The Association of Corporate Counsel National Capital Region (ACC NCR) is a community of more than 2,400 in-house counsel from over 800 organizations in Washington, D.C., Virginia, and suburban Maryland. ACC NCR is a chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), the world’s largest community of in-house counsel, serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations, and other organizations around the globe. ACC NCR is committed to enhancing the personal and professional lives of its members through education, networking, and public service. ACC NCR offers the following to its members: • Dozens of CLE program designed to meet the specific needs of in-house counsel that focus on a range of topic areas and industry sectors, including Corporate Law, Technology and IP, Employment and Labor, Government Contracts, Global Issues, Non-Profits and Associations, Privacy and Data Security, and Litigation. • Networking events: receptions, happy hours, micro-networking and other fun events where you can connect and relax. • Pro bono clinics and matters, offered in collaboration with legal departments and legal services organizations, to provide free legal services to those in need. • Community service projects, from caring for the environment to providing food to those who are hungry and more! • Affinity groups, such as: o General Counsel and Chief Legal Officers o LGBTQ+ o Young Lawyers • Career development programming • ACC NCR Leadership Academy is a robust, cohort-based leadership development program geared specifically to turn great in-house counsel into great leaders for their organizations. The Academy curriculum was developed by in-house counsel for in-house counsel to provide the skills necessary to lead from any seat, become a trusted advisor and leader, and to address the partner/guardian tension inherent in the in-house counsel role. https://accncrleadershipacademy.com/