The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), formerly the American Corporate Counsel Association (ACCA), is the largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations and other private-sector organizations around the world. ACC promotes the common interests of its members, provides resources to help save time, money and effort, contributes to their continuing education and provides a voice on issues of global importance.
The association publishes the magazine ACC Docket and arranges the largest annual meeting for in-house attorneys.
With more than 29,000 members in over 70 countries, employed by over 10,000 organizations, ACC connects its members to the people and resources necessary for both personal and professional growth.
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