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This innovative event promises to revolutionize the way legal operations are managed and executed, providing attendees with insights, experiential learning, networking opportunities, and cutting-edge legal service provider demos. 
 
Get ready to immerse yourself in experiential learning sessions that delve deep into the latest trends, strategies, and best practices in legal operations. Our expert speakers, renowned thought leaders, and industry pioneers will share their insights, providing you with the tools and information you need to stay ahead of the curve.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. 

2026 Registration Rates

Registration fees for the ACC Legal Ops Con include sessions and written materials. CLE/CPD credit not offered.

Registration Type Register By ACC Member / Legal Operations Member Rate Nonmember Rate*
Early Bird Rate December 17, 2025 US$899 US$1,334*
Regular Rate March 21, 2026 US$999 US$1,434*
Last Chance Rate April 16, 2026 US$1,099 US$1,534*
Registration Add-on: Legal Operations Bootcamp April 16, 2026 US$199† US$199†
Day Pass - Thursday April 16, 2026 US$699** US$699**
Day Pass - Friday April 16, 2026 US$699** US$699**
  • All deadlines occur on set date at 11:59 PM Eastern time. All Legal Ops Con rates are in US Dollars.
  • *Nonmember rate includes one year of ACC membership (US$435; membership eligibility rules apply). ACC membership and meeting registration will be confirmed pending approval of eligibility.
  • ACC Legal Operations Membership Eligibility:
    Membership is for professionals dedicated to managing operations for corporate law departments (i.e. in the office of the general counsel) on a full-time basis. Being a lawyer is not a requirement to join. 

    Examples of corporate legal job categories that are not eligible include: contract administrators/managers, paralegals, law clerks, and administrative assistants/legal secretaries/office managers. Questions about eligibility should be addressed to lawdepartmentops@acc.com. 

    Vendors to corporate legal departments, including consultants and law firm personnel, are not eligible to join. However, we do welcome vendor and law firm support through sponsorship. For information on sponsoring ACC Legal Operations webinars, ads, branded resources, future conferences and more, send an email to  sponsorship@acc.com.
  • **Day pass registrants MUST be eligible for ACC membership. Day pass does NOT include a year's worth of ACC membership. Limit one day pass per registrant.
  • †Purchase of the Legal Operations Bootcamp registration add-on is nonrefundable.
  • Discounts are not retroactive, cannot be combined, are not transferable, and are only eligible for use on new full registrations.

ACC Registration Policies

In the process of registering for the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) 2026 Legal Ops Con, you have agreed to all policies and procedures of this event without exception. These policies include code of conduct, image release, refund policies, etc. These can be referred to here.

Add on the Legal Ops Bootcamp*

During the registration process, you will have the chance to add on the Legal Operations Bootcamp for only $199. Don't miss out on this opportunity to dive deep into and collaboratively work through problems that are unique to legal operations professionals.

*The add-on option is only available with purchase of a full registration.

Group Registrations

Any company registering two or more attendees will receive a discount of US$50 off each registration.

When registering online, please indicate you will be registering a group. Group registrations must be submitted at the same time to receive the discount. Payment for a minimum of two registrations must be received at one time in order to qualify for the group rate. If you already have a group registration for your organization and would like to add additional registrants, please email education@acc.com and we can assist you.

If paying for your group via check or wire transfer, or if you need additional support with group registrations, please email education@acc.com and we will assist in registering your group.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Group discount cannot be combined with other offers or discounts and is only applicable to full registrations. Offer excludes day pass registrations. No retroactive group rates will be given.

Confirmation

Registrations are not considered confirmed until payment is processed. Please do not consider your registration complete until you have received the confirmation email.

If you are an ACC member or Legal Operations Section member, after registering for Legal Ops Con, you will receive a registration confirmation email. If you don’t see an email from ACC Education, please first check your spam/junk mail folder. Then please request a re-send of your confirmation email. If you still didn’t receive it, please contact us.

If you are a nonmember, after registering for Legal Ops Con, you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your registration, followed by a registration confirmation email after your eligibility has been approved. Please allow 24-48 hours after submission for eligibility approval.

2026 Hotel Info

ACC is holding a block of rooms at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, 540 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 at US$279 single/double per night plus tax.

  1. You MUST be a confirmed attendee of the 2026 Legal Ops Con in order to make your reservation at the host hotel and receive the ACC negotiated rate.
    • Please note that you are not considered a confirmed attendee until you have received a registration confirmation email from ACC Education.
  2. ONLY by using the link provided via your Registration Statement or confirmation email can you book within the ACC block and receive the ACC negotiated rate. The hotel room block is available until Monday, March 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM Central Time and as long as rooms are still available.
    • Reservations made after March 30, 2026, or once the block is filled, will be based on hotel availability and at prevailing hotel rates.

