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

Meet Susan Hubbard: ACC 2024 Top 10 30-Somethings winner and visionary at Ping Identity. See how Susan transformed her company with artificial intelligence governance and led her team through massive growth. #ACCDocket #Top30s #inhouse #LegalInnovation #CommunityImpact

Meet T.J. Trum: 2024 ACC Top 10 30-Somethings winner, general counsel, and team leader for risk management and safety at Pomp’s Tire Service! Follow his journey to tire industry lawyer and learn how he developed a unique response to critical safety issues that aligned with the company’s core values. #ACCDocket #inhouse #risk #Top30s

The newest US federal holiday, Juneteenth, offers a chance for in-house counsel to reexamine their workplace policies and obligations. ACCDocket #inhouse #Juneteenth

It was important for Lisa Tanzi to find a coach who understood the unique challenges of life in-house, as well as her need to be fulfilled outside of it. See how Whitnie Wiley became that coach for the GC and learn more about ACC's Career Coaching Benefit. #ACCDocket #coaching

Are you resilient enough to overcome a physical disability? Hear how Lori G. Cohen, co-chair of global litigation for Greenberg Traurig, and Jim Merklinger of the ACC Credentialing Institute, faced their challenges. #ACCDocket #DEI #accessibility

Take a look at some insights from influential in-house leader Malcolm Haack, group general counsel and chief compliance officer at Orica in this ACC InConversation. #ACC #InConversation #GC

Jennifer Jaskolka’s meeting with her would-be coach Stewart Hirsch at last year’s Annual Meeting was meant to be — and right on time. Find out how a call from the office that day set the stage for this coaching pair and learn more about ACC’s Career Coaching benefit. #ACCDocket #coaching #professionaldevelopment

From playing fetch at 6:45 am with his puppy to backyard sports in the evening with one of his sons, Zachary Raimi's remote work schedule is packed but capped with fun. Get more in this Day in the Life. #ACCDocket #inhouse