.com

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  • Rates & Registration

    2023 Registration Rates

    Registration fees for the ACC Annual Meeting include written materials, sessions, scheduled meals, breaks, and networking receptions as indicated on the program schedule. They do NOT include travel expenses, hotel accommodations, or incidental expenses.

    Rate Type Register By Member Rate Nonmember Rate*
    Early Bird April 28, 2023 US$1,795 US$2,194
    Regular September 28, 2023 US$1,895 US$2,294
    Last Chance October 19, 2023 US$2,050 US$2,449
    Monday Day Pass** October 19, 2023 US$1,295 US$1,295
    Tuesday Day Pass** October 19, 2023 US$1,295 US$1,295
    Wednesday Day Pass** October 19, 2023 US$1,195 US$1,195

    *Nonmember rate includes US$399 for one year of ACC membership (membership eligibility rules apply). ACC membership and meeting registration will be confirmed pending approval of eligibility.

    **Day Pass is limited to one pass only per registrant. Must be eligible for ACC membership. Membership not included. A day pass grants access to written materials, sessions, scheduled meals, breaks, and networking opportunities that occur on that day only. 

    Registering with a meeting credit? Request assistance from an ACC staff member.


    VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION:

    If you're unable to attend the Annual Meeting in person, don't worry! You can still experience a curated selection of select live-streamed sessions from the in-person meeting. We will be broadcasting one session per timeslot, for a total of no more than 10-12 sessions. Stay tuned for details on which sessions will be available for live-streaming.

    Please be aware that sessions viewed virtually will not offer CLE credit.


    DISCOUNT CODES POLICY:

    Discounts are not retroactive, cannot be combined, and are only eligible for use on new registrations.


    Group Registrations

    Any company registering three to seven attendees will receive a discount of US$50 off each registration.

    Any company registering eight or more attendees will receive a discount of US$100 off each registration.

    When registering online, please indicate you will be registering a group. Group registrations must be submitted at the same time to receive the discount. Payment for a minimum of three registrations must be received at one time in order to qualify for the group rate. If you already have a group registration for your organization and would like to add additional registrants, please email education@acc.com and we can assist you.

    If paying for your group via check or wire transfer, or if you need additional support with group registrations, please email education@acc.com and we will assist in registering your group.

    IMPORTANT NOTE: Group discount cannot be combined with other offers or discounts and is only applicable to full registrations. Offer excludes day pass registrations. No retroactive group rates will be given.


    Confirmation

    Registrations are not considered confirmed until payment is processed. Please do not consider your registration complete until you have received the confirmation email.

    If you are an ACC member, after registering for Annual Meeting, you will receive a registration confirmation email. If you don’t see an email from ACC Education, please first check your spam/junk mail folder. Then please request a re-send of your confirmation email. If you still didn’t receive it, please contact us.

    If you are a nonmember, after registering for Annual Meeting, you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your registration, followed by a registration confirmation email after your eligibility has been approved. Please allow 24-48 hours after submission for eligibility approval.


    Cancellation Policy

    Registration cancellations must be received in writing via cancel@acc.com. Registrations cannot be cancelled over the telephone. Cancellations for registrations processed at the nonmember rate will not be refunded the US$399 membership fee included with the registration. Registration cancellations will adhere to the cancellation policy dates below, no exceptions.

    Written cancellation received Credit/Refund issued
    By September 27, 2023 Full refund of monies paid, minus US$200 administrative fee
    From September 28 through October 15, 2023 No refunds. 100% credit of monies paid applied to future ACC HQ in-person educational program*
    From October 16 through October 21, 2023 No refunds.  50% credit of monies paid applied to future ACC HQ in-person education program*
    October 22, 2023 and after No refunds, no credits.

    * Credit issued may be used towards the following ACC in-person educational programs: 2024 Annual Meeting, 2024 Corporate Counsel University, 2024 Global General Counsel Summit (eligibility requirements apply), 2024 Securities Law + Disclosure Seminar, or 2024 Executive Leadership Institute (eligibility requirements apply). Credit may not be used towards any other educational programs not included above. Credit may not be divided among programs and any remaining funds following credit application will be forfeited. Credit cannot be carried over to the following year. Credit may be transferred to an eligible attendee from the same organization, but written notification of transfer (via cancel@acc.com) must be received from the original purchaser in order for the credit to be valid. Credit may not be used towards ACC membership dues. Credit will expire October 26, 2024.


