Association of Corporate Counsel

Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue anymore; it’s a legal, business, and reputational priority.

And with AI changing the risk landscape fast, it’s time to get ahead of what’s next.

Join legal, business, cybersecurity, and AI leaders at the 2027 Cybersecurity + AI Summit, hosted by the ACC Foundation for two days of practical strategies, expert insights, and real-world conversations about emerging threats, AI and cybersecurity, privacy, legal risk, and the tools you can put to work now.

📅 March 15–16, 2027
📍 Los Angeles, Calif.

Don’t just keep up with digital risk. Know what to do next.

Register now ➡️ https://web.cvent.com/event/2704a349-1493-4a6c-bb65-87e6884a24f0/summary

How can small law departments use AI effectively?

With one or two lawyers covering everything from compliance to contracts, small departments have little margin for error when adopting new tools.

“The good news is that capturing the upside while keeping the risk in check does not require a large team or a large budget, only a deliberate approach," according to Barnes & Thornburg LLP.

Our last article breaks down practical ways small law departments can use AI (without getting burned).

Read the full article ▶️ https://www.acc.com/resource-library/10-ways-small-law-department-can-put-ai-work-without-getting-burned

What takes a good lawyer to the next level? It’s not just legal expertise. It’s knowing how to lead, make strategic decisions, build strong teams, and create greater impact.

Join the ACC Foundation as it hosts the Good Lawyers to Great Lawyers professional development retreat, November 4–6 in Carlsbad, California.

Connect with fellow in-house counsel, law partners, business leaders, and executive coaches while building skills in strategic decision-making, leadership, team-building, professional well-being, and more.

Step away from the day-to-day and invest in the skills that can shape what’s next in your career.

Ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Secure your spot today.

Register now ➡️ https://web.cvent.com/event/7a3a6dc6-51ce-4e7f-afb6-a33af29623d6/websitePage:c695aa19-4256-4c43-9ffc-f531a190627f

What if the best way to manage a dispute is to prevent it before it starts?

Disputes can cost organizations more than legal fees. They consume time, resources, and valuable business focus.

The World Financial Review makes the business case for moving upstream, highlighting practical strategies like stronger business partnerships, deal facilitation, and realistic risk allocation.

The articl cites ACC research, which found that 46% of in-house counsel reported litigation taking longer, while more than 70% of employment/labor and breach-of-contract disputes lasted longer than a year.

For in-house legal teams, dispute prevention can be more than risk management; it can be a way to protect time, resources, and the bottom line.

Read the full article ➡️ https://worldfinancialreview.com/the-business-case-for-dispute-prevention/

The Business Case for Dispute Prevention - The World Financial Review Discover how proactive dispute prevention protects capital and mitigates operational risk across enterprise supply chains.

What’s next for Legal Ops?

Legal operations has become an essential part of the modern legal department. Now, it’s time to turn operational excellence into strategic impact.

Join ACC Legal Ops Con 2027, April 18–20 in Chicago, and connect with legal ops professionals who are thinking beyond “how do we work better?” to “what can legal achieve?”

💡 Get fresh ideas, practical insights, and strategies to help elevate Legal Ops’ impact across the business.

⏰ Registration is OPEN! Register by October 23 and save up to $325 with Super Early Bird pricing.

Ready to take Legal Ops to the next level? ➡️ https://www.acc.com/legalopscon

CPOM is moving beyond the contract, and health care lawyers need to pay attention.

Recent enforcement actions involving NaphCare, Aspen Dental, and Carbon Health show regulators are looking beyond PC–MSO agreements to the operational reality of who actually controls care.

For in-house health care counsel, that means looking more closely at clinical decision-making, management fees, clinician restraints, patient-facing disclosures, and whether day-to-day operations align with the contracts.

With California and Oregon strengthening CPOM requirements, a well-drafted MSA may no longer be enough.

Health care counsel: Don’t wait for enforcement to expose the gaps.

Read the six-step action plan and see what your legal team should be doing now. ➡️ https://corporatecounselnow.com/cpom-what-every-health-care-lawyer-needs-know

Job hunting or navigating a career transition as in-house counsel? ACC has you covered.

Two resources worth bookmarking, courtesy of ACC Small Law Departments.

Questions to Ask Your Interviewer: A list of strategic questions to ask during a job interview covering role structure, priorities, team culture, compensation, and next steps. ➡️ https://www.acc.com/resource-library/questions-ask-your-interviewer

In-Transition Checklist: Tips for anyone facing a job loss. It covers the first 24-48 hours, the first week, the first month, and beyond. Topics include severance review, networking, self-care, rebuilding momentum, and more. ➡️ https://www.acc.com/resource-library/transition-checklist-steps-take-after-job-loss

Also check out career development resources, coaching, and mentoring opportunities in the career center. ➡️ https://www.acc.com/career-development

What happens when you bring together experienced in-house legal leaders from around the world? You get a learning experience grounded in real-world insight, practical strategies, and lessons you can apply right away.

Learn from global faculty leading ACC’s In-house Legal Impact Certificate Program. 🌎

From compliance and investigations to contracts, leadership, AI adoption, and governance, these seasoned legal executives bring firsthand experience tackling the challenges shaping today’s in-house legal profession.

November 2-5, 2026 | Virtual
Four half-days that can change how you show up as in-house counsel.

Take your in-house impact to the next level. Time to register is limited: https://www.acc.com/legalimpact