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Turn to ACC for Exclusive In-House Resources - www.acc.com
Save time. Save money. Do your job better. The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) has a vast selection of resources and services exclusively for in-house counsel that can help you do your job more effectively. Take a look below at the various resources, services, and networking opportunities we offer.

Corporate Counsel Breaks New Ground in Quebec
ACC has expanded its reach even further with the founding of the ACC Quebec Chapter, the second Canadian chapter for the association. With additional development under way in 2009, be sure to visit us often at www.acc.com.

Advance Your Business Skills in the New Year!
Is becoming financially literate and business savvy one of your goals for 2009? Then don't miss ACC's Mini MBA for In-House Counsel program.

Taking place February 9–11 at Boston University's School of Management, this power-packed three-day session provides a focused program of essential business skills for the in-house attorney. Enhance and sharpen your management knowledge in critical MBA disciplines such as strategic planning, corporate finance, organization development, and risk analysis.

Bad Times Build Good Leaders
The Chinese phrase for "crisis" consists of two characters: one means danger and the other means opportunity. In times of crisis, opportunities emerge for able leaders. ACC understands what it takes to be a leader in an in-house environment. Come to ACC's Executive Leadership Institute April 19-22 in Atlanta, and learn to face these challenges and seize the opportunities. Learn more at http://www.acc.com/leadership.

ACC's 2009 Annual Meeting Call for Programs!
Want to do more than just attend the ACC's 2009 annual meeting October 18-21, at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Mass.? Visit us at am.acc.com for detailed information about submitting your new and innovative ideas for a CLE/CPD program. The deadline is January 16. Your ideas are what make ACC's annual meeting a valuable resource every year! Questions? Contact us at education@acc.com.