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ACC Foundation's IDEAL Series
Courageous Conversations
Black attorneys share their experiences with biases and racial discrimination to spark dialogue on support and action.
Disrupting the Silence
A discussion on how those affected by racism and their allies can vocalize their concerns.
Stand for Change
Effective approaches for responding to social injustice, spotlighting both individual and organizational efforts.
Learn more about I.D.E.A.L. A collection of carefully curated programs and resources on race, equity, social justice, diversity, and inclusion.
2020 State of Cybersecurity Report
The ACC Foundation introduces the 2020 State of Cybersecurity Report, An In-house Perspective. Building on the results of the 2015 and 2018 editions of this survey, this report sheds light on the growing role that legal departments are playing in organization-wide cybersecurity policies and practices.
With responses from 586 companies in 20 industries and 36 countries, the data included in this report provides a comprehensive understanding of how legal departments in organizations of different sizes engage in cybersecurity matters.
The report presents key insights in these five areas:
- The Legal Department's Role in Cybersecurity
- Policies and Practices
- Risk Management
- Breach and Incident Experience
- Working with Government and Law Enforcement
ACC Foundation Announces Its 2020 Pro Bono Jumpstart Fund Awardees
"Across the United States, the 2020 Pro Bono Jumpstart Fund awardees are demonstrating their clear moral commitment to diversity and access to counsel. In-house counsel are eager to contribute their knowledge and time to this important cause, even in a period of shrinking budgets and organizational uncertainty. ACC Foundation is proud to promote them however we can, whatever the challenges.” — Jennifer Chen, Director of the ACC Foundation
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Upcoming Events
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On Demand Programs
“Silent” Cyber Insurance: How to make sure you’re covered for cyber losses
New Regulations: The difference between CCPA, GDPR, and other upcoming global regulations
The Role of Tabletop Exercises in Preparing for a Data Breach
Cybersecurity Standards & Compliance: The good, the bad, and the ugly
Stronger Together: How companies and the US government team up to protect cyber national security
Cyber Insurance Update: What is the Latest?
How Do GC’s Forge an Alliance with the CISO and the Board on Cybersecurity Issues?
Internet of Things: What do corporations need to know?
What to Do in a Ransomware Attack: A Table Top Exercise
How To Get On Boards: A powerful career advancement strategy for women in law
Slaying The Scene For Professional Success
WITH Board Readiness Series, Part II – Adventures in Advocacy
Driving Equality in the Workplace
Navigating a Multigenerational Workforce: Avoiding Legal Pitfalls
FORTUNE FAVORS THE BRAVE: An Extraordinary Memoir by Kiri Westby
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Women in the House (WITH) Programs
The ACC Women In The House (WITH) Network seeks to foster the professional development of women as in-house counsel; support and engage women in their professional roles; and champion full and equal recognition of women in the legal profession all over the globe. The Mission of WITH is closely aligned with the ACC Foundation's mission related to diversity, leadership and professional development. Click here for additional WITH programs.
Cultivating New Skills in a Virtual and Uncertain Workplace
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Partner Organizations
ACC Foundation supports various national diverse bar associations to further promote diversity and inclusion initiatives in the corporate legal profession. The ACC Foundation also looks to engage diverse counsel from corporate legal departments, law firms and legal service providers, by encouraging participation and sponsorship at the educational conferences and annual meetings of diverse legal bars. In addition to this support, we actively seek diverse counsel to participate in our own educational training and presentations, as well as opportunities for subject-matter experts to serve as faculty for ACC and/or ACC Foundation programs.
- Corporate Counsel Women of Color (CCWC)
- Corporate Pro Bono
- Hispanic National Bar Association
- Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA)
- National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)
- The National Bar Association (NBA)
- The National LGBT Bar Association
- CLEO
- The South Asian Bar Association of North America (SABA-NA)
- Street Law
Board of Directors
Veta T. Richardson
Foundation President
President & Chief Executive Officer
Association of Corporate Counsel
Linda Lu
SVP, Deputy General Counsel
Litigation, Enforcement & Strategy
TransUnion
Jim Merklinger
President
ACC Credentialing Institute
Patricia J. Trudeau
Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer
Association of Corporate Counsel
Pamela Everhart
SVP, Government Relations
Fidelity Investments
Gregory W. Fortsch
Associate General Counsel & Privacy Officer
The Nature's Bounty Co.
The ACC Foundation — a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization — supports the efforts of the Association of Corporate Counsel, serving the needs of the in-house legal profession through the dissemination of research and surveys, leadership and professional development opportunities, and support of diversity, equity and inclusion, and pro-bono initiatives.
The ACC Foundation partners with corporations, law firms, legal service providers, and bar associations to assist in the furtherance of these goals.
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