Close
Login to MyACC
ACC Members


Not a Member?

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.

Join ACC

Displaying 8581 - 8610 of 16027
Press Release
10/01/2018
… serves the needs of more than 2,500 lawyers practicing in corporations and other organizations throughout Europe, … base in the year ahead." At Juniper Networks, Albers is chief of staff to the general counsel and oversees the strategic planning for the legal department, including budgets, outside counsel …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2018
As chief legal and risk officer and assistant secretary of the American Cancer Society (Society), Tim Philips leads a dedicated team in their efforts to develop, implement, and maintain legal and risk management strategies that advance and protect the Society’s mission to save lives, celebrate lives and lead the fight for a world without cancer.
… Society (Society), Tim Philips leads a dedicated team in their efforts to develop, implement, and maintain legal … mission to save lives, celebrate lives and lead the fight for a world without cancer. Resource Details Interest Area: … He earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia, is a native of Washington, DC, and currently lives in
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/22/2020
Good ethics is simply good business. It’s been noted that those individuals who trust their organizations and leadership are typically “better” employees. That said, ethical companies don’t just happen. The people within the organization determine “how good” we present to the world. People want to trust their organizations, and most importantly, their leaders. It’s a two-way street.
… Docket Article Trust is a Two-way Street Veta T. Richardson Publication Date: … Ethics Source: ACC Docket … It’s often said that the basis for any productive relationship is communication and trust. … to trust your team, and they need to be able to trust you. In fact, public perception of a company’s trustworthiness is
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/30/2024
Crises large and small affect businesses of all sizes and across all industries — even more frequently in the digitally-connected world we live in. Emily Schmidt, a communications consultant and former CNN Newsource correspondent, shared insights with ACC members on how to prepare for the unthinkable and how to get alignment with key stakeholders to do so. #ACCDocket #CommunicatingInACrisis
… Docket Article Crisis Can Strike Any Business. Is Your Company Prepared? Association of Corporate Counsel … shared insights with ACC members on how to prepare for the unthinkable and how to get alignment with key … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by DrShutter / Shutterstock.com If you’ve watched the news lately (or ever), you’ve …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/12/2016
Mary Quazzo is a governance guru. She is the vice president, principal counsel, and secretary for Bechtel Group, Inc., and has served in-house at Bechtel for the past 27 years.
… Alameda Publication Date: 12/12/2016 Mary Quazzo is a governance guru. She is the vice president, principal counsel, and secretary for Bechtel Group, Inc., and has served in-house at Bechtel for the past 27 years. Resource Details …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/04/2017
As executive vice president, general counsel, and secretary of SolarCity, Seth Weissman has been a dedicated advocate for and champion of his team.
… of SolarCity, Seth Weissman has been a dedicated advocate for and champion of his team. Resource Details Interest Area: … working at SolarCity as its first full-time lawyer back in 2008, grew the team to over 60 reports, and shares his key … team. Lessons on hiring •     The single biggest mistake is to hire yourself.  Everyone has their own strengths and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/09/2024
GSK Senior Vice President Brennan Torregrossa recommends leaning into your reputation as an objective counselor to give genuine advice — and knowing when to “smash the vase.”
… Banner artwork by Nok Lek Travel Lifestyle / Shutterstock.com Party A and Party B were in intense negotiations. There … You are genuine and trusted.  Being credible and genuine is key to ensuring your legal advice is accepted. Jirapong … solution is the right one even when others are advocating for the opposite point of view. It is based on your …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/20/2021
A recent ACC In-house Certification Program shares how the certification is an investment in her career.
… Docket Article Q&A with Anita Omonuwa Ogbalu on the ACC In-house Certification Program Association of Corporate … Certification Program shares how the certification is an investment in her career. Resource Details Interest … out? Anita Omonuwa Ogbalu : I have always been an advocate for continuous learning and development, and was in search of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/25/2021
The general counsel at Norilsk Nickel Australia shares how the program teaches the practical skills that complement the knowledge taught at CLEs.
… Docket Article Q&A with Vaughan Fulmer on the ACC In-house Certification Program Association of Corporate … their value to the business. The intensive program is virtual and attracts in-house counsel from around the … I’m a general counsel, I’ve been the sole legal counsel for my company for nine years and this can at times leave you …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/26/2023
What should in-house counsel keep in mind on developing and protecting IP rights in India? #ACCDocket #inhouse #IndianLaw
… Docket Article Tips For Developing and Protecting IP Rights in India Nirupam … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by chaylek / Shutterstock.com Highlights Identify intellectual property assets at early … Introduction The growing start-up ecosystem in India is, in great part, reliant on the creation of newer …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/17/2017
As corporate sustainability and responsibility become increasingly important corporate issues, in-house legal departments are well poised to take charge of these initiatives.
… Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability: A Guide for Lawyers Olga V. Mack Katia Bloom Publication Date: … become increasingly important corporate issues, in-house legal departments are well poised to take charge of … not a particular executive. In today’s day and age, it is impossible to create a profitable company without …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/15/2018
In this article are five questions every advertising lawyer gets — and the answers that their marketing colleagues need in order to execute their campaign.
… Gets Asked Todd Hartley Publication Date: 01/15/2018 In this article are five questions every advertising lawyer … Law Department Management Source: ACC Docket … Advertising is a fast-paced and exciting industry. Lawyers who work for brands and advertising agencies get an early look at the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2018
A day in the life of Yen Lee Sim, senior legal counsel at Schneider Electric.
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Yen Lee Sim Association of Corporate Counsel … Malaysia 6:30 am Wake up  to prepare coffee and a sandwich for my husband. 7:00 am Do my routine facial, dress, and … I provide my feedback,  I munch on my cream puff,  which is today's breakfast. Print out the documents that require …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/16/2016
In her latest Columnist Q&A piece, Alexander talks to Maryrose Delahunty about the evolution of in-house practice and tips for the aspiring general counsel of a small companies.
… Company Tiffani R. Alexander Publication Date: 11/16/2016 In her latest Columnist Q&A piece, Alexander talks to … about the evolution of in-house practice and tips for the aspiring general counsel of a small companies. … by the Rules of Professional Responsibility. The emphasis is now on the legal department heading up, or being …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/25/2016
Our fictitious legal team look for ways to stay competitive in the face of significant requirements related to conflict minerals, with no authority to add headcount.
… Date: 10/25/2016 Our fictitious legal team look for ways to stay competitive in the face of significant requirements related to conflict … and their downstream suppliers. So what to do? What is the issue around conflict minerals? Certain countries …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/20/2018
To get more insight on lawyers who transitioned into sports operations with major league teams, I spoke to Julien Brisebois, assistant general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning, and Kevin Gilmore, former EVP of the Montreal Canadiens. Both began their careers as lawyers and transitioned into an operational role.
… From the Conference Room to the Locker Room: Lawyers in Sports Operations David Felicissimo Publication Date: … football, are all from legal backgrounds. However, this is also evident on a more micro level with lawyers occupying … one has a lawyer. As a lawyer, I knew what to look for in documents and contracts.” However, according to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/29/2015
This article includes a list of import and export topics to include your pre-acquisition checklist. This list is not exhaustive but can serve as a guideline. A more comprehensive list should be developed for an audit.
… Docket Article Make Sure Your M&A Due Diligence Checklist is Complete Association of Corporate Counsel Publication … a guideline. A more comprehensive list should be developed for an audit. Resource Details Interest Area: Compliance and … presents the following scenario:  Your company is in the midst of an acquisition. During negotiations, a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/05/2016
While many lawyers may be interested in joining a board of directors of a for-profit public or private company, reaching this goal can entail a degree of complexity that even the Byzantine Emperors would have envied. Consequently many lawyers are puzzled by the process and give up well before they even begin. Likewise, companies and many current board members do not often project a lot of enthusiasm when it comes to adding lawyers to the board.
… Docket Article The Byzantine Complexities: Strategies for Lawyers to Join a Board of Directors Olga V. Mack Carly … Date: 02/05/2016 While many lawyers may be interested in joining a board of directors of a for-profit public or … SV150, 87 percent of directors are men and the average age is 59 years old. 38 percent of SV150 directors have an MBA, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/01/2019
Companies that fail to position their general counsel properly do so at their peril — exposing themselves to the dangers of corruption, scandals, and lawsuits.
… scandals, and lawsuits. I recently coauthored a piece for The Times (UK) with Secretary General Liesbeth De Ridder … laundering scandal. As we note in the article, this case is especially frustrating because it was entirely preventable … team. Reach out to ACC for resources, starting with acc.com/governance . ACC will not stop fighting for your right to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/02/2018
A day in the life of Michel Werthenschlag, VP and Assistant general counsel–International at WWE in Stamford, Conneticut.
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Michel Werthenschlag Association of Corporate … and I prepare breakfast. I try to set aside 15 minutes for morning prayers. The race is on: Getting everyone fed (thank you Eggo’s mini pancakes) …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2016
A day in the life of Raj Barot, Managing Director & General Counsel at Agile Counsel in Bangkok, Thailand.
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Raj Barot Association of Corporate Counsel … we should sleep in a little longer, but she won’t take no for an answer. I set her up with some toys to keep her busy … back to India after a four-year assignment in London. She is dual qualified (UK and India) and looking for a change …
Press Release
05/11/2017
… ACC today announced the election of new leadership for ACC Middle East, its chapter of more than 250 in-house … said Veta T. Richardson, ACC president and CEO. "She is dedicated to serving the growing corporate counsel … 14. For more information on ACC Middle East, visit www.acc.com/middleeast . About ACC Middle East: ACC Middle East …
Articles
Luis Rubio Barnetche, Bertha Alicia Ordaz-Avilés and Héctor Cuevas González, Greenberg Traurig SC
12/11/2014

