Veta T. Richardson is the president and chief executive officer of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC). ACC is the world's largest legal association dedicated exclusively to serving the interests of in-house counsel. She raised the bar on the advancement of diversity and inclusion in the legal profession through the establishment of a multi-pronged platform that consisted of ground-breaking research and white papers; thought-provoking publications, such as Diversity & the Bar and best-in-class programs, services, and networking events.