Editorial Calendar
ACC DOCKET EDITORIAL CALENDAR 2024
Continually updated throughout the year, while also prioritizing strategic monthly themes, the ACC Docket is a highly-valuable magazine that addresses challenges commonly faced by in-house counsel. After receiving a proposal, editorial staff will evaluate the best time for it to be published. Below are key topics in line with ACC’s content strategy.
January
Ethics & Compliance, Privilege
- Anti-bribery and Anticorruption
- Executive Ethics and Duties
- Government Enforcement Actions
- Ethics and Technology (Artificial Intelligence)
February
CLOs / Law Department Management
- Workflow Improvement
- Managing a Global and Remote Workforce
- How to Build Your Legal Department’s Strategic Vision
- Vendor and Outside Counsel Management
March
Privacy and Cybersecurity
- Data Tools, Concepts, and Agreements
- Ransomware and Cyber Insurance
- Data Breaches and Cybersecurity Best Practices
- Emerging Technology and Legislation
April
Legal Operations
- Budget Management Best Practices
- Jurisdictional Considerations
- How and When to Use Legal Service Providers
- Legal Operations Leadership
May
Contract Drafting and Negotiations
- Contract Lifecycle Management
- Common Contract Challenges
- Negotiating with the Business
- Top Contract Templates
- Contract Redlining Best Practices
June
DEI
- How to Lawfully Use Race and Gender in the Selection Process
- Recruiting, Retention, and Promotion of a Diverse Workforce
- Taking Your DEI Program Global
- Benefits of a Diverse Legal Team
July
Business Skills
- Quick Starts and Wins with Technology
- Negotiating Tips and Traps
- Financial Literacy for In-house Lawyers
- Understanding Market Opportunities
Special Supplements: ACC’s Top 10 30-Somethings
August
Litigation, Corporate and Securities
- Crisis Management
- Regulatory Filings
- IPO Management
- Cross-border Litigation
September
Compliance
- Climate Change Policies and Regulations
- Key Emerging Regulatory Trends
- Whistleblowing
- Educating the Workforce on Compliance Risk
October
Employment / Changing Role of GC
- Managing the Relationship Between C-suite Executives
- Leadership in a Hybrid Remote Environment
- How to Build and Boost Your Personal Brand
- Training and Development for the Modern GC
November
Intellectual Property
- Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property
- Protecting Trade Secrets
- IP Litigation
- How to Structure a Successful Licensing Agreement
December
ESG
- Assessing, Understanding, and Improving Your ESG Performance
- Evolving ESG Reporting Requirements
- ESG Backlash and Next Steps
- Case Studies of Challenges, Initiatives, and Success Stories