Chapters

Southern California (ACCA-SoCal) Chapter

Chapter Committees


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

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

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

Communications and Public Affairs Committee:Melissa Alexander
Responsible for our newsletter and media relations.

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

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

In-House Connections Committee: Tina Mcknight

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

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

Membership Committee: Kristi Ashman & Monica McCarthy
Responsible for developing and expanding our membership roster as well as increasing member participation/involvement.

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

Networking Roundtable Lunches Committee: Richard Bonkosky
Hosts informal lunches for in-house counsel, currently in Orange County only.

Pro Bono Committee: Michael-Bryant Hicks
Organizes opportunities for members to serve the community, such as Street Law and the Adoption Day.

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













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