    Attendee Substitutions

    Substitute attendees (from the same organization and eligible to attend) are always welcome. Please email your request to education@acc.com.


    Financial Hardship Policy

    ACC offers a limited number of full and partial discounts to the Annual Meeting. Preference is given to ACC members who have already incurred the expense of membership dues. Application for hardship and granting of a hardship discount is limited to individuals who meet the criteria for program registration or attendance.

    All requests for full and partial discounts will be kept confidential and all such determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis. Applicant should fill out this web form explaining the need for financial assistance and how attending this program will be helpful.

    The deadline to submit an application for the 2023 Annual Meeting is October 2, 2023.


    Spouse/Guest Registration Policy

    A guest is defined as a spouse or significant other, friend, or relative who is not a member of ACC, is not qualified to become a member, and does not work in an industry-related occupation.

    If you want to bring a guest, please provide their name where indicated on your meeting registration. Guests must check in at the registration desk onsite and will be issued a guest badge, which will allow access to the evening receptions ONLY. Guests may not attend any educational programs or other meal functions, or enter the exhibit area at any other time.

    The registration fee is US$250.00/guest (limit 1).


    Accommodations

    To request an accommodation, please note your request on the registration form. For questions about accessibility, please contact us at education@acc.com. Requests for accommodations should be submitted as soon as you register, but no later than October 2, 2023, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.


    Not getting our emails?

    Please check your junk/spam folder or quarantine. Additionally, please work with your IT department to place education@acc.com on your approved or safe senders list. This will ensure you receive important pre- and post-meeting emails, including information on program materials and CLE/CPD credit.

  • Hotel & Travel

    For your convenience, ACC has secured room blocks at a number of hotels near the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio (900 E. Market Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205).

    Conference sessions, the Exhibit Hall, and scheduled meals and receptions will be at the Convention Center.

    The closest airport is San Antonio International Airport (SAT), located 8 miles from downtown San Antonio.


    Official Hotel Block

     

    To make your reservation, please book through link provided in your Registration Statement.

    The ACC room block expires September 28, 2023.

    These blocks will sell out prior to September 28, 2023, so reserve your room early.

    Reservations made after September 28, or once the block is filled, will be at prevailing hotel rates.

    2023 Association of Corporate Counsel Hotel Map, Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk, Grand Hyatt San Antonio, Hilton Palacio del Rio Hotel, San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter, Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk, The Westin Riverwalk San Antonio

    HOTEL RATE DISTANCE FROM CONVENTION CENTER

    1. SOLD OUT

        San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk


        889 E Market St

        San Antonio, TX 78205

    $259 (single/double) plus taxes and fees 200 ft / 61 m

    1 minute

    2. Grand Hyatt San Antonio

        600 E Market St

        San Antonio, TX 78205

    $249 (single/double) plus taxes and fees

    240 ft / 74 m

    1 minute

    3. Hilton Palacio del Rio

        200 S Alamo St

        San Antonio, TX 78205
    $259 (single/double) plus taxes and fees 0.3 mile / 400 m

    6 minutes

    4. San Antonio Marriott

        Rivercenter


        101 Bowie St

        San Antonio, TX 78205

    $259 (single/double) plus taxes and fees

    0.2 mile / 300 m

    4 minutes

    5. Hyatt Regency San Antonio

        123 Losoya St

        San Antonio, TX 78205
    $255 (single/double) plus taxes and fees 0.4 mile / 600 m

    8 minutes
    6. The Westin Riverwalk

        420 W Market St

        San Antonio, TX 78205
    $255 (single/double) plus taxes and fees 0.4 mile / 650 m

    9 minutes

    Click on topics 1-4 below for more information

    1) Important - Please Read

    • Important:

      1. You MUST be a confirmed attendee of the 2023 Annual Meeting in order to make your reservation at one of the host hotels and receive the ACC negotiated rate.
      2. ONLY by using the link provided via your Registration Statement can you book within the ACC hotel block and receive the ACC negotiated rate. The hotel room blocks are available until the blocks expire on September 28, 2023 and as long as rooms are still available.
        • These blocks will sell out prior to September 28, 2023, so reserve your room early.
        • Reservations made after September 28, or once the block is filled, will be at prevailing hotel rates.
        • Check this page for updated hotel information in the coming months.

