Association of Corporate Counsel

Association of Corporate Counsel The world's largest community of in-house counsel, with more than 45,000 members in 85 countries.

ACC is the premier global legal association promoting the common professional and business interests of in-house counsel through information, education, networking, and advocacy.

The CLO role is changing, and the data proves it.From CEO access to proactive strategic advice, reporting lines and expe...
08/30/2026

The CLO role is changing, and the data proves it.

From CEO access to proactive strategic advice, reporting lines and expectations are shifting fast. The 2026 ACC Chief Legal Officers Survey captures exactly how the role is evolving and what it means for the road ahead.

See where you stand. Access these key findings now. ➡️ https://www.acc.com/resource-library/2026-acc-chief-legal-officers-survey

ACC is taking a stand on legal professional privilege.Featured in Business Insider, ACC filed an application to interven...
08/29/2026

ACC is taking a stand on legal professional privilege.

Featured in Business Insider, ACC filed an application to intervene before the European General Court in a landmark case that could reshape legal professional privilege protections for in-house counsel worldwide.

The European Commission is seeking to compel disclosure of documents created by US-based in-house counsel, and the implications couldn't be more significant. Confidentiality, client trust, and the ability of corporate legal teams to operate effectively across borders are all on the line.

Read the full story ➡️ https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/acc-files-application-to-intervene-in-european-general-court-case-to-defend-legal-professional-privilege-for-in-house-counsel-1036455289

Fraud is getting smarter. Your defense needs to keep up. This is one session you cannot afford to miss at the 2026 ACC A...
08/28/2026

Fraud is getting smarter. Your defense needs to keep up.

This is one session you cannot afford to miss at the 2026 ACC Annual Meeting in Boston.

Organized fraud is a growing threat across every sector, and the playbook for fighting it is changing fast. Join experts as they explain how Agentic AI is transforming fraud detection and recovery, enabling autonomous, real-time responses that outpace even the most complex schemes.

You'll walk away with insights on:
🔹 Uncovering sophisticated fraud schemes before they escalate
🔹 Recovering misappropriated funds with greater speed and precision
🔹 Leveraging Agentic AI across investigations, enforcement, and defense against unfounded fraud allegations

The intersection of AI and fraud is one of the most consequential issues in legal today. This is where that conversation happens. 🎯

See you in Boston ➡️ https://www.acc.com/annualmeeting

Is your organization prepared for AI discoverability? If you can't answer that confidently, this article is for you.AI t...
08/27/2026

Is your organization prepared for AI discoverability? If you can't answer that confidently, this article is for you.

AI tools are generating exponential volumes of data, and most legal teams don't have a clear picture of what's being captured, where it's stored, or how defensible their retention policies really are.

Authors Tarek Ghalayini and Danielle T. Davidson break down six critical questions every in-house legal team needs to ask right now:

1️⃣ What data are we generating and how much?
2️⃣ Where is AI-generated data actually stored?
3️⃣ What are we retaining, and for how long?
4️⃣ What is our organization's legal risk profile?
5️⃣ Does our AI policy actually do what it promises?
6️⃣ Why does this need to be addressed now, not later?

The bottom line? Courts are already taking sides on AI discoverability and privilege, and the rulings are inconsistent. Organizations that can't defend their data retention decisions are ending up on the wrong side of spoliation arguments before the merits are ever reached.

Don't wait for a discovery dispute to find the gaps. Read the full article ➡️ https://corporatecounselnow.com/6-questions-you-need-ask-about-ai-discoverability-and-data-retention

You're at the top of your field. ACC's exclusive CLO services are built for what comes next.As your organization's most ...
08/26/2026

You're at the top of your field. ACC's exclusive CLO services are built for what comes next.

As your organization's most senior legal executive, you have access to an exclusive suite of VIP services designed specifically for leaders at your level:

✅ Exclusive in-person CLO programming at ACC events (Chatham House Rule applies)
✅ Peer-to-peer dialogue with global CLO connections
✅ Online education blending legal expertise, business acumen, and leadership
✅ InBrief, CLO Edition, a curated daily global business update
✅ Speaking opportunities and direct CLO support
✅ Resources to stay current and lead with confidence

This is your community. Let's connect. ➡️ https://www.acc.com/services-initiatives/clo

Just moved to an in-house role?You may qualify for a 6-month complimentary ACC membership, unlocking exclusive resources...
08/26/2026

Just moved to an in-house role?

