Law Firms — Sustaining Sponsorships 2023

In-House Counsel Conference (IHCC) – April 20, 2023

“The IHCC is one of the best legal education events I’ve ever attended.”

• LOCATION: THE PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION CENTER AND/OR THROUGH AN ONLINE PLATFORM
• Up to three (3) representatives from your firm/organization, and one (1) or more in-house counsel of your choosing, will have the opportunity to present one CLE seminar topic at our very popular full (or multi) day, multi-program event.
• In addition, our Diamond Sponsor and Emerald Sponsors will each have the opportunity to present one (1) General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer track CLE topic at the IHCC.
• Our Diamond Sponsor is given top preference for topics and time slot, followed by our Emerald Sponsors and Platinum Sponsors (selection remains at the discretion of the Chapter).
• An exhibitor table is available for up to two (2) marketing representatives to provide promotional materials to attendees. If the event is virtual, sustaining sponsors will once again have access to a virtual marketing booth
• Company or law firm speakers are invited to attend all IHCC CLE sessions, as well as breakfast (for morning speakers), lunch and the post-program cocktail reception. (Your marketing representatives are invited to attend the breakfast, lunch, and the cocktail reception.)
• No more than four (4) representatives (exclusive of in-house panelists) may be present at the Conference (and attendees are not interchangeable).
• All food and beverage costs are included in the sponsorship fee.

The Institute Series consists of CLE programs with two or more one-hour panel seminars on a topic related to the Practice Group’s substantive area of the law. The Chapter CLE Institutes planned are:

• Banking & Financial Services Institute
• Contracts & Commercial Law Institute
• Corporate & Securities Institute
• Employment & Labor Law Institute
• Ethics & Compliance Institute
• Health, Biotech & Pharma Institute
• Intellectual Property Institute
• International Law Institute
• IT, Privacy & E-Commerce Institute
• Litigation Institute*
• Non-Profit & Higher Education Institute
• Real Estate Law Institute
• Sports, Gaming, Hospitality & Entertainment

The sponsor is encouraged to suggest topics that are current and relevant to in-house counsel, in consultation with the Co-Chairs of the Chapter’s Practice Groups.

• All food and beverage costs are included in the sponsorship fee.
• Our Diamond Sponsor is given top preference for topics, followed by our Emerald and Platinum Sponsors (selection remains at the discretion of the Chapter).
• The sponsor may have up to four (4) attendees, inclusive of speakers, audience members and marketing representatives (in-house panelists do not count as one of the four sponsor attendees).
• An exhibitor table is provided for sponsors to provide promotional materials to attendees and sponsors have the option to offer a raffle prize (to collect business cards).
• Please note that Institutes may be delivered in a virtual setting as/if needed.

* Litigation CLE sessions must focus on litigation-related topics that do not substantially overlap with other substantive practice areas for which we have a committee. ACC-GP reserves the right to reject any litigation topic that substantially overlaps with another practice area for which we have a committee. To avoid confusion, topics like jurisdiction and venue, procedure, or a review of all recent Supreme Court cases would be acceptable litigation programming, while recent decisions relevant to pharmaceutical companies or a TCPA year in review would not, as those topics substantially overlap with substantive areas for which we have a committee.

Our Diamond, Emerald, Platinum and Gold sponsors have the opportunity to present virtual online seminars (webinars) on a legal education topic during the sponsorship year. The webinar topic shall be in consultation with the Chapter’s Programming Chair and at least one in-house counsel is expected to be included on the panel.

Gold and Platinum sponsors may choose either a CLE Webinar or a Women Lawyers Summit.

• The sponsor shall ensure that the seminar is approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board to provide online PA CLE credit for the webinar to Chapter members. New Jersey and Delaware CLE credits should also be provided.
• All costs associated with the webinar are the responsibility of the sponsor and are not included in the sponsor fee.

The General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer Summit features General Counsel/ Chief Legal Officer programming available only to chief legal officers. The Summit will be a half-day program featuring three (3) CLE programs presented by our Diamond and Emerald sponsors.

The sponsor is encouraged to suggest topics that are current and relevant to in-house counsel, in consultation with the Co-Chairs of the Chapter’s Practice Groups.

• All food and beverage costs are included in the sponsorship fee.   
• Our Diamond Sponsor is given top preference for topics and time slot, followed by our Emerald Sponsors (selection remains at the discretion of the Chapter).
• The sponsor may have up to four (4) attendees, inclusive of speakers, audience members and marketing representatives (in-house panelists do not count as one of the four sponsor attendees).

