Association of Corporate Counsel

Meet Board Member Hossein Nowbar, President and Chief Legal Officer at ServiceNow, where he leads Legal, Societal, and Global Affairs, the company’s global legal, ethics, governance, compliance, risk, corporate and government affairs, ServiceNow.org, social impact, and sustainability organizations. In this role, he works closely with the executive leadership team and the board of directors to advance responsible innovation, strengthen trust, and support ServiceNow’s long-term growth strategy.

Hossein brings nearly three decades of experience at the intersection of technology, law, and public policy. He is a trusted advisor on critical issues, including artificial intelligence, privacy and security, intellectual property, and global regulatory matters, with deep experience navigating complex legal and policy environments at scale.

Before joining ServiceNow, Hossein spent more than 25 years at Microsoft Corporation, most recently serving as Chief Legal Officer. During his tenure, he held increasingly senior leadership roles across Microsoft’s corporate and legal affairs functions, including serving as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary and as frontline legal counsel to some of the company’s most strategic businesses, including Cloud and AI.

We’re proud to recognize Hossein's outstanding leadership, forward-thinking vision, and meaningful contributions to the ACC Global Board of Directors.

There is still time to join Neal Katyal for a dynamic discussion with ACC and the NAPABA - National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. Katyal will unpack how tariffs, trade enforcement, and executive authority are shaping the legal and business landscape. From courts to agencies to corporate counsel, explore how lawyers both influence and respond to decisions that move markets and redefine risk in real time.

Be a part of the conversation, register: https://onlineed.acc.com/products/acc-inconversation-with-neal-katyal-former-acting-solicitor-general-of-the-united-states -product_tab_overview

Did you hear the big news? Giovanni Insana, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary at Petco, will kick off ACC Corporate Counsel University® in San Diego this June.

From leading a public company to building high-performing teams, he’ll share what it really takes to succeed in-house. Whether you’re early in your career or making the transition, this is where your in-house journey begins.

📍 June 15–17 | San Diego
👉 Register + view agenda: https://www.acc.com/ccu

“ACC Securities Law + Disclosure seminar is a must for any GC…” That’s how one General Counsel described ACC’s Securities Law + Disclosure program after gaining a stronger command of the regulatory and disclosure issues facing public companies.

For legal leaders advising on:
•SEC reporting
•Insider trading
•Proxy statements
•Disclosure obligations
•Corporate governance

This program offers the practical foundation and executive-level perspective to strengthen your counsel.
🗓️ July 14–16 | New York City
Learn more: https://acc.com/securities

Cybersecurity and AI outcomes aren’t driven by technology alone; they’re shaped by human decisions and the governance frameworks that guide them. Get key takeaways on the state of AI and litigation trends in cybersecurity ➡️ https://corporatecounselnow.com/hardest-ai-and-cyber-problems-arent-technical-theyre-decisions

How are you managing the pressure? Balancing the demands of in-house counsel starts by prioritizing your well-being.

ACC’s toolkit is here to help, featuring six practical checklists and fresh insights from experienced in-house legal professionals.

Explore the toolkit: https://www.acc.com/resource-library/well-being-toolkit-house-lawyers-second-edition


Sponsored by Latitude

Most records retention schedules look good on paper. But the effectiveness of your retention schedule isn’t measured by how it reads. It is measured by whether employees will follow it.

Learn how to create a schedule that employees can understand and follow with this checklist from ACC ➡️ https://www.acc.com/resource-library/records-management-checklist-11-attributes-compliant-retention-schedule

The Global Women in Law & Leadership Honors Program celebrates trailblazing women whose vision and impact are transforming the legal profession at the highest levels.

Now, it’s your turn to be in the room where it happens.

📅 2026 Global Women in Law & Leadership (GWILL) Symposium & Honors Dinner
🗓 June 17, 2026
📍 Delegates Dining Room at the United Nations

Secure your seat today: https://www.acc.com/education-events/2026/acc-foundation-2026-global-women-law-leadership-honors-program

Ready. Set. Go. Discover how today’s CLO is building next-generation legal functions at the ACC Chief Legal Officer Global Summit.

This can’t-miss session explores everything from AI-driven decision-making to modern operating models. Help your business anticipate change, adapt, and thrive.

🗓️ 3-5 June 2026 | Copenhagen, Denmark
Save your spot: https://www.acc.com/closummit