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SPONSORSHIPS FOR THE ACC NCR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
The ACC NCR Leadership Academy provides the tools and skills in-house attorneys need to optimize their leadership potential and succeed at the highest levels of their organizations. The Academy consists of eight faculty-led sessions taking place over a nine-month period:
- Module 1- Fundamentals of Being a Leader – Authentic, Inclusive, and Connected
- Module 2 - Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal Communication
- Module 3 - Developing and Leading High Performing Teams
- Module 4 - Creating and Inspiring Organizational Vision; Leading and Managing Change
- Module 5 - Managing Difficult Conversations and Influencing Stakeholders
- Module 6 - Problem Solving and Strategic Decision Making
- Module 7 - Executive Presentation Skills
- Module 8 - Capstone: My Journey Toward Leadership Mastery
Each class consists of 30 or more distinguished in-house counsel, known as Fellows, chosen through a selective application process. The Fellows participate in a highly interactive learning environment, both in the classroom and working, both inside and outside of the classroom, with a smaller learning cohort.
Nationally recognized faculty teach the Academy sessions. We select faculty members because of their expertise and ability to translate critical leadership concepts into the practical takeaways that in-house counsel need.
A Board of Advisors, composed of 16 chief legal officers and senior lawyers from a broad array of companies and organizations across the National Capital Region, oversees the Academy experience. The Board members are deeply committed to helping advance the next generation of in-house leaders. Two Board members attend each Academy session. Members of the Board of Advisors also participate in various Academy events and interact with the Fellows.
Leadership Academy Sponsorships provide avenues to support this valuable program and interact with the Fellows, faculty, and members of the Board of Advisors.
Leadership Academy Champion Sponsors (Add-On to an annual Sponsorship Level -
$6,400; A La Carte - $8,900)
General Features
- Two Leadership Academy Champion Sponsorships expected in 2026. These opportunities are available as “add-ons” for 2026 ACC NCR Sponsors or a la carte sponsorships.
- Acknowledgement on the Leadership Academy website
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- Large logo on home page with link to sponsor’s website
Opportunities to Engage with the Leadership Academy Program
- Host either the first day of the First Module (on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 or Wednesday, January 21, 2026) OR the closing Module (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) for the Class of 2026. Up to six representatives may participate in the Module day alongside the Fellows.
- Hosting involves providing space for the session and cocktail reception that follows.
- Sponsor must cover all expenses for refreshments throughout the day (breakfast and lunch food and beverages, continuous coffee, soft drinks), and during the reception.
- The Academy has developed a robust ROI program to provide sponsors with meaningful opportunities to interact with Fellows and alums. Among the ROI items provided are:
- A guide to the people involved in that day’s Module (Fellows, Faculty, Facilitator, Board of Advisors and Academy Steering Committee members) and an overview of the content that will be covered that day.
- Options for an engagement activity the sponsor can hold with Fellows and/or alums.
- Sponsor representatives may attend the cocktail reception at the end of the session.
Leadership Academy Host Sponsorship (Add-on to an annual Sponsorship Level - $3,900;
A La Carte - $5,000)
General Features
- Only seven host sponsorships are available in 2026. These opportunities are available as “add-ons” for 2026 ACC NCR Sponsors or a la carte sponsorships.
- Acknowledgement on the Leadership Academy website
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- Logo on home page with link to sponsor’s website
Opportunities to Engage with the Leadership Academy Program
- Host a Module (session) of the Academy program.
- Hosting involves providing space for the session, as well as breakfast and lunch food and beverages, and refreshments throughout the day (coffee, soft drinks).
- Up to six representatives of the sponsor may participate in the Module day alongside the Fellows.
- At the end of the day, host sponsor may hold a happy hour for Fellows, faculty and Board of Advisors member(s) to network with representatives of the sponsor. Sponsor is responsible for all expenses for refreshments provided at the happy hour.
Dates for Modules:
- Thursday, January 15, 2026, OR Thursday, January 22, 2026 – Day 2 of Module 1
- Thursday, February 12, 2026 – Module 2
- Thursday, March 19, 2026– Module 3
- Thursday, April 16, 2026 – Module 4
- Date TBD in May 2026 – Module 5
- Thursday, June 11, 2026 – Module 6
- Date TBD in July 2025 – Module 7
Leadership Academy Engagement Event Host (Add-on to an annual Sponsorship Level -
$3,200; A La Carte $4,500)
General Features
- Four Leadership Academy Engagement Event Host Add-Ons expected in 2026. These opportunities are available as “add-ons” for 2026 ACC NCR Sponsors or a la carte sponsorships.
- Acknowledgement on the Leadership Academy website
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- Logo on home page with link to sponsor’s website
Opportunities to Engage with the Leadership Academy Program
- Host an event for Academy alums and Fellows. (Examples are a half-day refresher course, a social event, etc.)
- Sponsor may send representatives to the event, equal to the greater of six (6) or 20 percent of registration.
- Hosting involves providing space for the event and providing refreshments.
- Sponsor is responsible for all expenses for refreshments.
Dates for hosting: TBD by ACC NCR and sponsor
