ACC Value Champions: Nominations Due January 30
Have you implemented management practices that drive value for your company? If you
reduced spending, improved predictability or achieved better outcomes, we want to hear
from you. Earn public recognition, the opportunity to present on your initiative at the
ACC Annual Meeting, and a hefty crystal trophy. Go to www.acc.com/valuechampions
[LINK: http://www.acc.com/valuechallenge/valueChamps/ ] to complete the short
nomination form.
Improve Value in Firm-Client Relationships
Want to drive efficiency in your department and get more value out of your law firm
relationships? Join law department and law firm leaders for an advanced workshop on
combining key project, process and pricing tools to drive value at the ACC Legal Service
Management Workshop from April 21 to 22 in Chicago, IL. Space is limited, and this
program will sell out. Secure your spot today at www.acc.com/legalservicemanagement.
[LINK: http://www.acc.com/valuechallenge/LegalServiceManagement/index.cfm]
Questions? Contact Catherine J. Moynihan at [email protected] or +1 202.293.4103
x398.
Business Education Opportunities in 2015
Legal professionals need to understand the business pressures facing their clients in order to be
truly effective partners. Attend these 2105 business education courses offered by ACC and
the Boston University School of Management to learn critical business disciplines and
earn valuable CLE credits:
 Mini MBA for In-house Counsel (February 24–26, May 12–14 [Los Angeles,
CA], June 9–11, September 9–11, December 2–4)
 Advanced Mini-MBA for In-house Counsel (April 14–16)
 Risk Management & In-house Counsel (September 29–October 1)
 Project Management for the In-house Law Department (November 16–17)
All programs take place in Boston unless otherwise noted. Learn more and register at
www.acc.com/businessedu. [LINK:
http://www.acc.com/education/businessedu/index.cfm]
Put Your Compliance Program in the Vanguard
It is critical to have a robust, comprehensive compliance program in place. Bring yours to
the next level with the most powerful and comprehensive training ACC has ever offered.
Attend the ACC Advanced Compliance Education Summit (ACES) (April 26–28, New
Orleans, LA) to acquire CLE/CPD credits, network with experienced compliance
professionals and get the advance compliance education needed to put your program in
the vanguard. Register before February 19 to take advantage of the early bird rate. Learn
more at www.acc.com/aces. [LINK: http://www.acc.com/education/aces/]
Unlock Your In-house Potential
Designed specifically for lawyers with less than five years of in-house experience or
those who want to sharpen their skills, the ACC Corporate Counsel University® (CCU)
(May 17–19, Dallas, TX) is growing. At your request, this one-of-a-kind event will now
offer even more of the practical skills and insights that are the hallmark of a successful
in-house career. Secure your seat before February 5 to save on registration. For more
information, visit ccu.acc.com. [LINK: http://www.acc.com/education/ccu/2015index.cfm/]
2015 ACC Europe Annual Conference: Super Early Bird Rates Ends 31 January
Join your peers in Munich for the 2015 ACC Europe Annual Conference (31 May–2
June) to enhance your international legal knowledge, meet leading legal service
providers, and interact with high-level members of the in-house community in Europe.
Now in its 21st year, this conference provides invaluable resources to help you better
understand European legal frameworks and cultures. The theme for this year’s conference
is Innovation for the In-house Lawyer – Are You Ready for the Challenges Ahead? Learn
more and register at www.acc.com/europeconference. [LINK: http://acceurope2015.com/
]
Maximize Your ROI with the 2015 ACC Annual Meeting
It is critical to get the most out of your time away from the office and your training
budget. If you want to maximize the value of your legal education, the ACC Annual
Meeting (October 18–21, Boston, MA) is a perfect opportunity. Packed with over 100
CLE/CPD sessions on current legal challenges that apply directly to your work, in just
two and half days, you will leave equipped and prepared for whatever comes your way.
Register before March 25 to take advantage of the early bird pricing. Secure your spot
today at am.acc.com [LINK: http://www.acc.com/education/am15/index.cfm ].
Celebrate Pro Bono and Diversity
Have you or someone you know of made great strides in promoting diversity in the legal
profession or providing pro bono legal services? Submit your nominations today for the
ACC 2015 Matthew J. Whitehead, II Diversity Award [LINK:
http://www.acc.com/aboutacc/history/outreach.cfm ] and the ACC 2015 Corporate Pro
Bono Award [LINK: http://www.acc.com/aboutacc/history/probono.cfm ] to have these
achievements recognized! You can nominate an individual or organization for either
award — self-nominations are welcome — and submit the completed nomination form
along with supporting materials to Jen Chen, Director of ACC Foundation, at
[email protected]. Deadline for submitting your nomination is May 1, 2015.
Contracting Made Easy
Search, draft and review contracts faster and easier with the enhanced ACC Contract
Advisor. This powerful tool now has a simpler interface, more powerful analytics and 14
contract categories including independent contractor agreements, license agreements and
non-competition agreements, to name a few. Two premium features — Interactive Model
Forms and Documents, and Benchmarking — are available to ACC members free for 30
days. Check it out today at http://contracts.acc.com. [LINK:
http://contracts.acc.com/Account/LogOn]
Get Ready for the Census—Your Participation is Vital!
The ACC Global In-House Census will arrive in your inbox soon. This is the largest
survey of in-house counsel in the world and is open to ACC members and non-members.
And we need your help to make sure this is the best in-house census to date. If you would
like to participate on the global panel to review the questionnaire, or to help us secure
partners to host the survey link, please contact us at [email protected].