Chapter President's Manual

About ACC-ACC Strategic Plan

GOAL: To be the voice of the in-house bar by advancing the in-house practice of law and the professional standing of in-house counsel (Advocacy)

  • Fight to protect the attorney-client privilege.
  • Advance MJP reform in the US.
  • Identify and inform members about changes in the role of the in-house lawyer and improve the ethical/professional environment in which they practice.

GOAL: To provide value for in-house counsel at each stage of their career through targeted resources and services (Career Path)

  • Provide resources and services for CLO, new to in-house, new manager and specialists.
  • Improve committee networking and communications.
  • Align Annual Meeting, ACC Docket and ACC Online to address needs of key member segments.
  • Offer two new senior level training programs.

GOAL: To build a global network (Globalization)

  • Support ACC Europe, expand services and benefits available to members.
  • Establish a significant direct presence in Canada.
  • Expand resources/networks for US based members who practice in Europe, Canada and China.

GOAL: To improve awareness of ACC in the in-house community while developing and expanding the ACC brand in the legal and business communities (Communications)

  • Increase member use of services.
  • Improve strategic alignment among members, chapters, committees and the Association.
  • Develop and expand ACC brand in legal and business community.

GOAL: To leverage technology resources and skills. (Technology)

  • Enhance our website and expand our use of technology to deliver resources to and facilitate networking among our members.