Association of Corporate Counsel Releases Second Edition of Cybersecurity Toolkit for In-house Lawyers
Toolkit provides updated strategies to address evolving cyber risks, artificial intelligence, and emerging threats.
Washington, DC, Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), the premier global legal association representing in-house counsel, today announced the release of the second edition of the ACC Cybersecurity Toolkit for In-house Lawyers, developed in collaboration with Jackson Lewis P.C.
The updated toolkit builds on the success of the first edition, offering refreshed insights, expanded checklists, and practical resources to help in-house lawyers safeguard their organizations against today’s rapidly evolving cyber risks. With the rise of artificial intelligence, sophisticated data breaches, and increasingly complex regulatory requirements, in-house legal teams face heightened expectations to lead their companies’ digital security efforts.
“Managing cybersecurity risk is one of the most critical responsibilities in-house counsel have to safeguard their organizations,” said Veta T. Richardson, ACC president and CEO. “This second edition reflects the latest challenges and opportunities facing in-house lawyers, from addressing AI-related risks to strengthening breach response plans. At ACC, we are committed to ensuring our members have the tools, knowledge, and strategies they need to proactively protect their organizations and strengthen resilience.”
“With cybersecurity threats becoming increasingly complex, in-house counsel needs practical, forward-looking tools and that’s exactly what this toolkit provides,” said Joseph Lazzarotti and Damon Silver, co-leaders of Jackson Lewis’ Privacy, AI and Cybersecurity group. “The 2025 ACC Cybersecurity Toolkit delivers enhanced guidance to help legal teams stay informed, prepared and proactive. We are excited to once again collaborate with ACC to equip in-house lawyers to lead with confidence in safeguarding their organizations.”
The toolkit includes additional checklists and thought pieces, covering:
- The Growing Cyber Risks from AI — and How Organizations Can Fight Back
- Contribute to the Software Development Lifecycle
- Protecting Attorney-Client Privilege During Cyber Risk Assessments and Breach Responses
- Tips for Informing the Board of Directors of Cybersecurity Risks
- Updates to the existing seven checklists in the first edition toolkit
In-house lawyers can also access ACC resources to enhance their cyber preparedness, including:
- Cybersecurity-focused sessions at the 2025 ACC Annual Meeting, October 19–22 in Philadelphia, PA.
- ACC Executive Cybersecurity Risk Credential (ECRC).
- The ACC Foundation Cybersecurity Summit, March 16-17, at UCLA in California.
The ACC Cybersecurity Toolkit, Second Edition is available here.
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About ACC:
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the premier global legal association that promotes the common professional and business interests of in-house counsel who work for corporations, associations, and other organizations through information, education, networking, and advocacy. With more than 48,000 members employed by over 12,000 organizations spanning 117 countries, ACC connects its members to the people and resources necessary for both personal and professional growth. By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel® remains the foundation for ACC’s market leadership. For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
About Jackson Lewis:
Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.
Additional information about the firm can be found at jacksonlewis.com.
Cherri Sinclair Association of Corporate Counsel 2026774778 c.sinclair@acc.com
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