Association of Corporate Counsel Announces Candidates to Be Nominated for the 2026 Global Board of Directors
Washington, DC —June 26, 2025— The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), a global legal association representing more than 48,000 in-house counsel, today announced the list of highly-acclaimed candidates to be nominated for the 2026 ACC Global Board of Directors.
“We are proud to welcome these outstanding members as candidates for the 2026 ACC Global Board of Directors. Their dedication to the in-house counsel community and their commitment to excellence reflect the very best of our profession,” said Cristina Gonzalez, ACC global board chair. “We are deeply grateful for their service to our association and inspired by the pivotal role in-house counsel continue to play in driving business strategy, innovation, and integrity in today’s complex global landscape.”
“I am honored to recognize this year’s nominees for the ACC Global Board of Directors. Each candidate brings a unique perspective, shaped by diverse backgrounds and deep expertise across both business and law,” said Veta T. Richardson, ACC president and CEO. “Their leadership will further strengthen our ability to represent and serve the global in-house community. I am confident that their contributions will enhance our mission and help advance the voice and impact of in-house counsel worldwide.”
The nominees for the 2026 ACC Global Board of Directors include top legal executives spanning Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies. The 2026 nominees are as follows:
ACC Global Board of Director Candidates to be Nominated for Election to a First Term
- Brandon Fitzgerald, chief legal officer, Special Olympics, Washington, DC, USA.
- Dawn Haghighi, general counsel, PCV Murcor Real Estate, California, USA.
- Matthew Nolan, assistant general counsel, Honeywell International, Inc., North Carolina, USA.
- David Susler, associate general counsel, National Material L.P., Illinois, USA.
ACC Global Board of Director Candidates to be Nominated for Election to a Second Term
- Brian Campbell, former chief legal officer, Trajector, Florida, USA.
- James Ford, SVP and group general counsel, GlaxoSmithKline, UNITED KINGDOM.
- LaTanya Langley, chief legal officer, chief people officer & corporate secretary, Edgewell, Connecticut, USA.
- Lorne O’Reilly, lead counsel, Dow Chemical Canada, CANADA.
- Christie Yang, general counsel, Walton Family Foundation, Arkansas, USA.
At-Large Nominating Committee Members
- Thomas Cluderay, general counsel, National Wildlife Federation, Washington, DC., USA.
- Elida Moran, director, legal affairs, T-Mobile, Washington, USA.
ACC Nominations and Governance Committee Members
- David Bamlango, group vice president, deputy GMD and general counsel, Trade and Development Bank, Nairobi, KENYA
- Cristina Gonzalez, chief legal officer, Staples, Inc., Massachusetts, USA.
- Tracy Preston, chief legal officer and corporate secretary, Macy’s, Inc., New York, USA.
- Carolyn Herzog, chief legal officer, Elastic, California, USA
- Lorne O’Reilly, lead counsel, Dow Chemical Canada, CANADA.
A complete listing of ACC’s board leadership can be found here.
About ACC:
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the premier global legal association that promotes the common professional and business interests of in-house counsel who work for corporations, associations and other organizations through information, education, networking, and advocacy. With more than 48,000 members employed by over 12,000 organizations spanning 117 countries, ACC connects its members to the people and resources necessary for both personal and professional growth. By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel® remains the foundation for ACC’s market leadership. For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.