ACC Elects New Global Board of Directors for 2026

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The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) has elected a new slate of officers and directors for its 2026 Global Board of Directors. The new board members were sworn in during the ACC 2025 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. The 2026 ACC Global Board of Directors includes general counsel and chief legal officers from leading Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies, representing the best of the in-house legal profession. David Bamlango, Chair of the 2026 ACC Global Board of Directors, expressed his commitment to strengthening ACC's impact and empowering in-house counsel to thrive in a complex business landscape.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2026 ACC Global Board of Directors includes general counsel and chief legal officers from leading Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies.
  • The newly elected board officers are David Bamlango (Chair), Shannon Klinger (Vice Chair), LaTanya Langley (Treasurer), and Carolyn Herzog (Secretary).
  • The ACC Global Board of Directors represents the best of the in-house legal profession, with innovative thinkers, strategic leaders, and trusted advisors to respected organizations.
  • The board's leadership will focus on expanding ACC's resources, deepening its global reach, and ensuring in-house counsel are empowered to thrive in an increasingly complex business landscape.
  • The newly elected directors of the 2026 ACC Global Board of Directors are Brandon Fitzgerald, Dawn Haghighi, Matt Nolan, and David Susler.
  • The ACC Global Board of Directors includes a diverse group of individuals with expertise in various areas of law and corporate governance.

Statistics:

  • The 2026 ACC Global Board of Directors represents nearly 50,000 in-house counsel in more than 100 countries.
  • The board includes general counsel and chief legal officers from over 100 leading Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies.
  • ACC has over 12,000 member organizations spanning 100+ countries.
  • The board's leadership will focus on expanding ACC's resources, which currently include , , , and .

Sources:

  • GLOBE NEWSWIRE, "Association of Corporate Counsel Elects New 2026 Global Board of Directors" (October 30, 2025)
  • ACC Website, "About ACC" (accessed October 30, 2025)