You may qualify for a 6-month complimentary ACC membership, unlocking exclusive resources, practical tools, discounts, and a global community that understands exactly what you're navigating right now.

ACC Law Firm Alumni Program
🔹 Alumni of a partner law firm who've moved in-house? This one's for you.
ACC Executive Recruiter Program

🔹 Recently placed in an in-house role through one of our partner executive recruiting firms? Reconnect with your community.

Six months. No cost. Everything you need to hit the ground running. Don't leave this on the table.

Apply today: https://accinhouse.ac-page.com/acc-6month-complimentary-programs-copy

Over 1,000 in-house counsel. One powerful theme: "AI Won't Replace Me." This past July, ACC Israel brought together the ...
08/25/2026

Over 1,000 in-house counsel. One powerful theme: "AI Won't Replace Me."

This past July, ACC Israel brought together the largest annual gathering of the Israeli in-house legal community at Tel Aviv University, and the conversation was one for the books.

From a keynote by Lori Cohen of Greenberg Traurig on using AI as a force for good, to live legal tech demonstrations, a first-ever Legal Technology Exhibition, and speakers from 15 of Israel's leading law firms, the conference delivered practical insights on AI governance, compliance, cybersecurity, legal operations, and the evolving role of in-house counsel.

The message was clear: AI isn't here to replace lawyers. It's here to empower them.

Read the full recap ➡️ https://corporatecounselnow.com/acc-israel-annual-conference-2026-more-1000-house-counsel-explore-future-ai-legal-practice

What if you could walk into the boardroom and speak the language of every leader in the room? ACC and the Questrom Schoo...
08/25/2026

What if you could walk into the boardroom and speak the language of every leader in the room?

ACC and the Questrom School of Business, Boston University partnered to create business education programs designed exclusively for in-house counsel, taught by faculty with deep expertise in management education for lawyers.

This isn't generic business school. It's built for the way in-house counsel think, work, and lead.

You'll walk away with:
▶️ A stronger command of business concepts, frameworks, and terminology
▶️ Tools to identify and address your organization's unique challenges
▶️ Strategies to run a more efficient legal department and drive real organizational impact

The best in-house lawyers don't just manage legal risk; they drive business results. This program helps you do both.

Regsiter ➡️ https://www.acc.com/bu

Are you benchmarking your legal department against the right data?In-house legal leaders are being asked to do more with...
08/24/2026

Are you benchmarking your legal department against the right data?

In-house legal leaders are being asked to do more with greater precision. When it comes to legal spend, staffing, outside counsel, and department structure, gut instinct isn’t enough.

ACC, in collaboration with Major, Lindsey & Africa, presents the 2026 Law Department Management Benchmarking Report, featuring insights from 576 in-house legal departments across 45 countries.

Discover the benchmarks that matter, from legal spend and headcount to law firm use and functional oversight, and get the data you need to measure performance, uncover opportunities, and strengthen your business case.

Don’t wonder how you measure up. See the data. Know where you stand.

➡️ Explore the full report: https://www.acc.com/financial-and-operational-metrics

These aren't just speakers. They're the lawyers inside the rooms where it happens. 🎤At the 2026 ACC Annual Meeting, you'...
08/24/2026

These aren't just speakers. They're the lawyers inside the rooms where it happens. 🎤

At the 2026 ACC Annual Meeting, you'll hear directly from in-house counsel at General Motors, Wells Fargo, Google, GitHub, and more, bringing real-world experience and hard-won insights to the stage.

From global risk and investigations to AI, intellectual property, employment, privacy, cybersecurity, sports and entertainment, and beyond, this is the kind of practical, in-the-trenches perspective you simply can't get anywhere else.

No theory. No fluff. Just honest conversations from the legal professionals navigating the world's most complex organizations every single day.

Explore the full program and start planning your Boston experience. ⬇️
https://www.acc.com/annualmeeting

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