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.
Power point presentation and includes a sample "Notification of Litigation" letter, retention agreement for litigation letter, outside counsel retention policy, and a sample work plan format for litigated matters.
As you've navigated the course of your professional career, there have undoubtedly been times when you would have liked to have the advice of a woman lawyer who has been there, done that, and was willing to share. We've assembled an outstanding panel of women general counsel who are committed to offering that sounding board you've wanted and identifying ways to approach some of the unique challenges faced by women in-house counsel.
Small department practitioners will appreciate the sage advise you'll receive from this panel of your in-house peers. We'll explore various aspects of managing litigation in a company with a small law department. Topics to be covered include the efficient division of pretrial responsibilities between in and outside counsel, ways to minimize the impact of litigation through document retention practices, development of corporate culture, and other legal strategies, and client service within the organization (including deposition defense and representation of the company in court).
Everyone talks about being prepared, but preventing and recovering from a disaster takes more than talk. Our panel of experts will explain how to figure out what could go wrong, how to prepare for it, and how to recover afterward. The discussion will include best practice tips gained from real experience.
Trademark protection regulations can vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. If you aren't aware of the international protocols offering IP protection, plan to attend this informative session. Learn what can be protected internationally, options, and strategies for protecting trademarks, maintaining and enforcing your marks internationally, the value of certain trade conventions that govern protection, and how to establish an internal program to monitor international IP.
Are you prepared for the legal issues presented by the launch of your company's next hot product? If not, you'll want to listen in as we detail the steps you will need to take to ensure that your next product launch goes off without a hitch. Our product specialists will cover such legal topics as licensing, mining hidden IP rights, protecting new products including trademarks, patents, and trade dress, advertising rules, and FTC guidelines.
The law now requires in-house counsel to report up concerns about company compliance or suspected or potential wrongdoing. Learn how legal departments in a variety of different companies are implementing reporting up policies. Our panel will provide a review of legal rules and best practices for establishing and maintaining reporting up policies as well as comment on how best to deal with regulators and discuss the most common situations that may give rise to reporting up obligations.
Why do you need a dedicated compliance function? How do you convince the business people? How do you start from scratch? What compliance model fits your company? Creating a dedicated compliance program from scratch is a challenge. Benefit from those who have gone before you. In this session, experts who have been there will address why you need a compliance function, and the common legal and organizational questions, issues, and challenges that arise when creating a corporate compliance program that fits your organization.
We have heard for a long time that in-house counsel should be part of the business team. Think you understand what your client really needs? Think again. Hear from this panel of corporate attorneys who have been invited over to the business team side as they share with you their insights into your client's true business needs. Take home practical, real-life solutions to being a better business team member that will benefit both you and your client.