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Question of the Month: Doing Business Internationally I am the first in-house counsel for a global start-up company. This is my first in-house position and I am looking for tips. Can ACC give me any guidance on how to successfully fill this role?
Answer: Yes, ACC has resources and programs for those new to the in-house community. These recommended resources will help you understand the responsibilities and function of general counsel, as well as teach you how to build a legal department for a company with global operations. ACC suggests the following: • A Company’s First General Counsel • The Role of the General Counsel in Canada: Leading Practices in Law Department Management
• The Role of the General Counsel in Europe: Leading Practices in Law Department Management • The Value and Benefit of In-House Counsel Back to top |
| Education |
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More Than One Way to Participate in ACC's 2009 Annual Meeting If your schedule can not attend ACC's 2009 Annual Meeting, but you want the learning experience, you can still participate! And, here are three ways how:
Single-Day Registration Pass – A single-day registration pass provides you with full access to the exhibit hall, CLE/CPD sessions and networking events scheduled for your day of choice. Available for October 19, 20 and 21, 2009. To purchase, visit am.acc.com. Live Webcasts – The 19 “most popular” CLE/CPD programs will be made available from ACC's 2009 Annual Meeting via live stream. ACC members can enjoy discounted rates, and online CLE credit is available from participating jurisdictions. To view a complete list of live webcasts and sign up, visit am.acc.com/webcasts. @ACCEducation – Are you a fellow Twitterer? Follow ACC leaders as they take you through this year’s Annual Meeting, and get general news and updates @ACCEducation. Happy tweeting! |
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NEW - European Webinar Series First European Webinar Series | October 20, 2009 - 12.00 - 13.15 GMT The new webinar series, launched by ACC Europe and Hogan & Hartson, provides members with insights into the latest European legal developments. The series draws upon recent case studies to demonstrate the practical and commercial implications for business. The first webinar, “Overview of E-discovery, Behavioral Advertising, Cloud Computing, Next Generation Networks” will focus on EU data transfer issues and provide practical approaches to data privacy compliance. The webinar is scheduled for October 20, 2009 at: 12.00 - 13.15 GMT / 13.00 - 14.15 CET
NOTE: Please check the ACC Europe website for details and updates at: www.acc.com/chapters/euro. Back to top |
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In-House Training Programs Mark your calender today for upcoming training programs on contracts, mergers and acquisitions and more. Product Safety: Keeping on the Right Side of the Enforcers - London |
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Upcoming Webcast: Available for CLE Earn your CLE credits in October from the ACC Desktop Learning. • Litigation Masters Series: Establishing Procedures for Internal Investigations and Litigation Holds Oct 8, 2009 – 2 PM ET Back to top |
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Corporate Counsel University® Sessions for 2010! Mark your calendar for two days of hands-on, classroom learning, May 23-25, 2010 in Indianapolis, IN. Topics covered include contracts, negotiations, ethics, finance and other business-related issues that will enhance your skills. Check www.acc.com/education for additional details soon to come. Back to top |
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Are You Prepared for the Changing Role of In-house Counsel? The role of in-house counsel is changing from legal officer to full-scale provider of legal services, and major stakeholder in business decisions. To better prepare you, ACC’s Mini MBA for In-house Counsel offers a comprehensive overview of management essentials that can help you expand your business knowledge and contribute to the bottom line. There are three sessions in Boston to choose from:
• December 2-4, 2009 • March 15-17, 2010 • June 9-11, 2010 To register and learn more about ACC's Mini MBA, visit www.acc.com/minimba. For ACC's 2009 Annual Meeting Attendees: Take a sneak peek at Tuesday's afternoon Mini MBA session 1208: Mini MBA – Why In-house Counsel Need to Care About Corporate Strategy. Back to top |
| Advocacy |
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Score with the ACC Value Index – and You Can Win an Amazon Kindle ACC members who enter law firm evaluations into the new ACC Value Index by October 31, 2009 will also be entered into a drawing for an Amazon Kindle. Part of the ACC Value Challenge®, the ACC Value Index is a client satisfaction measurement tool that allows ACC members to share information about the value of their outside counsel. You can score your outside counsel on expertise, responsiveness, efficiency, budget management and results. ACC members can also browse the Index to review evaluations or conduct specific searches for valued firms, using search terms such as firm name, matter type or location. The ACC Value Index is an advantageous way to ensure good value in your outside counsel relationships. To score your firms, and enter the drawing for a Kindle, visit www.acc.com/valueindex. Back to top |
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ACC Value Challenge® – Tips and Actions ACC Value Challenge® Weekly Tip – Check out the ACC Value Practice Tip of the Week -- updated weekly on ACC.com. This week’s tip focuses on the Value Index, a new tool where members can evaluate, compare and discuss the performance of outside counsel. Action Idea: Start Meetings with the ‘ACC Value Minute’ – Consider starting meetings with your staff, clients and outside counsel by taking a moment to review on a concrete practice you’ve implemented (or that others have implemented) that focuses on value in the legal service relationship. Need ideas for the ACC Value Minute? Check out the ACC Value Challenge ® Weekly Tip or ACC’s Value Practice resources posted on the ACC Value Challenge resource page. NEW ACC Value Challenge® Resources – Check out recently added resources for small and large law, such as: |
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In-house Jobline: Take the Next Step Employers: we offer real-time posting with competitive rates to help keep your costs down while meeting your recruiting needs. Job seekers: with hundreds of in-house positions from top companies, we are here to help you seize the best opportunities in today’s marketplace. Whether you are looking for the best talent or you are ready to make a new career move, take the next step at ACC’s In-house Jobline. Back to top |
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New InfoPAKs More than 30 new InfoPAKsSM for in-house counsel. Visit www.acc.com/infopaks for the full listing. |
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QuickCounsel Is your time limited and you need legal information without delay? Check out our QuickCounsel bank for key insights, supplemented with additional research links. New additions this month include “Executive Mobility” and “Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).” |
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ACC Blog: In-House ACCess Visit www.inhouseaccess.com today, to participate in our online discussion forum. You can read and comment on recent posts related to the SEC’s case against Bank of America, on Northwestern Law School’s strategic plan and about the ACC Value Challenge, among other legal topics. Back to top |
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Top Ten Tips for Speaking the Business Language As budgets shrink and legal departments reevaluate resources, in-house counsel are faced with new challenges in connecting with and supporting business objectives and ensuring value add. Read this month's Top Ten Tips for Speaking the Language of Your Business Partners to learn how best to support your company. Back to top |
| ACC News & Announcements |
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ACC in the News Visit ACC in the News for up-to-date announcements and media coverage, including: • ACC’s comments on privileged communications regarding corporate compensations in the New York Times article " Congress Presses for Details From Bank of America on Talks.” To read more about this story, visit www.nytimes.com. • The Wall Street Journal’s blog “BacMerSaga Hits Congress; Will Attorney-Client Privilege Hold Up?” regarding ACC’s statement on attorney-client privilege and it’s position within the Bank of America hearings. To read the WSJ blog and other comments, visit www.wsj.com. • Timothy Corcoran’s blog post The Captain’s Log on the 2009 ILTA conference and how the ACC Value Challenge will effect law firm technologists. To read Tim’s takeaways, visit http://captmorgan.blogspot.com. If you have any questions, or wish to receive additional information about items included in this month's newsletter, please contact ACC Public Relations Manager Marthea Davis at +1 202.293.4103 ext. 363 or via e-mail at davis@acc.com. Back to top |
