Executive Leadership Institute

Prepare for the General Counsel Seat - Before You’re In It

The ACC Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) is an executive leadership program for senior in-house counsel preparing for, or newly appointed to, the General Counsel role.

ELI is a transition accelerator into enterprise-level legal leadership. This immersive program prepares senior in-house counsel for the expanded responsibilities of the GC role, including board engagement, crisis management, executive alignment, and oversight of modern risks such as AI and cybersecurity.

Through direct engagement with experienced CLOs, GCs and enterprise leaders, participants examine the real decisions and pressures of the role - from navigating AI and cybersecurity risk to advising boards and partnering strategically with CEOs.

Since 2014, more than 250 senior in-house leaders have completed ELI. Many now serve as General Counsel at global organizations including Anheuser-Busch InBev, Nordstrom, Booking.com, Staples, and The Hershey Company.