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 Meritas is the 2013 sponsor for ACC's Small Law Department Committee.

The Small Law Department Committee develops and explores ways that lawyers in small law departments and generalists in larger departments can best provide legal services to their corporate clients. The committee provides numerous practical resources, including best practices and sample policies.

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special announcements

Small Law Department Volunteer of the Year!

Recognize a special member of your committee and nominate them for Volunteer of the Year! Any ACC SLD member who has been a member since November 1, 2012 is eligible. Self-nominations are permitted. Committee officers are not eligible.

Return the nomination form to Nicolle.Schippers@ARAGGroup.com by July 1st for consideration.

ACC Corporate Counsel University

ACC's Corporate Counsel University (CCU) is designed specifically for attorneys who are new to in-house or who are looking to sharpen their basic practice skills. Topics range from law department management to finance and accounting.

Click here for more information and to register.

For Small Law Department Committee members who plan on attending the conference, please join your fellow committee members for breakfast on Tuesday, May 21 at 8AM. This breakfast will be hosted by committee sponsor, Meritas. Click here for more information and to RSVP.

30 Minutes of Courtesy Advice from Meritas!

Do you have a cross-border issue that you need assistance with? Thinking about hiring outside counsel, but still not sure if it's necessary? Let one of Meritas' 170 + global law firms help you. Click here to receive 30 minutes of courtesy advice.


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Upcoming Teleconference Meeting

Thursday, July 11, 2013 at 3:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM GMT

Upcoming Webcast

When Silence Isn't Golden: Language You Wish You Included When Drafting Your Arbitration Provisions

Sep 11 2013 2:00 PM ET On-Line CLE/CPD Program
On Demand 60 Minutes
Sponsored by Meritas
 

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InfoPaks

Employee Wellness Programs: A Federal and State Analysis of the Legal and Practical Implications

Sep 2012 InfoPAK Download pdf
Sponsored by Meritas
This InfoPAK explores corporate employee wellness programs, highlighting the benefits and challenges employers face when developing such programs. It examines both mandatory and voluntary employee ...
 

Small Law Department Human Resources Manual for Canada, the EU, Mexico and the United States

Aug 2012 InfoPAK
Sponsored by Meritas
This InfoPAK seeks to educate members about some of the differences in human resources and employment law in a number of European countries, different states in the United States, Provinces in Canada ...
 

Recent Committee Developed Resources

"Take Your Child to Work Day" Exercises

May 2013 Wisdom of the Crowd
This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the Small Law Departments eGroups, addresses possible activities to play with kids on Take Your Child To Work Day.
 

Engaging in Litigation Without Outside Counsel: In-House Perspectives

Apr 2013 Wisdom of the Crowd
This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from responses posted on theLitigation and Small Law Departments eGroups, addresses recommendations for in-house counsel asked to conduct litigation in-house without ...
 

Contract Negotiations - Terms & Conditions

Feb 2013 Wisdom of the Crowd
This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted onthe Small Law Departments eGroup, addresses issues involving negotiating terms and conditions. The issues discussed include ...