Committee descriptions are below.
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Social Media and Marketing Committee
What We Do
The Social Media and Marketing Committee, which is led by the ACC Chicago Marketing Director, is essentially the PR arm of ACC Chicago. Its goal is to increase awareness of ACC Chicago through advertising, marketing and social media and everything in between. More specifically, this Committee engages in the following activities:
• Event Promotion. Promotes ACC Chicago news and events, including CLE programs, networking events, sponsor events, new member events, and member appreciation events.
• Promotional Marketing/Publicity Materials. Promotes the ACC Chicago brand by creating print and online advertisements, as well as other marketing materials showcasing the benefits of ACC and ACC Chicago membership.
• Social Media Networks. Promotes ACC Chicago news and events through ACC Chicago’s LinkedIn account).
Who We Are
The Committee consists of one Chairperson and several members.
Opportunities to Get Involved
There are many opportunities for additional Committee members/volunteers, including:
• Assisting with ACC Chicago submissions to the ACC Docket;
• Attending ACC Chicago events to to promote ACC Chicago membership and take photos; and
• Assisting with regular social media network updates on ACC Chicago news and events.
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Celebration Event Committee
What We Do
The In-House Counsel PR Seminar & Celebration Event Committee is in charge of organizing ACC Chicago’s annual in-house counsel half day seminar and evening celebration event and making sure it is a success. This includes evaluating potential venues for the event; deciding on food, beverage and entertainment options; working with the Marketing and Social Media Committee on marketing materials and promotion of the event; and handling the overall logistics of the celebration event. There are three panel for which the committee assists our Platinum Sponsors and helps to develop topics, recruit speakers and advise on throughout the process.
Who We Are
This Committee is currently made up of ACC Chicago Board and at large ACC members.
Opportunities to Get Involved
There are many opportunities for additional In-House Counsel PR Seminar & Celebration Event Committee members/volunteers, especially those that enjoy planning and promoting events.
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Community Outreach Committee
The Community Outreach Committee, which is led by the ACC Chicago Community Director, facilitates community service opportunities for ACC Chicago members with local community-based non-profit organizations. The Community Outreach programs give ACC members an opportunity to give back to the communities in which they live and work. The Committee strives to make these community projects family friendly.
Past Events and Potential Future Events Include:
• Bernie’s Book Bank
• Legal Prep Charter Academy Service Day
• Cradles to Crayons
• Forest/River Clean up
• Feed My Starving Children
By working together, the Committee believes that the combined volunteer effort of all ACC chapters can have a great impact on the world around us, while bringing ACC members and communities closer together.
Who We Are
The Community Outreach Committee is currently made up of four members at large and two Board Directors.
Opportunities to Get Involved
The Committee welcomes new volunteers who have an interest in identifying and organizing a community service event open to all ACC Chicago members.
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Summer Internship Committee
What We Do
The Summer Internship Committee, which reports to the ACC Chicago Community Director, manages ACC Chicago’s Summer Internship Program. The Internship Program places law students in internships with Chicagoland corporate legal departments and helps ensure their success by coordinating mentoring and support networks.
This Committee is generally responsible for the following:
1. Vetting/recruiting law student participants, corporate hosts and mentors.
2. Oversite of Program Events: Orientation Event, Kick-Off Event, Social Event, Interview and Resume Workshop, Networking Workshop, Alumni Panel Q&A, and End of Program Celebration
3. Managing website and communication with Alumni network.
4. Promotion of the program to Chicagoland corporate legal department leaders and law schools.
Who We Are
The Summer Internship Committee is currently made up of members at large and Board members.
Opportunities to Get Involved
Participation on this Committee is generally by invitation.
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Membership Committee
The Membership Committee, which is led by the ACC Chicago Membership Co-Directors, is responsible for recruiting and retaining ACC Chicago’s in-house attorney members. This involves planning social events that are designed to increase engagement among ACC Chicago members and occasionally communicating with potential members. Generally, the Membership Committee has been responsible for the following:
• Happy Hours – The Membership Committee hosts happy hours so members can unwind after work and get to know their fellow in-house colleagues in a laid back social setting.
