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The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world's largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations, nonprofits and other private-sector organizations around the globe.
October 6-9, 2024 | Music City Center (Convention Center), Nashville, TN, USA
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Navigating Geopolitical Challenges: How Legal Departments Lead in Times of Global Uncertainty
Get an exclusive first look at groundbreaking research from Harvard Business School and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation in partnership with ACC.
Our opening keynote will showcase findings from a study on business geopolitical risk and readiness.
Be the first to learn how your legal department can guide your organization through geopolitical disruptions.
Hear from:
Nada Alnajafi, Senior Corporate Counsel, Franklin Templeton Investments | Patricia Bood, Former Corporate Director, InTransit BC | Megan Fouty, General Counsel/CHRO, Glowforge, Inc. | Dawn Haghighi, General Counsel, PCV Murcor Real Estate | Markus Hartmann, General Counsel, Mister Car Wash, Inc. | Crystal Jones, General Counsel & Compliance Officer, Alfasigma USA, Inc. | Helena Ledic, Associate General Counsel, CSC |
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 and immediately usable solutions from our sponsor 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.)
Better Because We Were There.
Strings for Hope: Giving Second Chances Through Music
Strings for Hope is a remarkable initiative that repurposes secondhand musical strings to provide second chances to survivors of addiction, domestic violence, and sex trafficking. Through their Work Development Program, survivors gain supplemental income and valuable job skills during their transitional phase. Each "Maker" (artisan) participating in the program comes directly from transitional housing facilities, with most strings being generously donated by musicians and music stores in the Nashville area.
During the ACC Annual Meeting, join us onsite in Nashville and get hands-on with Strings for Hope! Visit the Strings for Hope station to learn the first step of their process: sorting and organizing the recycled strings. Don't miss the opportunity to take a piece of Nashville home with you by visiting their pop-up shop and purchasing a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry.
Make a Difference with SocialOffset
ACC is excited to partner with SocialOffset to offer you a chance to support local Nashville organizations making a positive impact in the community. Through this campaign, you can donate to vetted charities that champion LGBTQ+ equality, reproductive freedom, and racial justice.
Donate as little or as much as you can; every dollar counts and 100% of your tax-deductible donation goes directly to the charity of your choice. Learn more about the inspiring story behind SocialOffset and join us in making a difference.
Join us in Nashville during the ACC Annual Meeting to support these incredible initiatives and contribute to positive change in the community. Let's make a difference together!
Make the case to attend. Download the justification toolkit here
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
Let your peers, audience, or potential customers know that you will be at the 2024 ACC Annual Meeting!
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 12, 2024 | US$1,825 | US$2,224 |
EXTENDED! Regular | September 20, 2024 |
US$1,945 | US$2,344 |
Last Chance | October 3, 2024 | US$2,050 | US$2,449 |
Monday Day Pass** | October 3, 2024 | US$1,295 | US$1,295 |
Tuesday Day Pass** | October 3, 2024 | US$1,295 | US$1,295 |
Wednesday Day Pass** | October 3, 2024 | US$1,195 | US$1,195 |
ACC Registration Policies
In the process of registering for the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) 2024 Annual Meeting, you have agreed to all policies and procedures of this event without exception. These policies include code of conduct, image release, refund policies, etc. These can be referred to here.
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.
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.
Registrations are not considered confirmed until payment is processed. Please do not consider your registration complete until you have received the confirmation email.
Registration cancellations must be received in writing via education@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 6, 2024 | Full refund of monies paid, minus US$200 administrative fee |
From September 7 through September 20, 2024 | No refunds. 100% credit of monies paid applied to future ACC HQ in-person educational program* |
From September 21 through September 28, 2024 | No refunds. 50% credit of monies paid applied to future ACC HQ in-person education program* |
September 28, 2024 and after | No refunds, no credits. No exceptions. |
* Credit issued may be used towards the following ACC in-person educational programs: 2025 Annual Meeting, 2025 Corporate Counsel University, 2025 CLO Global Summit (eligibility requirements apply), 2025 Securities Law + Disclosure Seminar, or 2025 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. NO EXCEPTIONS. Credit may be transferred to an eligible attendee from the same organization, but written notification of transfer (via education@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 22, 2025.
