Posted: Apr 7, 2010
(Washington, D.C./Vienna, Austria) — In-house counsel will gather in Vienna from 30 May to 1 June for the Association of Corporate Counsel Europe’s (ACC Europe) 17th Annual Conference, “”
With particular emphasis on mitigating risk and demonstrating leadership in the midst of change, more than 200 delegates will glean insight from peers and industry experts, while participating in interactive forums offering practical resources and best practices.
The ACC Europe conference will feature in-house counsel speakers from Goodyear, Nokia, Phillip Morris International, Qioptiq and Yahoo!. Sessions will address issues unique to corporate counsel, including:
• Counsel’s Role in the Global Ethics and Compliance Programme;
• How to Increase the Legal Department’s Efficiency;
• Masterclass in Leadership Skills for In-house Lawyers and Other Risk Management Professionals;
• Protecting IP rights in the Internet Age and the New Media;
• Corporate investigation, crisis management and leadership workshops; and
• Corruption Risks in Central and Eastern Europe.
The Opening Plenary session, “Gouverner c’est prévoir" (or the “Art of Strategic Management”), will address the lawyer’s role in managing risk while handling day-to-day legal service demands, with first-hand insight from Iohann LeFrapper, Alcatel-Lucent; Valeria Pavlukova, Anheuser-Busch InBev; Marco Kerschen, Polo Ralph Lauren Europe; Dir. Dr. Hilmar Kroat-Reder, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability for OMV; Charles C. Adams, Jr., Partner with Hogan & Hartson and other leaders from the international corporate counsel community.
ACC President Frederick J. Krebs notes that, “The globalization of businesses, the increased responsibilities of in-house counsel and EU regulatory changes means there is a strong need for tools and resources to help European counsel adapt to this new landscape.” Krebs adds, “Companies in Europe are facing more demanding workloads and are adding specialized staff in their legal departments. This is an opportune time to exchange new resources so that European in-house counsel can address law department management issues for the near and long-term.”
“ACC Europe is committed to exploring new methods in law department management and technology advances that will benefit the European in-house legal community,” says Axel Viaene, ACC Europe President and EMEA Legal Director, Corporate Counsel for . “This annual event represents an unparalleled opportunity for our members to network and exchange valuable ideas with colleagues offering cross-border perspectives.”
Press registration information for ACC Europe’s 17th Annual Conference is available online at: www.acc.com/vienna. Members of the media interested in attending should contact Robin Scullin at +1 202 349 1509 or scullin@acc.com, or Marthea Davis at +1 202 349 1519 or davis@acc.com.
About ACC:
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world’s largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys 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 25,000 members in over 70 countries, employed by over 10,000 organizations. ACC Europe’s affiliation with this global community connects its members to the people and resources necessary for both personal and professional growth. By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.®