Our Diamond, Emerald, Platinum and Gold sponsors will have the opportunity to participate in the Women Lawyers Summit!  The Summit is planned as a full day of live programming (or multi-day virtual program) to occur in the Fall. The Summit is planned to include both substantive (CLE) programming and workshops and seminars that are of special interest to women in-house lawyers, including career development. Our Diamond and Emerald and Platinum sponsors will be given the opportunity to have a prominent role in the Summit with stand-alone programming. For our Gold sponsors, we are planning to provide a selection of workshop and program tracks that our members can attend.

Gold and Platinum sponsors may choose either a CLE Webinar or a Women Lawyers Summit.

The sponsor is encouraged to suggest topics in their application that are current and relevant to women in-house counsel, in consultation with the Women Lawyers Committee.

• All food and beverage costs are included in the sponsorship fee.
• Our Diamond Sponsor is given top preference for topics and time slot, followed by our Emerald Sponsors and Platinum Sponsors (selection remains at the discretion of the Chapter).
• For the Summit, the sponsor may have up to four (4) attendees, inclusive of speakers, audience members and marketing representatives (in-house panelists do not count as one of the four sponsor attendees.)

All of our Diamond, Emerald, Platinum and Gold sponsors will be invited to a closing cocktail reception with attendees (see the sustaining sponsorship packages for the number of tickets for each sponsor).

Diversity Summit

The Diversity Summit will feature equality, inclusion and diversity programming for all of our members.  The Summit will be a full day (or multi-day if virtual) program featuring six (6) CLE programs presented by our Diamond, Emerald and Platinum sponsors. All members will be encouraged to invite their Chief Human Resource Officers (or equivalent) and Chief Diversity Officers (or equivalent) to this full day of programming on working towards equality in our members’ companies and our communities.

Our members are eager to participate in these programs.  Diversity Training (ETH02) is eligible for Ethics credit by the PA CLE Board. In addition, lawyers licensed to practice in New York (as are many of our members) are required to complete at least 1 CLE credit hour in Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias as part of their biennial CLE requirement. The New Jersey State Bar Association has asked the New Jersey Supreme Court to institute a similar requirement in New Jersey. Diversity and Inclusion education continues to be an important part of our profession and impacts the practice of law in unique ways.

The sponsor is encouraged to suggest topics that are current and relevant to in-house counsel, in consultation with the Co-Chairs of the Chapter’s Practice Groups.

• All food and beverage costs are included in the sponsorship fee.   
• Our Diamond Sponsor is given top preference for topics and time slot, followed by our Emerald Sponsors and then Platinum Sponsors (selection remains at the discretion of the Chapter).
• The sponsor may have up to four (4) attendees, inclusive of speakers, audience members and marketing representatives (in-house panelists do not count as one of the four sponsor attendees).

The Corporate Counsel University is a half-day program geared toward in-house counsel who are new to in-house practice, while also offering introductory programs in general practice areas that may be of interest to more experienced lawyers. The Corporate Counsel University consists of one-hour CLE seminars given by our Diamond Emerald and Platinum sponsors.

The seminar topics will be selected in consultation with the Chapter Practice Group co-chairs.  In the past, CLE programs at this event included: Ethical Limitations on the Preparation of Corporate Clients and Witnesses, IP and the Marketing Department, Tips for In-House Counsel For Minimizing Antitrust Risk, Negotiating Skills for Lawyers, Contract Drafting Tips, Employment Law Basics, Litigation 101, Intellectual Property Portfolio Management, and Building and Running a Small Law Department.

• All food and beverage costs are included in the sponsorship fee.
• A table will be available for up to two sponsor marketing representatives to provide promotional materials to attendees.
• Sponsors may have up to four (4) attendees inclusive of speakers, audience participants and marketing representatives (the in-house panelist does not count as one of the four (4) allowed attendees).

The Chapter facilitates regular networking opportunities for members to “meet their counterparts” (MYC) in a social setting at various locations throughout its region. A single Diamond, Emerald or Platinum sponsor is invited to host each MYC event to meet members at an exclusive social event.

