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2025 ACC Corporate Counsel University®
ACC's Signature New to In-house Training Program | June 9-11, 2025 | New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
CCU 2025 Attendees, Speakers, and Sponsors:
Thank you for having joined us in New Orleans! We look forward to seeing you at a future ACC event.
CLE/CPD Credits:
ACC Education sent instructions via email on June 16 and 24, on how to confirm your session attendance forCLE/CPD credit and how to download your certificate. Please check your spam folder if you do not see the email. If it's still not there, please contact us at education@acc.com.
For CLE-specific or jurisdiction-specific questions, please contact cle-cpd@acc.com.
Did you miss CCU 2025?
Sign up to be notified when 2026 registration opens.
Countless new-to-in-house attorneys have benefitted from CCU. Will you be one of them?
The verdict is in. Among attendees of CCU 2024 in Denver, CO, 98% of survey respondents were satisfied with the program content, and 100% would recommend CCU to other in-house counsel.
This is feedback that CCU receives consistently year after year.
Designed for attorneys with 5 or fewer years of experience in-house, as well as those who want to refresh their basic practice skills, CCU prepares you with the skills and tools you need to succeed in your new role.
📞 Have more questions? Book a consultation with an ACC staff person.
Do you have multiple in-house counsel on your team, who wish to get on the fast track to success by attending CCU? Register as a group and each registration will receive a discount. See here for more details.
ACC offers a limited number of full and partial discounts to CCU. If you believe you may qualify for a financial hardship discount, please see here for more details, and fill out the application here.
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Who will be there?
In-house counsel from these companies will be in New Orleans this June:
Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. AEGIS Insurance Services, Inc. Allison Transmission Amtrak Arrow Electronics, Inc. Atria Health LLC Bayou City Hemp Company Benchmark Electronics, Inc. BJ's Wholesale Club Bojangles' Restaurants Inc. Canaveral Port Authority Carenet Health CBRE Childhelp, Inc. Cloud Software Group Coloplast Corp. Concordance Healthcare Solutions C Spire Curriculum Associates, LLC Deep Fission, Inc. Denny's Corporation Electric Power Board of Chattanooga Encompass Health Corporation Entergy Corporation Fabuwood Cabinetry Corp.
Farmer Holding Company, Inc. FJ Management Ford Motor Company Formosa Plastics Corporation USA Fox Factory, Inc. Gainwell Technologies LLC Gardner Builders Genpact LLC Gensler GROB Systems, Inc. Halff Associates Helix Community Schools Hitachi Energy USA Hoonigan Ideal Image Development Inc. Illumina, Inc. In-N-Out Burgers International Justice Mission Internet2 JM Bullion, Inc. Johns Hopkins University LEM Group Lululemon USA Inc. Mastercard International Incorporated Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District MSA Safety
Navigate Affordable Housing Partners Nederveld, Inc. Nelnet, Inc. NinjaHoldings Norsk Hydro ASA OhioHealth Paradies Lagardere Purpose Financial Safelite Group, Inc. Sellers Dorsey South Jersey Industries, Inc. SPR Superior Group of Companies, Inc. The Davey Tree Expert Company The Siegfried Group, LLP Thompson Burton, PLLC Tri-Mach TrueBlue, Inc. UC Health University Federal Credit Union Valvoline Global Operations Volkert, Inc. Wakefern Food Corp. WCF Insurance Whitestone Home Furnishings, LLC Wycliffe Bible Translators, Inc.
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Rates & Registration
2025 Registration Rates
Registration fees for the 2025 ACC Corporate Counsel University® (CCU) include sessions (June 9-11), breakfasts (June 10 & 11), lunches (June 10 & 11), networking receptions (June 9 & 10), and written materials. They do not include travel expenses, hotel accommodations, on-demand content, or dinners.
Rate Type
Register By
ACC Member Rate
Nonmember Rate*
Early Bird
March 12, 2025
US$1,099
US$1,534*
Regular
May 21, 2025
US$1,199
US$1,634*
Last Chance
June 4, 2025
US$1,299
US$1,734*
Day Pass (Tuesday, June 10 or Wednesday, June 11)**
June 4, 2025
US$649**
US$649**
All deadlines occur on set date at 11:59 PM Central Time.
*Nonmember rate includes one year of ACC membership (US$435; membership eligibility rules apply). ACC membership and meeting registration will be confirmed pending approval of eligibility.
**Limit one day pass per registrant. Day Pass registrants must be eligible for ACC membership; ACC membership not included.
