ACC In-house Legal Impact Certificate Program November 2026
Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 11/02/2026 at 7:00 AM (EST)
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Register
- Non-member - $1,499
- Member - $1,249
If you are an in-house counsel fairly new to the in-house practice looking to increase your impact within the business, this is the program for you. It will help you position yourself as indispensable to the corporate client — primarily designed for lawyers 1 to 4 years into their in-house career.
- ✓Build the business judgment and practical skills to become a stronger in-house partner
- ✓Learn alongside a global network of in-house peers facing similar challenges
- ✓Equip yourself with practical strategies you can apply immediately to communicate better and drive greater business impact
- ✓Earn a shareable ACC certificate and digital badge that signals credibility, commitment, and in-house legal acumen to employers and peers
ACC reserves the right to adjust or modify the program content at its discretion.
- ◆Welcome & Introductory Session: Program kickoff with faculty and fellow participants.
- ◆10 Virtual Learning Modules: Approximately 11 hrs 15 min of live instruction across four half days. Attendance at all 10 modules is required for certificate completion.
- ◆Interactive Networking Sessions: Wisdom of the crowd-style peer discussions focused on real in-house challenges you face today.
The course is designed for early-career in-house lawyers who want to become stronger business partners, build confidence in their role, and make a bigger impact day to day.
- ✓Currently working in-house, anywhere in the world
- ✓Have approximately 1–4 years of in-house experience
- ✓In transition and having previous experience as in-house counsel
The program is open to in-house lawyers who:
It is the responsibility of each applicant to ensure they meet the minimum eligibility requirements prior to applying for and submitting payment to the Program. If ACC subsequently determines that any of the eligibility requirements had not been met at the time of application, the applicant may be deemed to have forfeited related fees.
This module examines key roles of in-house counsel in the business, essential functions and skills, and key characteristics to become an essential business partner for internal stakeholders. The module also addresses how in-house counsel can add value and demonstrate the impact they make on the business, taking into account reporting lines and communication channels.
This module addresses what it means for in-house counsel to have the corporation as the client, and which key stakeholders within and outside the organization in-house counsel needs to partner or interact with, with a focus on Human Resources and Finance. The module then discusses strategies for effective and adaptive communication between in-house counsel and various stakeholders, while being mindful of preserving legal privilege.
This module addresses the preservation of confidentiality and legal privilege in a globalized business environment. Taking examples from different jurisdictions, the module will examine how jurisdictions take different approaches to such concepts, and the implications for in-house counsel, whose organizations often operate across borders.
This module focuses on effective strategies to conduct an enterprise legal risk assessment, a typical essential tool for in-house counsel's mission to protect the business and mitigate risk. The module explores how to prioritize risks, and how to use the results of the assessment to inform strategic discussions with key business stakeholders.
This module discusses core characteristics of effective compliance programs, and walks attendees through key steps and phases for developing and implementing a program.
This module highlights the unique challenges of international negotiations, particularly where the negotiating parties might bring different cultural experiences and expectations. The module discusses strategies that in-house counsel can use before and during the negotiation in order to enable a more productive negotiation process toward a successful outcome, including by deploying emotional and cultural intelligence.
This module addresses key decision factors that impact how in-house counsel select, engage, and manage outside counsel and legal service providers to meet the organization's needs. Topics covered will include recognizing when to outsource work, methods to engage outside counsel and set parameters for an effective relationship, fees structure, and navigating difficult conversations with providers.
This module discusses the lifecycle of an internal investigation, from initial evaluation of the need for an investigation to corrective action and reporting. Topics covered include the key phases and decision points of an internal investigation — such as what circumstances trigger an investigation, who should conduct it, planning and implementation, interview best practices, analysis, resolution and corrective action.
This module discusses key implications of Artificial Intelligence for in-house legal professionals, including the use of AI for their own work, and their role in helping the business navigate AI governance.
This module discusses fundamentals that every in-house counsel needs to know about crisis management — from pre-incident planning to crisis response and managing the effects of a crisis on the corporate brand. It will address the connection between legal risk assessment and crisis planning, the practical challenges of navigating a crisis's lifecycle, and strategies for in-house counsel to positively impact the management and resolution of the crisis.
Key:
- ACC is extending a special group registration pricing for companies that register a group of 3 or more people at once: $950 registration fee per person.
- If your organization is interested in registering a group of 3 or more, please contact [email protected] so the ACC team can process the group registration.
- If you already have a group registration for your organization for this program and would like to add additional registrants, please email [email protected] and we can assist you.
- The group registration pricing cannot be combined with discounts. No retroactive group rates will be given.
Payment is due at the time of registration. All amounts are in USD. We accept the following credit cards:
Registration cancellations must be received in writing via [email protected]. Registrations cannot be cancelled over the telephone. Registration cancellations will adhere to the policy details below:
- Cancellations received before the date of the program's scheduled start will receive a full refund, less a US$200.00 processing fee (cancellation notice must be received by ACC no later than by 11:59pm Eastern Time the day before the program's start date, i.e., no later than the day before the date of the Welcome event).
- In the event ACC determines that a registrant who has paid the registration fee is ineligible to participate in the program, ACC will issue a full refund, less a US$200 processing fee.
Refunds will not be provided under circumstances including, but not limited to, the following:
- Applicants and attendees who submit falsified or misrepresented information.