• GC/CLO Events –The Membership Committee hosts events geared toward the unique issues facing General Counsel and Chief Legal Officers of both smaller and large law departments.
• Other Member Outreach – In order to recognize the contributions of our Chapter members, the Membership Committee highlights a “Member Spotlight” on our website. Additionally, the committee reaches out periodically with member surveys and other communications to assess the needs of our membership.
Membership Committee members are generally responsible for attending monthly committee calls; attending and helping plan events hosted by the Membership Committee; attending other ACC Chicago events and actively promoting ACC Membership benefits.
Opportunities to Get Involved
The Membership Committee is always seeking additional volunteers to serve on the committee and help increase member engagement.
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Programming Committee
What We Do
The Programming Committees, currently in charge of organizing the ACC Chicago Summit and developing the Content Advisory Council promotes membership and engagement in the ACC Chicago Chapter through strong, multifaceted programming and events. They are under the direction of the Programs Co-Chairs.
Who We Are
The Programming Committees involve the Summit Committee (three Summit Co-Chairs and quite a few Committee members) and the Content Advisory Council. The responsibilities include:
• The Programs Co-Chairs, in consultation with the Chapter Executive Administrator, the Chapter President and the Chapter President-Elect oversee, plan and develop the Chapter’s slate of programming.
• The Summit event, held annually in the Fall, is co-chaired and involves a good-sized committee. Work with this group includes working to organize the Annual Summit. It involves the development of panel presentations with sponsors and social events.
• The Content Advisory Council assists our sponsors on topic brainstorming, potential assistance with speaking on panels or otherwise participating in programming discussions. We are always looking to add to this committee so that it represents the broad range of disciplines throughout our membership.
• Sometimes additional programs of interest to the membership are also developed.
Opportunities to Get Involved
Work on the planning, organizing and onsite participation of the Annual Summit, our all-day MCLE event.
Join the Content Advisory Council, volunteer subject matter experts from our membership, to work with sponsors and with the other volunteers to determine if a program merits presentation to the membership.
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Street Law Committee
What We Do
The Street Law Committees run a corporate legal pipeline program, to help young people from underserved high schools in Chicago and the Northwest suburbs explore the path to the legal profession. The program was developed by ACC in collaboration with Street Law, Inc. (streetlaw.org) and brings Chicago area lawyers to nearby high school classrooms (both Chicago Public Schools and the U-46 District of Northwest Suburbs).
During the late winter/early spring months, we visit the participating classes and teach students about the practice of law. The program culminates by bringing the students and their teachers together for a one-day conference (one for each geographic component). During the conference, ACC volunteers lead students through interactive workshops such as mock trials and contract negotiations.
These programs have been highly successful. Typically more than 60 in-house attorney volunteers reached over 200 promising young students.Who We Are
Both of the Street Law Committees consist of one Chairperson and several Committee members.
Opportunities to Get Involved
The Street Law Committees are always looking for new volunteers to participate in either the Chicago Downtown or the NW Suburbs programs. The time commitment is flexible, averaging 10-15 hours total volunteer hours over the course of three to four months - a small commitment to change the life of a deserving student.
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Pro Bono Committee
What We Do
The Pro Bono Committee, which reports to the ACC Chicago Community Director, provides legal pro bono service opportunities for ACC Chicago members. The Committee is responsible for coordinating 1-3 formal pro bono events for ACC Chicago members. Key past events have included:
- Spring “Clinic in a Box” half day non-profit advisory clinic
- Center for Disability and Elder Law – half day advisory clinic
The Committee is also responsible for vetting pro bono opportunities and communicating them to ACC Chicago members as well as promoting pro bono work and access to justice initiatives consistent with ACC Chicago’s mission.
Who We Are
The Pro Bono “Committee” is currently made up of one member at large and one Board member.
Opportunities to Get Involved
The Committee is considering the merits of growing this year and will likely need additional members.
