ACC Value Champions: Nominations Due January 30

Have you implemented management practices that drive value for your company? If you reduced spending, improved predictability or achievedbetter outcomes, we want to hear from you. Earn public recognition, the opportunity to present on your initiative at the ACC Annual Meeting, and a hefty crystal trophy. Go to [LINK: ] to complete the short nomination form.

Improve Value in Firm-Client Relationships

Want to drive efficiency in your department and get more value out of your law firm relationships? Join law department and law firm leaders for an advanced workshop on combining key project, process and pricing tools to drive value at the ACC Legal Service Management Workshop from April 21 to 22 in Chicago, IL. Space is limited, and this program will sell out. Secure your spot today at . [LINK: Questions? Contact Catherine J. Moynihan at or +1 202.293.4103 x398.

Business Education Opportunities in 2015

Legal professionals need to understand the business pressures facing their clients in order to be truly effective partners. Attend these 2105 business education courses offered by ACC and the Boston University School of Management to learn critical business disciplines and earn valuable CLE credits:

  • Mini MBA for In-house Counsel (February 24–26, May 12–14 [Los Angeles, CA], June 9–11, September9–11, December 2–4)
  • Advanced Mini-MBA for In-house Counsel (April 14–16)
  • Risk Management & In-house Counsel (September 29–October 1)
  • Project Management for the In-house Law Department (November 16–17)

All programs take place in Boston unless otherwise noted. Learn more and register at . [LINK:

Put Your Compliance Program in the Vanguard

It is critical to have a robust, comprehensive compliance program in place. Bring yours to the next level with the most powerful and comprehensive training ACC has ever offered. Attend the ACC Advanced Compliance Education Summit (ACES) (April 26–28, New Orleans, LA) to acquire CLE/CPD credits, network with experienced compliance professionals and get the advance compliance education needed to put your program in the vanguard. Register before February 19 to take advantage of the early bird rate. Learn more at [LINK:

Unlock Your In-house Potential

Designed specifically for lawyers with less than five years of in-house experience or those who want to sharpen their skills, the ACC Corporate Counsel University® (CCU)(May 17–19, Dallas, TX) is growing. At your request, this one-of-a-kind event will now offer even more of the practical skills and insights that are the hallmark of a successful in-house career. Secure your seat before February 5 to save on registration. For more information, visit ccu.acc.com. [LINK:

2015 ACC Europe Annual Conference: Super Early Bird Rates Ends 31 January

Join your peers in Munich for the2015 ACC Europe Annual Conference (31 May–2 June) to enhance your international legal knowledge, meet leading legal service providers, and interact with high-level members of the in-house community in Europe. Now in its 21st year, this conference provides invaluable resources to help you better understand European legal frameworks and cultures.The theme for this year’s conference is Innovation for the In-house Lawyer – Are You Ready for the Challenges Ahead?Learn more and register at [LINK: ]

Maximize Your ROI with the 2015 ACC Annual Meeting

It is critical to get the most out of your time away from the office and your training budget. If you want to maximize the value of your legal education, the ACC Annual Meeting (October 18–21, Boston, MA) is a perfect opportunity. Packed with over 100 CLE/CPD sessions on current legal challenges that apply directly to your work, in just two and half days, you will leave equipped and prepared for whatever comes your way. Register before March 25 to take advantage of the early bird pricing. Secure your spot today at am.acc.com [LINK: ].

Celebrate Pro Bono and Diversity

Have you or someone you know of made great strides in promoting diversity in the legal profession or providing pro bono legal services? Submit your nominations today for the ACC 2015 Matthew J. Whitehead, II Diversity Award [LINK: ] and the ACC 2015 Corporate Pro Bono Award [LINK: ] to have these achievements recognized! You can nominate an individual or organization for either award — self-nominations are welcome — and submit the completed nomination form along with supporting materials to Jen Chen, Director of ACC Foundation, at line for submitting your nomination is May 1, 2015.

Contracting Made Easy

Search, draft and review contracts faster and easier with the enhanced ACC Contract Advisor. This powerful tool now has a simpler interface, more powerful analytics and 14 contract categories including independent contractor agreements, license agreements and non-competition agreements, to name a few. Two premium features — Interactive Model Forms and Documents, and Benchmarking — are available to ACC members free for 30 days. Check it out today at . [LINK:

Get Ready for the Census—Your Participation is Vital!
The ACC Global In-House Census will arrive in your inbox soon. This is the largest survey of in-house counsel in the world and is open to ACC members and non-members. And we need your help to make sure this is the best in-house census to date. If you would like to participate on the global panel to review the questionnaire, or to help us secure partners to host the survey link, please contact us at .