The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the in-house bar association^SM, serving the professional needs of attorneys who practise in the legal departments of corporations and other private sector organizations worldwide. The association promotes the common interests of its members, contributes to their continuing education, seeks to improve understanding of the role of in-house attorneys and encourages advancements in standards of corporate legal practice. Since its founding in 1982, the association has grown to over 20,000 members in 68 countries who represent more than 8,800 corporations, with 47 chapters and 14 committees serving the membership. For more information, visit the ACC website at www.acc.com.