Messaging | Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)

Who We Are

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 private-sector organizations through information, education, networking opportunities and advocacy initiatives. Headquartered in Washington, DC, ACC has regional offices in London, Brussels, Hong Kong, Melbourne, and Sydney. By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.®

Networking

Chapters

ACC Chapters are world-wide, with chapters in Australia, Europe, Singapore, Hong Kong, the Middle East, and North America. ACC chapters offer a unique opportunity for members to connect with in-house counsel in their local areas.

Networks

ACC has 20+ networks, allowing members to connect, converse, and collaborate with in-house peers. ACC networks allow members to quickly access relevant, topic-specific resources and information.

Information

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Legal Resources

The ACC resource library has more than 18,000 sample contracts, checklists, white papers, articles, webcasts. You don't need to spend your time searching multiple subscription databases.

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Benchmarking

Benchmark against your peers in the marketplace. Slice legal department spending by size, industry, and location. All free to members.

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Research and Insights

Research and insights that are actionable. ACC does the work for you, turning complex pieces of research and turning it into approachable, digestible information.

Education

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Live Online

Membership automatically unlocks free CLE/CPD credit on eligible live online courses, delivering the substantive information to help our members thrive,

In-Person

Inspiring speakers. CLE/CPD. Networking. Real-time solutions. Immerse yourself among the best and brightest thought leaders in the legal profession.

On Demand

Learn on any schedule. Our catalog of on-demand and self-paced programming allows the flexibility to learn any where, at any time.

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Certification

ACC In-house Certification Program trains in-house lawyers in the essential skills identified as critical to an in-house career. Earn the confidence, credibility, and opportunities for the career advancement that you deserve.

What We Do

ACC aims to be the premier global legal association serving the diversified needs of in-house counsel by:

Anticipating and understanding the needs of the in-house bar
Helping members deliver services to their corporate clients efficiently and promote the value of in-house services
Influencing the practice of law as it affects the in-house bar
Delivering a mix of relevant, timely services, including information, education, networking, and advocacy

ACC’s primary responsibility is to our members. We continually strive to develop resources and programs that respond to and anticipate member needs. To ensure that we fulfill this commitment, we have adopted the following core operating values:

Represent in-house lawyers as full and equal members of the legal profession
Foster excellence among in-house practitioners, helping them represent their clients effectively and deliver services efficiently
Advance the highest ethical standards governing the practice of law in a corporate setting
Promote diversity and inclusiveness within ACC and the in-house community as a whole
Encourage public and pro bono service
Foster a sense of collegiality to facilitate networking and interaction among in-house counsel and foster professionalism, openness, and candor among members