Happy New Year ACC Colorado Chapter Members!

I am so excited and honored to serve as your new ACC Colorado President.  I have been part of ACC Colorado since 2012 and it has become an amazing resource for my in-house practice at Alterra Mountain Company.  The more involved in ACC I have gotten over the years, the more value I have received in return.  I cannot wait to increase the value of your membership!

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ACC Colorado Chapter in collaboration with Gibson Arnold & Associates and Law Week, is conducting a salary survey for in-house counsel in Colorado. This survey will be active through the end of February, and the results will be released at In-House Counsel Forum on April 4, 2019 at the Four Seasons Hotel.  We are asking you to please complete the survey and share it with your colleagues so that we have comprehensive data to provide you.

Here is the link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5Q7C2GR

Answers to this survey are anonymous and confidential. They will be used in the aggregate to evaluate salaries and job roles of in-house attorneys in Colorado. 

SAVE THE DATE –  In-House Counsel Forum
April 4, 2019 | Four Seasons Hotel | 1pm- 6pm
Registration to Open Soon! Three CLE Credits, Salary Survey Results and Networking!

Home is Where You’re Incorporated: The Supreme Court Limits Forum Shopping
By Chuck Steese, Partner, and Doug Marsh, Associate

As corporate counsel, you make critical decisions with important strategic consequences for your business.  At first blush, where your business should be incorporated may not sound like that kind of decision. For some businesses, your needs are simple, and it makes perfect sense to incorporate where you are headquartered. Other companies may wish to incorporate in a different state to take advantage of the benefits of that state’s corporate laws.  That seems simple enough; what more is there to consider? 

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   ACC Colorado Chapter is now on Facebook! 

   Click the Facebook symbol or search for Association of Corporate Counsel - Colorado 

Thank you to all members and sponsors that attended our Annual Meeting & Showcase! Check out what Law Week had to say: CLICK HERE

SKI&CLE sold out again this year - members received a great CLE presentation on the way up to Vail,
amazing powder day, and awesome networking. We hope to see you all next year!
Check out the photos from the day. PHOTO GALLERY

Welcome to ACC Colorado Chapter!  Our Chapter offers a unique opportunity for you to network with in-house counsel locally, sharpen your skills with frequent CLE programs, and hone your leadership abilities through active involvement in the Chapter itself.  Formed in 1982, the Colorado Chapter has the distinction of being the first Chapter formed subsequent to the founding of ACC.  We’ve now grown to over 750 members representing the in-house law departments of over 250 Colorado companies. 

CLICK HERE to see a list off our newest members!

CLE programing, socials and all the fun events you see throughout the year are possible due to our sponsors. Check out our 2019 chapter sponsors. CLICK HERE

	CLE& Reception The Tipping Point?  Data Privacy and Security 2.0 Assessing and Addressing the New Data Security and Privacy Regulatory and Litigation Environment Wednesday, February 20, 2019 from 4pm-6pm Ruth’s Chris Steak House Downtown Denver - 707  15th St., Denver, CO 80202 Click Here to Read More and To Register Members $20 | Non-Members $40
	CLE & Reception What In-House Counsel Needs to Know From the USPTO 2019 Update from the USPTO, including new Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance from the USPTO- what does it mean for current pending patents and new patent applications.  Monday, February 25, 2019 from 4:30-6:30pm The Palm Denver (located at the Westin) 1672 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80202  Click Here to Read More and To Register $20 ACC Members
	ACC AXE Throwing Social Hour Have you ever heard of axe throwing and want to give it a try? Now is your chance, plus great opportunity to network with other ACC members. Thursday, March 7, 2019 from 5:30pm-8pm Axe Throwing and Art Gallery - 2000 Lawrence Street, Denver, Colorado Click Here to Read More and To Register $25 ACC Members
	CLE & Reception Early Assessment of Appellate Issues in Major Litigation: What In-House Lawyers Should Know Wednesday, March 13, 2019 from 4pm-6pm Hotel Monaco Denver - 1717 Champa Street, Denver, CO 80220 Click Here to Read More and To Register $20 ACC Members | $40 Non-Members