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