Discounts are not retroactive, cannot be combined, are not transferable, and are only eligible for use on new full registrations.
Registering with a credit? Email us at education@acc.com for assistance.
ACC Registration Policies
In the process of registering for the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) 2025 Corporate Counsel University®, you have agreed to all policies and procedures of this event without exception. These policies include code of conduct, image release, refund policies, etc. These can be referred to here.
Hotel & Travel
All scheduled sessions and meal functions of CCU 2025 will take place at the New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District, 859 Convention Center Boulevard, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA 70130.
Hotel
Hotel room rate for confirmed CCU 2025 attendees
Book by
How to book
New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District
859 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
US$209 single/double per night plus state and local taxes and fees
May 16, 2025, 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Use the "Make a reservation" button in your Registration Statement.
You must be a confirmed CCU 2025 attendee.
How to Make a Reservation
You MUST be a confirmed attendee of CCU 2025 in order to make your reservation at the host hotel and receive the ACC negotiated rate.
Please note that you are not considered a confirmed attendee until you have received a registration confirmation email from ACC Education.
To book within the ACC block and receive the ACC negotiated rate, you MUST use the "Make a reservation" button provided in your Registration Statement.
The hotel room block is available until May 16, 2025, 5:00 PM ET and as long as rooms are still available. Reservations made after May 16, 2025, or once the block is filled, will be at prevailing hotel rates.
As of May 16:
The booking deadline has passed for ACC's negotiated rate at the Marriott Warehouse Arts District. There may still be availability at the hotel at the hotel's prevailing rates.
Please note:
ACC does notuse a housing bureau or third-party agency for hotel accommodations or any other travel arrangements. Any claims by any company stating otherwise are not true.
ACC cannot make, change or cancel hotel reservations. Substitutions or cancellations of your CCU registration do not impact your hotel reservation. If you need to make any changes to your reservation, please contact the hotel directly.
ACC reserves the right to release meeting registration lists to hotels within the ACC block for the sole purpose of a sleeping room audit, and access guest reservation information pertaining to guests who have reserved rooms at the hotel as part of the room block.
Reservations are subject to the individual hotel policies, including the cancellation policy. Attendees who do not cancel their hotel reservation by the hotel's cancellation deadline will be considered "no shows" and will be charged for their room reservation as stated in the cancellation policy included with your hotel reservation confirmation.
Transportation:
16 miles from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport - airport code MSY (1 Terminal Drive, Kenner, LA 70062)
Airport shuttle service is not available.
Things to Do In and Around New Orleans:
View a list of popular area attractions and things to do here.
Group Rates
Any company registering two or more attendees will receive a group discount of US$50 off of each registration. Please email education@acc.com
for additional information and further instructions.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Payment for a minimum of two registrations must be received at one time in order to qualify for the group rate.
Registrations must be submitted at the same time to receive the discount.
Group discount cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.
No retroactive group rates will be given.
If you already have a group registration for your organization and would like to add additional registrants; if paying for your group via check or wire transfer; or if you need additional support with group registrations, please email education@acc.com and we can assist you.
Registrations are not considered confirmed until payment is processed. Please do not consider your registration complete until you have received the confirmation email.
If you are an ACC member, after registering for CCU, you will receive a written registration confirmation by email.
If you are a nonmember, after registering for CCU, you will receive a written acknowledgement of receipt of your registration by email, followed by a registration confirmation after your eligibility has been approved. Please allow 24-48 hours after submission for eligibility approval.
Cancellation Policy
Registration cancellations must be received in writing via education@acc.com
. Registrations cannot be cancelled over the phone. Cancellations for registrations processed at the nonmember rate will not be refunded the US$435 membership fee included with the registration. Registration cancellations will adhere to the cancellation policy dates below, without exception.
Written cancellation received
Credit/refund due
By May 13, 2025
Full refund of monies paid, minus US$150 administrative fee. All refunds processed are net 30-days.
From May 14 through May 21, 2025
No refunds. 100 percent credit of monies paid applied to future ACC HQ education program*
From May 22 through May 29, 2025
No refunds. 50% credit of monies paid applied to future ACC HQ in-person education program*
May 30, 2025 and after
No refunds, no credits.
