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.
The following outline is intended to provide a short overview of some of the issues at the heart of this discussion topic. There may be other issues not identified or perspectives on the identified issues that are not adequately represented in the outline. The outline is merely intended as a starting point to help you identify discussion topics and tee up your conversation. This material is a part of the ACC CLO ThinkTank Series.
A resource list with a sampling of supplemental materials pertaining to the topics raised during this CLO ThinkTank on Global law Department Management
CCU 2007: Smart companies measure results. In an era increasingly driven by metrics, it is essential for law departments to find or develop tools that provide some measure of the value of the work being accomplished. Our law management explain key performance indicators and benchmarking data for in-house counsel that can be used to measure and track the performance of a law department and how you can apply these tools to foster success within your department.
CCU 2007: As an in-house paralegal, you are likely keenly aware of management functions now being incorporated into your core set of responsibilities and duties. In this presentation learn about the role of management and important considerations and expectations you need to be aware of when adding this function to your duties. Hear about and learn simple but effective skills for supervising staff, and tools to use to foster confidence and improve your management skills that will benefit you and your team.
CCU 2007: Here is your chance to share your experiences or ask the questions you've always been afraid to ask. This open forum will provide a dialogue of group participation and discussion for you and your peers to candidly raise issues, receive solutions, and hear lessons learned on a variety of topics impacting today's in-house paralegal. No question will be turned away. This is benchmarking like you've never had it before. No right or wrong here just an open exchange of ideas, comments, and feedback from your peers.
2007 ACCE Annual Conference: When you think litigation, you think high costs and time away from more productive work. Other options to costly litigation have been available for some time, but how useful are they? This session focused on the use of mediation as an alternative to litigation.
As in-house counsel, you are likely the first line of defence or corporate "spokesmodel" in a crisis situation. When press or regulators come knocking at your door will you be prepared? This interactive session focused on what to do in a crisis, how to handle a media call, what you should or should not provide a regulator in a dawn raid, and much more.
As in-house counsel, you are likely the first line of defence or corporate "spokesmodel" in a crisis situation. When press or regulators come knocking at your door will you be prepared? This interactive session focused on BP's largest and most complex refinery and the incident that occurred on March 23, 2005.
The protection of legal professional privilege has been under attack in recent months. Many in-house attorneys are not aware that their privilege is at risk nor do they understand what exactly they are jeopardizing should it be lost. Gain a greater understanding of this protection and how you can utilize this in your work, to you and your company’s benefit by reviewing this program material.