Substitute attendees (from the same organization and eligible to attend) are always welcome. Please email your request to education@acc.com
.
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 2024 Annual Meeting is September 13, 2024.
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. Guests must be 21+ years old.
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).
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 September 13, 2024, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
*If you have not yet made a hotel reservation, please note that as of September 9, 2024, the vast majority of hotels in ACC's block have sold out.
There are several nearby options with availability. Those can be viewed on this Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Akdsd7wtKBXP16KL8.
(Note: ACC is not holding a room block at any of these hotels. Prevailing rates at the time of booking will apply.)
Conference sessions, the Exhibit Hall, and scheduled meals and receptions will be at the Convention Center.
The closest airport is Nashville International Airport (BNA), located 8 miles from downtown Nashville.
Important - Please Read
Additionally:
Annual Meeting programming begins Sunday October 6, 2024 and ends midday Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
The ACC Foundation Corporate Counsel Classic, for which separate registration is required, begins on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
If you are having trouble checking in before Friday, October 4 or checking out after Wednesday, October 9 when making your hotel reservation, please adjust your check-in or check-out dates so they are within that window. The booking page should then allow you to book.
If you need to check in before October 4 or check out after October 9, make your reservation online for the dates within the ACC block, then contact the hotel of your choice directly to add additional nights. The ACC negotiated prices are NOT guaranteed on dates outside the official block.
Request to have your Registration Statement re-sent
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.
Reservation instructions
To make your reservation, please book through your Registration Statement. You MUST be a confirmed attendee in order to book in the ACC block.
List of hotels
NOTE: The left-hand numbers correspond to the hotel's location on the map in the next expandable section.
MAP | HOTEL | RATE | DISTANCE FROM MUSIC CITY CENTER | BOOK | IMPORTANT NOTES |
1 | AC Hotel by Marriott Nashville Downtown 410 Rep John Lewis Way S. Nashville, TN 37203 |
$289 (single/double) plus taxes and fees | 300 feet / 90 m 2 minutes |
by Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | |
2 | Cambria Hotel Downtown Nashville 118 8th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203 |
$309 (single/double) plus taxes and fees | 0.1 mile / 160 m 2 minutes |
by Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | Due to limited availability on Saturday, Oct. 5, this property is best suited for a Sunday, Oct. 6 arrival/check-in. |
3 | Hilton Nashville Downtown 121 Fourth Avenue Nashville, TN 37201 |
$309 (single/double) plus taxes and fees | 0.1 mile / 160 m 3 minutes |
by Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | |
4 | Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville 210 Molloy Street Nashville, TN 37203 |
$299 (single/double) plus taxes and fees | 0.2 mile / 320 m 6 minutes |
by Thursday, September 12, 2024 | |
5 | Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown 301 3rd Avenue Nashville, TN 37203 |
$299 (single/double) plus taxes and fees | 0.2 mile / 320 m 5 minutes |
by Friday, September 27, 2024 | |
6 | Omni Nashville Hotel (Headquarters Hotel) 250 Rep. John Lewis Way Nashville, TN 37203 |
$314 (single/double) plus taxes and fees | 250 ft / 75 m 1 minute |
by Friday, September 6, 2024 | |
7 | Renaissance Nashville Hotel 611 Commerce Street Nashville, TN 37203 |
$289 (single/double) plus taxes and fees | 0.4 mile / 640 m 8 minutes |
by Friday, September 6, 2024 | |
8 | Residence Inn by Marriott Nashville Downtown/Convention Center 410 Rep John Lewis Way S. Nashville, TN 37203 |
$289 (single/double) plus taxes and fees | 300 feet / 90 m 2 minutes |
by Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | |
9 | Springhill Suites by Marriott Nashville Downtown/Convention Center 410 Rep John Lewis Way S. Nashville, TN 37203 |
$289 (single/double) plus taxes and fees | 300 feet / 90 m 2 minutes |
by Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | |
10 |
Tempo by Hilton Nashville |
$289 (single/double) plus taxes and fees | 0.3 mile / 450 m 7 minutes |
by Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | |
11 | The Westin Nashville 807 Clark Place Nashville, TN 37203 |
$283 (single/double) plus taxes and fees | 0.4 mile / 640 m 8 minutes |
by Wednesday, September 11, 2024 |
Hotel map
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 will be available soon!
