What Acc Foundation does

ACC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1998 and re-launched in 2014, operating as the charitable and educational arm of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC). It is headquartered in Washington, D.C., at 1001 G Street NW, and is governed by a 9-member Board of Directors with day-to-day execution handled by a 3-person core team (Executive Director Jennifer Chen, Program Director Keilon J. Forest, and Administrative Manager Sarah Reilly). Its mission is to serve the global in-house bar — in-house counsel, GCs, CLOs, and senior legal advisors — through research, education, pro bono advancement, and inclusivity initiatives.

The Foundation's product surface comprises five interlocking lines: (1) Learning Labs, multi-session CLE-eligible professional development series including Cybersecurity 101 and AI 101, delivered through the parent ACC's onlineed.acc.com platform; (2) TEDLaw Trainings, launched in 2026 in partnership with TED Conferences with Luminance as AI technology partner; (3) the Pro Bono Jumpstart (PBJ) grant program distributing up to $10,000 per grant to ACC chapters and networks (currently suspended with a planned 2026 return); (4) recurring research publications including the annual State of Cybersecurity Report (2025 edition covering 278 respondents across 16 countries) and the Inclusivity Index; and (5) community channels such as the Women in the House (WITH) Network, Care & Feeding of In-House Counsel dinners, and the Corporate Counsel Classic golf/networking event.

The Foundation is funded by donations and benefactor gifts rather than commercial revenue, accepts contributions via PayPal, and disperses funds through grants and sponsored programs. Its go-to-market combines community-led distribution (via ACC chapters, networks, and partner bar associations including CCWC, MCCA, HNBA, NAPABA, NBA, the National LGBT Bar Association, CPBO, CLEO, SABA-NA, and Street Law) with event-driven engagement through conferences, dinners, and webinars. Since its 2014 re-launch, the Foundation has gifted over $1 million in support of inclusivity and pro bono initiatives.

Name

Acc Foundation

Legal name

ACC Foundation

Website

https://acc-foundation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ACC Foundation is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports in-house counsel, GCs, and CLOs through CLE-eligible Learning Labs, TEDLaw leadership trainings, the Pro Bono Jumpstart grant program, and research publications, operating as the charitable arm of the Association of Corporate Counsel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Professional Development Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Foundations & CSR Grantmaking (BPAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Legal professional education
• Pro bono grants
• Inclusivity initiatives
• CLE-eligible programs
• In-house counsel support

Headquarters

HQ city

S Central Washington Co

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: ACC Foundation raises funds from benefactors to support programs. Since re-launch in 2014, over $1 million has been gifted to support inclusivity efforts and pro bono programs. Accepts donations via PayPal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ACC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports the global in-house bar through education, pro bono service advancement, research dissemination, and inclusivity initiatives. It delivers CLE-eligible Learning Labs (Cybersecurity 101 and AI 101), research publications (State of Cybersecurity Report, Inclusivity Index), grant programs (Pro Bono Jumpstart Fund up to $10,000 for ACC chapters and networks), professional networks (Women in the House), and leadership workshops (TEDLaw Trainings). Since its 2014 re-launch, the foundation has gifted over $1M toward inclusivity and pro bono programs and operates with a 3-person core team and 9-member Board of Directors in Washington, D.C.

Product overview

The ACC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates as a single unified service offering focused on supporting the global in-house bar through education, research, professional development, and inclusivity initiatives. The portfolio consists of Learning Labs (including Cybersecurity 101 and AI 101 programs) as the primary educational offerings, research publications (The State of Cybersecurity Report and Inclusivity Index), professional networks (Women in the House Network), grant programs (Pro Bono Jumpstart Fund), networking events (Corporate Counsel Classic), and the TEDLaw Trainings initiative. These offerings work together to serve attorneys through CLE programming, surveys and research dissemination, pro bono support, leadership development, and inclusivity initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Learning Labs: Multi-session, CLE-eligible professional development series designed for attorneys seeking to enhance their legal skills, elevate their practice, and advance their careers.
• TEDLaw Trainings
• Inclusivity Index
• State of Cybersecurity Report
• Pro Bono Jumpstart (PBJ) Fund

