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Thank you for your continued membership in ACC and welcome to our new members!
We know you have many choices for professional programming and traditional legal education. But, with all of those choices, are you getting the practical education you need, tailored to your unique role as in-house counsel? At ACC, we strive to meet that need for you. Read more |
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| Lessons in Ethics and Compliance: March Madness or March to Readiness |
| Laurel Brandstetter, Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis |
The federal indictments and subsequent release of investigative materials relating to corruption in college basketball should alert every university, and many businesses, to the importance of operating strong ethics and compliance programs and conducting internal investigations at the first sign of trouble. Waiting for trouble is madness, but making ready is exercising sound business sense. Read more |
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| ACC Western Pennsylvania Chapter News |
| Ethics CLE/New Member Event - Free to All In-House Counsel |
Mark your calendars for a one hour ethics CLE and new member event on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. The topic is "Ethical Quandaries in Discovery" and is sponsored by Reed Smith LLP. This is complimentary for all in-house counsel. Please encourage your non-member colleagues to attend. Read more |
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| Save The Date! May 9, 2018 Social Event at the Arcade Comedy Theater |
Please join us for our first social event at the Arcade Comedy Theater on May 9, 2018. Special thanks to Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis for sponsoring this event! Read more |
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| Follow ACC Western PA on social media! |
Follow ACC Western Pennsylvania on social media! Read more |
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Please join your fellow members at one (or more!) of our upcoming events. The Chapter will host seven cle programs in the second quarter of 2018. Please visit the chapter's website to register for these programs. Read more |
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The Chapter provided eight cle programs since the publication of our last Focus Quarterly Newsletter. Read more |
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| Key Takeaways from recent CLE programs |
See what you missed at our CLE programs this past quarter! Read more |
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| Save on CLE - Get Your CLE Pass Today! |
ACC Western Pennsylvania is offering chapter members an option to save on your CLE programs! Read more |
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| Member Spotlight - Vinita Sinha |
ACC Western Pennsylvania Member Spotlights features a member in a creative question-and answer format. Our Chapter has more than 500 members, and Member Spotlights are designed to help you get to know your fellow Chapter members better and enhance networking opportunities. If you are interested in being the subject of a spotlight or know someone who would make a good subject, please contact Barbara Dudek at westernpa@accglobal.com.
We are so pleased to introduce you to Vinita Sinha! Read more |
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The Chapter welcomes 30 new members from American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., Arconic Inc., CMI Energy, Confluence Technologies,Inc,. Duquesne Light Company, Eramet North America, ERIKS North America, Inc., Grane Healthcare, Guardian Protection Services, Inc., LANXESS Corporation, Mylan Inc., Pennsylvania General Electric Company and Philips Electronics Ltd. Read more |
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| ACC National News and Educational Opportunities |
| Building a Better Team: Chief Legal Officers as Talent Management Leaders |
| Ramsey Robert Saleeby, ACC Assistant General Counsel & Senior Manager of Program Development |
The role of the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) is ever expanding with increased responsibility for both legal and business functions. However, as CLOs secure and maintain their seats at the executive and board tables, it is imperative that they continue to assess and develop the talent of their legal departments. Talent management and
development remains high on the priority list for legal departments of all sizes because it plays an integral role in the efficiency and longevity of the department.
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| Are You Conducting Diligence on EVERY VENDOR and Third-party that has Access to Your Systems or Data? |
Your vendors are now prime targets for data breaches and small vendors can provide easy access for hackers. Read more |
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| ACC Alliance Partner - Copyright Clearance Center |
Wondering how to take your organization’s compliance practices beyond a copyright policy? Read more |
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| Drive Success with Business Education for In-house Counsel |
To become
a trusted advisor for business executives, it’s imperative for in-house counsel
to understand the business operations of your company. Read more |
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| Go Beyond: Becoming an Indispensable Business Advisor - Attend ACC Mid Year Meeting |
The 2018 ACC Mid-Year Meeting (April 22-24, Denver CO) is designed to arm experienced in-house counsel with the knowledge and insights required to be better business strategists for their organizations. Read more |
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| 2018 ACC Legal Operations Conference |
The 4th annual ACC Legal Operations conference will be held on June 11-13, 2018 in Chicago, IL. The conference offers members a unique opportunity to learn about the latest trends and advancements in a peer-rich environment, while also collaborating to address shared issues and opportunities. Read more |
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| New to In-house? Are you prepared? Come to Corporate Counsel University |
The ACC Corporate Counsel University® (June 20–22, Philadelphia, PA) combines practical fundamentals with career building opportunities, which will help you excel in your in-house role. Read more |
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| 2018 ACC Annual Meeting: Exclusively for In-House Counsel |
The 2018 ACC Annual Meeting, the world’s largest gathering of in-house counsel, is scheduled for October 21-24 in Austin, TX. Read more |
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| Is Your ACC Member Profile Up-To-Date? |
You may edit/update your
contact or personal information, etc. by logging into www.acc.com
and selecting “My ACC.” Then click on “My Contact or My Personal Info.”
Scroll to the bottom of your profile and click on “Edit My Info.” It’s that
easy! Read more |
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