ST. LOUIS - eTradeWire -- The Association of Corporate Counsel – St. Louis Chapter (ACC STL), the premier bar association for in-house counsel, is delighted to announce the selection of its talented law school student candidates for the 2026 Diversity and Inclusion Summer Internship Program.

Now entering its 14th year, this internationally acclaimed initiative is strategically designed to foster greater diversity, equity, and inclusion within the regional legal community. By bridging the gap between top-tier legal education and real-world corporate environments, the program equips aspiring legal professionals with immersive, firsthand exposure to corporate legal departments and regional law firms.

"Our vision is for this program's alumni to truly thrive in corporate legal departments and top law firms," said Natalie Grosso, 2026 Internship Program Chair and Senior Counsel at World Wide Technology, LLC. "We're proud that many former interns have already built highly successful careers in the St. Louis legal community, and we look forward to seeing the continued, positive impact of our growing alumni network."

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The corporate hosts and 2026 legal interns include:

• Emerson Electric Co - Sydni Taylor attends Saint Louis University School of Law
• Spectrum - Zaccheus Ng-Posey attends University of Illinois School of Law

Throughout the summer, interns develop a sophisticated understanding of the critical intersection between complex business objectives and legal counsel. To complement their practical workloads, the Chapter provides a comprehensive array of professional development programming, including targeted orientation sessions on corporate navigation, dedicated mentorship pairings, and networking social events designed to build lasting professional camaraderie.

About the Association of Corporate Counsel – St. Louis Chapter:

The Association of Corporate Counsel - St. Louis Chapter, the premier bar association for in-house counsel, was founded in 1987. The Chapter has more than 680 members who represent over 175 organizations. The Chapter's commitment to its members and community has earned it an impressive list of accolades as a leader in the global network of chapters:

• Chapter of the Year 1995, 2012 and 2015,
• Chapter Challenge Award 2009,
• Legal Service of Eastern Missouri Richard B. Teitelman Distinguished Service Award for pro bono efforts 2014,
• Best Membership Strategy 2018,
• Gold Chapter of Distinction designation 2019-24,
• Best Diversity Initiative Award 2020, 2022 and 2024,
• Innovative Programming Effort Award 2023 and 2025
• Best Partnership Program Award 2023.

To learn more, please visit, https://www.acc.com/chapters/stlouis/.

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