Products and services

• Learning Labs Multi-session, CLE-eligible professional development series designed for attorneys seeking to enhance legal skills, elevate their practice, and advance their careers; covers topics such as cybersecurity and AI for the 2026 program year.
• AI 101 Virtual Learning Lab series focused on artificial intelligence fundamentals for in-house legal professionals; part of the 2026 CLE-eligible Learning Labs portfolio.
• Cybersecurity 101 Virtual Learning Lab series focused on cybersecurity fundamentals for in-house legal professionals; part of the 2026 CLE-eligible Learning Labs portfolio.
• TEDLaw Trainings Immersive, human-centered workshops for GCs, CLOs, and senior in-house leaders built around judgment, collaboration, and ethical leadership in the AI age; developed in partnership with TED Conferences with Luminance powering the AI pillar.
• State of Cybersecurity Report Annual comprehensive report on cybersecurity practices, prevention, protection, and response based on data from hundreds of companies across multiple countries and industries; 2025 edition draws on 278 in-house legal professionals across 16 countries and 20 industries.
• Inclusivity Index Resource offering clear snapshots of early, intermediate, and advanced inclusivity and culture maturity across key business functions to support inclusion initiatives in the corporate legal profession.
• Pro Bono Jumpstart (PBJ) Fund Grant Grant program providing funding of up to $10,000 for ACC Chapters and Networks for pro bono, pipeline, inclusiveness, and belonging activities that engage in-house counsel participants; applications currently suspended with planned 2026 return.
• Women in the House (WITH) Network Network fostering professional development of women and their allies as in-house counsel, offering educational programming, networking opportunities, and professional resources.
• ACC Foundation Corporate Counsel Classic Annual golf, spa, and networking event for in-house counsel that precedes the ACC Annual Meeting, including wellness activities and an evening golf awards reception.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• TEDLaw (TED Conferences)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026TEDLaw is a professional development initiative for legal leaders launching in 2026 in partnership with TED Conferences and ACC Foundation. It provides immersive, human-centered workshops for GCs, CLOs, and senior in-house leaders focused on judgment, collaboration, and ethical leadership in the AI age.
• LuminancecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Luminance serves as AI technology partner for TEDLaw Trainings 'Practicing Law in the AI Age' pillar. Provides hands-on AI learning experiences for general counsel and senior in-house legal advisors. Luminance is a Cambridge-founded AI company.
• Corporate Counsel Women of Color (CCWC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational bar association supported by ACC Foundation to promote inclusiveness and belonging initiatives in the corporate legal profession.
• Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported national bar association focused on advancing diversity in the legal profession through inclusiveness initiatives.
• Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported national bar association promoting inclusiveness and belonging in the corporate legal profession.
• National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported national bar association promoting inclusiveness in the legal profession.
• The National Bar Association (NBA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported national bar association promoting inclusiveness and belonging in the corporate legal profession.
• The National LGBT Bar AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported national bar association promoting inclusiveness and belonging in the corporate legal profession.
• Corporate Pro Bono (CPBO)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported organization focused on pro bono legal services.
• CLEO (Council on Legal Education Opportunity)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported organization for legal education opportunity.
• The South Asian Bar Association of North America (SABA-NA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported national bar association promoting inclusiveness.
• Street LawminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported organization for legal education.
• University of LawminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuminance has established partnerships with universities including University of Law to integrate legal-grade AI into legal education.
• King's College LondonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuminance has established partnerships with universities including King's College London to integrate legal-grade AI into legal education.
• Vanderbilt AI Law LabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuminance has established partnerships with universities including Vanderbilt AI Law Lab to integrate legal-grade AI into legal education.
• Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)flagshipOthersACC Foundation supports the efforts of the Association of Corporate Counsel by serving the needs of the global in-house bar. ACC is the world's largest organization dedicated to in-house counsel.
• Corporations, Law Firms, Legal Service ProviderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACC Foundation partners with corporations, law firms, legal service providers, and bar associations to assist in education, pro bono service advancement, research dissemination, and inclusivity initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Corporate Pro Bono (CPBO): Nonprofit supporting in-house pro bono legal services; comparable as a peer organization advancing corporate pro bono engagement, also supported by ACC Foundation.
• Foundation of the Federal Bar Association: Charitable arm of the Federal Bar Association; comparable as a sister bar-affiliated 501(c)(3) foundation providing grants, scholarships, and educational programming to a defined legal community.
• Minority Corporate Counsel Association: National organization advancing diversity in corporate legal departments; comparable as a peer in the in-house counsel inclusion space, also an ACC Foundation program partner.
• Pro Bono Partnership: Nonprofit that mobilizes in-house counsel for pro bono services to nonprofits; closely comparable mission around engaging corporate counsel in pro bono work and scaling it through chapters and networks.
• Practising Law Institute: Premier nonprofit CLE provider for attorneys; comparable as a legal-professional education organization delivering multi-session learning programs to practicing lawyers, including in-house counsel.
• American Bar Foundation: The research and grantmaking arm of the American Bar Association; comparable as a 501(c)(3) foundation serving the legal profession through research dissemination and programs targeting lawyers across practice settings.
• Foundation of the National Bar Association: Affiliated 501(c)(3) of the National Bar Association; comparable as a sister bar foundation providing grants, scholarships, and pipeline programs to advance inclusion in the legal profession.
• National Legal Aid & Defender Association: National nonprofit supporting civil legal aid and public defense; comparable as a peer grantmaker and capacity-builder for legal services professionals, including pro bono programs engaging lawyers.

Broad incumbents

• ABA Fund for Justice and Education: The umbrella charitable arm of the American Bar Association; comparable as a large bar-affiliated 501(c)(3) advancing justice, education, and pro bono, though operating across all lawyers rather than in-house counsel specifically.

Emerging players

• Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law: National civil rights legal organization; adjacent peer delivering legal education, advocacy, and inclusion programming that intersects with corporate counsel pipeline and DEI initiatives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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