ACC Europe Reaches 1000th Member Milestone



    The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) and ACC Europe
    announced that it had reached the 1000th member mark in Europe, a
    significant milestone for ACC Europe, and another sign of the
    continued growth for this 23,000 member global organization. ACC
    Europe acknowledged Royal DSM N.V. ("Royal DSM" or "DSM") and its
    General Counsel, Pieter de Haan, for putting them over the 1000 member
    mark and looked forward to having members from DSM´s legal department
    join and contribute to its global association.

    In recent years, ACC Europe has seen a significant growth in
    membership, as the in-house profession grows in stature and
    recognition. Now with over 1000 members, ACC Europe´s momentum propels
    ACC ahead as the leading association for the in-house profession in
    Europe.

    When told of ACC Europe´s latest achievement, de Haan noted that
    he was "proud and happy that the addition of his legal team
    contributed to this significant milestone for ACC Europe!" He added
    that, "The vast array of ACC Europe´s resources and events have proven
    to be very useful to me and now other members of (my) legal department
    will benefit from the added insight, as well."

    "We are delighted to have Royal DSM involved with the association
    and it is quite fitting that a global company, headquartered in Europe
    and with offices throughout Asia, the Americas, Africa and Australia,
    takes ACC Europe through the 1000 member mark," explained Tony Wales,
    Senior Vice President & General Counsel for AOL International and ACC
    Europe´s President.

    ACC President Frederick J. Krebs joins Wales in acknowledging DSM
    and adds that, "The increase in membership reflects the increased
    importance, sophistication, and influence of the in-house counsel
    community worldwide and speaks to the credibility and legitimacy ACC
    represents to the in-house profession globally," said Krebs.

    Serving the professional needs of attorneys and others who
    practice in the legal departments of corporations and other
    organizations worldwide, ACC promotes the common interests of its
    members, contributing to their continuing education, and providing a
    voice on issues of international importance. With over 23,000 members
    in 75 countries, employed by over 10,000 organizations, ACC Europe´s
    affiliation with this global community connects its members to the
    people and resources necessary for both personal and professional
    growth. ACC Europe serves in-house attorneys in Europe through
    networking, knowledge sharing, continuing legal education and advocacy
    on behalf of the in-house profession. ACC Europe´s membership accounts
    for in-house counsel professionals across Europe. By in-house counsel,
    for in-house counsel.(R)