* Credit issued may be used towards the following ACC in-person educational programs: 2025 Securities Law & Disclosure Seminar, 2025 Executive Leadership Institute (eligibility requirements apply), 2025 Annual Meeting, 2026 Legal Ops Con, 2026 General Counsel Summit (eligibility requirements apply), or 2026 Corporate Counsel University. Credit may not be used towards any other educational programs not included on the above list. Credit may not be divided among programs and any remaining funds following credit application will be forfeited. Credit cannot be carried over to the following year. NO EXCEPTIONS. Credit may be transferred to an eligible attendee from the same organization, but written notification of transfer (via education@acc.com
) must be received from the original purchaser in order for the credit to be valid. Credit may not be used towards ACC membership dues. Credit will expire June 30, 2026.
Attendee Substitutions
Substitute attendees (from the same organization and eligible to attend) are always welcome. Please email your request to education@acc.com
.
Financial Hardship Policy
ACC offers a limited number of full and partial discounts to CCU. Preference is given to ACC members who have already incurred the expense of membership dues. Application for hardship and granting of a hardship discount is limited to individuals who meet the criteria for program registration or attendance.
All requests for full and partial discounts will be kept confidential and all such determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis. Applicant should fill out this web formexplaining the need for financial assistance and how attending this program will be helpful. The deadline to submit an application for this year's Corporate Counsel University is May 13, 2025.
Spouse/Guest Registration Policy
A guest is defined as a spouse or significant other, friend, or relative who is not a member of ACC, is not qualified to become a member, and does not work in an industry-related occupation. Guests must be 21+ years old.
If you want to bring a guest, please provide their name where indicated on your meeting registration.
Guests must check in at the registration desk onsite and will be issued a guest badge, which will allow access to the evening receptions ONLY. Guests may not attend any educational programs or other meal functions, or enter the exhibit area at any other time.
The registration fee is US$125.00/guest (limit 1). The guest registration fee is nonrefundable.
Accommodations
Participants with accommodation requests should note them on the registration form or contact education@acc.com. Requests for accommodations should be sent as soon as you register, but no later than May 13, 2025, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Showcase your expertise and connect with In-house counsel and legal professionals at ACC's Corporate Counsel University® 2025
ACC Corporate Counsel University® (CCU) is the leading onboarding and networking opportunity specially tailored for in-house counsels and lawyers who want to sharpen their fundamental in-house practice skills on topics ranging from contract negotiation and litigation management, to finance and ethics. CCU is one of ACC’s most popular small programs and is consistently in high demand.
Sponsorships and speaking opportunities are now available!
Join us at ACC Corporate Counsel University® (CCU) to:
Co-lead employment law; contracts; litigation; outside counsel management; counsel management; data privacy, information security, and more educational sessions.
Be the first to connect and build relationships with new general counsel, leaders, and decision-makers in close interaction and networking opportunities
Exchange knowledge and share experiences with audiences eager to hear from legal and industry experts.
Please check your junk/spam folder or quarantine. Additionally, please work with your IT department to place education@acc.com on your approved or safe senders list. This will ensure you receive important pre- and post-meeting emails, including information on program materials and CLE/CPD credit.
If you have emailed multiple times with no response, your emails (or our responses) may unfortunately be getting caught in spam. Customer service is of utmost importance to us, so please give us a call at +1 202.293.4103 x 451 and we would be happy to assist.
CLE/CPD & Certification Credit
How to interpret the CLE note in each session’s description on the program schedule
Sessions' CLE eligibility notes, included in each session description, have been updated as of May 21, 2025.
This session is likely eligible (or is eligible) for CLE/CPD credit.
Based on title, description, and anticipated substance of the session, it will likely qualify for CLE/CPD credit in most jurisdictions.
Additionally:
To help you as you select sessions, the below types of programs are likely to qualify for credit in most jurisdictions:
Skills: “How to … as a lawyer”;
Substantive discussion of law;
Specialty credits: Ethics, Elimination of Bias (EOB), Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health Issues, Diversity
Many jurisdictions have special requirements, but we are seeing more approvals of EOB, Diversity, and Wellness credits.
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This session may be eligible for CLE/CPD credit.
The session’s description is still forthcoming or may still be edited to encompass additional aspects that would make it more likely to be eligible for credit.
Additionally:
As you select your sessions, please note that the below types of programs may qualify for credit (not guaranteed), since they have caveats:
Law Practice Management: Legal Technology, Project Management, Office Systems, Billing
Must focus on specific skills lawyers need and the effect that the skills may have on the practice of law
Soft Skills: Communication, Leadership, Time Management, Speaking Skills
Must be created specifically for and focused on application to a lawyer audience
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This session is likely ineligible (or is not eligible) for CLE/CPD credit.
