Southern California

Chapter Committees


Advocacy Committee: Dawn Haghighi
Develops ACC-SoCal positions on legislation and other initiatives relevant to in-house attorneys.

Annual Gala Dinner Committee: Allison Malin
Puts together our sell-out Gala Dinner, which occurs sometime in the Spring.

Charity Golf Classic Committee: Julia McKinney
Organizes our golf tournament in October to raise money for charities.

Communications and Public Affairs Committee: Diane Flyer
Responsible for our newsletter and media relations.

Diversity Committee: Melanie Frank
Develops diversity policies and programs, such as ACColades and the Annual Diversity Reception.

DoubleHeader® Committee: Richard Bonkosky
Produces quarterly programs combining 3 hours of MCLE with a sporting event or other entertainment event.

In-House Connections Committee:

Develops resources and produces programs for in-house counsel in transition (or considering making a transition.)

In-House Counsel Conference Committee: David Cohen
Produces one-day In-House Counsel Conference in January of each year.

Membership Committee: Michael Chang
Responsible for developing and expanding our membership roster as well as increasing member participation/involvement.

ACCess MCLE Programs Committee: Peter Ching
Produces Monthly MCLE programs which are presented at six different venue throughout LA and Orange County.

Networking Roundtable Lunches Committee: Tammy Brandt
Hosts informal lunches for in-house counsel, in Orange County and Los Angeles.

Pro Bono Committee: Annie Krikorian
Organizes opportunities for members to serve the community, such as Street Law and the Adoption Day.

Social Committee: Teigue Thomas
Produces social and networking events for in-house counsel, such as Family Day and Social Reception.













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