The Association of Corporate Counsel’s annual meeting has kicked off in Nashville, Tennessee, drawing nearly 3,000 general counsel and legal professionals from across the nation. Spanning October 6-9, this year’s gathering is a hub for networking, educational sessions, and demonstrations of cutting-edge legal technologies.

Generative AI: A Transformative Force
The spotlight of the conference is on generative AI tools, which are reshaping legal departments’ budgets and workflows. Tanja Podinic, senior vice president of AI programs at ContractPodAi, notes that the legal sector is at a transformative phase, with AI technologies prompting a shift in traditional practices.

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Exhibits and Educational Sessions
Attendees can explore around 100 sponsored exhibits showcasing the latest advancements in legal tech, primarily driven by generative AI models. Beyond tech-focused discussions, the event offers valuable educational sessions that fulfill mandatory legal training credits for practicing attorneys.

  • Connecting risk management efforts to compliance and the pros and cons of self-reporting to regulators.
  • Best practices for AI innovation and integration as your department sets AI guidelines and policy.
  • Protecting privilege in remote work settings and maintaining clear distinctions between legal advice and business guidance.
  • Navigating challenges of having employees in multiple states.
  • Increasing the number of “yes” approvals from your legal department without compromising risk management initiatives.
  • An overview of global privacy laws and compliance challenges faced by global companies.

Stay Informed with Legal Dive
Legal Dive will provide daily coverage of the conference, ensuring readers stay updated on pivotal discussions and trends emerging from the event. For those planning ahead, Legal Dive has published a list of 2025 in-house legal conferences to help schedule upcoming professional engagements.

Image reference: The accompanying image depicts a portion of the exhibit hall at the ACC’s October gathering in San Antonio, Texas, courtesy of ACC.

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