This session builds a foundation in financial literacy for in-house counsel. Participants will learn how to read and interpret income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, and understand how revenue, margin, and cash flow drive company performance. The session also covers core financial terminology and explains how legal decisions can influence financial results. By the end, attendees will be more comfortable engaging in conversations with finance teams and business leaders.

Created in partnership with the ACC Law Department Management Network

Join the Association of Corporate Counsel Law Department Management Network for the second installment in the Business for Lawyers Toolkit series titled “Applying Financial Insights to Legal Decision-Making.” 

This webinar brings together experienced business and legal leaders to explore: 

• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for legal departments 
• Evaluating ROI on outside counsel and technology investments 
• Translating legal risk into financial terms for executives and boards 
• Using metrics and dashboards to demonstrate legal’s value 

Speakers will share practical, real-world strategies for leveraging financial tools and analysis to inform and optimize decisions relating to legal department operations, transactions and litigations, including helpful insights for communications with the C-Suite and Boards of Directors. 

This session is designed for legal department leaders and professionals seeking actionable insights on how to develop their financial prowess, where to focus and how to apply finance expertise in legal department operations and communications across the organization to demonstrate value. 

Created in partnership with the ACC Law Department Management Network

This session provides insight into how companies deliver products and services and where legal intersects with those processes. Participants will examine the business value chain, including procurement, production, logistics, and customer support. The discussion highlights common legal touchpoints such as supply chain contracts, vendor risk, quality issues, and compliance obligations. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how operational strategy supports revenue growth, customer satisfaction, and cost management.

Created in partnership with the ACC Law Department Management Network

This session provides in-house attorneys with a practical understanding of how marketing functions inside a company. Participants will learn essential marketing terminology, core performance metrics, and how marketing teams plan, execute, and measure campaigns. Participants will gain insight into how PR and communications teams respond to product issues, regulatory investigations, litigation, data breaches, and other high-profile events. Attorneys will leave better prepared to collaborate with marketing and communications leaders and provide advice that supports both compliance and commercial objectives.

Created in partnership with the ACC Law Department Management Network

This session will introduce the fundamentals of organizational behavior and explore how people, teams, and departments function within organizations. Drawing on the extensive experience of organizational psychologist John Orr, PhD, executive coach Jan Anne Dubin, and former GC and CLO Audrey Rubin, the discussion will examine how legal professionals can strengthen their influence and effectiveness within the business.

The program will address the growing need for cross-functional teaming and communication, including practical strategies for building productive relationships across departments. Speakers will discuss how in-house lawyers can move beyond the perception of being the “department of no” to become trusted advisors who contribute strategically to business objectives. The session will also cover how legal leaders can demonstrate and communicate their value to the organization through business acumen, executive presence, and effective collaboration.

Attendees will gain practical insight into navigating internal dynamics, strengthening cross-functional partnerships, and positioning themselves and their legal departments as essential business partners.

Created in partnership with the ACC Law Department Management Network