Around the holidays and into the start of the new year, organizations often see increases in employee layoffs and transitions. Now is the time to make sure your organization is taking the necessary precautions and following policies set in place when terminating an employee.

As generative artificial intelligence continues to make significant advances, CLOs are taking the lead in embracing the new technology, according to new research from ACC. But large gaps remain that in-house counsel should address.

The dust is beginning to settle on the Nov. 5 elections, which saw former President Donald Trump re-elected to just the second nonconsecutive presidential term in US history. ACC gathered experts from the in-house community and beyond to discuss what the election outcomes mean — and how in-house counsel can prepare now for the new administration.

Many of our in-house colleagues will be celebrating Diwali this season. For the unfamiliar, Kriti Tannan, senior director — legal at JLL, shares details about the holiday.

Welcome to our daily summary of the 2024 ACC Annual Meeting! We’re bringing you important insights, exciting moments, and major takeaways from each day. Whether you’re in Nashville 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 in-house counsel, understanding the implications of this strike is crucial for advising your organization on risk management and supply chain continuity.

Frank Jimenez, general counsel and corporate secretary at GE HealthCare, joined ACC President and CEO Veta T. Richardson for a conversation about his unlikely path to becoming one of the most respected lawyers in the United States, including the skills he developed as a litigator before becoming an in-house counsel, the importance of networking, and questions to ask to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Though highly valued by their companies, legal teams are often perceived as roadblocks and overly risk averse — a long-standing perception that can have negative repercussions for cross-team collaboration, according to ACC’s The State of Collaboration in Corporate Legal Departments report. #ACCDocket #ACCResearch #collaboration

Crises large and small affect businesses of all sizes and across all industries — even more frequently in the digitally-connected world we live in. Emily Schmidt, a communications consultant and former CNN Newsource correspondent, shared insights with ACC members on how to prepare for the unthinkable and how to get alignment with key stakeholders to do so. #ACCDocket #CommunicatingInACrisis

Creating a truly inclusive and respectful workplace for in-house counsel and the LGBTQI+ community requires a multifaceted approach. Leaders from Australia and New Zealand joined a panel discussion on Authenticity in the Workplace, in partnership with Pride in Law. Watch the full program for more tips and insights. #ACCDocket #APAC #PrideInLaw

Data breaches are the biggest data-related threat chief legal officers (CLOs) want to mitigate in 2024, according to the newly released 2024 ACC Chief Legal Officers Survey. #ACCDocket #DataDrivenInsights #ChiefLegalOfficer

The US Supreme Court’s overturning of so-called “Chevron deference” has left a lot of unanswered questions for corporate counsel. Jackson Lewis P.C. attorney Kathy Schatz joined ACC to discuss the Court’s decision and its potential ramifications. #ACCDocket #inhouse #ChevronDeference

No matter where in the world you are practicing, there are a set of rules and customs for acceptable behavior in the business world. And there are regional customs and preferences that you should know as well. #ACCDocket #culture #knowyourworld

An update from a prominent cybersecurity firm caused outages for millions of Microsoft Windows-powered devices worldwide, grounding flights and impacting operations of banks, emergency services, media companies, and other businesses. Here are tips for how in-house lawyers can help their business prepare for and respond to a critical IT outage. #ACCDocket #inhouse #ITOutage

Using social media effectively for both your personal and professional development is an important part of building your in-house career. Join ACC’s Career Corner for tips on where to start and how to succeed. #ACCDocket #CareerCorner #SocialMedia

The UK’s Labour Party had a landslide victory and promises to deliver steady government, while France’s left-wing New Popular Front won the most seats in a hung parliament. #ACCDocket #ACCEurope #knowyourworld

A blockbuster term comes to a close with several rulings that will affect how in-house counsel do their jobs. #ACCDocket #SupremeCourt #inhousecounsel

Meet Winnie Ling: ACC 2024 Top 10 30-Somethings winner and general counsel — head of legal & people at Blend, a NYSE-listed company powering the future of banking. Winnie has made a series of pivots that landed her in an in-house position where she is responsible not only for the company’s legal functions but also human resources and strategic operations. #ACCDocket #inhouse #Top30s

Meet Abigail Genevieve Tan: 2024 ACC Top 10 30-Something honoree, ACC Singapore board member, and animal welfare champion. #ACCDocket #ACCSingapore #Top30s

Meet Alexander B. White: ACC 2024 Top 10 30-Somethings winner, Senior Vice President, and Associate General Counsel at Bank of America. Alexander B. White helps his team handle an active docket of regulatory requests while also proactively protecting the bank’s reputation from internal and external risk. #ACCDocket #Top30s #risk #compliance #inhouse

Meet Diane Gabl Kratz: ACC 2024 Top 10 30-Somethings winner and director, IP strategy and operations at Dolby Laboratories in San Francisco. Hear how expertise in law, patents, incentivizing innovation, and improving processes is essential for her, but compassionate management is what makes her proudest. #ACCDocket #Top30s #inhouse  

Meet Erica Zinkie: ACC 2024 Top 10 30-Somethings winner and senior vice president — legal & compliance, at OneDigital. Quirky, flexible, and strong, Erica forged her own path to in-house law and is proud of it! #ACCDocket #Top30s #BigLaw #inhouse

Meet Kimberely K. Odums: ACC 2024 Top 10 30-Somethings winner and senior counsel — intellectual property and artificial intelligence at IEEE. A naturally curious corporate counsel, learn how she leveraged her interest in AI into a career. #ACCDocket #Top30s #GenAI #inhouse

Knowing what makes people tick is a key part of performing in-house work. Meet Peter Obersheimer, one of the 2024 Top 10 30-Somethings awardees, and learn how he uses emotional intelligence to do his job. #ACCDocket #Top30s #inhouse

Meet Stephen Mar: ACC 2024 Top 10 30-Somethings winner, chief legal officer & administrative officer at Odeko. Discover how he takes on high-stakes challenges in crises. #ACC #ACCDocket #Top30s #Leadership #inhouse #LegalInnovation #DiversityInLaw