Pro Bono Rule on In-House Counsel Gains Support 11/5/2013

New Policy Allows Out-of-State Attorneys to do Pro Bono Work 12/10/2013

The New York Court of Appeals has joined the growing national movement in favor of expanded rights for in-house counsel to practice pro bono.  ACC applauds New York for recognizing the need for increased access to justice and the availability … Continue reading →

After working with Judge Graffeo of the New York Court of Appeals and leaders of our New York Chapters as a part of a working group on in-house counsel issues, ACC and 38 New York CLOs have filed a letter … Continue reading →

Of all the issues on which ACC advocates, which one is the easiest to rally the support of our Chief Legal Officer members? Arguably, the right to practice pro bono.  As devoted readers of this page surely know, one of … Continue reading →

Reflecting a national movement that has gained increased momentum in recent years, the Minnesota Supreme Court, on January 17, 2013, authorized in-house counsel who are barred outside of Minnesota to practice pro bono. Under Minnesota’s newly amended Rules for Admission to … Continue reading →

In comments submitted October 31st to the Supreme Court of Hawaii, ACC strongly supports proposed rules for the multijurisdictional practice (MJP) of in-house counsel, which largely follow the ABA Model Rules for MJP. However, ACC identifies two areas of concern … Continue reading →

ACC and its Iowa Chapter submitted comments on October 14th to the Iowa Supreme Court which generally support proposed reforms to registration rules for in-house counsel, but requesting improvements to the proposals which inadvertently identify in-house counsel as “second-class citizens … Continue reading →