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ACC Houston Career Development Event
Law Unlocked: Your Pathway to a New Legal Career
November 12 2025 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Grotto on Westheimer Rd.

This hour and a half long in-person event will include a panel and interactive instructional group discussions where you will receive exercises and information to refine your skills and expand your legal career.

As an in-house lawyer, it is crucial to secure a seat at the decision-making table. This program will highlight the importance of becoming a proactive partner in business initiatives, not just a reactive problem solver and how to ensure you're in the room where it happens. In exploring topics like proactive risk management, enhanced decision-making, collaboration, and empowering your teams, participants will leave with actionable insights on how to position themselves as indispensable partners to business units.

Presented in cooperation with the Small Law Departments Network

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US In-house Counsel Population Statistics: Analyzing Growth and Market Trends
Association of Corporate Counsel
9 pages

This white paper analyzes publicly-available government data to explore key trends of in-house counsel population in the United States.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Career Development, Law Department Management
Region: United States
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Boardroom Evolution:

Strategy, Law and Governance in 2025

Join BLG and ACC Alberta for an engaging session featuring diverse perspectives from BLG leaders Melinda Park, K.C., the Honourable Marina Paperny, K.C., the Honourable Sonya Savage, K.C., and moderator Makiko Hata, Assistant General Counsel at ATB Financial.

 

This discussion will explore the timely issues shaping Alberta and beyond, including:

  • Leadership evolution strategy and political landscape
  • The current climate surrounding leadership dynamics
  • Key risks across politics, governance, and the courts.

Join us for an empowering presentation led by Lieutenant Adam Nielsen of the Boise Police Department. In the legal profession, the ability to communicate with precision and composure is essential—not only in the courtroom, but in negotiations, client interactions, and workplace dynamics. This session focuses on the art of de-escalation through strategic communication, equipping you with tools to manage conflict, reduce tension, and foster constructive dialogue in high-pressure legal environments. You will leave with actionable strategies to apply in your daily work, whether managing a contentious deposition, guiding a distressed client, or resolving internal team conflict. This is not just about avoiding confrontation—it’s about leading with confidence, empathy, and control.

Doors will open at 5:00pm for socializing, with the presentation starting at 5:30pm

Charcuterie and beverages will be provided.

Thank you to Parker Poe for sponsoring this event!

Join the ACC New to In-house Committee and Parker Poe at Lenny Boy taproom for an energizing and interactive event designed to help new and experienced in-house attorneys sharpen one of their most critical skills: effective communication. Whether you're negotiating a deal, responding to regulatory inquiries, or advising internal stakeholders, your ability to communicate clearly and read the room can be the difference between success and missed opportunity.

This event will highlight the essential role of non-verbal cues, emotional intelligence, and intentional messaging in building trust, resolving conflict, and influencing outcomes. Through engaging discussions and hands-on team challenges, you'll gain insights into how your communication style impacts negotiations and how to adapt it for even greater impact.

What to Expect:
    •    Quick Insights: Kick off with a brief, high-impact discussion on how body language, tone, and emotional awareness shape professional relationships and deal dynamics.
    •    Team Competitions:
    ◦    Compliance Charades – Can your team communicate complex legal concepts without saying a word? Test your non-verbal agility in this fast-paced game.
    ◦    Legal Jeopardy – Put your legal knowledge and quick-thinking communication skills to the test in this team trivia challenge. Strategy and clear collaboration are key!

This event isn’t just about playing games - it’s about building the foundation for more successful communication in your role as in-house counsel. You’ll leave with practical takeaways, new connections, and a reminder that clear communication and emotional intelligence are your most powerful negotiation tools.

Bring your competitive spirit, your sharpest instincts, and your teamwork game because at this event, how you communicate is how you win.
 

All registration links are located in our weekly email.

Questions: Kathleen Smits at charlotteAED@accglobal.com

ACC Houston Career Development Webinar
Beyond the Title: Building Influence in the Legal Profession
September 24, 2025 | 12 - 1 pm | Zoom

Join the  ACC Houston Chapter and Gibson Arnold & Associates for Beyond the Title: Building Influence in the Legal Profession. This hour-long webinar will focus on strategies for legal professionals to cultivate influence, expand their impact, and advance their careers beyond their formal titles. 

Beyond the Title: Building Influence in the Legal Profession
•    What does it mean to have influence in the legal profession without a formal leadership title?
•    How can lawyers develop leadership skills when traditional leadership roles are limited?
•    What are the most effective ways to build credibility and authority within a legal team?
•    What opportunities are available for career advancement without managing others?
•    What strategies can legal professionals use to advocate for themselves and their ideas?
•    How does emotional intelligence play a role in building influence in the legal industry?
•    What does it mean to have influence in the law department without a formal leadership title?
•    If a law department’s structure is flat & there is not much room for advancement what options are there for growth in an organization?

ACC Houston Law & Leadership Series
Coffee and Conversation with C-Suite
October 1, 2025 | 8:30 am - 9:45 am

This ACC Houston Law and Leadership Series event, "Coffee and Conversation with the C-Suite" will feature a panel discussion with the leaders from Ranger Energy Services as we pull back the curtain on true business collaboration. This session will explore the dynamic partnership between the General Counsel, CEO, and CFO, revealing how they strategically work together to navigate market shifts, solve challenges, and drive significant growth in a highly competitive industry.

2025 Law Department Compensation Survey – Executive Summary
Association of Corporate Counsel & Empsight International, LLC
38 pages

This summary report offers detailed breakdowns of base salaries, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, and total compensation for 29 in-house legal job titles.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development, Career Development
Region: United States
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Understanding US Multi-Jurisdictional Practice Challenges: Survey Results & Key Considerations
Association of Corporate Counsel
29 pages

This report provides a deep dive into the real-world experiences of in-house counsel with multi-jurisdictional practice in the United States.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development, Career Development
Region: United States
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