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Chief Legal Officers

ACC supports the legal practice, professional development and managerial responsibilities of today’s CLOs through a variety of programs and resources. We are constantly looking for ways to better serve our members. If you have questions or suggestions, please contact us via email.

CLO ThinkTanks

The CLO ThinkTank program brings together a select group of CLOs for an in-depth look at a current trend, issue or development facing law department leaders. Executive reports and other downloadable materials capture the best practices, challenges and opportunities discussed in these forums.

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CLO Executive Bulletin

The CLO Executive Bulletin is an e-newsletter designed exclusively for CLOs. Get perspectives from leading CLOs on current legal issues or browse executive briefings that highlight recent ACC public policy initiatives undertaken on behalf of the bar. This e-newsletter also features other resources of particular interest to law department leaders.

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CLO Perspectives

Each issue of the CLO Executive Bulletin features the perspective of a leading CLO on a pressing legal issue, and how that CLO’s company has dealt with its inherent challenges. These insights include best practices and effective management strategies. Read the latest insights below or browse archived issues for more topics.

Corporate Social Responsibility: A Fundamental Business Thought Process
Hilary Krane, Chief Legal Officer for Levi Strauss & Co.(August 2008)

Drive Better Alignment in Legal Services
Mark Chandler, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, Cisco Systems, Inc.(April 2008)

Chapter CLO Networks

Chapter CLO Networks help CLOs connect with peers in their local areas to share best practices and advice.

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Corporate Pro Bono

Corporate Pro Bono, a national pro bono partnership project of ACC and the Pro Bono Institute, is the premier resource for in-house corporate counsel seeking to do pro bono work.

Through online services, technical assistance to the in-house community and educational outreach, we encourage and support the participation of in-house counsel in pro bono legal services.

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CLO Surveys

ACC conducts annual Chief Legal Officer (CLO) surveys. These surveys capture current CLO thinking and examine changes over time.
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