      Additionally:

      • ACC does not use a housing bureau or third-party agency for hotel accommodations or any other travel arrangements. Any claims by any company stating otherwise are not true.
      • ACC cannot make, change or cancel hotel reservations. If you need to make any changes to your reservation, please contact the hotel directly.

     2) Already Registered and Need to Make a Hotel Reservation?

    • Already Registered and Need to Make a Hotel Reservation?

      1. Use the "Hotel Information/Make My Reservation" button on your Registration Statement to make a reservation at one of the host hotels.
      2. From the list of ACC host hotels, click the booking link for the hotel of your choice to make your reservation. 

      Request to have your Registration Statement re-sent

    3) Substitutions and Cancellations

    • Substitutions and Cancellations:

      • Substitute attendees can take over the hotel reservation of the previous attendee per the hotel's policy; however, you or the substitute attendee must contact the hotel directly to make this change.
      • Reservations are subject to the individual hotel policies, including the cancellation policy. If you cancel your ACC Annual Meeting registration, your hotel reservation will not automatically be cancelled. You will be required to cancel your hotel reservation directly with the individual hotel.
      • Attendees who do not cancel their hotel reservation by the hotel's cancellation deadline will be considered "no shows" and will be charged for their room reservation as stated in the cancellation policy included with your hotel reservation confirmation.

    4) Not getting our emails?

    • Not getting our emails?

      Please check your spam folder if you have not received email communications from ACC Education.

      Additionally, please work with your IT department to place education@acc.com on your approved or safe senders list. This will ensure you receive important pre- and post-meeting emails, including information on program materials and CLE/CPD credit.


    Travelling from Outside the US

     

    Visa Information

    Important Reminders for Attendees Travelling Into and Out of the United States:

    1. It is recommended that you allow at least three hours for transfer in any US airport to re-check your luggage and/or proceed to the US Customs and Border Protection Services for immigration processing.
    2. Please note that the Form I-94 has been paperless since April 2013. Travelers will be provided with a CBP admission stamp on their travel document. If a traveler needs a copy of their I-94 (record of admission) for verification of alien registration, immigration status, or employment authorization, it can be obtained on the US Customs and Border Protection website. For more information, please check I-94 Frequently Asked Questions page.

    Learn more about things to do in San Antonio

    San Antonio things to do, Arts & Culture, Attractions, River Walk, Alamo, World Heritage, Hill Country, Nightlife, Outdoor Adventures

  • Program Schedule

    Program Schedule

    CLE FAQs

    Schedule-at-a-Glance


    Learning Paths

     

    We want you to get the most out of your Annual Meeting experience.

     

    See below for the learning paths you can follow based on YOUR practice needs and career goals. 

    Sessions perfect for the

    Chief Legal Officer

    Who you are:

    "I'm a Chief Legal Officer, and I want both business and legal sessions curated for leaders in the legal field with a broad range of responsibility."

    Hone your skills and lead

    Sessions made just for the

    Deputy General Counsel

    Who you are:

    "I'm a Deputy General Counsel or a Divisional General Counsel, and I want curated content for the next generation of CLOs."

    Prepare for the next step in your career

    Sessions with timely content and relevant pointers for attorneys who are

    New to In-house

    Who you are:

    "I'm new to in-house, and I want curated content for those that are at the beginning of their in-house journey. I'd like to indulge in networking sessions and first-time meetups to expand my network and blossom."

    See the 20+ sessions that'll speak to your career needs

    Sessions focused on 

    Leadership and Career Development

    Who you are:

    "I want curated content that will get me to the next level by helping me improve my legal skills and maximize my productivity."

