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.
Please join ACC Northeast for the 2025 Walk to the Hill Event. Walk to the Hill is an annual day of advocacy, when hundreds of lawyers, law students and advocates, urge Massachusetts legislators to increase the funding for civil legal aid, and all ACC Northeast Members are invited to participate.
ACC Northeast will offer a virtual pre-event informational session on January 22nd at 4:30 p.m. If you would like to attend the informational session, please email Julie Duffy to receive the Zoom address.
We hope you can show your support by joining us for Walk to the Hill as you will be helping those in need and supporting a worthwhile cause!
If you are a GC or know a GC who would like to sign the GC/CLO letter in support of legal aid funding, please reach out to James Coughlin at james.coughlin@dell.com.
Register for the Walk by clicking below, or by visiting the Equal Justice Coalition website.
You are cordially invited to attend our next virtual New Member Welcome call on Thursday, February 6th from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Whether you are new to the Chapter, recently renewed your membership, or just want to hear about the Chapter, please plan to attend. It will be a great chance to meet some people and learn more about how to make the most of your affiliation with the ACC Northeast Chapter.
This virtual session will be hosted by members of ACC Northeast's Board of Directors and Committees.
Please register below to receive the ZOOM address. We look forward to "seeing" you!
The need for pro bono legal assistance is tremendous, and in-house counsel and their legal department can contribute to reducing this justice gap! This ACC Northeast Chapter & Corporate Pro Bono Institute webinar will explore how to take action to help narrow this gap.
Please join Corporate Pro Bono and in-house pro bono volunteers on January 29th from 12:00 - 12:45 for a virtual discussion of how corporate legal departments can support and encourage employees to do pro bono work. This webinar will answer common questions, give you ideas on how to get started and also address best practices. You'll gain support from each other, share ideas and learn of resources that could help your pro bono efforts, and get you more involved in 2025!
Sign-up below. Registrants will receive login credentials prior to the webinar.
Join us for an insightful program that will explore the critical challenges and opportunities facing corporate legal departments today. Based on survey responses from almost 800 global CLOs, we will explore how legal department leaders are balancing increasing workloads, resource constraints, and regulatory uncertainty.
Our expert panelists will share their firsthand experiences and practical advice to help you navigate the evolving landscape of the CLO role. We will discuss strategies to harness the power of AI and other technologies to optimize operations and reduce costs. Additionally, we will evaluate the importance of cultivating a talent pool with the skills and mindset to thrive in today’s complex legal and business environment.
The panel will also examine emerging risks, such as data privacy, cybersecurity, and geopolitical tensions, and how to develop effective risk management strategies. By understanding all these trends and challenges, CLOs can position themselves as strategic partners within their organizations, driving innovation, mitigating risk, and contributing to long-term growth. Stay ahead of the curve by attending this webinar to connect with peers, gain valuable insights, and position your legal department for success.