As we wrap up 2025, we're excited to highlight the top 10 most-read ACC Docket articles that delivered valuable insights and practical takeaways for in-house counsel. Explore the standout pieces that shaped the year.

General counsel are taking the lead on cybersecurity governance — and the new ACC Executive Cybersecurity Risk Credential (ACC ECRC) gives in-house lawyers the skills and authority to do it more effectively. Learn how credentialed counsel are shaping enterprise resilience and redefining legal leadership in the age of cyber risk.

The new — and rapidly evolving — tariffs from the US administration could have a significant impact on businesses reliant on cross-border trade.

Welcome to our daily summary of the 2025 ACC Annual Meeting! We’re bringing you important insights, exciting moments, and major takeaways from each day. Whether you’re in Philadelphia or following from afar, we’re here to share the best of what’s happening at the Meeting, so you don’t miss out.

As Airbnb expands into new Services and Experiences, CLO Ron Klain shares how keeping legal “in the room from day one” helps manage risk, build trust, and enable innovation — a blueprint for aspiring general counsel across industries.

James Turoff, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at The Hershey Company, has built a career that blends strategic legal leadership, adaptive management, and a keen eye for technological change. He shared his insights during ACC’s latest InConversation.

NerdWallet CLO E Lysonge shares how being “in the boat” with business peers, leading with kindness, and leveraging legal operations are redefining in-house counsel leadership. Discover practical lessons for aspiring general counsel from his approach to connecting legal with the business.

Lubna Qassim, Senior Advisor for International Law at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, shares insights from her journey through private practice, in-house counsel, and international diplomacy.

Climate Transition Plans (CTPs) are fast becoming a core element of corporate strategy and compliance in Europe. In-house counsel must work towards ensuring that CTPs are credible, compliant, and verifiable — while also anticipating evolving EU and global standards, shares the ACC Europe ESG working group.

ACC’s career coaching and resources provide the clarity, confidence, and strategies members need to navigate their careers. Hear from fellow members in this Q&A style interview on how these tools have shaped their journeys — and how they can support yours.

Katja Roth Pellanda, Group General Counsel of Zurich Insurance Group, Switzerland, shared her insights about leadership skills and the future of legal work in the latest ACC InConversation.

ACC gathered a group of prominent CLOs from US-based companies for an exclusive event where they exchanged insights, tackled shared challenges, and dispensed proven strategies to strengthen their influence in the C-Suite.

ACC’s GC Journeys series features Francisca Comiche, general counsel at Rabobank Group, as she shares her leadership path, the lessons learned in building trust and resilience, and her forward-looking approach to AI, legal transformation, and values-based decision-making.

In a recent ACC discussion, a panel of experienced legal professionals provided a comprehensive overview of how to conduct effective internal investigations. Here are ten key takeaways from their discussion.

In his in-house career, Armstrong Global Industries CLO Austin So has faced challenges others might do anything to avoid. But his mindset has shaped a remarkable in-house journey, one built not just on resilience, but on reflection, service, and bold decision-making.

In a recent conversation hosted by ACC, Adrian Goss of Bauer Media Group shared his wide-ranging perspective on the usefulness of AI in Legal, business leadership, building rapport with team members, working with creative teams, the positive impact of mentors, critical negotiation skills, and work-life balance in the legal profession.

Discover eight practical steps for employers to lawfully and effectively address sensitive "flashpoint" issues in the workplace with legal clarity, cultural sensitivity, and confidence.

Organizations face a global landscape marked by geopolitical tensions, trade conflicts, and competing frameworks for advancing and regulating technology. Lawyers have a crucial role to play in helping their organizations navigate the turmoil and remain competitive.

Author and renowned “Tech Humanist” Kate O’Neill shared key insights and practical guidance for in-house legal teams navigating emerging AI technologies during a virtual keynote for ACC.

AI is transforming how business and legal teams work. Discover 10 key takeaways to better understand the AI landscape for in-house lawyers from the ACC webcast, “The AI Legal Revolution.”

Henrietta Rowe, GC at Ramsay Health Care, shares insights into the evolving challenges faced by in-house legal teams and tips on advancing your career, during a recent ACC InConversation session with ACC President & CEO Veta T. Richardson.

Australia’s election delivered a clear win for the Labor Party. In-house counsel should prepare for policy continuity and increased ESG expectations.

Artificial intelligence is changing the way business and legal teams work. In-house legal teams need to adapt quickly. The rise of AI presents significant opportunities for in-house counsel to demonstrate business acumen and leadership skills.

Before he led legal at Mirabito Energy Products, Tom Caruso was advising commanders in the US Navy. This Military Appreciation Month, discover how a former JAG officer brings military-tested leadership to the corporate world.

Following a closely watched federal election, Canada’s new minority government signals business-friendly shifts — but legal teams should prepare for trade tensions, fiscal expansion, and regulatory change.