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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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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Chief Legal Officers

ACC supports the legal practice, professional development and managerial responsibilities of CLOs through a variety of programs and resources. We are constantly looking for ways to serve our members better. If you have questions or suggestions, please contact Linda Kelly, Senior Counsel and Director of Chief Legal Officer Services.

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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 his or her company has dealt with it. These insights include best practices and effective management strategies. Read the latest editions below or browse archived articles for more topics.

Reimagining the Role of In-House Counsel: An Interview with Entergy's Marcus Brown
Marcus Brown, Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Entergy Corp. (April 2013)

Bob Weber on the Spirit of Service the Led to Unique Pro Bono Recognition for IBM's In-House Law Department
Robert Weber, Senior Vice President, Legal and Regulatory Affairs, and General Counsel for IBM (March 2013)

Partnering to Foster Diversity in the Legal Profession - An Interview with DuPont's Tom Sager
Tom Sager, Senior Vice President and General Counsel for DuPont (February 2013)

Capitol Power's Kate Chisholm on Proactively Positioning the Law Department as a Business Partner
Kate Chisholm, Senior Vice President for Legal and External Relations for Capitol Power (January 2013)

MITRE Corp's Sol Glasner on Bridging the Gap Between Public and Private Sectors in a Unique Non-Profit Organization
Sol Glasner, Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary for MITRE Corp.(December 2012)

Walgreen's Tom Sabatino on Aligning the Law Department to Maximize Business Success
Tom Sabatino, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Walgreen Co. (November 2012)

Keys to Effective In-House Lawyering: An Interview with the Mayo Clinic's Jon Oviatt
Jon Oviatt, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary for the Mayo Clinic (October 2012)

Sabine Chalmers Takes a Creative Business Approach to Identifying Growth Opportunities for In-House Lawyers at Anheuser-Busch InBev
Sabine Chalmers, Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer for Anheuser-Busch InBev (September 2012)

Managing a Diverse Workforce and Navigating European Privilege Rules
Bill Mordan, Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Reckitt Benckiser (July 2012)

Sandra Mori and her Colleagues at Coke Go For the In-House Gold with London Olympics Sponsorship
Sandra Mori, General Counsel for The Coca-Cola Company's European Operations (June 2012)

BNY Mellon Blazes Trail for In-House Pro Bono and Reaps Unexpected Rewards
Jane Sherburne, Senior Executive Vice President and General Cou
nsel for BNY Mellon (May 2012)

Bringing the Client Service Culture to the Department of Homeland Security
Ivan Fong, General Counsel for the Department of Homeland Security (April 2012)

Attacking the Billable Hour: How One GC uses Reverse Auctions to Drive Down Costs
Daniel Troy, Senior Vice President & General Counsel for GlaxoSmithKline ( March 2012)

Character, Integrity and Leadership: The Bedrock Principles for Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. Legal Department
A.B. Cruz III, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary for Scripps Networks Interactive Inc.
(February 2012)

Proctor & Gamble's European Expertise Collaboration Practices: Focus on Value and Leveraging Knowledge
Yves De Bruyne, General Counsel for Proctor & Gamble's Europe, Middle East and Africa Operations (July 2011)

Verizon's Lawyers Give Back to Their Communities: The Value of Inspiring Your Legal Team to Participate in Pro Bono Services
Randal Milch, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Verizon Communications Inc. (May 2011)

Establishing and Maintaining the Right Relationship Between the General Counsel and the Chief Compliance Officer
Sven Erik Holmes, Vice Chair, Legal and Compliance for KPMG LLP (February 2011)

Bombardier, Inc.: Maximizing Value In Relationships With Outside Counsel - Secondments, Gc-Managing Partner Meetings And Beyond
Daniel Desjardins, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Assistant Secretary for Bombardier, Inc.(November 2010)

Changing Top Jobs: Start By Listening, Set the Tone and Expectations, Learn the Business and More...
Thomas Sabatino, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary for United Airlines, Inc. (September 2010)

It's Quick, Easy and Adds Value: Use the ACC Value Index to Give Kudos to Creative Firms and Find Firms Evaluated on Value
Elisa D. Garcia C., Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Office Depot, Inc. (July 2010)

Using Technology and Tools to be More Productive and Efficient: Focus on Coca-Cola Europe
Christopher Bernard, General Counsel, Coca-Cola Europe (May 2010)

Value-Based Staffing Practices: Focus on Communications Skills and Tools At AmerisourceBergen Corporation
John Chou, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, AmerisourceBergen Corporation (March 2010)

Yes, 'Small Law' Can: Alternative Fee/Value-Based Arrangements at Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
Ken Grady, General Counsel and Secretary for Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (January 2010)

Achieving Alignment Inside and Out:  Portfolio of Legal Services on Flat Fee and Disciplined Internal Planning Process
Christopher Reynolds, Group Vice President and General Counsel for Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. (September 2009)

Creating Value By Selecting Strategic Practice Area Providers - Practices at GE Canada
Bruce Futterer, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, General Electric Canada (July 2009)

Demonstrating the Law Department's Value
Insights from Charles Wunsch, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Sprint Nextel Corporation, Inc., (May 2009)

ACC Value Challenge: The Driving Force Behind Value and Change
Jeffrey Carr, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary for FMC Technologies (February 2009)

ACC’s Value Challenge: Re-Connecting Legal Costs to their Value
Laura Stein, Senior Vice President and General Counsel for The Clorox Company and ACC 2008 Board Chair, (October 2008)

Corporate Social Responsibility: A Fundamental Business Thought Process
Hilary Krane, Chief Legal Office 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)

The Business Case for Having a Chief Administrative Officer in Your Law Department
Rick Palmore, Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, Sara Lee Corporation (January 2008)

Allstate’s Law Department Optimizes Business Needs Through its Legal Risk Management Process
Mick McCabe, Chief Legal Officer of The Allstate Corporation (December 2007)

Leading with a Vision for Innovation
Mike Dillon, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Sun Microsystems (June 2007)

CLO’s Role in Helping to Ensure & Protect the Company’s Reputation: Assessing Risks, Managing Client Confidences, and Being a Front-line Practitioner
Michael Roster, Executive Vice President of Golden West Financial (January 2007)

Corporate Subsidiary Governance:  Leading Edge Practices
David Allgood, Chief Legal Officer, Royal Bank of Canada (November 2006)

Six Key Principles for Creating an Effective and Sustainable Pro Bono Program
Ken Handal, Executive Vice President of CA, Inc. (September 2006)

CLO’s Role in Financial Compliance:  Trusted Legal Advisor, Advocate & Leader
Michael Fricklas, Chief Legal Officer for Viacom Inc. (August 2006)

Motivating In-House Lawyers So They Thrive and Don’t ‘Die-on-the-Vine’
Michele Mayes, Chief Legal Officer of Pitney Bowes, Inc. (May 2006)

CLO as Spokesperson with the Media: Be Responsive, Prepared and Proactive
Don McCarty, Vice President, Law- General Counsel and Secretary, Imperial Tobacco Canada (March 2006)

CLO Roundtable Discussion Resources

Chief Legal Officer Roundtable Discussion

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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