2020 ACC Corporate Counsel University®

ACC is closely monitoring the ever-changing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak globally. After careful consideration of the available information to date, we are making the difficult, yet necessary, decision to postpone Corporate Counsel University (CCU), originally scheduled to take place in Denver, CO, June 24-26, 2020. We are taking this action to protect the health and safety of our members, presenters, sponsors, and staff, and all those involved in our events.

Although we are disappointed to not be able to gather this June, we are excited to announce that Corporate Counsel University will return in-person in 2021 – June 14-16 in New Orleans, LA.

We emailed all current registrants on May 18, 2020 regarding this postponement. If you need a re-send of this email, or have any further questions, please contact us at education@acc.com.

We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans in June 2021!

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Notify me when registration for CCU 2021 is open

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Get on the Fast Track to Success!

Beat the learning curve with this comprehensive education program specifically designed for those new to in-house practice, in-house lawyers with less than five years of experience, as well as those who simply need to sharpen their basic practice skills.

By attending CCU, you will:

• Dig deep into employment law; contracts; litigation; accounting and financial statements; outside counsel management; data privacy, information security, and data transfers; and more.
• Gain invaluable tools to improve the interpersonal skills needed to communicate effectively throughout your organization.
• Get practical tips and information to bring back to the office and use immediately.
• Exchange ideas and issues with your peers and top legal service providers on how to be more efficient and effective.
• Earn, on average, 16 CLE/CPD credit hours, including an average of 1.5 hours of ethics credit.

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Questions in the meantime? Contact us at education@acc.com or +1 202.293.4103 x 451.

See what past attendees had to say, and download the justification toolkit to convince your supervisor this program is right for you.

 

See the program schedule.

 

Make a Difference at CCU

This year, we have partnered with Clean the World to provide you an opportunity to give back to the community. Clean the World works with hotels to repurpose unused toiletries that would otherwise get thrown out. Items are screened for feasibility in repurposing and sanitized and remade as needed. We will have a station where you will be able to assemble hygiene kits with like-minded peers, and after the conference the kits will be donated to a local charity.

 

Ready to make your case? Download the justification toolkit now

NEED HELP MAKING THE CASE TO ATTEND? WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED.

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The 2020 Corporate Counsel University will be at the Hilton Denver City Center. For more information, please see "Hotel & Travel."

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2020 Registration Rates

Registration for CCU includes courses, written materials, and scheduled meals/receptions (sign-up required). It does not include housing, travel, or personal expenses.

Rate Type	Register By	ACC Member Rate	Nonmember Rate
Early Bird	Feb. 14, 2020	$995	$1,380*
Regular	May 15, 2020	$1,095	$1,480*
Last Chance	June 26, 2020	$1,195	$1,580*
Day Pass (Thursday)  Limit one day pass per registrant	June 25, 2020	$599	$599**
Day Pass (Friday)  Limit one day pass per registrant	June 26, 2020	$599	$599**

All rates are in US Dollars.

All deadlines occur on set date at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

*Nonmember rate includes one year of ACC membership ($385; membership eligibility rules apply). ACC membership and meeting registration will be confirmed pending approval of eligibility.

**Day pass registrants must be eligible for ACC membership; one year of ACC membership not included. 

Limit one day pass per registrant.

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Group Rates

Any company registering two or more attendees will receive a group discount of $50 off of each registration. When registering online, please indicate you will be registering a group. Registrations must be submitted at the same time to receive the discount. Group discount cannot be combined with other offers or discounts and is only applicable to full registrations. Offer excludes day pass registrations. 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:

Payment for a minimum of two registrations must be received at one time in order to qualify for the group rate. No retroactive group rates will be given. 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.

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Justification Toolkit

Make the Case to Attend

Proving you can put the knowledge gained at CCU immediately into action makes it easier for your supervisor to say “yes.”

Download the justification toolkit.

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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 CCU, you will receive a written registration confirmation by email.

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

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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 $385 membership fee included with the registration. Registration cancellations will adhere to the cancellation policy dates below, without exception.