Based on the session’s current title, description, and anticipated substance, it is unlikely to qualify for CLE/CPD credit.
Additionally:
As you select your sessions, please note that the below types of programs are unlikely to qualify for credit:
Marketing, Client Development, Career Development, Vendor Demos
What do the numbers on the CLE/CPD chart mean?
In the CLE/CPD chart, the total credits listed reflect the maximum number of credits an attendee can earn at CCU 2025, including the maximum ethics/specialty credits. On the chart, a note of "eligible" means that an attendee barred in that jurisdiction can receive CLE/CPD credit for that jurisdiction, but it is through jurisdictional reciprocity.
How do I calculate my credits?
Each session's description includes a CLE eligibility note. Review the CLE eligibility notes for the sessions you plan to attend. Also refer to the CLE/CPD chart for the maximum number of general CLE credits and/or specialty credits your jurisdiction has approved CCU for.
Pending session approval, in 60-minute states, every 60 minutes of instruction equals 1.0 credit. In 50-minute states, every 60 minutes of instruction equals 1.2 credits.
For specific CLE-related questions, please contact cle-cpd@acc.com .
The meeting is done. How do I get my CLE/CPD credits (Certificate of Attendance)?
About 1-2 weeks following the end of the meeting, we will email all attendees with information about accessing their personal CLE/CPD Service Center, where they will be able to:
confirm their contact details,
confirm their jurisdiction(s),
confirm the sessions they attended, and then
download their Certificate of Attendance.
Didn't receive the email about confirming CLE/CPD credits?
We ask attendees to first check their spam/junk mail folders. The email sender will be ACC Education.
If you still can't find the email, please contact us and we will re-send you that information.
Questions about specific jurisdictions/states, or specific sessions?
Do I need to send my confirmed credits to my state bar?
For some jurisdictions, ACC will report your confirmed credits to your state bar for you.
For others, you will need to self-report your credits.
This information will be included in the CLE/CPD chart.
More questions about CLE/CPD at CCU 2025?
Contact cle-cpd@acc.com. Please allow 2 business days for replies.
General
I registered on X date, but am not getting any emails from ACC Education.
You should have received a registration confirmation email shortly after you submitted your registration online, then a registration approval email 24-48 hours later, once your registration has been approved, containing the link to your registration statement.
Please check your junk/spam folder or quarantine. Additionally, please work with your IT department to place education@acc.com
on your approved or safe senders list. This will ensure you receive important pre- and post-meeting emails, including information on program materials and CLE/CPD credit.
If you have emailed multiple times with no response, your emails (or our responses) may unfortunately be getting caught in spam. Customer service is of utmost importance to us, so please give us a call at +1 202.293.4103 x 451 and we would be happy to assist.
Can I make my hotel reservation before registering for CCU?
No. You MUST be a confirmed attendee of CCU 2025 in order to make your reservation at the host hotel and receive the ACC negotiated rate.
How do I change the courses I will be attending?
Once session selection opens (we will notify all registered attendees when it opens):
Visit your Registration Statement, click on the red "Options" dropdown at the top right, and choose "Select your sessions."
Check or uncheck the box next to the session(s) you wish to change your attendance of.
Be sure to click "Save My Selections" at the bottom of the page.
After the conference mobile app has launched, you can change your sessions through the app.
Where are the course materials?
To access course materials (once available), please visit your Registration Statement, click the blue "Options" dropdown menu, and select "Access course materials."
Please note, course materials are only available electronically via your Registration Statement or the conference mobile app. We recommend that you download the relevant course materials before the meeting starts, for ease of access.
Will sessions be recorded?
No, sessions will not be recorded.
If you wish to purchase recordings from the 2024 Corporate Counsel University, you can do so through the ACC Online Education library.
I cannot attend in person. Is there an option to participate virtually?
No, there is not a virtual attendance option.
I cancelled my CCU registration with ACC. Will ACC also cancel my hotel reservation?
No. Cancelling your CCU registration will NOT automatically cancel your hotel reservation. Please contact the hotel directly to cancel your reservation. Your hotel reservation cancellation is subject to the hotel’s cancellation policy.
I have another question about rates/registration deadlines/group discounts/substitutions.
Please visit our Rates page for answers to your questions.
What is the suggested attire?
While onsite, most attendees choose to dress business casual. We encourage you to dress comfortably, as we want to encourage an informal environment, in which your attention is centered on your education.
Please note, meeting rooms are often a bit cool, so we recommend bringing a jacket or sweater.
