Member Orientation Webinar October 26, 2016

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1 Member Orientation Webinar October 26, 2016

2 Benefits of Membership Communities Chapters and committees CLO network Membership Directory Member-To- Member Connections Social Networks Advocacy ACC Value Challenge Training ACC Annual Meeting, ACC Europe Annual Conference, Corporate Counsel University, Mini MBA Webcasts CLE In Person through the Chapter and Online through ACC Legal Resources ACC online database ACC Newsstand ACC Docket InfoPAKs ACC QuickCounsel Career In-house Jobline 2

3 zip code o o ACC Communities ACC s chapters allow you to connect with in-house counsel in your local areas, sharpen your skills with CLE programs, and hone your leadership abilities through involvement in your local chapters. ACC s 19 committees provide a great opportunity to network and collaborate with other members with expertise in various disciplines. 3

4 ACC Communities o Join an exclusive CLO network with CLOs working in a variety of industries. o Use ACC s membership directory to find more than 30,000 in-house colleagues. o ACC Member to Member - Post questions to egroups based on a practice area (e.g., employment law) or the type of practice (e.g., small law department), and find a mentor. o Follow ACC on Twitter, engage members on our Blog, take our latest poll question, or search ACC s Online Library all from the homepage. 4

5 Search fo ACC Legal Resources o Search ACC s online database for sample forms and policies, articles, website, references, and checklists to resolve your current problems. o Delivered daily ACC s Newsstand provide you with customizable updates on more than 40 practice areas and 40 jurisdictions. o The award-winning ACC Docket is the only professional journal written by in-house counsel for in-house counsel. o InfoPAKs allow you to tap into the in-house legal community s vast knowledge and experience. o QuickCounsel guides are online collections of resources that give you brief overviews of selected in house topics and related links for further information. 5

6 ACC Training ACC s Annual Meeting is the one event where you can get all of your CLE in one shot! Choose from more than 100 sessions. 6

7 Onsite Training Programs Onsite Training Programs from ACC bring premier education sessions directly to you. Substantive topics and expert presenters provide practical guidance and training through structured discussion and participant involvement. 7

8 Webcasts The webcasts provide substantive information on legal topics through a desktop learning experience. 8

9 ACC Advocacy The ACC Value Challenge Initiative seeks to reconnect value to costs for legal services. 9

10 Career The In-house Jobline, with more than 1,000 active corporate counsel positions listed every month, is the one place to find your next positions, post your resume, or hire legal staff. 10

11 ACC Greater Philadelphia ACC - Greater Philadelphia Chapter serves the in-house counsel communities in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Delaware. The Chapter s ~1,500 members have access to CLE s, social and networking opportunities, and a host of other benefits. 11

12 Chapter Awards ACC has recognized the Chapter s achievements with numerous awards, including the prestigious Large Chapter of the Year Award in 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2016; a Best Programming Award in 2007; and, several other awards, including Membership Excellence Award Large Chapter in 2014 and

13 ACC Greater Philadelphia Legal Practice Committees The Chapter currently has the following ten legal practice committees: Contracts & Commercial Law Corporate and Securities Law Committee Employment and Labor Law Committee Ethics and Compliance Committee Health, Biotech and Pharma Committee Intellectual Property Law Committee IT, Privacy & ecommerce Committee International Law Committee Litigation Committee Real Estate 13

14 Other ACC Greater Philadelphia Committees Event-Related Committees GC Lunch Club Women s Events Career Management/In- Transition Business Skills Institute New to In-House In-House Counsel Conference Gala Paralegal Forum Spring Fling Team ACCGP Pro Bono/Community Service Diversity Internship Street Law Pro Bono Regional Planning Committees Lehigh Valley Reading Southern New Jersey Western Suburbs Wilmington/Delaware 14

15 ACC Greater Philadelphia Programs The Institute Series. These are typically half-day programs featuring three CLE sessions. The Series usually occur in the morning (7:30-11:30) and include breakfast. Each of our Practice Committees hosts one or two Institutes per year, covering a wide range of topics. Annual In-House Counsel Conference. This full-day conference offers a choice of twenty-five CLE programs. The day begins with breakfast, includes lunch and ends with a cocktail reception. Roundtables. These informal gatherings give participants chances to discuss and share experiences around targeted topics. 15

16 ACC Greater Philadelphia Programs Social and Networking Opportunities. The chapter hosts a wide array of social and networking in Philadelphia and around the region. Some of the programs are primarily social in nature, while others also include CLE. The Chapter also hosts an annual Spring Fling event at prestigious venues throughout the region. Annual Gala. Our Annual Gala is our premiere event of the year, and has included cocktails, dinner, awards, entertainment, and plenty of opportunities for networking. NEW in 2016: Ski CLE Charity Softball Game 16

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19 THANK YOU Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events! 19