ACC National News

2004 ACC COMMITTEE AWARDS
Congratulations to the following recipients of ACC'S 2004 Committee Awards, who were honored during a presentation at the Annual Leadership Dinner held during ACC's 2004 Annual Meeting:
Outstanding Committee of the Year-Information Technology Law & Ecommerce Committee-for their tireless effort to successfully revive a vital component, and produce cutting-edge programs and materials.
Outstanding Committee Member of the Year-Albert C. Peters II-for his outstanding service to several ACC committees and networks in the development of programs and other resources.
Outstanding Committee Sponsor of the Year-Jackson Lewis LLP-for their continuing assistance, innovation, and support of ACC's Labor & Employment Law Committee.

WEBCASTS FROM ACC'S 2004 ANNUAL MEETING
If you weren't able to make it to ACC's 2004 Annual Meeting you can still reap the benefits attending online. The most popular CLE programs from AM04 are available via audio webcast. ACC members receive discounted rates and CLE credits are available from states that accept online CLE credit.

PROGRAM IDEAS NEEDED FOR 2005 ANNUAL MEETING
Don't keep those great ideas for CLE programs to yourself! ACC is currently accepting program ideas for the 2005 Annual Meeting (Legal Underdog to Corporate Superhero-Using Compliance for a Competitive Edge, October 17-19, Washington, DC). Submit your ideas online  before the January 10, 2005 deadline to be considered. The final meeting schedule will be announced in the March issue of the ACC Docket. Questions? Contact an education team member at 202.293.4103, ext. 315.

NEW CHALLENGES/NEW SOLUTIONS - ACC'S 3RD ANNUAL CORPORATE COUNSEL UNIVERSITY
Attorneys face a number of challenges during their legal careers, but a move in-house or a move up to legal management are two of the toughest. At the same time, the role of in-house counsel has recently started to change, and it continues to evolve. If you are new to the in-house practice or moving up as a new manager in the law department, ACC's 3rd Annual Corporate Counsel University: New Challenges, New Solutions, is for you.

Like all ACC programs, Corporate Counsel University will emphasize practical tips and hands-on advice, with plenty of opportunities to interact with faculty and other attendees. The schedule includes networking time to meet and talk with other members so you can establish contacts that will help you long after the meeting.  Register now, and join us in Los Angeles, May 15-17, 2005.

ACC EUROPE'S 2005 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Be sure to mark your calendars and plan to join ACC's European Chapter for its 2005 Annual Conference, 19-21 June at the Conrad Brussels, Belgium. As business continues its global reach, so must the in-house practice. Join your peers for "Lawyers Across Borders: Succeeding in Transnational Business" as we look at the demands of counseling global corporations and share the tools necessary to succeed. Additional information including registration materials will be available online in the coming months. Questions? Email an education team member at education@acca.com.

ACC MEMBERSHIP INFO AND NEWS
Renew Your Membership and Save
ACC is offering an early renewal special rate of $195 until December 10. Renew today and choose the $195 option. If you need an additional invoice sent to you, please contact membership@acca.com.

Welcome to New Large Law Department Members
ACC would like to welcome the members from the following six new legal departments that joined our Large Law Membership category in October and November:

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc of Allentown, PA
Avnet, Inc. of Phoenix
Compass Group North America of Charlotte, NC
InterContinental Hotels Group of Atlanta
MoneyGram International, Inc. of Minneapolis
U.S. Foodservice, Inc. of Columbia, MD

Our Large Law Memberships offer legal departments with 9 or more enrolled attorneys significant cost savings. Details about the program are available online, or contact Danielle Boshart boshart@acca.com.

ACC'S INHOUSE JOBLINE OFFERS INCREASED JOB SEARCH CAPABILITY
ACC's Inhouse Jobline is a comprehensive database of in-house counsel job listings and qualified applicants. Quickly and easily find the positions you qualify for by searching by legal specialty. Active searchers and browsers alike are welcome, as are corporate departments with open positions.

ACC ALLIANCE PARTNER BENEFITS
Two New Law Department Surveys Released
ACC Alliance partner, Altman Weil, Inc. has released the ACC/Altman Weil Law Department Compensation Benchmarking Survey and ACC/Altman Weil Law Department Management Benchmarks Survey. Both surveys are invaluable resources designed to help you evaluate the structure and performance of your law department and comp system and benchmark them against comparable departments. ACC members receive an exclusive 10% discount off the purchase price!  Call toll-free 888-782-7297 or order online.

Altman Weil Inc. is also the 2004-2005 sponsor for ACC's Law Department Management Committee. Click on the committee link onyour left to get more information about Altman Weil resources developed specifically for ACC members.

Reduce Corporate Risks
Through the ACC Alliance program, Kroll Inc. is offering ACC members an exclusive 5% discount when purchasing Kroll's employment, vendor and due diligence screening solutions. Kroll's Background Screening group helps corporate counsel vet corporate board members and new hires, verify the integrity of potential and existing vendors and helps deter fraud. Kroll's services provide its clients, both in the United States and abroad, with compliant employment, business, and vendor background investigations, substance abuse testing, and other public record research services. For more information, contact Michael Rosen at 615.320.9800 ext. 223. or visit Kroll.