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ACC’s career coaching and resources provide the clarity, confidence, and strategies members need to navigate their careers. Hear from fellow members in this Q&A style interview on how these tools have shaped their journeys — and how they can support yours.

Working from home is great, but the pitfall is you’ll lose out on building relationships, especially with your manager. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

Know what it really means to have skin in the game when it comes to what your company needs from in-house counsel. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation #MindfulMonday

In this article, we share insight, advice, and techniques from a number of different perspectives so that you can leverage your next in-house career transition. Thoughtfully and intentionally managing these changes — whether self-imposed or foisted upon you — is a critical skillset for those who aspire to sustainably lead in-house.

Olympians’ reactions to winning silver or bronze are rooted in their comparing themselves to others. Look around you and assess whether you need to change your perspective to appreciate all you have. #ACCDocket #career #MondayMotivation

Wish for at least a few failures and a meaningful life, and you’ll find a much deeper, more satisfying success. #ACCDocket #MindfulMonday

When hiring, a good attitude is more important than a candidate’s school, where they worked previously, or what projects they worked on, according to Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau. #ACCDocket #inhouse counsel

Accepting life’s vagaries rather than harping on its unfairness is key to a peaceful life, shares columnist James Bellerjeau. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau provides helpful advice to in-house counsel moving into the role of privacy officer in a discussion with Senior Privacy Counsel Fazila Moosa. #ACCDocket #inhouse

All in-house counsel handle urgent requests. Before putting aside other priorities, exercise patience while evaluating what to do next. #ACCDocket #career #MondayMotivation

ACC research shows one-third of in-house counsel are deterred from job opportunities by licensing concerns. ACC’s Associate General Counsel and Director of Advocacy Initiatives Amy Chai outlines four key considerations for corporate lawyers pursuing roles in states where they aren’t licensed.

Understanding AI's role and legislative changes in law can significantly impact your career. Columnist Olga Mack offers insights on adapting and thriving. #InnovationInLaw #CareerProgression #AI #OpenAI #ACC #ACCDocket

Chairing ACC during COVID was a difficult challenge but as Mike Madden transitions his seat, he shares the many accomplishments realized and about the growth in law and what every in-house lawyer should know.

Volunteering is not just about giving back; it’s an opportunity to align your values, priorities, and time to create meaningful connections and personal fulfillment. Here are insights on how busy professionals can integrate volunteerism into their lives without feeling overwhelmed.

Dive into Barry Yau, David Catanzariti, and Glenda Bloomfield’s revealing study on the pivotal factors shaping law students’ careers over seven years. Discover findings that might redefine legal success. #ACC #ACCDocket

If you truly aspire to be a leader, you need to make developing a diverse and inclusive culture as important as any other operational and leadership action you take to drive performance.

New rules for federal contractors signal future changes for your cyber defense.

This month’s column will explore how perception can be reality when it comes to your career. This includes both others’ perceptions of you and your perception of yourself.

Emotions can be uncomfortable, but they are almost always present in organizations and the practice of law, writes Lifestyle Communities’ Associate General Counsel Brad Bald. He shares how conflicts in the construction industry can be resolved by understanding our emotional triggers.

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.

As our careers mature, we all play three, and maybe even four, distinct roles. To be successful in these career roles, there are five key attributes we all should strive to attain: curiosity and continuous learning; a drive for excellence; positive relationships; a moral compass; and effective use of our time.

Odeko’s Chief Legal and Administrative Officer Stephen Mar and Hearst Counsel Bree Thompson, with coauthors Arian June and Kim Le of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, share a list of ways in-house lawyers can leverage law firm connections to accelerate their in-house careers. #ACCDocket #inhouse #career

Becoming an executive at a high-powered company is a major achievement requiring an “eyes wide open” approach to your career.

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

A professional network is resources, education, a sounding board, job leads, shared experience, and more. #ACCDocket #ACCNetworks