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.
ACC NCR Pro Bono Education Series: History of Poverty, Racism, Discrimination, Oppression and Systemic Barriers Presented by Legal Services of Northern Virginia.
Please join the ACC NCR Pro Bono Committee and Legal Services of Northern Virginia to learn about and discuss laws and policies that have had a particular impact on low-income individuals. This program will also discuss the influence of inequities in society that cause poverty, with a focus on racism. Virginia specific policies will be highlighted, as well as the role of legal aid and pro bono services. This is intended as an introduction to these topics in the civil context and will not focus on criminal law. Virginia MCLE – approval pending.
This program is the first of a series of virtual offerings from the Pro Bono Committee to provide more information from organizations we regularly partner with on pro bono opportunities. Open to members and sponsors. Everyone with an interest in pro bono and access to legal justice is welcome. (Annual Relationship Sponsors may send two representatives. Diamond level may register three)
Join us for our inaugural ACC NCR Black & African American Affinity Group hosted by Nicole Greenidge-Hoskins, Kecia Lewis and Ernest Tuckett. At this initial (virtual) meet-up, we will come together to get to know one another and connect. Going forward, we hope you will join us for future meetings to share experiences, topics, and initiatives of interest as well as explore issues impacting Black and African American in-house counsel. If you aren’t able to attend this session but interested in being included going forward, please reply to this email.
Please join us for a morning “Coffee Break” hosted by the ACC NCR Café con Leche (Hispanic and Latinx) Affinity Group, featuring actual café con leche, or a morning beverage of your choice. During this meeting, we will come together to introduce ourselves, discuss our plans for the year and chat about networking skills. Networking in business is one of the best resources for career development and professional success.
All registrants will be invited to order coffee (or other beverage) and a snack to enjoy during the meeting. Please register to receive the link to order.
ACC NCR DEI Committee invites you to attend a workshop on Emotional Intelligence. Self-awareness and empathy are the core of Emotional Intelligence (EI). The workshop will explore emotional intelligence as the foundation of DEI initiatives in the workplace and how EI can help your organization be more inclusive and equitable. The program will be followed by an interactive brainstorming session.
This is an interactive workshop, open to sponsors and members. Come prepared for self-reflection and engagement!
The Emotional Intelligence workshop is a companion program developed by the DEI Committee as a complement to USF’s "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate Program." You do not need to have enrolled in the USF program in order to participate in this workshop; however, if you are interested in the USF program you can still sign up for it through December 31. The program consists of seven, two-hour modules with the purpose of helping companies become more inclusive. All content is pre-recorded, available free of charge to anyone. For more information, click here.
Please join us for the ACC-WI 2022 Annual Conference & Meeting of Members!
This 1.5 day event provides 22- hours of CLE programming for you to choose from, which includes 1.0 hour of Ethics, and is specifically designed for you as an in-house attorney. Our registration format allows you to customize your program schedule to fit your practice needs. Conference registration includes one hotel room ( Early Bird Registration) continental breakfast during Thursday morning check-in, luncheon and Keynote Speaker on Thursday, cocktail reception Thursday evening and a hot breakfast on Friday. You may also join us for a variety of networking events at the conference. All paid registrants enjoy free attendance at our Fall 3.0 Ethics Seminar.
The health and safety of our members, sponsors, staff, and guests (“all attendees”) at our annual conference is of the utmost importance to the ACC-WI.
To help ensure a safe environment for our annual conference, ACC-WI is requiring all attendees either be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a negative COVID-19 test 48 hours prior to the event. Your attendance at our annual conference certifies that you are in compliance with these requirements. We will be following all CDC recommendations in place at the time of the conference.
We are a profession subject to ethical obligations. As such, we expect all attendees will respect and abide by these requirements for their own safety and the safety of other attendees.
the Association of Corporate Counsel and the ACC Foundation
The ACC/ACC Foundation DEI Maturity Model has been designed for use by legal departments around the world to benchmark maturity of their efforts regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
Please join ACC Oregon and Littler as we honor Black History Month with an online panel discussion on legal diversity clerk programs available to Oregon employers on Monday, February 28, 2022 from 12pm - 1pm PT.
All corporate counsel may attend regardless of membership in the ACC. Non-legal stakeholders in your organization are also welcome to attend!
Please click on the registration link for more information and to register.
We are pleased to invite you and your colleagues to attend this important virtual discussion brought to you by Nixon Peabody and ACC Northeast Chapter's Women's/D,E&I Committees.
Have you ever wondered what it means to be an ally? Or what you can do to advance Equity and Inclusion in your workplace? If so, please join us for this important conversation. This program is open to ALL who want to be a part of the conversation and strive to be better allies in their workplace.
Historically, women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and attorneys with disabilities have been underrepresented in private law firms and in house legal departments. Recruitment isn't the main issue but access to career enhancing work, client development opportunities, sponsorship, and unconscious biases all play major roles in the retention and advancement of underrepresented attorneys.
Our panel will candidly discuss the challenges many in-house professionals have historically faced in both law firms and legal departments. Panelists will offer insights, best practices and innovative approaches to address these issues, with an emphasis on the important role allies play in ensuring a diverse pipeline of talent at all levels of the organization.
This event is open to both men and women. Please join us by registering below. Dial-in info will be sent 24 hours in advance of the event.