Eighth edition of the Getting the Deal Through Anti-Corruption Regulation Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and business people.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Mexico
… Guide, a volume that provides international analysis for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners and … Veirano Advogados CONTENTS www.gettingthedealthrough.com 1 Anti-Corruption Regulation 2014 Contributing editor: … Jr Miller & Chevalier Chartered Getting the Deal Through is delighted to publish the eighth edition of Anti-Corruption …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Association of Corporate Counsel
10/23/2023
32 pages

ACC and Everlaw conducted a survey of 373 in-house legal professionals in the United States to better understand the extent to which corporate legal departments are collaborating with other business units, how legal teams are collaborating with their law firms and other vendors, and how technology plays a role in enabling collaboration. The results reveal that although legal staff desire greater collaboration and there is a clear recognition of the benefits of doing so, there are impediments preventing legal teams from realizing that full potential.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Region: Global
… legal staff desire greater collaboration and there is a clear recognition of the benefits of doing so, there are … and investigations in the process. https://www.everlaw.com Table of Contents 4 Introduction 5 Key Findings 7 … Profile 31 Survey Details Introduction The need for more effective collaboration in the workplace has never …
Advocacy Filings
Susan Hackett - senior vice president and general counsel, Association of Corporate Counsel; Robin S. Conrad and Amar D. Sarwal - National Chamber Litigation Center, Inc.; W. Stephen Cannon, Todd Anderson and Jean Kim - Constantine Cannon P.C.
03/20/2006

A brief discussing the importance of the attorney-client privilege in the corporate context.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Advocacy Filings Brief for Amici Curiae the Association of Corporate Counsel, et al. … II. A NEWLY ESTABLISHED "CULTURE OF WAIVER" IS A REALITY WI TH WHICH CORPORATIONS MUST CONTEND … Privilege Under Attack? (2005) http://www.acca.com/Survey s/attyclient .pdf … 1,200 in-house and outside corporate counsel, is available online at http://www.acca.com/Surveys/attyclient2. pdf. The …
Articles
William B. Lytton
07/01/1998

The conversation begun last year (ACCA Docket, March/April 1997, page 49) between Nathan S. Ide, general counsel for Federated Overseas Operations Logistics, Inc. (FOOLS, Inc.) and Oliver, Wendell & Holmes, outside counsel for FOOLS, Inc., continues as FOOLS seeks to expand business to the Pacific Rim.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… 1997, page 49) between Nathan S. Ide, general counsel for Federated Overseas Operations Logistics, Inc. (FOOLS, … ACC Member? Request a trial membership . … William Lytton is vice president and general counsel for International Paper … DC 20036-5425 tel 202.293.4103 fax 202.293.4701 WWW.ACCA.COM … The conversation begun last year (ACCA Docket, …
Articles
Patrick Johnson, Senior Marketer, Thomson Reuters
02/17/2016

This brief resource (Top Ten) provides some tips on figuring out what story you should tell about your legal department, and ways to go about telling it.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
1 person found this helpful.
… Region: Global 1 person found this helpful. … "A lost coin is found by means of a candle; the deepest truth is found by … Mello Storytelling evokes a strong neurological response in people. This is not a particular surprise, humans have … to provide the KPIs business leadership is looking for. Speaking to each legal department stakeholder is vital …
… 43215-3431 Re: Association of Corporate Counsel’s support for amending Ohio’s practice rules to allow all lawyers … to pay. We understand that the Supreme Court of Ohio is considering whether to amend the state’s practice rules to … Vice President and Chief Legal Strategist sarwal@acc.com Patricia Castro President Central Ohio Chapter Evan P. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/29/2020
We spoke with ACC Deputy General Counsel Veronica Pastor to learn the most common and insidious cyberattacks and how to safeguard your company from them.
… data losses. The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) is now reportedly inundated with  4,000 cybersecurity … the pandemic. This spike in hacks and breaches is alarming for anyone with a digital footprint — and these days that … reason is.   The clearer your policy is, the higher the buy-in will be. And with higher buy-in comes better …
Articles
Judith McKay -- Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, Dupont Canada Inc.
08/29/2006

This article explains the legal differences between Canadian and US laws, as well as other helpful tips on practicing law in Canada.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Canada, United States
… Relations Awareness of antitrust and compe- tition laws is a challenge because the laws are, in many respects, quite … you read; there are times when you need deeper expertise. For example, if you have a work- ing relationship with law … Ms. McKay can be reached at judith.e.mckay@can.dupont.com. Tips & Insights on: Cross-border Relations, with Judith …
Just looking for time saving documents?

Show results exclusively from the ACC Resource Library with customizable filters

ACC Resource Library

ACC