The ACC SoCal Works!!! Committee organizes opportunities for in-transition members and members looking for their next opportunity.

COMMITTEE CHAIR:

Jennifer Ishiguro

Committee Vice Chair:

Shedrick Davis

The Advocacy Committee develops ACC Southern California's positions on legislation and other initiatives relevant to in-house attorneys.

COMMITTEE CHAIR:

Elizabeth Duong

The Attorney Well-Being Committee provides activities, information, resources and support focused on managing stress, work-life balance increasing resilience, and creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.  For additional information please visit ACC Global's Wellness Initiative website.

Chairs: Jeff Compangano, Jill Kalliomaa
Co-Chair: Robbie Hurwitz

The Charity Golf Classic Committee is responsible for the Annual Golf Classic Tournament each Fall.  The day-long event begins with a barbeque lunch and putting contest (with prizes) and culminates with a dinner and awards ceremony during which ACC Southern California presents a cash gift to Public Law Center in addition to tournament awards.  There is also a golf clinic for those who would like to learn the game or brush up on their skills.

COMMITTEE CHAIR:

James Dierking

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Ken Block, Tammy Brandt, Joe Craciun, Harry Fields, William Harn, Michael Klein, John Kedishian, Julie McKinney, Jim Schindler, Joe Treves

The CLO Suite Committee hosts quarterly events where CLO and General Counsel members can meet and informally discuss issues confronting Chief Legal Officers.

COMMITTEE CHAIRS:

Victoria Harvey, John Kedeshian

The Communications and Public Affairs Committee is responsible for the chapter's newsletter and media relations.

COMMITTEE CHAIR:

Robert Kang

Committee Members:

Danielle Blanchard, Crystal Ventura

The Diversity Committee develops diversity initiatives and programs, such as the ACC SoCal Diversity Award, ACColades, INside Diversity, Street Law, and the Bar Exam Scholarship Program.

COMMITTEE CHAIRS:

Lynette M. Jones and Conchita Valenzuela

The DoubleHeader® Committee produces quarterly programs combining three hours of MCLE with a sporting event or other entertainment.

COMMITTEE CHAIRS:

Kush Desai

The Gala Dinner Committee is responsible for organizing and planning the annual Gala Dinner and Charity Silent Auction.

DINNER COMMITTEE CHAIR:

Ellen Yang

DINNER COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Jeffrey Compangano, Danielle Van Lier, Rhea Ricard, Rebecka Biejo, Dawn Haghighi, Serra Aladag, 

The CLE Express Committee produces monthly MCLE programs which are presented at different venues throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

COMMITTEE CHAIRS:

Rhea Ricard

Elizabeth Duong, Co-Chair

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Ako Williams

Wade Pyun

Heather Stangle-Smith

Greg Sowers.

The In-house Counsel Conference Committee produces three full-day programs: a multi-venue In-house Counsel Conference in January of each year; a Sports & Entertainment Conference in partnership with the ACC Global Sports and Entertainment Committee each Summer; and a New-to-In-house Counsel Conference in the Fall of each year.

COMMITTEE CHAIRS:

Albert Nicholson

Committee Co-Chairs:

Rebecka Biejo

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Melissa Alexander, Leila Brown, Jeff Compangano, James Dierking, Brian Farell, Robbie Hurwitz, Ayano Ichida, Jennifer Ishiguro, Albert Nicholson, Harrison Perla, Karen Rindner, Jason Romrell, Fernanda Schmid, Denise Ustariz

The Membership Committee is responsible for expanding ACC's outreach within the Southern California in-house community as well as retaining and engaging members who have either lapsed or are at the periphery of the chapter's membership base.  The Committee accomplishes this by hosting several events open to friends, colleagues, and interested in-house counsel at Los Angeles or Orange County locations where guests are able to learn more about ACC's resources, information, and the free tools available to them as part of their membership, while also meeting chapter members for meaningful networking opportunities.

COMMITTEE CHAIRS:

Peter Macdonald

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Christina Zabat-Fran, Relani Belous

The CLE and Networking Committee hosts educational presentations and networking receptions at popular and unique venues in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

COMMITTEE CHAIRS:

Elizabeth Duong

Committee Co-Chair:

Rhea Ricard

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Eileen Uy

Nada Alnajafi  

Njeri Mutura 

Brian Farrell

The Pro Bono Committee promotes pro bono and community activism to ACC Southern California members through dedicated programs designed to maximize impact and contributions to our local community.  Programs include citizenship clinics, Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) clinics, nonprofit clinics, small business clinics, guardianship clinics, mentorship programs etc.

COMMITTEE CHAIR:

Nicole Nakagawa

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Michael Chang, Kush Desai, Jill Kalliomaa, Rob Katchen, Asteghik Khajetoorians, Nanu Johansen, Nicole Nakagawa, Christina Rogers, Juliet Stone, Conchita Valenzula, Adriana Dulic