What does it take to succeed as in-house counsel? Discover 10 tips from the ACC In-house Legal Impact Certificate Program to think like a business partner, know your stakeholders, and drive real value. Register for the next live virtual session, 2-5 November 2026.
Jacobo Cohen Imach, SVP General Counsel — Government Relations, at Mercado Libre explain how legal operations, automation, and AI are transforming in-house legal work — and why GC's need to think three moves ahead of the business in this ACC interview.
What does AI adoption actually look like inside a legal department? Five in-house legal teams share the tools they built, the results achieved, and the lessons learned.
Jennifer Chen, Executive Director of the ACC Foundation, shares how the organization builds influence for in-house counsel by providing opportunities for professional development and networking — moving beyond legal training to embrace leadership development, cybersecurity and AI education, and a new partnership with TED to launch TEDLaw for the legal community.
SoFi General Counsel Rob Lavet reflects on building legal and compliance infrastructure at a fast-growing fintech, navigating regulation, and becoming a trusted business partner.
Paul Chow, Group General Counsel and Group Chief Sustainability Officer of HKEX, shares how modern GCs can build influence by moving beyond legal advice into strategy, governance, risk, and enterprise leadership.
Volkswagen Canada General Counsel Rusty Juma shares how trust, business judgment, and cross-border perspective help legal leaders guide companies through automotive industry disruption.
In a recent ACC InConversation, World Central Kitchen’s General Counsel Aaron Renenger shared valuable lessons for in-house counsel about managing crises and staying mission focused.
In-house counsel from Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and the United Arab Emirates share how cultural awareness, business etiquette, and relationship-building can strengthen cross-border collaboration.
Experienced legal operations manager Midori Vasquez shares six practical tips for using Claude to build AI workflows that help in-house legal teams streamline contract review, matter management, legal operations reporting, and repeatable tasks.
As AI, data innovation, and digital transformation reshape business, Christopher Y. Chan explains why today’s general counsel must move beyond risk management to become architects of responsible growth.
Australian GCs are navigating rising regulatory pressure, AI disruption, and expanding accountability — often without matching authority. Key insights from the 2026 ACC CLO Australian Survey reveal how in-house counsel are reshaping governance, ethics, and legal risk management in a high-enforcement environment.
Judicial independence is no longer just a legal principle; it’s an emerging business risk that CLOs and corporate boards can’t afford to ignore. Read the key takeaways from a recent discussion between chief legal officers and former federal judges.
ACC Mentor Match pairs in-house counsel with experienced legal leaders to accelerate career growth and build lasting professional connections. In a recent ACC Mentor Match webinar, Dani Sanchez, Senior Associate General Counsel – Litigation and Employment at Academy Sports + Outdoors, and Anthony Risucci, Senior Counsel – People at Patagonia, share how structured mentoring can shape an in-house legal career well beyond the initial six-month match.
The US Supreme Court’s decision in Learning Resources v. Trump upended a key tariff tool. Now, corporate counsel must navigate refund claims, evolving trade authorities, and rising geopolitical risk.
Eric Estes, General Counsel of Xcaliber International, shares how deep industry knowledge helped him transition from regulator to legal leader — and why in-house counsel must immerse themselves in the business to succeed as general counsel.
ACC gathered a group of senior legal leaders for a candid, interactive roundtable on AI governance strategy, crisis and enterprise risk management, and engagement with the board. Their collective insights reveal how the modern GC is evolving into a strategic integrator at the center of corporate decision-making.
Celebrate International Women’s Day with this curated reading list featuring insights from women across the corporate legal profession. These articles explore leadership, legal operations, technology, and career development for in-house counsel navigating today’s evolving legal landscape.
Executive presence is not a soft skill — it’s a leadership advantage. Learn how in-house counsel can command the room, communicate risk, and lead with confidence in this practical ACC playbook.
Explore how in-house counsel can align AI tools with legal ethics, data privacy, and day-to-day legal workflows to build sustainable, high-impact legal operations with insights from a panel discussion hosted by ACC Georgia.
Honeywell General Counsel, Third Party Risk Management, and ACC Global Board member Matt Nolan is turning grief into purpose — running the 130th Boston Marathon in honor of his mother and raising more than US$130,000 for cancer research from over 1,000 supporters (and counting) worldwide.
The US Supreme Court’s decision striking down tariffs imposed under IEEPA could unlock billions in potential refunds, prompting in-house counsel to act quickly to preserve customs claims, assess litigation options, and manage supply chain and financial reporting risks.
ACC convened a panel of three former federal judges from the Article III Coalition for a nonpartisan discussion emphasizing the importance of the rule of law and judicial independence — not just for business, but for civil society.