    Get ready to learn and grow in your leadership role and career

  • CLE/CPD

  • Sponsorship Information

    2023 ACC Annual Meeting

    The ACC Annual Meeting is the largest in-house event of its kind consistently drawing over 2,500 in-house counsel. The event consists of three days of unsurpassed networking opportunities and advanced education seminars, focused on leading topics of interest to the in-house counsel professional. The event provides a rare opportunity to present your products and services to a large, exclusively in-house counsel audience, build relationships and establish your organization as a key supporter of the corporate counsel community.

    Sponsorships and speaking opportunities are now available!

    Join us in San Antonio, Texas, October 22-25, 2023 | Henry B. González Convention Center

    • Build recognition of your company name, products, and services
    • Meet your target audience face-to-face in one convenient location
    • Generate leads in days that result in partnerships for years

    For more details, view Sponsorship Prospectus. For additional information or inquiry, submit your request using the form below and our business development team member will contact you soon.


    Thank You to Our Gold Sponsors 

     

    Axiom

    Barnes & Thronburg LLP

    B&B

    Bloomberg Law

    Consilio

    Contoural

    Epiq

    Fisher &

    galloway

    Hogan

    JL

    Kilopatra

    Littler

    Meritas

    Mintz

    NM

    Oglee

    Pramata

    P

    S

    TR

    Traliant

    Xakia

     

    Thank You to Our Silver Sponsors 

     

    csc

    const

    Foley

    Lat

    LegalSifter

    PerkinCoie

    Reveal

    Saul

    Venable

     

    Thank You to Our Blue Sponsors 

     

    Adams & Martin Group

    ALFA International

    American Arbitration Association

    Beveridge & Diamond

    Blake, Cassel & Graydon

    Bonterms

    Brooks Kushman P.C.

    Chambers and Partners

    Chubb

    Cobblestone Software

    Cogency Global

    Computershare

    Conga

    ContracPodAI

    ContractSafe

    Cozen O'Connor

    CSC

    Dazychain 

    DocJuris

    Ethics & Compliance Initiative (ECI)

    Everlaw

    Evisort

    Filevine

    First Law International

    FTI

    Gowling WLG

    Guidepost Solutions

    IPRO

    Ironclad

    Kean Miller

    Latham & Watkins

    Laurel Hill

    LawVu

    Legal Files

    Legal.io

    LegalBillReview.com

    LegalOn Technologies, Inc.

    Level Access

    Lexion

    LexisNexis

    Lexitas

    LinkSquares

    Luminance Technologies LTD

    Malbek

    Mitratech

    Morae Global

    NACD

    Nasdaq

    NAVEX

    Paladin

    Paragon Legal

    Patent Awards

    PLI 

    Quarles

    Resolution Economics LLC

    Robert Half | Protiviti.

    Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP

    SHOOSMITH LLP

    Summize

    The Legal 500

    Trustpoint.One

    vLex

    Wolters Kluwer

    Womble Bond Dickinson

     

    Interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities?  For more information, submit your request using the link, here, and our Business Development team will contact you soon. 

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    2023 Annual Meeting attendees and speakers:

     

     

    Please refer to the email from education@acc.com titled "Confirm Your CLE/CPD Credits," sent Nov. 1, 2023, for instructions on confirming your CLE/CPD credits.


    Speaker Guidelines


    Thank you for your interest in the 2023 Annual Meeting!

    1. Please see here for the ACC Code of Conduct for Events.
    2. Updated Duty of Care:

      • ACC will no longer require proof of vaccination status to attend ACC HQ events. Instead, ACC expects attendees to take responsibility themselves for following guidance from the WHO and/or CDC on measures to reduce infection from COVID-19 and to protect against severe complications.

      • For full details on ACC's updated Duty of Care, please visit this page.

    3. For general speaker guidelines, please see here.
    4. Some of the below steps ask you to refer to your Registration Statement. Don't have your Registration Statement? Request to have it re-sent 

    We are continuing to expand our FAQs. If you have a question not answered below, please email us.


    Not getting our emails?

    Please check your junk/spam folder or quarantine. Additionally, please work with your IT department to place education@acc.com on your approved or safe senders list. This will ensure you receive important pre- and post-meeting emails, including information on program materials and CLE/CPD credit.


