ACC Names the "Outstanding Chapters of the Year"Posted: Nov 17, 2011 Washington, D.C. (November 17, 2011) –– The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) presented its “Outstanding Chapter of the Year” Awards during its Annual Meeting in Denver, CO. The award recognizes those ACC chapters that “have demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to providing opportunities for member involvement and hosting outstanding educational programs and unique projects.” This year’s winners, in their respective categories, were the North Florida Chapter, the Central Ohio Chapter and Colorado Chapter, and the Southern California Area (ACCA-SoCal) Chapter. The Less than 250 Members Category The North Florida Chapter (www.acc.com/chapters/nfl/) serves the professional needs of nearly 150 in-house from 76 corporations and is the newest chapter to ACC, formed in June 2009. The Chapter created diverse program offerings for many segments of ACC’s membership, including a partnership with Florida Coastal School of law, which places second and third year law students as externs in local corporate legal departments for credit. The 250–800 Members Category The Central Ohio Chapter (www.acc.com/chapters/centoh/) represents over 345 in-house counsel from 136 corporations in the Central Ohio region. The Chapter carried out aggressive membership marketing tactics that resulted in a retention rate of 90% and net growth at 13%. In addition, the Chapter created new activities for members, including programs supporting the ACC Value Challenge, diversity initiatives, unique in-transition and career development programs, and technological initiatives to drive membership. The Chapter also hosted the popular musical production highlighting ethics issues, the “Ethics Follies.” With more than 557 members from 295 corporations, the Colorado Chapter (www.acc.com/chapters/colo/) has achieved success rooted in its commitment to engage members of all career levels. The Chapter’s popular practice committees allow for ACC members who are interested in employment law, business transactions, litigation, and intellectual property issues to learn and network with each other. Additionally, pro bono and diversity initiatives, career development programs, and other projects provide varied opportunities for members to connect. The 801+ Members Category As an eight-time winner in this category, the Southern California (SoCal) Chapter (www.acc.com/chapters/socal/) serves the professional needs more than 1,475 in-house counsel from 741 corporations in the Southern California region. This year, the Chapter pressed forward with innovative ways to better serve members. It developed a strong presence in social media networks, rolled out a technology-based social-media promotional program, launched an exclusive “Chief Legal Officer Networking Event,” and provided $160,000 in charitable contributions. For additional information on ACC Chapters of the Year, and to learn more about upcoming chapter programs, visit www.acc.com/chapters/. About ACC: The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world’s largest organization serving the professional and business interests of lawyers who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations and other private-sector organizations around the globe. ACC promotes the common interests of its members, provides resources to help save time, money and effort, contributes to their continuing education and provides a voice on issues of global importance. With more than 29,000 members in more than 75 countries, employed by over 10,000 organizations, ACC connects its members to the people and resources necessary for both personal and professional growth. By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com.
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