Here We Grow Again!
We bet you thought ACC's Annual Meeting couldn't get any better. With an ever-expanding member base (and networking base more importantly), we have broadened the schedule to include more programs on more tracks to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse membership. New this year, financial services lawyers will find a full track of sessions focused specifically on their practice. Plus, you will find more intermediate to advanced level programs and increased educational opportunities for those just starting out in the in-house profession as well as for those who have been around the block a few times. As always, ACC will help you meet your CLE/CPD requirements and increase your awareness of the tools and resources available to help you serve your client and advance your career.
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Time to Revisit the Fundamentals
As an in-house practitioner, a large part of your job is issue spotting. But how do you get trained on various subjects that you may never have encountered before? Trial by fire is a commonly accepted practice, but wouldn't you rather be trained by an expert? Our new Fundamentals track is a series of programs designed to provide you a basic review of a variety of common subjects every in-house lawyer should know. Look for such programs as 209 Benefits 101-A Primer on Employee Benefits Law, 409 Antitrust Compliance Training, 509 Advertising Law Boot Camp, and more so you can develop your knowledge base for the next step in your career. See the program schedule for a full list.
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International Focus
You work in a global marketplace and deal with issues on a worldwide scale, and the 2006 Annual Meeting will focus more on those international challenges. You will notice far more internationally focused programs across the schedule and more speakers from outside the U.S. to provide a more global perspective.
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Meet Your California MCLE Requirements
Can't get around to attending those necessary classes to meet your California MCLE requirements? ACC has you covered! By registering for the Annual Meeting, you not only have a complete schedule of substantive legal issues to choose from, but you can also attend the specialized MCLE classes the state requires you to complete. Look for Substance Abuse for Lawyers and Elimination of Bias on Wednesday morning so you can take full advantage of ALL the credits available to you.
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Expanded Programming for CLOs
Where can general counsel go to get the kind of training they are seeking? ACC's Annual Meeting, of course! In 2006, we are offering more options than ever before. In addition to the CLO Club, plan to attend the CLO Executive Leadership Series. This new track will focus on the high-level demands general counsel face on a daily basis. Although developed specifically for chief legal officers, the CLO Executive Leadership Series is open to all Annual Meeting participants (the CLO Club will continue to be restricted to chief legal officers). Look for this new track of programs in the program schedule.
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Programming for Every Step of Your Career
When we say we offer educational programming for every level of your in-house career, we deliver! The 2006 program offers substantive sessions broken out into various practice-area tracks. Plus, we've put together a selection of programs targeted to meet the legal needs of these groups of corporate attorneys!
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New to In-house "Roadmap"
Have you recently joined the in-house profession? Are you looking for the basics or those "101" sessions that will provide you with the know-how to help your in-house practice flourish? ACC has you covered. Our "roadmap" will point out all the appropriate "pit stops" you, as a new corporate practitioner, should make as you traverse the ACC Annual Meeting highway. These and many other sessions are sure to give you the groundwork necessary to foster a successful in-house career: 'Rookie of the Year: How to Establish Yourself & Make a Good Impression Your First Year as In-house Counsel' and 'Company Policies 101.' Look for the  on the schedule at-a-glance and session quick reference guide.
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Leadership & Management Skills Training
Have you just been promoted to a manager in your legal department? Maybe you're a new general counsel looking for advice on how best to manage and motivate your staff. Look no further than the 2006 Annual Meeting schedule; you'll find the training sessions you're seeking to teach you the ropes and help build your confidence in your new leadership or management role. Look for such programs as: 'Why It's Important for the Law Department to be Involved with the Compliance Function,' 'How to Develop & Implement a Legal Department Succession Plan,' and 'Management/Career Development for In-house Lawyers.' Look for the  on the program schedule and session quick reference guide for these and other topics.
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For General Counsel Only
A sell-out every year, ACC's CLO Club is a signature Annual Meeting event. For more information on the CLO Club, please click here.
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Chair's Featured Programs
Every effective leader needs information to remain strong. The 2006 Annual Meeting includes the Chair's Featured Programs- special programs developed to help you excel in your leadership roles. Look for such sessions as 001 'Leadership in Today's Business: How to Apply Successful Management Techniques to the Law Department' and 002 'Teaching Big Shots to Listen, Understand & Behave' on Monday morning to accelerate the start of your day and meeting experience.
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Blockbuster Repeat Sessions
Annual Meeting attendees have told us that we offer so many excellent programs scheduled at the same time it is difficult to choose which program to attend. To make your decision easier, we're presenting blockbuster repeat sessions so you'll have twice as many chances to fit in the sessions you want to attend.
Don't miss the following repeat sessions!
811 — Care & Feeding of the Board of Directors
812 — Best Practices for Managing a Risk Insurance Program
911 — Small Law Department Metrics
912 — Advertising Law Boot Camp
Onsite Pro Bono Clinic
In 2006, ACC will host its ninth annual Onsite Pro Bono Clinic under the auspices of Corporate Pro Bono (CPBO) (a partnership project of ACC and the Pro Bono Institute). The clinic offers in-house counsel the opportunity to earn CLE credit while providing pro bono services to community-based nonprofit organizations that are in great need of legal assistance. In the first half of the clinic, participants will receive training from national experts on the legal issues facing nonprofit organizations. Participants then will work in teams and meet with representatives of San Diego area nonprofits to guide them through a legal assessment. At the conclusion of the clinic, participants can decide whether to continue to work with CPBO to help the nonprofit clients solve their legal issues. Training materials and information about the nonprofit organizations will be provided to participants in advance. For more information about the Clinic, contact Eve Runyon, CPBO Project Director, at 202.662.9699 or at cpbo@acca.com. Please mark your registration form to indicate your interest.
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Ethics Sessions
Looking for ethics credit to complete your CLE requirement? Sessions that have been submitted for ethics credit approval have been identified with a  on the program schedule. NOTE: states do not use standardized criteria when considering CLE courses for ethics credit; therefore, not all courses will be approved for ethics credit as indicated.
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Newcomers
We know what it's like to walk into a meeting filled with three thousand people not knowing a soul. So, we've put together some tips to help you get better acquainted. Click here to find out how to become more involved in ACC and meet your fellow in-house colleagues.
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Small Law Depts Golf Tournament
Arriving early? For the first time, the Small Law Departments Committee in conjunction with the ACC San Diego Chapter will host a golf tournament during the Annual Meeting. This networking event, sponsored by Lexis Nexis and Meritas, will take place on Sunday, October 22. Transportation will be provided from the Manchester Grand Hyatt. For more information, including registration, visit the Small Law Department's webpage.
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