The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world's largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations, nonprofits and other private-sector organizations around the globe.
Join your ACC colleagues and Jim Astrachan, Donna M. D. Thomas and Kaitlin Corey, partners at Goodell, Devries, Leech & Dann for an overview of how to handle a trademark case and related issues.
Join your ACC colleagues and Michele Bresnick Walsh and Abba David Poliakoff, partners at Gordon Feinblatt, for an overview of the current state of play of the M&A market, with emphasis on market dynamics and how they have changed and are changing as we recover from the pandemic.
They will also move through the anatomy of an M&A deal, from pre-deal planning and preparation through deal closing and integration, to highlight the key points on which you should focus in any transaction.
ACC Baltimore is back on track with our spring all outdoor golf and wine tasting event! (Sorry no spa again this year.) We will hold our 19th Annual Golf/Wine Tasting Scholarship Outing on Thursday, May 19th, at the Rolling Road Country Club, at 814 Hilltop Road in Catonsville.
--Golf registration and pick up of boxed lunches is at 11 am. (This is an hour earlier than in the past--shotgun start at 11:30)
--Golf clinic begins at 4 for one hour
--Wine tasting begins at 4 for one hour
--Reception/cocktails/dinner will commence at 5:00 p.m.
The training is a combination of self-paced online training modules (8) and interactive virtual workshops. The virtual workshops are three hours in duration, four days a week for two weeks.
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) In -house Counsel Certification Program covers the core competencies that are applied by corporate counsel professionals. ACC Certification draws on the collective knowledge and experience of ACC’s global membership to identify what is essential to a successful in-house practice worldwide. Course participants will learn how to:
Translate legal knowledge into business solutions that meet client expectations.
Build the emotional intelligence and people management skills necessary for navigating the unique culture of their organization.
Deploy value-based policies, along with effective employee training, to help protect their organization from legal liability.
Learn how to conduct a legal risk assessment as the foundation for an effective compliance program.
Align law department strategy with business objectives.
Articulate, as well as demonstrate, the value of the law department.
Course Structure
Online learning: You will be given access to on Online Learning Portal where you will access8 online training modules that must be completed for you to satisfactorily complete the assessments and course. You can access your materials at anytime, anywhere and on any device.
Online workshops: The second of the components is a series of online workshops that include virtual group projects and activities to encourage the exchange of ideas and networking with your peers. Held on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday schedule over a two week period. The workshops are not only an opportunity for you to engage in practical exercises and tutorials, it is also a great chance to mix and connect with other legal professionals participating in the course.
Online assessment: We want you to finish the course with the knowledge and skills to be a competent and successful in-house counsel. At the end of the course, you will undertake a self-paced online assessment. Delegates obtaining a passing score will be awarded the credential In-house Counsel Certified (ICC).
Effectively Utilizing Outside Employment Counsel: How It Has Been Done, and How the Pandemic Affected the Relationship
Description:
Justin and Chris will discuss how corporate counsel can and should maximize their relationship with other attorneys and how the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the relationship. During their presentation, they will also provide real-life examples and challenges.
When:
Thursday, May 19, 2022
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
Where:
Chambliss Law Office - Chattanooga, TN
Liberty Tower, 605 Chestnut Street Ste 1700, Chattanooga TN 37450
Additional Information:
For questions about the event or registration, please Email ACC TN.
Attendees will be entered into a drawing for a $250 Amazon gift card, compliments of Chambliss Law.
Join us on May 12, 2022 to celebrate Spring surrounded by tropical and native butterflies at the Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion. Network with your colleagues while enjoying cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres and music in a return to the Chapter’s Annual Spring Fling. We have organized a fun night that may include appearances by other fascinating creatures. You won’t want to miss it!
Metered Street Parking is available on Frankford Avenue. Alternately, free street parking is available on Welsh Road, Craig Street and Rhawn Street.
ACC Northeast's NEXTGen Committee and Preti are pleased to bring you this webinar featuring Michael B. Rynowecer, President of BTI Consulting Group, Inc, as he shares some of his most recent findings.
What does the in-house counsel experience look like in 2022? What about job satisfaction, expectations, and compensation? How is the relationship with outside counsel changing, is the work growing or shrinking and what does great client service look like?
BTI has been examining the legal market for over 30 years, and their insights can help all in-house counsel, especially those looking ahead in their careers. Based on more than 350 in-depth telephone interviews with in-house counsel, learn how the role of in-house counsel is changing, trending career opportunities and how job satisfaction has changed since the pandemic! And - a bonus - what in-house counsel really want from outside counsel!
Register below. Dial-in information will be sent 24 hours in advance of the event.