Written cancellation received	Credit/refund due
By May 25, 2020	Full refund of monies paid, minus $100 administrative fee
From May 26 to June 11, 2020	No refunds. 100 percent credit of monies paid applied to future ACC HQ in-person education program*
June 12 and after	No refunds, no credit

*Credit issued may be used towards the following ACC in-person education programs:

Meeting	Dates	Location
2020 Annual Meeting	October 13-16, 2020	Philadelphia, PA
2021 Xchange	TBD	TBD
2021 Corporate Counsel University	June 14-16, 2021	New Orleans, LA

Credit may not be used towards any other educational programs not included on the above list. Credit may not be divided among programs and any remaining funds following credit application will be forfeited. Credits may be transferred to an eligible attendee from the same organization, but written notification (via cancel@acc.com) of transfer must be received from original purchaser in order for credit to be valid. Credit will expire June 30, 2021. 

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Attendee Substitutions

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

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Financial Hardship Policy

ACC offers a limited number of full- and half-price discounts to CCU. 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 half-price discounts will be kept confidential and all such determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis. Applicant should fill out a web form explaining the need for financial assistance and how attending this program will be helpful. The deadline to submit an application for this year's Corporate Counsel University is June 5, 2020.

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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 $75.00/guest (limit 1).

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Special Requirements / Food Restrictions

Participants with special needs or food restrictions should note them on the registration form or contact ACC's Education & Meetings Department at education@acc.com. Requests for special accommodations should be sent as soon as you register, but no later than May 29, 2020, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

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Questions?

Please contact us at education@acc.com or +1 202.293.4103 x 451.

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Hotel and Travel

ACC is holding a block of rooms at the Hilton Denver City Center at the rate of $239.00/night plus tax for attendees of the 2020 Corporate Counsel University.

As long as there is still availability in our block, you must book your room by May 27, 2020 (11:59 PM, Mountain Time) in order to receive the ACC group rate. 

Hotel Address

1701 California Street, Denver, CO 80202

Rate for Registered Attendees

$239.00/night plus taxes (single/double)

Reservation Deadline to Receive Group Rate

May 27, 2020 (11:59 PM, Mountain Time)

Making Your Reservation and Hotel Cancellation

You MUST be a confirmed (registered) attendee of the 2020 ACC Corporate Counsel University in order to make your reservation at the host hotel and receive the ACC negotiated rate.

As long as rooms are available, and before the cut-off date, you will be able to reserve a hotel room at the negotiated rate by going through your registration statement.

Hotel room cancellations are subject to the hotel’s cancellation policy.

ACC reserves the right to:

• Release meeting registration lists to hotels within the ACC block for the sole purpose of a sleeping room audit and
• Access guest reservation information pertaining to guests who have reserved rooms at the hotel as part of the Room Block.

Transportation

The Hilton Denver City Center is 24 miles (40 minutes) from the Denver International Airport (DEN) and 16 miles (33 minutes) from the Denver Centennial Airport (APA). For more transportation information, please see this page from the Hilton.

Things to Do In and Around Denver

The Hilton Denver City Center is ideally located for exploring downtown Denver and beyond. Restaurants, taverns and the 16th Street Mall are a quick walk from its front door, and it’s just 3 blocks to events and festivals at the Colorado Convention Center. Sports fans will love its proximity to Coors Field, the Pepsi Center, and Sports Authority Field at Mile High – all within 1-2 miles – and kids will enjoy the Downtown Aquarium and Elitch Gardens Amusement Park. There’s also a wealth of theaters, museums, city parks and other attractions nearby to discover.

To learn more, please see this page from the Hilton.

Questions?

For questions regarding your hotel reservation, please contact the Hilton directly at +1-303-297-1300.

DEMONSTRATE YOUR LEADERSHIP, INSPIRE FUTURE IN-HOUSE LEADERS, AND CONNECT

 

With over 200 in-house counsel attending ACC Corporate Counsel University almost every year, sponsors will have the opportunity to showcase their legal subject matter expertise and information services and technology solutions in this interactive and intimate two-day conference designed specifically for lawyers who are new to in-house practice or are looking to sharpen their fundamental practice skills. Sponsors will have ample opportunity to connect one-on-one with ACC members. 

For more information about CCU 2020 Sponsorship packages, see the Sponsors Prospectus.

 

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

 

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