2018 ACC Annual Meeting to Focus on Theme of Connect, Learn, Excel

Possessing more than a decade of legal experience, Matthew E. Syken has provided legal counsel to clients on financial and trade compliance issues. A member of the Corporate Counsel Division of the Los Angeles and Orange County Bar Associations, Matthew Syken belongs to the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC). 

The ACC will host its 2018 Annual Meeting this fall with the theme of “Connect, Learn, Excel.” Legal professionals will learn tips and strategies for taking their practices to new levels while connecting with more than 100 law firms and legal services providers. 

The meeting allows attendees to learn more about topics that include regulatory challenges, cyber risks, and the benefits of driving business strategy. Industry leaders will deliver updated solutions and information through sessions, roundtables, and workshops. Sessions and workshops will offer continuing legal education and continuing professional development credits. 

In addition, the meeting will feature a series of special networking events. The 2018 ACC Annual Meeting will take place October 21-24 at the Austin Convention Center in Texas.

The Orange County Business Journal General Counsel Awards

Acting as the chief legal officer and corporate secretary for Parex, a transnational chemical manufacturer, Matthew E. Syken has international legal experience in countries that include China and France. In 2017, Matthew Syken was nominated for General Counsel of the Year by the Orange County Business Journal.

A weekly publication that focuses on Southern California’s companies and businesspeople, the Orange County Business Journal has held its General Counsel Awards to honor the top lawyers in Orange County for the past eight years. In late 2017, more than 400 people in the region’s legal and corporate communities gathered at Hotel Irvine to recognize the 50 nominees and top lawyers. The University of California, Irvine School of Law founding dean Erwin Chemerinsky served as the evening’s master of ceremonies. 

To nominate an attorney or team for the Orange County Business Journal’s General Counsel Awards, the nominator must complete a nomination form with the nominee’s consent to participate. The nominator must submit a photo of the potential nominee and supporting materials that highlight his or her successes. The Orange County Business Journal is accepting applications until August 29, 2018, and winners will be announced at the next General Counsel Awards ceremony on November 13 at Hotel Irvine.

ACC Mid-Year Meeting Advances Professional Skills

Parex USA general counsel and chief legal officer Matthew E. Syken brings more than a decade of legal experience to the position, managing the company’s legal and compliance departments. Matthew Syken belongs to the Association of Corporate Counsels (ACC), which will host its 2018 ACC Mid-Year Meeting in April.

The ACC Mid-Year Meeting explores the changing legal landscape and the role of in-house counsels, presenting attendees with the necessary knowledge and insight to become respected business advisors. From mergers and acquisitions to contracts and business training, the meeting addresses critical topics for professional advancement in the field. Programming combines innovative learning tracks with engaging spaces to help attendees align their education with their specific needs and interests.

Attendees will also receive the chance to participate in Xchange, an interactive scene that offers a variety of networking and learning opportunities. Xchange sessions take place between the morning and afternoon sessions, during which time attendees can network with others, engage in roundtable discussions, and listen to TED-style talks. Additionally, attendees can join learning groups to talk about concerns, questions, and topics of interest.

Registration rates for the meeting covers written materials, courses, and scheduled meals and receptions, although prior sign-up is required for some events. Attendees must arrange their own travel and housing. The 2018 ACC Mid-Year Meeting will take place April 22-24 in Washington, DC.