The Association of Corporate Counsel has launched the ACC AI Centre of Excellence to help in-house legal teams navigate the fast-changing world of AI.
The Think Tank addresses the urgent need for coordinated legal guidance as artificial intelligence technologies transform business operations while regulatory frameworks struggle to keep pace. With corporate lawyers facing an increasingly complex web of AI-related legal challenges spanning intellectual property, data privacy, liability, and ethical considerations, the Think Tank will serve as a central resource for strategic guidance, compliance frameworks, and best practices. The Think Tank launches at a critical time as organizations worldwide grapple with AI integration while facing regulatory scrutiny.
“As businesses increasingly rely on in-house legal teams to not only manage legal risk but also to guide strategic, ethical AI implementation, the Center provides the knowledge, guidance, and peer-driven insights necessary for success,” said Veta T. Richardson, ACC president and CEO. “Built on the guiding principle of by in-house counsel, for in-house counsel, the new ACC AI Center of Excellence for In-House Counsel reflects our commitment to offering the knowledge, tools, and capabilities needed to lead innovation with confidence and integrity.”
The Center features four key sections to support the legal professional, law department, enterprise, and legal profession:
1. In-House Lawyers – Offers strategies and resources to help individual legal professionals enhance productivity and efficiency through AI, from legal research to contract review.
2. Law Department – Focuses on departmental readiness with governance models, compliance frameworks, and best practices for integrating AI into the broader operations of the legal function.
3. The Enterprise – Guides in-house counsel on how to advise and lead their organizations through AI transformation, covering enterprise-wide risks, opportunities, and strategic roadmaps.
4. The Legal Profession – Examines critical issues such as transparency, intellectual property, and human oversight. This section reinforces the importance of responsible AI practices that uphold legal ethics and human judgment.
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The ACC AI Center of Excellence for In-House Counsel is designed to be a living, evolving resource, with regularly updated content curated from leading experts and real-time contributions from ACC’s global network. Peer-to-peer learning and shared use cases ensure that the Think Tank remains relevant and adaptable in an environment of rapid technological and regulatory change.
“Our vision for the ACC AI Center of Excellence is to serve as the premier resource where in-house legal professionals can explore real-world use cases, gain actionable insights, and learn best practices from leading legal departments across the globe,” said Shannon Klinger, ACC global board member and chief legal officer and corporate secretary at Moderna. “By fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing, the Center will empower our members to lead in AI innovation, manage emerging risks, and shape the future of legal practice.”
The Think Tank will leverage ACC’s network of corporate legal professionals across more than 100 countries, facilitating knowledge sharing and collaborative problem-solving on AI legal challenges. The initiative will also partner with leading technology companies, law firms, and member organizations to ensure comprehensive, cutting-edge guidance addressing both legal requirements and practical business realities.
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