ACC Legal Operations

In this month’s ACC Legal Operations Observer, Kathryn Zeltwanger, Deputy General Counsel, Armstrong Group discusses how small legal departments can get organized, get intentional, and get creative in our feature article, "Small Team, Smart Ops: Legal Solutions for Tight Budgets." To read her article, indicate interest in speaking at the 2025 ACC Legal Ops Con, or check out the ACC Legal Ops Career Development Resource, take a peak at this month's newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/d6sABjrF ❄️ Most importantly have a wonderful rest of your holiday season! ❄️ #legaloperations #legalops #legalinnovation #legaltech #legaltechnology

This Tuesday, we're encouraging you to take a break this holiday season! Recharge, find balance, and step into the new year refreshed. Explore our Global Wellness Resources: https://www.acc.com/acc-w. How do you plan to relax this holiday season? ...Do you plan to? #TuesdayTip #ACC #LegalOps #Legaloperations #ACCFamily

Join the ACC Legal Operations Tools & Technology Interest Group tomorrow, Dec. 17 at 2pm ET to share best practices, tackle challenges, and explore future trends with peers. If you are interested in joining us for the "Open Forum Discussion," register here: https://lnkd.in/e9H7pKct *You MUST be an ACC member to register. #legaloperations #legalops #legalinnovation #legaltechnology #legaltech

Check out this article in the ACC Docket that explores how legal leaders can leverage marketecture principles to enhance their executive presence, foster engagement, and align their insights with organizational objectives. To read "Legal Tech: How Legal Executives Can Use Marketecture to Drive Strategic Communication and Influence," click here: https://lnkd.in/ekxQTEaj #legaloperations #legalops #legaltechnology #legaltech #legalinnovation

Let's discuss the foundational issue of cybersecurity! The ACC Legal Operations Information Governance & eDiscovery Interest Group is hosting an interactive roundtable with Marla Crawford (General Counsel, Cimplifi), Jay Stampfl (Managing Director, Cyber Practice Leader, Alliant Insurance Services), Paul Lewis (Founder and CEO, Calamu) & Seth Eichenholtz (Director of Data Security Architecture, Mastercard). Join them as they share insights into how companies comply with cybersecurity regulations; what do insurance companies look for in order to write policies; and what new technologies can be employed to keep data safe. If you are interested in joining ACC and Cimplifi tomorrow, December 11 at 3pm ET, register here: https://lnkd.in/eh4hV-Yp *You MUST be an ACC member to register. #legaloperations #legalops #legalinnovation #legaltechnology #legaltech

Interested in reflecting on the past year's achievements with the ACC Legal Operations Process, Project, and Knowledge Management Interest Group? Join us today at 3pm ET as we will explore current practices in the field and share our collective experiences. This is also a perfect opportunity to discuss and envision our aspirations for 2025. Let's come together to celebrate our progress and set inspiring goals for the year ahead! Register here: https://lnkd.in/egrCVDhu *You MUST be an ACC member to register. #legaloperations #legalops #legalinnovation #legaltechnology #legaltech

Are you a General Counsel, have experience in legal operations, and care to share your insights in the importance of legal ops? ACC is looking for you to participate on a session panel at Legal Ops Con 2025! If you are interested in speaking on session 202 - The GC's Secret Weapon: Unleashing the Power of Legal Operations, share your interest with us here: https://lnkd.in/e_eNAYRT You can find a description for the session below:   Legal operations are now strategic partners to GCs, helping them to manage risk, control costs, and improve the overall performance of the legal department. This session will provide insights from GCs on how they are working with their legal operations teams to achieve their business goals, what qualities they look for in their legal operations staff, and how they see the field of legal ops advancing in the next few years. Interested in learning more about Legal Ops Con 2025? Find more information here: https://lnkd.in/ekVnZFRN #legaloperations #legalops #legaltechnology #legaltech #legalinnovation #ACCFamily

As we enter the last month of the year, let's be sure to lean in on our well-being. Here are a few tips gleaned from this year's ACC Annual Meeting. 🌟 Top 5 Well-being Tips for In-house Legal! 🌟 Balancing the demands of a legal career with personal well-being can be challenging. Here are some practical strategies to help you thrive: 1. Prioritize, Manage Your Time, and Delegate: 🔹 Learn to prioritize tasks, manage your time effectively, and delegate when possible. These skills are crucial for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. 2. Be Intentional in Your Approach to Well-being: 🔹 Schedule quality time with loved ones, plan for regular exercise, ensure you get enough sleep, and don't forget to recharge during the day. Good nutrition is also key! 3. Seek Professional Help as Needed: 🔹 If you’re dealing with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues, don’t hesitate to seek professional help. Your well-being is important! 4. Build Networks that Support Your Well-being: 🔹 Strong networks can provide support during times of crisis, adversity, or setbacks. Connect with peers and build relationships that nurture your well-being. 5. Lead by Example: 🔹 Take regular breaks and use your paid time off. Encourage your team to do the same. Limit off-hours communications and share well-being tips and resources. Remember, your well-being is just as important as your professional success. Let’s take these steps together towards a healthier, more balanced life! 💼💪 #Wellbeing #InhouseLawyer #InhouseSupport #LegalOperations #LegalOps #WorkLifeBalance #MentalHealth #ProfessionalSuccess #TuesdayTips #SelfCareReminders

Interested in discussing the upcoming ACC Legal Ops Con? Have a work question you want to talk through? Want to connect with your peers? Grab your coffee and join the ACC Legal Operations Network this Friday, December 6 at 12pm ET for 30 mins of Networking at this month's Coffee First! You can register to join us here: https://lnkd.in/esHPFyJf *You MUST be an ACC member to register. #legaloperations #legalops #legalinnovation #legaltech #legaltechnology

#TuesdayTips This week we'd like to highlight the importance of leveraging technology and task prioritization. See a few quick tips below. For more content, join the ACC Legal Ops Interest Group Calls or access additional content online at onlineed.acc.com (must be a member of ACC).