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Compliance Trends in Polish Organizations – Key Practical Takeaways from the Survey Conducted in Cooperation with the Polish Association of General Counsel

By Aleksander Stawicki, attorney-at-law, senior partner and Wojciech Kulczyk, attorney-at-law, senior associate, WKB Wierciński, Kwieciński, Baehr Sp.k.

The recently published report from the survey conducted by Polish law firm Wierciński, Kwieciński, Baehr Sp.k. (WKB) in cooperation with the Polish Association of General Counsel (the “Report”) provides useful insight into key compliance trends in Poland. In this Quick Overview, learn more about how compliance programs are viewed and internalized in Poland.

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Guiding your Organisation in Supporting Social Justice Issues

By Lori Middlehurst, APAC Employment Law Lead, Salesforce, Nick Willets, Board Director (Volunteer), John Mac Foundation, and Vered Keisar, VP and GC, ResMed

In a time where social justice issues are attracting greater awareness, it is important to recognise how in-house counsel area uniquely positioned to guide their organisations in supporting these important issues.

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Team Management During Covid-19

By Carolyn Reynolds, General Counsel of Vicinity Centres

How should in-house counsel deal with new work from home policies due to the Covid-19 Pandemic? In this article, learn skills and takeaways for discussions with you team.

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ICYMI: Lawyers as Endurance Athletes: 5 Tips to Developing Stronger, More Resilient “Mental Muscle” in Your Life

By Heidi Brown, Professor, Brooklyn Law School and Justin Martin, Associate General Counsel, Electric
Power Research Institute and Chair, Law Department Management Network

It’s OK to not be OK, but then what? There are many dimensions to well-being, including emotional, intellectual, occupational, physical, spiritual and social. Endurance athletes use specific techniques to build emotional and mental muscle around their physical muscle, and enhance their performance. Below are tips we can use to apply the same concepts to enhance our well-being and effectiveness as in-house counsel.

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Addressing Conflict Without Tanking your Diversity Program

By Lori Middlehurst, APAC Law Lead, Salesforce

Conflict, which is a positive by-product of diversity, must be expected and welcomed in today’s innovative, diverse workplace. Diversity of thought is increased in the more diverse workplace, and while most Australian companies look for ways to increase diversity, they may struggle if the inherent conflicts get out of hand.

This article appears in the Australian Corporate Lawyer, Volume 30, Issue 1 - Autumn 2020

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Doing Deals in 2020-Regional Themes and Trends

By Jenny Karlsson, Senior Business Development, Lex Mundi, and Shawn Zhao, Vice President, Greater China General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Schneider Electric

Learn about key concerns and new issues affecting the world in 2020.

This article appeared in the Australian Corporate Lawyer Volume 30, Issue 1 - Autumn 2020

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Legal Leadership

By Richard Dammery, Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary, Woolworths Limited

In this personal opinion article, a former senior executive speaks about his ideas regarding leadership and what a true leader needs to learn before taking up responsibilities.

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Legal Tech

By Verity White, Consumer and Small Business Team, Telstra

This article can guide you on how to build a powerful legal tech shopping list with functional and non-functional requirements.

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In-house Counsel and Risk Management: An Opportunity Presents

By Dave Van Sanden, General Manager, Legal, Risk & Compliance of Australian Unity

The noticeable refocussing of attention by boards on the non-financial risks organisations take has created opportunities for in-house counsel to refresh our value proposition to employers. However, have we truly seized these opportunities for what they are, and, if we have, are we ready to take them on and deliver on expectations?

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