Additionally:

  • ACC does not use a housing bureau or third-party agency for hotel accommodations or any other travel arrangements. Any claims by any company stating otherwise are not true.
  • ACC cannot make, change or cancel hotel reservations. If you need to make any changes to your reservation, please contact the hotel directly.

Cancellation Policy

Registration cancellations must be received in writing via education@acc.com. Registrations cannot be cancelled over the telephone.

Cancellations for registrations processed at the nonmember rate will not be refunded the US$435 membership fee included with the registration. The US$435 membership fee is not refundable or transferable.

Registration cancellations will adhere to the cancellation policy dates below, no exceptions.

Written cancellation received: Credit/Refund due:
March 8, 2026 Full refund of monies paid, minus $200 administrative fee. All refunds processed are net 30-days.
March 9 through March 24, 2026 No refunds. 100% credit of monies paid applied to future ACC HQ in-person education program*
March 25 through April 5, 2026 No refunds. 50% credit of monies paid applied to future ACC HQ in-person education program*
April 6, 2026 and after No refunds, no credits.

*Credit issued may be used towards the following ACC in-person educational programs: 2027 LegalOpsCon, 2026 Global CLO Summit (eligibility requirements apply), 2026 Corporate Counsel University, 2026 Securities & Disclosures Law Seminar, 2026 Executive Leadership Institute (eligibility requirements apply), 2026 Annual Meeting. Credit may not be used towards any other educational programs not included above. Credit may not be divided among programs and any remaining funds following credit application will be forfeited. Credit cannot be carried over to the following year. Credit may not be used towards ACC membership dues. Credit may be transferred to an eligible attendee from the same organization, but written notification of transfer (via education@acc.com) must be received from the original purchaser in order for the credit to be valid. Credit will expire April 30, 2027.

Attendee Substitutions

Substitute attendees (from the same organization and eligible to attend) are always welcome. Please email your request to education@acc.com.

Financial Hardship Policy

ACC offers a limited number of full and partial discounts to Legal Ops Con. Preference is given to ACC members who have already incurred the expense of membership dues. Application for hardship and granting of a hardship discount is limited to individuals who meet the criteria for program registration or attendance.

All requests for full and partial discounts will be kept confidential and all such determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis. Applicant should fill out this web form explaining the need for financial assistance and how attending this program will be helpful.

The deadline to submit an application for the 2025 Legal Ops Con is March 31, 2026.

Spouse/Guest Registration Policy

A guest is defined as a spouse or significant other, friend, or relative who is not a member of ACC, is not qualified to become a member, and does not work in an industry-related occupation. Guests must be 21+ years old.

If you want to bring a guest, please provide their name where indicated on your meeting registration. Guests must check in at the registration desk onsite and will be issued a guest badge, which will allow access to the evening receptions ONLY. Guests may not attend any educational programs or other meal functions, or enter the exhibit area at any other time.

The registration fee is US$200/guest (limit 1). The guest fee is nonrefundable.

Accommodations

To request an accommodation, please note your request on the registration form. For questions about accessibility, please contact us at education@acc.com. Requests for accommodations should be submitted as soon as you register, but no later than March 31, 2026, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Who Was There?

Legal operations professionals from these companies joined us in Chicago in 2025:

AARP
AbbVie
AEGIS Insurance Services
Affirm, Inc.
Analog Devices, Inc.
Atlassian
BetMGM, LLC
Blackbaud, Inc.
Blue Shield of California
Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
CBRE
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
Century Aluminum
Coinbase, Inc.
Comcast Corporation
Conagra Brands, Inc.
Contentful, Inc.
DHL Supply Chain
Elasticsearch, Inc.
Embecta Corp.
Federal Express Corporation
Ford Motor Company		 Freddie Mac
Grant Thornton LLP
Greystar
Hitachi Energy USA
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
International Justice Mission
International Paper Company
Jones Lang LaSalle Inc.
JP Morgan Chase
Juul Labs, Inc.
Las Vegas Sands Corp.
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Louis Vuitton Americas
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Mars, Inc.
McDonald's Corporation
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Merck
Microsoft
Motorola Solutions
NetScout Systems, Inc.
Norsk Hydro ASA		 Oshkosh Corporation
Panasonic Automotive Systems
Papa John's International
Paramount Global
PepsiCo, Inc.
PTC Therapeutics, Inc.
SharkNinja
Sirius Global Services, LLC
St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital
TE Connectivity
Texas Roadhouse
The Campbell's Company
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Transamerica Life Insurance Company
TransUnion, LLC
Travelers
Walgreen Co.
Wells Fargo
Whataburger Restaurants, LLC
Whirlpool Corporation
Workday, Inc.
Zurich North America Group

and many more!

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