What’s the secret to having a good morning – and great rest of your day? We reached out to a few general counsel for their secrets to start your day right.

From grappling with hybrid workplaces to advocating for attorney-client privilege in Europe, here are 10 of the most pressing lessons in-house counsel learned in 2021.

At the 2021 ACC Annual Meeting, four GCs discussed how in-house counsel can move up to the C-suite. 

From investigations via Zoom to ESG philosophies, here are a few insights you can expect to learn at this year’s virtual meeting.

Robert Roelofs has enjoyed an exciting career as ASML’s legal lead for more than 20 years. Read his take on finding the next opportunity at your current company.

Leaders don’t become leaders without mentors — or their mentees. Brian Ellis has learned this firsthand on his career path to senior vice president and general counsel at Danaher.

Tarek Nakkach, regional legal counsel – UKIMESA at HPE, has become one of Dubai’s foremost AI thought leaders, innovating new workflows and volunteering his time to create universal privacy standards in the Middle East.

From implementing a new CMS to helping shift sales online during lockdown measures, Meng Choo has pioneered and built Sephora Asia’s legal department in Southeast Asia.

During the height of the pandemic, Akshar Patel, VP and AGC at Flowserve, managed operations in over 50 countries run safely — and helped the rollout of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.

Encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work is essential for companies when promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs.

ACC interviewed the women-lead NASCAR Legal Dream Team on honing collaboration skills and adapting work processes during the pandemic.

In an interview with ACC, the women-led NASCAR legal team discusses succeeding in a male-dominated industry and working for a company striving for diversity and inclusion.

At AIG, a global insurance company operating in 80 countries, Fato leverages her experience in legal, compliance, and regulatory matters to manage these global departments and uses her legal mindset to help guide the board and C-suite in making ethical decisions for the company.

The November 2020 ACC Docket cover story highlights the best ways that general counsel can lead and bolster their company’s ESG programs, from focusing on the environmental practices to social justice movements. Below are more insights from other ACC Docket authors to encourage in-house counsel to prioritize ESG initiatives and get more support from investors.

ACC has seen a lot of changes in the past year. To adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, not only did we have our first virtual-only Annual Meeting, but we also transitioned from printing the ACC Docket to publishing content exclusively online, as most ACC members’ offices have been closed since the outbreak began.

One business that has found a way through the COVID-19 challenges is Whirlpool, which had a strong second quarter despite the economic turmoil. That success is due in part to Whirlpool’s global legal department and Deputy General Counsel Aaron Spira, who used his business acumen to help adapt Whirlpool’s distribution operations and strategy to the unprecedented global crisis.

We spoke with ACC Deputy General Counsel Veronica Pastor to learn the most common and insidious cyberattacks and how to safeguard your company from them.

We compiled advice that will help foster a stronger rapport with colleagues, no matter their location or time zone.

Sparked by the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, protests for racial equality continue globally. Many companies have taken a stand, publicly denouncing police brutality and reassessing their policies to root out racial bias in their organizations. But how are the employees responding?

ACC collaborated with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to cover these strategies in the hour-long webcast “A New Understanding of Workplace Diversity and Inclusion.” This article includes some of the webcast’s key takeaways that in-house counsel can use in their organizations to improve diversity and inclusion (D&I) programs.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, we’ve compiled the top eight pieces of advice in-house counsel can use to manage their mental health during and after the pandemic. Keep in mind that these tips are not meant to replace therapy, but they can help make the obstacles you may be facing more surmountable.

To help you adjust to having your kids as office mates, here are some tips to help your family get through quarantine.

A messy office area can be a distraction and an obstacle to your job. Maintaining an organized desk is vital to completing your work tasks, prioritizing your day, and keeping a clear mind. Follow this checklist for a cleaner and more organized workspace.

Jieun Lee relied on her network of connections to secure her current position as general counsel. It’s only fitting because she now works for a company that also uses connections to reach its goals. Roof Funding, a leading South Korean fintech company, operates peer-to-peer (P2P) networks that allow its users to decrease borrowing costs by crowdfunding loans.

For a company to be ethical, it must first have a culture of integrity. But how should in-house counsel define integrity and their company's culture? Vice President of Ethics and Compliance of VF Corporation Kellye Gordon has an answer. It is embodied in the program that she developed for the corporation.