The Ideal Third Place for In House Legal Professionals

Since its establishment in 1988, International Corporate Counsels Association (INCA) has welcomed the participation of legal professionals from various domestic and international companies, regardless of size or foreign affiliation, and has been active for over 35 years.

In addition to traditional corporate legal work, the redefinition of the roles and responsibilities as well as transformation of in house legal work and its legal operations have become urgent tasks in today’s world, where the scope of in house legal work seem to be expanding due to the increasing demands of SDGs, the enhancement of corporate brand value, dealing with cyberattacks and geopolitical risks, and the rapid evolution of generative AI and new technologies.

It is almost certain in very near future more than 40% of legal work can be replaced by generative AI, INCA aims to develop trusted legal departments and enhance the individual legal professional capabilities of our members through the following activities:

Providing Latest Information: We provide up-to-date information on legal trends, risks, SDGs topics, cybersecurity, and geopolitical risks through monthly seminars and study sessions.

Building Networks: We offer opportunities for networking and information exchange among members through summer workshop courses, monthly seminars, study sessions on specific topics, and seasonal social events.

Enhancing Professional Expertise: We offer opportunities to improve not only legal knowledge but also soft skills like presentation, negotiation and communication through lectures and workshops by external experts and INCA members.

Since its establishment, INCA has dedicated to developing into a purposeful organization while maintaining a fun and lively interactive atmosphere with the cooperation of our members under the spirit of “self-sufficiency.” We pride ourselves on contributing to the creation of a place where people from a wide range of backgrounds, from new employees to executive levels, can participate regardless of their titles, to build connections and engage in informal exchanges casually.

As the ideal third place outside the workplace and the home, where in-house legal professionals gather and learn from each other, we hope to add color to the lives of everyone involved in INCA activities through close interactions made possible by our membership of around 100 companies.

Let’s learn together, grow together, sharpen our knowledge and experience in legal work, and enjoy the excitement of in-house legal career, which keep evolving with new opportunities in various fields. We look forward to welcoming you as a new member to INCA!