Hong Kong

ACC Asia-Pacific Xchange: Transforming the Modern Law Department

How do you know if the choices you are making are right for your legal department, especially now when preparing to move beyond the pandemic? Wouldn’t it be great to test-drive ideas and map out solutions to bring your team, and your company, the greatest benefit? 

The ACC Asia-Pacific Xchange will deliver a unique learning experience designed to make new knowledge stick by offering you a day of learning and a day of doing. The event will offer legal executives, practice leads, and operations professionals the chance to discover best practices and hone the innovation mindset. 

 This conference offers an array of programming to help you: 

• Hone leadership skills for innovative thinking and improved decision-making; 
• Build and implement frameworks for improving department practices and processes; 
• Acquire the necessary information to champion cutting-edge ideas that secure C-suite approval; 
• Track metrics to justify investment and show value in new tools and resources; 
• Benchmark where your department stands in relation to peers; and much more! 

*Register today using discount code X21APAC to experience what X21 has to offer.

*Must use code to receive US$89 rate

Take your in-house Career to the next level with the ACC in-house Certification program

The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is delighted to announce the return of the ACC In-house Certification Program to the Asia-Pacific region.  

With two upcoming programs, commencing Monday, July 12^th and Monday August 23^rd respectively, the program will be delivered in a unique virtual format across eight in-person sessions over a two-week period.  The ACC In-house Certification program draws on the collective knowledge and experience of ACC’s global membership and the program curriculum targets three competency areas: Stakeholder Relations, Department Management, and Legal Services.

The 2021 program includes individual reflection, self-paced learning, live instruction, hands-on project and team work experience; and concludes with a final assessment to earn the unique In-House Counsel Certification. Upon completing the program, participants earn the In-house Counsel Certified (ICC) designation. This global elite credential indicates that its holder possesses the competence, skills, and acumen to complement a high-performing organisation.

Click here to download the program brochure and register today to secure your place for your preferred program dates. . Early-bird rates apply up to June 30.

Monday, July 12 – Thursday July 22^nd (Monday to Thursday evenings over consecutive weeks) at 5-8pm Hong Kong time.

Monday, August 23 – September 2^nd  (Monday to Thursday evenings over consecutive weeks) at 7-10pm Hong Kong time.

For more information, contact ACC ACCAsiaPacific@acc.com  

The guide covers the scope of pro bono services and the regulatory Hong Kong landscape, information on key Hong Kong organizations in need of pro bono legal services, and support and advocacy for pro bono engagement by the Hong Kong legal community.

 ACC Hong Kong Guide  - for In-house Counsel on Pro bono Legal Work in Hong Kong.

Continuing ACC Hong Kong standard members… Last days to renew your ACC Hong Kong membership.

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A podcast that’s by in-house for in-house

In-house Insiders is a podcast produced by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), where you get to hear from some of the most interesting in-house legal professionals in Australia.

Hosted by Mei Ramsay, Group General Counsel at Medibank, each fortnight we turn the spotlight on a different individual as we dive into their stories, hear about the challenges they've faced along the way, and the lessons they've learned that have defined their careers. Through the series, we speak to people from diverse backgrounds, at different stages of their careers; all with a unique story to tell.

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The ACC TED Masterclass is back by popular demand! 

ACC has teamed with TED (of TED Talks fame) to bring its hallmark public speaking training to our most creative and motivated ACC members.

CPBS 500X500 Campaign

Pro Bono HK provides free legal assistance to marginalised and disadvantaged individuals in our community. Since its launch in May 2017 to date, our community legal clinic located in Sham Shui Po has assisted over 100 clients and provided over 120 hours of legal service on a pro bono basis. Thus far, we have relied on the kindness of Solicitor volunteers working in private practice.

Due to demand, we need to expand and increase the availability of our services to other disadvantaged members of the public. Please help us to do this by donating to our Access to Justice Fund (“A2J Fund”) at: www.simplygiving.com/event/a2jfund and/or volunteering your services.

The A2J Fund will be used to cover:

• the costs of expanding and running the community legal clinics in Hong Kong ·
• professional indemnity insurance premiums to enable practicing solicitors working in-house to provide pro bono legal advice at our clinic

Pro Bono HK welcomes inquiries from in-house counsel and is working jointly with ACC on the Pro Bono Insurance Scheme for In-house Counsel. Please contact us at ask@probono.org.hk