Upcoming Events
View all chapter eventsDear Northeast Chapter Members:
Last week, ACC Northeast - Association of Corporate Counsel hosted our largest-ever substantive event (outside of Summerfest) — and what an incredible success it was! With over 90 members in attendance, "Unlocking the Algorithm: AI from the In-House Counsel’s Desk" brought together legal minds to explore the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and in-house legal practice.
This event wouldn’t have been possible without the support and vision of so many:
🙏 Thank you to our presenting sponsors:
Ankura
Dentons
Hinckley Allen
🍽️ Thank you to our catering sponsors:
Exterro
Beacon Hill
👏 A special thank you to our ACC Northeast - Association of Corporate Counsel Vice President, Alex Aferiat, and Programs Committee Co-Chairs, Danielle Lemack and Jason Ellis, whose leadership and creativity brought this concept to life in such an impactful way. This event space would not have been possible without the work of ACC Northeast - Association of Corporate Counsel board member Donna Killmon!
Events like this remind us of the power of community, innovation, and collaboration. Here's to continuing the conversation and leading the way in delivering insights that foster innovation for the in-house legal practice!
We hope to see you at other upcoming ACC Northeast - Association of Corporate Counsel events in the near future: https://lnkd.in/edRfYsSv.
James Coughlin
ACC Northeast Chapter President
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Session 1 L to R: Paul Connors, Founding Attorney & President, Right Arrow Legal Lisa Nieuwveld, Associate General Counsel, Commercial & Legal Ops, Covetrus Ray Mangum, Partner, Redgrave LLP Robert Neary, Managing Director, Ankura |
Session 2 L to R: Marcy Smirnoff, Senior Director & Executive Legal Counsel, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Ben Brown, Chief IP Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, Onto Innovation Andrew Clearwater, Partner, Dentons |
Session 3 L to R: Padma Choudry, Senior Counsel, Okta Melissa Fitzgerald, Chief Privacy Officer, Mass General Brigham Stephanie Siegman, Partner, Hinckley Allen |
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Thank you to Jermaine Kidd, Emily Sy, Patrick Wu, Rashima Shukla, Lalitha R. Gunturi, Alex Aferiat, Stephanie Molina, Len Ho, and Ruchi Sisodia Shah for their participation!

The Northeast Chapter of ACC has 1500+ members in 5 states. The Chapter offers over 40 educational, professional development and networking events throughout the year. These Programs & Events offer our members ample opportunity to meet, learn and engage with other in-house legal professionals and our respected Sponsors. You can test ACC resources for 30 days at no cost simply by following this LINK to the trial membership form. You have nothing to lose and much to gain!
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In-House Speaker Database
ACC Northeast is looking for volunteers to share their expertise with our members as speakers on our educational programs! Please share your information by following this LINK if you'd like to be considered.
RandomCoffee: Virtual Networking
We are excited to introduce a fantastic opportunity for you to expand your professional network and engage with fellow Northeast region in-house lawyers in a unique and meaningful way. Say hello to RandomCoffee—our new virtual networking platform designed to match you with other members for one-on-one virtual meetings.
Why Join RandomCoffee?
- Build Connections: Meet new colleagues and strengthen existing relationships within the ACC Northeast community;
- Share Knowledge: Exchange insights, experiences, and best practices in a relaxed, informal setting;
- Flexible Scheduling: Matches are made based on your availability, making it easy to fit networking into your busy schedule.
How It Works:
- Sign Up: Register on the RandomCoffee platform using the link below.
- Opt-In: Once you are registered, you’ll receive emails letting you know when new matching opportunities are available. We are aiming for one per month.
- Get Matched: Receive a match with another ACC Northeast member.
- Connect: Schedule a virtual coffee chat at a time that works for both of you.
Have more questions? Check out RandomCoffee’s FAQs HERE.
Ready to Get Started?
Click HERE to join RandomCoffee and start connecting with your peers today!
We believe that RandomCoffee will be a valuable tool for fostering connections and enhancing our professional community. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to grow your network and share your expertise.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out to us at northeast-administrator@accglobal.com.