    CLE/CPD & Certification Credit

    How to interpret the CLE note in each session’s description on the program schedule:

    Please check back in fall 2023 to see any updates to the CLE note for your sessions of interest.

    ---

    This session is likely eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

    Based on title, description, and anticipated substance of the session, it will likely qualify for CLE/CPD credit in most jurisdictions.

    Additionally:

    To help you as you select sessions, the below types of programs are likely to qualify for credit in most jurisdictions:

    • Skills: “How to … as a lawyer”;
    • Substantive discussion of law;
    • Specialty credits: Ethics, Elimination of Bias (EOB), Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health Issues, Diversity
      • Many jurisdictions have special requirements, but we are seeing more approvals of EOB, Diversity, and Wellness credits.

    ---

    This session may be eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

    The session’s description is still forthcoming or may still be edited to encompass additional aspects that would make it more likely to be eligible for credit.

    Additionally:

    As you select your sessions, please note that the below types of programs may qualify for credit (not guaranteed), since they have caveats:

    • Law Practice Management: Legal Technology, Project Management, Office Systems, Billing
      • Must focus on specific skills lawyers need and the effect that the skills may have on the practice of law
    • Soft Skills: Communication, Leadership, Time Management, Speaking Skills
      • Must be created specifically for and focused on application to a lawyer audience

    ---

    This session is likely ineligible for CLE/CPD credit.

    Based on the session’s current title, description, and anticipated substance, it is unlikely to qualify for CLE/CPD credit.

    Additionally:

    As you select your sessions, please note that the below types of programs are unlikely to qualify for credit:

    • Marketing, Client Development, Career Development, Vendor Demos

    How do I calculate my credits?

    • Review the sessions you plan to attend, and review the sessions' CLE note in their descriptions. Also refer to the CLE/CPD chart.
      • If your jurisdiction approved the session, you will earn credit once you attend the course for its scheduled duration. Note: CLE will only be available for in-person attendance.
      • If the jurisdiction did not approve the session, you may still attend the course; however, your jurisdiction will not award you CLE/CPD credit for attending.
    • Pending session approval, in 60-minute states, every 60 minutes of instruction equals 1.0 credit. In 50-minute states, every 60 minutes of instruction equals 1.2 credits.

    What do the numbers on the CLE/CPD chart mean?

    The total credits listed reflect the maximum number of credits an attendee can earn at the 2023 ACC Annual Meeting, including the maximum ethics/specialty credits.


    Do I need to send my confirmed credits to my state bar?

    For some jurisdictions, ACC will report your confirmed credits to your state bar for you.

    For others, you will need to self-report your credits.

    This information will be included in the CLE/CPD chart.


    The meeting is done. How do I get my CLE/CPD credits (Certificate of Attendance)?

    About 1-2 weeks following the end of the meeting, we will email all attendees with information about accessing their personal CLE/CPD Service Center, where they will be able to:

    • confirm their contact details,
    • confirm their jurisdiction(s),
    • confirm the sessions they attended in-person, and then
    • download their Certificate of Attendance.

    Note: CLE will only be available for in-person attendance.

    I didn't receive that email about CLE/CPD.

    We ask attendees to first check their spam/junk mail folders. The email sender will be ACC Education.

    If you still can't find the email, please contact us and we will re-send you that information.

    Questions about specific jurisdictions/states, or specific sessions? 

    Please email cle-cpd@acc.com.


    CLE and Virginia-barred attorneys

    VA Credit Timing

    As you may know, the Virginia State Bar (VSB) has become increasingly strict when granting Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credit for programs, especially ethics credit. Regrettably, due to the VSB’s filing review timelines, it will be impossible for ACC to guarantee in advance exactly which 2023 Annual Meeting (AM23) sessions will be granted general and ethics credit by Virginia.

    ACC Guidance

    To help guide your program selection process, prior to the 2023 Annual Meeting we will send all Virginia attorneys registered for the conference a list of sessions that we anticipate will be granted Virginia credit. We cannot guarantee their approval, but we will suggest a curriculum using our best judgment having reviewed the quality of the course materials submitted by AM23 speakers.

