Global Perspective

The ACC Annual Meeting offers programing and events valuable to corporate lawyers from around the world. Attend the world’s largest gathering of in-house counsel to interact with your peers, meet with service providers and acquire CPD/CLE hours.

Networking Highlights

Reception for International Annual Meeting Attendees
Sunday 15 October
1630-1730
Join the ACC Board of Directors and invited international guests for a special reception recognizing your participation in this meeting. By invite-only.

ACC Leadership Awards Dinner
Sunday 16 October
1900-2200
Presentation of awards, dinner and entertainment. By invite-only.

Welcome Breakfast and Programme for First-time Attendees
Monday 16 October
0730-0830
Learn how to take advantage of the many ACC programs and services at the conference to maximize your Annual Meeting experience.

Business Meeting of the ACC International Legal Affairs Committee
Monday 16 October
1315-1430
Open to ACC members only.

Programming Highlights

Listed below is just a portion of the educational programming that can help you address your needs as a lawyer with cross-border legal and business responsibilities. A complete list of Annual Meeting educational programs that provide a global perspective can be found here.

Monday 16 October
1000-1130

• Attorney-client Privilege Goes Global (session 102)
• Managing the Rupee: Protection, Restrictions, and Opportunities for Navigating the Future of Business in India (session 110)
• All the World’s a Stage: Creating and Protecting Sports and Entertainment Content Around the World (session 112)

1145-1315

• Planning for Brexit: What In-house Lawyers Should Do Now (session 204)
• Where in the World is Emily Employment Counsel? (session 207)
• Global IP Litigation Strategies: What to Do When Defending Globally (session 212)

1430-1600

• Keeping it Ethical: The Corporation as a Client (session 303)
• Facing Constant Crisis: Nuts and Bolts for In-house Counsel Facing Various Challenges in Latin America (session 304)

1630-1800

• Ready or Not, Here Comes the General Data Protection Regulation (session 404)
• Clear and Efficient Drafting, with Ken Adams (session 409)
• Transformational Payment Services: How FinTech and New Payment Regulations are Impacting Transactions in Europe and Around the World (session 410)

Tuesday 17 October
0900-1030

• Practical Tips for Dealing with Legal Ethics and Compliance Issues in International Supply Chain and Agency Arrangements (session 504)
• Antitrust/Competition Law in Disruptive Industries and Markets (session 505)
• After the Acquisition: Global Workforce Integration Best Practices to Maximize the Value of the Deal (session 510)

1100-1230

• Deal or No Deal: Negotiating and Drafting International Contracts(session 609)

1430-1600

• Foolproof RFPs to Get the Legal Services You Want (session 709)

1600-1800

• One Size Does Not Fit All: Best Practices for Using Contract Templates and Implementing Standard Policies in Multinational Companies (session 804)

Wednesday 18 October
1100-1230

• ACC Regulator Session: International Data Privacy (session 1003)