Posted: Jun 15, 2009

ACC has expanded its reach in Florida with the establishment of the North Florida Chapter, its third chapter in Florida and 50th Chapter worldwide.  Joining the Central Florida and South Florida chapters in Florida, the North Florida Chapter will offer quarterly educational programs focused on helping members to save time, money and effort.

Lisa Taylor, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel of Pacer International Inc., led the development of the new chapter and will serve the Chapter as its first President.

“The strong support we have received from local in-house counsel has been a great validation to start this chapter,” noted Taylor. “We are very excited to serve Jacksonville and its surrounding counties and offer events that reflect the concerns, and address the interests of, our in-house counsel colleagues.”

With 85 members representing 65 corporations, including CEVA Logistics U.S., Inc., MPS GroupFidelity National Financial, The Body Shop of America Inc., Rayonier Inc., Merrill Lynch and Winn Dixie Stores, Inc., the chapter has established a strong initial presence in the North Florida area.

“Now more than ever, in-house counsel recognize the benefits of tapping into the vast knowledge and experience from their colleagues,” explained Frederick J. Krebs, ACC President. “This chapter reflects the desire of attorneys to share best practices and network with other members of the in-house community, as well as a milestone in the expansion of ACC’s global network of in-house counsel.”

A kick-off event on “Dealing with Financially Distressed Suppliers and Customers” is planned for July, followed by another in September. Members of the North Florida Chapter Leadership include:

*President:
Lisa Taylor, Vice President, Assistant General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Pacer    International, Inc.

*Vice President:
Joseph Segers, former General Counsel, Arizona Chemical

*Secretary: 
Susan Mack, Senior Vice President/General Counsel, The Main Street America Group

*Treasurer:
Catherine Ibold, Senior Director Legal Department, Winn Dixie Stores, Inc.

*Directors At Large:
Douglas Booher, Regional Corporate Counsel, Votorantim Cimentos North America, Inc.
Julie Davis, General Counsel/Secretary, The Body Shop of America, Inc.
Michael Herman, Vice President and General Counsel, Rayonier Inc.
George Morrison, General Counsel, Merrill Lynch Credit Corporation
John Price, Staff Attorney, CEVA Logistics US, Inc.