• Diamond Sponsors have first choice of geographic location and date (specific venues are selected by the Chapter).
• Regional MYC receptions are held at venues in one of the Chapter’s service regions: Southern New Jersey, Wilmington (See discounted Wilmington and Allentown/Lehigh Valley Opportunities below), Western Suburbs, and Reading.
• The specific venue is chosen by the Chapter, in consultation with the sponsor.
• Sponsors may have up to four (4) attendees at the event.
• No exhibitor tables are provided, but a raffle prize is permitted (the sponsor may collect business cards for such raffles).
• Food and beverage costs are included in the sponsor fee (although, if the Chapter agrees to hold the event at a more expensive venue at the Sponsor’s request, the additional cost will be borne by the Sponsor.)

The Spring Fling is one of Chapter’s most exciting networking events and is held annually in the Spring at a local cultural institution, with most years including al fresco networking. Our Diamond sponsor, plus our Emerald, Platinum and Gold sponsors each receive tickets to the Spring Fling. Past Spring Fling locations have included: The Free Library of Philadelphia, the Independence Seaport Museum, the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center, and the Rodin Museum.

The Chapter’s yearly premiere social event is the Fall Gala, which celebrates the Chapter’s achievements throughout the year. All sponsors who have a Sustaining Sponsorship package are invited to join in the festivities and network with our membership (the number of tickets varies according to the sponsorship level; additional tickets may be available for purchase). The format of the Fall Gala varies, but previous locations have included the Academy of Natural Sciences, the Museum of the American Revolution, the National Museum of American Jewish History, the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, and the Franklin Institute.

Our Diamond and Emerald sponsors have the opportunity to host a networking event with the Chapter’s dynamic Women Lawyers Committee, either at sponsor’s offices or another mutually agreed upon location. Women Lawyers events feature discussions of issues of special interest to women in-house lawyers.The content or topic of discussion will be coordinated with the co-chairs of the Women Lawyers Committee. Food and beverage costs are included with the sponsorship fee (in certain circumstances, depending upon the venue chosen, a supplemental charge may be required).

Looking for high level diverse talent? Join our Diversity Internship students along with the ACCGP Board of Directors for a high-speed meet and greet, followed by cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

The Chapter’s Annual Charity Softball Game and Member Appreciation Night is typically held at the Wilmington Blue Rocks Stadium in Wilmington, Delaware.  This family-friendly event (spouses/partners/children/guests are all welcome) pits in-house attorneys against sponsor attorneys for some friendly competition on the diamond, and provides a unique opportunity for Chapter members, our sustaining sponsors, and their respective families to mix and mingle in a wonderful environment, while simultaneously helping to support our Chapter’s Diversity Internship Endowment Fund.

All sponsors with a sustaining sponsorship package will be invited to attend and network with our membership. Complimentary tickets will be given to each sponsor.

Additional sponsorship perks include the following:

All sponsors may designate one firm attorney to play on the Chapter Sponsor/Law Firm team.

All sponsors and their guests (especially children) are encouraged to participate in all of the family-friendly activities that take place before and during the softball game (e.g., kids run the bases, meet the team mascot, etc.).

Event costs are included in the sponsor fee.

Our Annual Golf and Tennis Outing will be held in the Fall and will continue to benefit our chapter’s diversity initiatives. The Chapter will again host this outing at the beautiful Radnor Valley Country Club. Our Diamond and Emerald Sponsors will each have one foursome (two sponsors and two ACC members) and one tennis player as a part of their sponsor package. Platinum Sponsor packages include a golf twosome (one sponsor and one ACC member). Additional à la Carte opportunities for this event are described below and provide additional much-needed support for our diversity programs including our ACC Greater Philadelphia Diversity Corporate Internship Program.

In recognition of the importance of our sponsoring firms, this is a non-exclusive license to use the appropriate ACC Sponsor Logo, which you may use in your promotional materials (presentations, email signatures, etc.) during the term (only) of your sponsorship. Please note that this is a limited license that may be revoked at any time.

• In-House Counsel Conference – Sponsors receive a promo in the IHCC Program (or similar exposure), as listed above, as well as promos in the IHCC app.
• Spring Fling – Sponsors receive a listing in the Gala program (or similar exposure).
• Fall Gala
• Chapter Website Banner Advertisement – Prominent listing on Chapter’s web page during the entire twelve (12) month sponsorship term, via a rotating banner advertisement with sponsor logo.
• Newsletter – The sponsor’s logo is included in each of the Chapter newsletters, distributed by e-mail to all Chapter members, and available on the Chapter webpage.  Visit our chapter webpage to see samples of our previous newsletters.