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.
It's back and it's better than ever. In 2001, the list was begun with only 10 things you should know as in-house counsel. Not just for general counsel, these issues have not gone away, and now the list has grown to 250 things. Our outstanding panel of in-house counsel will share their list of things they were glad they knew-or wished they'd known-when starting out. Gain guidance in such key areas as employment law, intellectual property issues, corporate governance, securities law, and litigation.
A litigation superhero must not only get great results, but also contain litigation expenses. Your efforts may become more challenging when faced with complex litigation which requires top quality and specialized legal talent. This panel of in-house litigation experts will share with you their top ten ways for doing more with less and achieving successful results for your client.
CCU 2007: Whether you are brand new to in-house practice, or have spent a few years working for a company, your career depends upon some basic skills. A MUST for any new in-house practitioner, this seminal overview teaches you how to provide the legal support your client needs, including how to set priorities, communicate legal concepts to management, and understand the legal issues relevant to all businesses.
Canadian CCU 2007: More and more the legal department is viewed as a valued member of the business team. That means you, too! But what role do you play and, equally as important, what role COULD you play? Hear from your peers who have fully established themselves as business partners, how they achieved this status
and what things you can do within your own organization to firmly establish yourself as part of the business team.
A resource list with a sampling of supplemental materials pertaining to the topics raised during this CLO ThinkTank on Government Relations & External Affairs.