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Question of the Month
I am looking to embark on a legal knowledge audit (information audit) for our legal department. Is there anything that ACC can provide on this topic - particularly in the nature of questionnaires or the process by which key responses are gathered, compiled and reported?
Answer:
• Pitney Bowes Legal Competency Model Employee Assessment
• InfoPAK: Client Surveys
• Johnson & Johnson Law Department Standards of Leadership Competency Model Questionnaire
• Leadership Competency Profile (Hydro One)
• Knowledge Management - A Macro View
• Practice Profile: Knowledge Sharing and Management
• Knowledge management and professional development
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SAVE THE DATE - ACC’s 2008 Annual Meeting
Mark your calendar now for ACC’s 2008 Annual Meeting, “Informed. In-house. Indispensable.” October 19-22 at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center in Seattle, Washington.
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ACC's Mini MBA (April 22-24)
Advanced business proficiency, comprehension of the operations of a business, and making critical decisions that often involve millions of dollars aren’t skills taught in law school. Our March MiniMBA quickly sold out so we have put on a second session for April 22-24. Don’t delay; we expect seats for this session to go fast, too!
ACC's Mini MBA, offered in conjunction with Boston University's School of Management for Lawyers, explores the essential business skills that enhance and sharpen a lawyer's knowledge in such critical MBA disciplines as Accounting, Finance, Strategy and Organizational Behavior. Visit www.acc.com/minimba to register for the April program.
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ACC Continues to Focus on China Issues
Please complete the ACC China Resources Survey and let us know what topics and issues are of greatest interest to you and your global operations. The feedback you provide will help ACC and its working group to identify the appropriate topics and formats to present. Please complete this survey by January 23. Should you have any questions, please contact James Merkingler at merklinger@acc.com.
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Transitioning to In-House? See ACC’s Top Ten Steps to Making a Successful Transition
With a new year comes new changes. Are you new to in-house practice? Do you know someone who is? See ACC’s "Top Ten Steps to Making a Successful Transition: A Former Litigator's Guide to Going In-House" for the best things to keep in mind after making the transition to in-house. Visit www.acc.com/topten for more.
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Exclusive ACC Provider – IntraLinks On-Demand Workspaces
Efficient and secure information exchange among legal departments, outside counsel and executive management is critical when handling both opportunities and crises for your company. IntraLinks creates a single place of record for sensitive documents related to all your legal affairs. They also provide support to answer questions, address concerns, and provide advice you need to securely gather and share information. Find out how IntraLinks can help you facilitate communication, manage high-value documents and reduce administrative work with IntraLinks On-Demand WorkspacesTM.
Visit http://www.intralinks.com/acc to find out more about your special ACC member discount.
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Listen In On Monthly Committee Teleconferences
Every month, ACC's 14 committees convene on individual teleconferences to organize continuing legal education programs, contribute substantive resources to be shared among the membership, provide forums and expertise for members to share ideas, and much more. For call dates and information click here.
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Upcoming Webcasts From ACC’s Desktop Learning
• Benchmarking Compliance, Risk and Anticorruption Efforts – How Does Your Company Compare?
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 5:00 PM (GMT)
• A Guide to Wage and Hour Compliance in 2007: Cutting Edge
Strategies
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 6:00 PM (GMT)
Contact Sherrese Williams at williams@acc.com with any questions or topic suggestions for ACC’s Desktop Learning Webcasts. Missed a previous webcast? Access the archive on the website.
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We Need Your Help
Now’s your chance to provide input and offer suggestions for ACC’s Web site! ACC is planning an overhaul of its Web site and we have teamed up with UserWorks Inc. to collect input from our members -- what you like or dislike about the current Web site, any additional features you’d like to see, and whether or not you would likely make use of the enhancements we have in mind.
The multi-phase project will begin with a series of telephone interviews during the last two weeks in January and participants will receive an honorarium for their involvement. We are mindful of your time and will work with your schedule. If you are interested in participating or would like more information about these studies, please contact Sharon Smith at smith@acc.com. And, be sure to keep an eye open for additional opportunities to contribute to an enhanced Web site to better serve our members.
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ACC News & Announcements
There has been considerable media coverage over the past several weeks for ACC, including the following placements in case you missed them:
• The Editor of Metropolitan Corporate Counsel interviews Laura Stein, ACC Chair of the Board, and Senior Vice President - General Counsel, The Clorox Company, and discusses her new role with the Association, as well as initiatives planned in the year ahead.
“Laura Stein: Leading ACC Into A Bright Future”
• ACC’s Deborah House provided insight for an in-depth look at law firm salary and billing issues for IP Law360.
“Law Firm Pay Hikes Raise Stakes – And Eyebrows” (subscription required)
• ACC’s Susan Hackett provided commentary regarding the rise in law firm associate salaries for Legal Times and their "25 Biggest Stories of 2007."
“The associate pay raise bandwagon rolled again, with firms hitting the $160,000 mark for first-years.” (subscription required)
If you have any questions, or wish to receive additional information
about items included in this month's newsletter, please contact Susan
Jacobsen at
(202) 293-4103, ext. 354 or via email at jacobsen@acc.com.
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