Attorneys Brace For “changing Legal Landscape”

Feb. 16, 2011 - PRLog -- Brussels, Belgium  — “How the in-house lawyer can drive the changing legal landscape” is the theme for this year's Association of Corporate Counsel Europe annual conference. Taking place in Berlin, Germany from 29-31 May 2011, the 18th edition will see some 300 industry experts from across the globe coming together to exchange invaluable insights in a variety of interactive sessions. Delegates who register before 31 March will have access to an early bird rate.

Legal visionary and author of best sellers, “The Future of Law” and “The End of Lawyers?”, Prof. Richard Susskind is this year's keynote speaker.  In his opening session entitled: “Are you ready to change? Designing a forward-looking legal department”, Prof. Susskind will describe the current legal landscape and then offer an exclusive insight into the future of legal services.  

In other sessions, heavy weight in-house counsel speakers from the likes of Novartis, Lacoste, SAP, Phillip Morris, Pangea3 and Rosetta Stone will also feature.

Crucial key issues addressed
In short, a plethora of sessions will focus on key issues crucial for corporate counsel:
• Social Media – where is your comfort zone?
• The new career path – skill sets for the in-house lawyer.
• Negotiating tactics in different cultures.
• Legal aspects of cloud computing.
• Legal sourcing – more than just outsourcing.
• Global mobility – employment law in an international environment.

For the full program of the Berlin Conference: www.acc.com/berlin

“ACC Europe’s Annual Conference is important as it allows all of our in-house legal members from across the globe to come together and learn new ways of adapting to the ever changing legal landscape,” adds Dirk Tirez, ACC Europe President and General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, bpost (The Belgian Post). “I am highly impressed with this year's varied program which reflects these changes and am confident it will prove highly beneficial for all participants.”


ABOUT THE ACC EUROPE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The annual ACC Europe conference for the past 18 years has offered opportunities to discuss current issues and trends in the European Union and beyond. The event fosters exchange among European in-house counsel and provides a chance to explore best practices, meet fellow leaders in the industry, and enjoy socializing in a new European city each year.

ABOUT ACC EUROPE
The Association of Corporate Counsel Europe (ACC Europe) serves the needs of lawyers practising in corporations and other organisations throughout Europe. ACC Europe promotes the common interests of its members, contributes to their continuing legal education and seeks to improve the understanding of the role of in-house counsel. ACC Europe is a chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), which since its founding in 1982 has grown to over 26,000 members in nearly 75 countries, representing more than 10,000 organisations. Internationally, its members represent 42 of the Global 50 and 74 of the Global 100 companies. Membership in ACC Europe includes membership in the ACC. Additional information on ACC Europe can be found at www.acce.com. By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel®.

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Email: ariane.vandewerve@peakcom.eu

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Email: ACCEurope@bannigan.com

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