    Alternatively, given this uncertainty we also strongly encourage you to consider rolling over your 2023 Annual Meeting credits to your 2024 MCLE compliance year. We would not want you to inadvertently run afoul of your deadlines, since there is a chance that Virginia may not respond to our filing with the anticipated approvals until after the December 15th reporting deadline.

    VA CLE Reminders

    As you map out your AM23 schedule, we offer a couple of reminders:

    • The VSB denies credit for sessions on the topics of Law Department Management, Business/Management, Leadership, Legal Operations, and other non-traditional legal topics.
    • Ethics credit is only granted for courses that objectively and specifically address "topics embraced in recognized formulations of rules of professional conduct or codes of professional responsibility applicable to attorneys." Ethics in government, business, and other professions do not qualify for this specialty credit.

    For more general information about Virginia MCLE requirements and deadlines, please visit the VSB websitehttps://www.vsb.org/site/members/mcle-courses

    We realize that this is a significant inconvenience, but we assure you that we are committed to doing all we can to mitigate this challenge for Virginia attorneys who attend the ACC Annual Meeting each October. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.


    More questions about CLE/CPD at the 2023 Annual Meeting?

    Contact cle-cpd@acc.com. Please allow 2 business days for replies.


    General

    I cannot attend in person. Is there an option to participate virtually?

    No, there is not a virtual attendance option.

    However, you can tune in to a curated selection of live-streamed sessions from the in-person meeting. We will broadcast one session per timeslot, for a total of no more than 10-12 sessions. Pre-registration not required.

    Sessions viewed virtually will NOT be eligible for CLE credit.

    Check back for details on which sessions will be available for live-streaming.


    How do I change the courses I will be attending? 

    1. Visit your Registration Statement, click on the red "Options" dropdown at the top right, and choose "Select your sessions."
    2. Check or uncheck the box next to the session(s) you wish to change your attendance of.
    3. Be sure to click "Save My Selections" at the bottom of the page.

    Don't have your Registration Statement? Request to have it re-sent


    Where are the course materials?

    Course materials will become available closer to the meeting, and will also be accessible through your Registration Statement, linked in your confirmation email.

    Don't have your Registration Statement? Request to have it re-sent


    Will sessions be recorded?

    Yes, sessions will be recorded. If you are interested in accessing session recordings, you may purchase access through the Online Education library after the Annual Meeting (release date TBD). Recordings are not available for free viewing.


    What is the suggested attire?

    While onsite, most attendees choose to dress business casual. We encourage you to dress comfortably, as we want to encourage an informal environment, in which your attention is centered on your education.

    Please note:

    • Meeting rooms are often a bit cool, so dress accordingly.
    • Additionally, wear comfortable shoes, as you will be walking within the convention center between meeting rooms and throughout the exhibit hall.

    Can I make my hotel reservation before registering for the Annual Meeting?

    No. You MUST be a confirmed attendee of the 2023 Annual Meeting in order to make your reservation at one of the host hotels and receive the ACC negotiated rate.

    • Please note that you are not considered a confirmed attendee until you have received a registration confirmation email from ACC Education.
    • ONLY by using the link provided via your Registration Statement can you book within the ACC hotel block and receive the ACC negotiated rate. The hotel room blocks are available until the blocks expire on September 28, 2023 and as long as rooms are still available.

    I cancelled my Annual Meeting registration with ACC. Will ACC also cancel my hotel reservation?

    No. Cancelling your Annual Meeting registration will NOT automatically cancel your hotel reservation. Please contact your hotel directly to cancel your reservation. Your hotel reservation cancellation is subject to the hotel’s cancellation policy.


    I have a question about hotel/rates/registration deadlines/group discounts/substitutions/guests.

    Please visit our Hotel page for important reminders and info about the official ACC hotel block.

    Please visit our Rates page for answers to your registration-related questions.


    Please email us at education@acc.com if you have questions not answered or issues not resolved by this page.

    Not getting our emails?

    Please check your junk/spam folder or quarantine. Additionally, please work with your IT department to place education@acc.com on your approved or safe senders list. This will ensure you receive important pre- and post-meeting emails, including information on program materials and CLE/CPD credit.

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