Join us in Nashville, Tennessee, October 6-9, 2024 | Music City Center to:
For additional information or inquiry, contact us at Sponsorship@acc.com
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.
If you have emailed multiple times with no response, your emails (or our responses) may unfortunately be getting caught in spam. Customer service is of utmost importance to us, so please give us a call at +1 202.293.4103 x 451 and we would be happy to assist.
I cannot attend in person. Is there an option to participate virtually?
No, there is not a virtual attendance option.
How do I change the courses I will be attending?
Once session selection opens in spring 2024:
Visit your Registration Statement, click on the red "Options" dropdown at the top right, and choose "Select your sessions."
Check or uncheck the box next to the session(s) you wish to change your attendance of.
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 2024 Annual Meeting. 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:
Can I make my hotel reservation before registering for the Annual Meeting?
No. You MUST be a confirmed attendee of the 2024 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 the deadlines listed in the Official Hotel Block chart and as long as rooms are still available.
Why can't I select the check-in / check-out on the dates I prefer when making my hotel reservation?
Annual Meeting programming begins Sunday October 6, 2024 and ends midday Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
The ACC Foundation Corporate Counsel Classic, for which separate registration is required, begins on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
If you are having trouble checking in before Friday, October 4 or checking out after Wednesday, October 9 when making your hotel reservation, please adjust your check-in or check-out dates so they are within that window. The booking page should then allow you to book.
If you need to check in before October 4 or check out after October 9, make your reservation online for the dates within the ACC block, then contact the hotel of your choice directly to add additional nights. The ACC negotiated prices are NOT guaranteed on dates outside the official block.
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 had originally paid to attend the Annual Meeting but I have been invited to speak on a session. What happens to my registration payment?
Thank you for speaking! We can credit 100% of your registration payment toward a future ACC event. When you know which event you would like to attend, simply let us know at education@acc.com, and we will start your registration and apply the credit.
Here are the details regarding credits from the 2024 Annual Meeting:
Credit issued may be used towards the following ACC in-person educational programs: 2025 Annual Meeting, 2025 Corporate Counsel University, 2025 CLO Global Summit (eligibility requirements apply), 2025 Securities Law + Disclosure Seminar, or 2025 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. NO EXCEPTIONS. Credit may be transferred to an eligible attendee from the same organization, but written notification of transfer (via education@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 22, 2025.
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.
How to interpret the CLE note in each session’s description on the program schedule
This session is eligible for CLE/CPD credit.
Based on title, description, and submitted course materials of the session, it qualifies 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:
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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:
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This session is INELIGIBLE for CLE/CPD credit.
Based on the session’s title, description, and submitted course materials, it does not 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:
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.
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 2024 ACC Annual Meeting, including the maximum ethics/specialty credits. See the CLE/CPD chart here.
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:
Didn't receive the email about CLE/CPD credits?
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 at education@acc.com 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 2024 Annual Meeting (AM24) sessions will be granted general and ethics credit by Virginia.
ACC Guidance
To help guide your program selection process, prior to the 2024 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 AM24 speakers.
Alternatively, given this uncertainty we also strongly encourage you to consider rolling over your 2024 Annual Meeting credits to your 2025 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 AM24 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 website: https://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 2024 Annual Meeting?
Contact cle-cpd@acc.com. Please allow 2 business days for replies.