- Registrants who fail to attend whole or part of the event.
- Registrants who cancel on or after the program's start date.
ACC offers a limited number of full and partial discounts to this certificate program. Application for hardship and granting of a hardship discount is limited to individuals who meet the criteria for program registration or attendance, and who are also:
- 1Currently in-transition and actively seeking another in-house position, or
- 2Express a difficult financial situation.
All requests for discounts will be kept confidential and all such determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis. All granted requests are at least 50% of the cost of registration. Applicants should fill out the financial assistance application explaining the need for financial assistance and how attending this program will be helpful. You can email [email protected] to obtain the application form. The deadline to submit a financial assistance application for the certificate program is October 14, 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern Time.
By registering for this ACC certificate program, each participant agrees to the terms and conditions detailed below. "I" means the participant.
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1(a) I am an attorney (licensed or unlicensed, depending on the requirements of my jurisdiction) currently employed as in-house counsel, or (b) I am currently in transition (not employed) and have previously been employed as in-house counsel. An employment verification may be conducted.
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2I am an in-house counsel engaged in the active practice of law employed by an organization in either the private or public sector, and do not have regulatory, enforcement, or policymaking responsibilities, nor do I work in an institution with such authority; and I do not hold myself out to the public for the practice of law.
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3I am not currently employed in a sales, marketing, or business development capacity in the legal industry.
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4I understand that individuals whose responsibility may include selling or providing services to individuals or organizations who are not their employers are not eligible for the certificate program. This ineligible category would include individuals who work for companies that provide legal services such as headhunters, contract attorneys, law firms, and temporary agencies.
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5I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure I meet the minimum eligibility requirements before registering for and submitting payment to the certificate program. If, after paying, it is determined by ACC or ACC's affiliates that I do not meet these minimum eligibility requirements, I understand I will be refunded my registration fee minus a US$200 cancellation fee (and that I will not earn the certificate and badge for the program). For additional information regarding our cancellation policies, see here.
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6I understand that my registration may be subject to audit and that I may be required to submit supporting documentation to verify the information described above. Failure to comply with an audit, and/or falsification or misrepresentation of information submitted in connection with my registration or with an audit, will result in (i) denial or revocation of my registration, (ii) the lack of right for me to use the badge and the certificate from the program (and, if the badge or certificate have already been issued, in their revocation), and (iii) forfeiting by me of all paid fees.
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7I understand that in order to earn the digital badge and certificate from the program, I must attend in full the 10 Modules that are part of this program, and I must complete the attendance verification steps required.
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8I understand that registration for this certificate program does not include an ACC membership. I understand that if I am not an ACC member and wish to benefit from the ACC member pricing for this program, I first need to become an ACC member - subject to meeting eligibility requirements for ACC membership. See ACC membership eligibility criteria and join ACC today.
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9I understand that my professional information may be shared with other participants and people who have successfully completed the program for the purposes of networking and sharing of ideas related to the program and the practice of law. Should I want to withdraw my consent, I will need to send an email to [email protected].
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10I understand that my personal information will be collected and processed by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) (located in the United States of America), and may be shared by ACC with affiliates and third parties, in accordance with ACC's global privacy policy, including, without limitation, for the purposes of communicating with me information about ACC, including events, services and benefits provided. Should I want to withdraw my consent, I will need to send an email to [email protected].
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11I understand that ACC uses a third-party platform (operated by a vendor, EdInvent, Inc., doing business as Accredible (the "Badging Platform Vendor")) to issue and manage digital certificates and badges for its programs and to communicate with program participants. I consent to ACC sharing my personal information with the Badging Platform Vendor, and to the Badging Platform Vendor's processing of my personal information for those purposes (view ACC's global privacy policy and Accredible's privacy policy). I understand that my personal information may also be shared by the Badging Platform Vendor with third parties, for purposes such as, without limitation, the issuance, management, and/or verification of my digital badge or certificate.
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12Upon successful completion of the certificate program, I understand that my name, title, and company may be published by ACC and/or ACC's affiliates for promotional purposes such as, without limitation, congratulatory announcements. Should I want to withdraw my consent, I will need to send an email to [email protected].
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13I understand that the fact that I obtain the digital certificate and badge from the program may be publicized by ACC, ACC's affiliates, and by the Badging Platform Vendor (view Accredible's privacy policy).
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14ACC will apply for CLE/CPD credit in the attendee's jurisdiction upon request, subject to eligibility requirements.
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15In the process of registering for the ACC certificate program, I have agreed to all policies and procedures of this event without exception. These policies include code of conduct, image release, refund policies, etc. These can be found here, except for the cancellation and refund policy, which is pasted below at paragraph 16.
- Cancellations received before the date of the program's scheduled start will receive a full refund, less a US$200.00 processing fee (cancellation notice must be received by ACC no later than by 11:59pm Eastern Time the day before the program's start date).
- In the event ACC determines that a registrant who has paid the registration fee is ineligible to participate in the program, ACC will issue a full refund, less a US$200 processing fee.
Refunds will not be provided under circumstances including, but not limited to, the following:
- Applicants and attendees who submit falsified or misrepresented information.
- Registrants who fail to attend whole or part of the event.
- Registrants who cancel on or after the program's start date.