REGISTER SOON: ACC Colorado In-House Counsel Forum 2026 with Keynote Cara Hale Alter

ACC Colorado In-House Counsel Forum 
Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 12:30 pm - 6:30 pm (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
The Inverness Denver Hotel | 200 Inverness Drive | Englewood, CO 80112

KEYNOTE SPEAKER | GENERAL SESSION
Cara Hale Alter
Founder & President | SpeechSkills

2026 In-House Counsel Day | General Session Keynote Address
Thursday, May 7 | 4:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. 

The Power of Visible Credibility

For in-house counsel, credibility is currency. While legal expertise is essential, how that expertise is communicated often determines whether your advice is trusted, acted upon, or overlooked. Drawing from her book The Credibility Code, communication expert Cara Hale Alter outlines and demonstrates the keystone behaviors of “Visible Credibility”—the body language, vocal cues, and mannerisms that most influence the perception of confidence, competence, and trustworthiness.We'll examine how to:

• Project gravitas, both in-person and in virtual settings
• Recognize and prevent the “tells” of nervousness and intimidation
• Strike a balance between authority and approachability
• Maintain composure under pressure
• Avoid unintentional behaviors that may undermine status or confidence

Attendees will additionally receive one year of access to the SpeechSkills Credibility Essentials online program to support continued self-directed practice and habit reinforcement. 

SPEECHSKILLS

Cara Hale Alter deeply understands how nonverbal communication shapes the perception of leadership presence. On stage, she’s an energetic, warm, and compelling presenter, having won numerous national awards for public speaking. As the founder of SpeechSkills, Cara has provided training to some of the world’s best-known companies, including Google, PayPal, Pixar, Pinterest, Kaiser, Schwab, Caterpillar, and Facebook. A guest lecturer at UC Berkeley, Harvard, Stanford, and UC Hastings College of Law, Cara has also worked with numerous top-100 law firms. She is a frequent media resource, appearing in Forbes.com, The Globe and Mail, USA Today, and countless other media outlets. A past board member of NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners), Cara has had the pleasure of speaking at more than 500 conferences in 20 different countries. 

Register for ACC Colorado's IHCF 2026 and join in as the keynote delivers a presentation focused on the unique leadership presence and communication challenges facing career in-house counsel! You will reconnect with your ACC in-house counsel network, generous sponsors, and legal intern placement officers, for a jampacked afternoon of CLE education, serious networking, and a hosted reception!  

REGISTER SOON!   
Four (4) General CLE Credits Approved. Beverages, Light Snacks, Happy Hour Included. 

ACC Member Price - $50 Member rate extended to ACC corporate member paralegals and contract managers. Four (4) General CLE Credits Approved.  ~  Non-Member Price - $75  Not an ACC Member?  Join Today!             Renew Today!  Four (4) CLE Credits Pending.  Beverages, Snacks, Happy Hour Included Lunch is not served.  SOCIAL SUMMIT BEVERAGE SPONSOR

1:00 P.M. – 1:50 P.M. – 2 Sessions (1 CLE Credit) 2:00 P.M. – 2:50 P.M. – 2 Sessions (1 CLE Credit) 3:00 P.M. – 3:50 P.M. – 2 Sessions (1 CLE Credit) ~ 4:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. – General Session  (1 CLE Credit) 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. – Social Summit/Networking* _______ Considering hiring Legal Interns?  Questions about working with law students or  recent graduates?  Representatives from local law schools will be on hand  at IHCF to share information and answer questions!

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM – 2 Sessions                   2026 TOPICS COMING SOON!

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM – 2 Sessions

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM – 2 Sessions 

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM – General Session - ALPINE 1-3

 KEYNOTE SPEAKER | GENERAL SESSION
Cara Hale Alter | Founder & President 

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Immediately Following | Hosted Reception & Networking

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Hosted Reception & Networking