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As we conclude this year, lets showcase some of the valuable insights and key takeaways from our in-house professionals. Take a look at the top 10 articles from 2024. Thank you to all of our contributors that help continuously enrich the ACC community. We hope these articles reflect your growth and skillset in 2025!
10. Managing Complex Risks Across Teams
"Scrutiny of risk management and board oversight of risk management is on the rise, but a proactive and collaborative approach to risk management supported by the legal team is indispensable for the long-term success and resilience of any enterprise."
Noah Webster, Cara Bradley
9. Positively Legal: Best Books and Podcasts for Legal Operations Professionals
"Whether you have a single question, want to learn more about a topic, or simply want to learn more about legal operations from others’ experience, there is a book or podcast for you."
Caterina Cavallaro
8. 6 Tips to Help Manage the Pressures of the In-house Lawyer Role
"Reach out to co-workers and get to know them better on a personal level. Doing so may make them more receptive to the positions you take. It also can make it easier to discuss your role and to seek their support."
Sean Hughes
7. ACC Annual Meeting 2024: Daily Highlights
"We’ve captured highlights and key takeaways from some of the most popular sessions. We look forward to next year's ACC Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA, from Oct. 19-22, 2025. Click here to be among the first notified when registration opens."
Association of Corporate Counsel
6. Understanding First-to-Market versus Secure-to-Market
"The twin concepts of “first-to-market" and “secure-to-market" can coexist, ensuring the safety and trust of users while driving innovation. However, this requires deliberate action. Businesses must navigate the fine line between speed and security by incorporating a well-rounded approach to product development and release."
Lisa Glover-Gardin
5. DEI Lessons from the ACC Foundation’s Inaugural Vanguard Award Winners
"Leaders at Intel, FedEx, and Trusaic share insights into their companies’ data-driven approach to DEI and why it works for them."
Association of Corporate Counsel
4. The New EU AI Directive: Implications for DEI and Legal Departments
"Keep abreast of emerging AI regulations and adapt compliance strategies accordingly. The AI Act is expected to be supplemented by additional EU legislation, particularly in areas such as employment and copyright."
Paola Cecchi Dimeglio
3. 19 Tips for Cracking the Code of Global Sanctions Compliance
"Consider creating a Global Sanctions Council chaired by global sanctions compliance leadership with quarterly meetings attended by representatives from key functions such as finance, sales, business development, and legal."
Bob Bowen
2. It’s Go-Time — Creating an AI Governance Program
"The key is getting involved early, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring the AI capabilities are designed compliantly from the start."
Adam Shedd, Mark Diamond
1. Contract Redlining Rules: How to Increase Efficiency During Negotiations
"In-house and outside counsel should align on a standard process for redlining and negotiating contracts to work together more efficiently."
Nada Alnajafi
Honorable mentions
Top 10 Habits of Corporate Counsel by Brennan Torregrossa. In this popular series, GSK's senior vice president, litigation, investigations, digital and privacy, shares habits that will get you to the top, with real-world examples that are easy to remember.
2024 Top 10 30-Somethings winner profiles. These individuals showcase their approach to challenges, well-rounded perspectives, contributions to the in-house community, and volunteer work.
Disclaimer: The information in any resource in this website should not be construed as legal advice or as a legal opinion on specific facts, and should not be considered representing the views of its authors, its sponsors, and/or ACC. These resources are not intended as a definitive statement on the subject addressed. Rather, they are intended to serve as a tool providing practical guidance and references for the busy in-house practitioner and other readers.
