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.
The 2026 CLO Survey reveals a role that is more integrated, more strategic, and more technologically focused than at any point in history. This webinar breaks down the core findings from 1,049 global legal leaders to provide a definitive blueprint for the year ahead. We cover the full spectrum of the CLO mandate: from the record-high CEO reporting structures and the “perceived CEO mandate” for AI fluency to the tactical shifts in managing external resources and talent retention. Whether you are focused on optimizing internal workflows or managing macro-level global risks, this session offers the data-backed insights needed to lead your department through the challenges of 2026.
Join ACC's WITH Network, the ACC Foundation, and Sheila Murphy, President & CEO of Focus Forward Consulting for this program about securingyour next in-house role requires a clear strategy, a strong
professional presence, and a focused approach to the market. This webinar is
designed for in-house counsel who are actively exploring new opportunities and
want a practical, results-driven game plan for their search.
In this session, we’ll cover the essential steps to position yourself
competitively, including sharpening your personal brand, optimizing your
LinkedIn profile, refining your CV, strengthening interview performance, and
building an effective networking strategy. You’ll also gain actionable insights
into how hiring decisions are made for in-house roles and how to align your
experience with what employers are seeking.
Whether you are discreetly exploring options or fully engaged in a job
search, this webinar provides the tools, clarity, and confidence needed to move
forward and secure your next in-house position.
This presentation will cover federal policy announcements, updates affecting the daily hiring and employment of foreign nationals, H-1B visa changes, and broader procedural changes under the current administration, as well as compliance priorities for employers. From terminations of Temporary Protected Status, Parole, and the enforcement of the alien registration requirements to the whirlwind of abrupt changes affecting the H-1B program and foreign students, we will examine the increasingly challenging landscape of U.S. immigration for foreign nationals both inside the country and those applying for visas abroad.
Lower federal courts are grappling with the application of recent Supreme Court holdings in the context of agency deference and/or authority, and federal environmental enforcement trends and planned rulemaking continue to evolve as the second Trump Administration progresses with its deregulatory agenda. This presentation will offer a timely examination of lower court applications of Loper Bright, Jarkesy, and Seven County, as well as relevant federal enforcement updates and planned rulemaking under EPA’s Unified Agenda.
