Under Secretary Kappos to Join Session 205
Posted Date: Sep 29, 2009
We are pleased to announce that Under Secretary David Kappos of the US Patent and Trademark Office will be joining the panel of session 205 - Meet the USPTO Brass. Secretary Kappos was recently appointed by President Obama as the new Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Formerly vice president and assistant general counsel for intellectual property at IBM, Secretary Kappos brings a deep knowledge of the patent system and extensive knowledge across the field, including the biotech, life sciences and high tech sectors.
Don't miss this one-of-a-kind session, Tuesday, October 20 at 9:00 am.
Social Media
Posted Date: Sep 18, 2009
Excited about going to Boston? Check out our social media outlets for you to better engage and experience the Annual Meeting before, during and after your trip:
Get regular updates by following us on Twitter. Our official handle is @ACCEducation and look for hashtag #accboston.
Participate in meeting related discussions, interact directly with attendees and get your networking started beforehand.
Join ACC's group on Facebook and let others know you will be there to attend the Annual Meeting by clicking the event RSVP. Check for group announcements, pictures of past meetings and important links.
Stay Charged in Boston
In today's digital age, we understand how important it is to keep not only yourself, but also your electronics charged up. Whether your laptop or your phone needs a charge, bring it with the charger by one of the stations in the convention center and choose which works best for you: a self-service area where you can enjoy a cup of coffee while you get a quick 10-minute boost or a check-in service where you can leave your laptop charging for a few hours.
More information and exact locations to be listed in the onsite program guide.
For even more opportunities to get connected at the Annual Meeting, visit our Networking Guide page.
Stay Charged in Boston
Posted Date: Aug 7, 2009
In today's digital age, we understand how important it is to keep not only yourself, but also your electronics charged up. Whether your laptop or your phone needs a charge, bring it with the charger by one of the stations in the convention center and choose which works best for you: a self-service area where you can enjoy a cup of coffee while you get a quick 10-minute boost or a check-in service where you can leave your laptop charging for a few hours.
More information and exact locations to be listed in the onsite program guide.
Excite, Engage and Experience at the Annual Meeting
Posted Date: Jul 8, 2009
Excited about going to Boston? Check out our social media outlets for you to better engage and experience the Annual Meeting before, during and after your trip:
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A few numbers for you:
Posted Date: Jun 26, 2009
159 – Hours of premier educational sessions to choose from to keep up with the latest industry developments and fulfill your CLE/CPD requirements.
31 – Hours of time available for networking with your peers to see what they're doing that's new and different.
25 – Hours available to peruse the exhibitors to increase your personal knowledge and bring new technologies and ideas back home to your company.
1 – One place where you can get all of these incredibly valuable opportunities together: the 2009 Annual Meeting in Boston.
That's 215 hours of opportunity packed into one event.
It all adds up: the Annual Meeting is an unmatched value.
Where else can you get your annual CLE requirements in just three days, but at ACC's 2009 Annual Meeting? Compared with individual sessions, earning your CLE at the Annual Meeting is the smarter and faster way. Let us show you why...
Making the Case for Your Trip to Boston: Want to go to the Annual Meeting but need to convince your boss? We've got two ways to help! Read more...
It Adds Up – ACC’s 2009 Annual Meeting is a Great Value
Posted Date: May 20, 2009
Where else can you get your annual CLE requirements in just three days, but at ACC's 2009 Annual Meeting? Compared with individual sessions, earning your CLE at the Annual Meeting is the smarter and faster way. Let us show you why:
Time Out of the Office
If you choose to get your CLE through individual sessions, you'd have to attend at least 15 such events. That comes out to more than four days away from work, and that's a conservative estimate!
(1.5 hours of CLE + 1 hour of travel) x 15 one CLE credit sessions = 37.5 hours
But if you attend the Annual Meeting, in only three days, you'll be able to get your CLE credits all at once!
Cost of CLE Credits
The average cost of one CLE credit in the market today is between $100 and $130. When you attend the Annual Meeting at the $1,400 rate, the cost per credit drops to $93! The per credit difference may seem small but when you add it up, you could save over $500!
Additional Value
Beyond saving on CLEs at the Annual Meeting, you also get to join your peers for exceptional networking opportunities throughout the event. Don't underestimate the value of interacting with other in-house counsel. And don't miss out on the tremendous value offered by ACC's 2009 Annual Meeting.
REGISTER TODAY!
Making the Case for Your Trip to Boston: Want to go to the Annual Meeting but need to convince your boss? We've got two ways to help! Read more...
Making the Case for Your Trip to Boston
Posted Date: May 6, 2009
Want to go to the Annual Meeting but need to convince your boss? We've got two ways to help!
- Talking Points - You may need to make it clear to your boss exactly why it would be good for you to attend. We've put together talking points to help you address the usual concerns. Click here for a printable PDF.
- "Dear Boss" Email - An informal email highlighting the benefits of going to Boston.
Three easy steps:
1. Open an email and enter in your supervisor's email address
2. Copy and paste the following text into your email:
Dear [SUPERVISOR NAME],
I’d like to request permission to attend the Association of Corporate Counsel’s Annual Meeting in Boston in October.
3. Fill in your information in [BRACKETS]
The meeting offers me a great opportunity to take care of my education requirements for the year and I’ll also be able to hear about what’s on the horizon that we’ll need to address or at least be aware of. Also, top legal industry vendors will be there and we may need them going forward.
It takes place October 18-21 in Boston and it only costs $1,400 (not including travel and hotel). (Airfares are relatively affordable right now, I can update you on what I can find.)
By going to this one meeting, I won’t have to go to multiple events throughout the year to get my CLE/CPD credits which would add up to much more time out of the office.
I think I should really go to this. Attending the meeting will be beneficial to our department and company. I would like to register soon in order to start making travel plans early enough to save us money. Please let me know if you would like to discuss anything in further detail.
Thanks.
[YOUR NAME]
4. Hit send!
Presenting Featured Speaker Doris Kearns Goodwin at Monday's Lunch
Posted Date: Apr 28, 2009
Maybe you've read one of her many books, including President Obama's favorite, Team of Rivals. Or perhaps you have seen her providing insight from the past high above the convention floor, supplying historical content on Meet the Press, or playfully bantering with the host on The Daily Show. Whatever your experience, add to it by coming to hear historian Doris Kearns Goodwin at our lunch on Monday.
This Pulitzer Prize winning author, who has spent a lifetime studying and writing about great leaders, will use her deft wit and uncanny ability to bring history to life to share her observations about great leaders and the qualities of leadership; lessons we could all use in these challenging times.
Join us, register today.
Special Rates at ACC Hotels
Posted Date: Apr 3, 2009
ACC's hotels are now accepting reservations directly. Once you register, we
encourage you to book your hotel room as they often sell out early! All of
our hotels are an easy three block or less walk from the Hynes Convention
Center.
Click here to view ACC's special hotel rates and information on how to book
your room.
Plus, check out even more information available on the Hotel/Travel
Information page including ACC's guide to getting around Boston, great sites
to visit and restaurants to enjoy.
Explore Boston and earn your year's worth of CLE/CPD. Register today.
Annual Meeting Early Bird Registration Rate Extended!
Posted Date: Mar 30, 2009
We've extended the early bird registration deadline for ACC's Annual Meeting - but only for one additional week to Thursday, April 2. So don't delay.
Hear what your peers say about the Meeting:
"The programs at the Annual Meeting have helped me be more involved in strategic discussions at my company. Providing relevant input is really critical these days. It keeps me vital to my company."
- Evan Slavitt, Vice President for Business and Legal Affairs, AVX Corporation
Only one week left to take advantage of the early bird registration. Register today!
Program schedule now available!
Posted Date: Mar 25, 2009
View the list of CLE/CPD courses >
Check out the track descriptions to find the track that most suits your in-house needs. Whether it’s Meeting Economic Challenges, Dispute Resolution, or In-house Basics, you’re welcome to follow your track or try a bit of everything.
Sessions this year bring back a few annual favorites, including SEC Update and In-house Ethical Dilemmas Revisited, plus new hot topics such as Challenges Facing In-house Counsel in Our Current Economy and Calling All Countries: The VOIP Revolution is Here!
Join your colleagues at the world’s largest gathering of in-house counsel and get your year’s worth of CLE/CPD in one place—including those all important ethics credits.