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U.S. In-house Counsel Population Tracker

By Association of Corporate Counsel

This tracker monitors the number of in-house counsel in the United States based on publicly available data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Defined Strategy Is Not Enough

By Elizabeth Lugones, Legal Operations Senior Advisor, UpLevel Ops

We are often told that a defined strategy is needed to achieve success in business. But is an articulated strategy enough? I would argue it is not. There must be shared understanding and alignment across the organization on the desired outcomes for that strategy while also ensuring that resources are enabled and inspired to succeed. This is where an empowered Legal Operations function comes into play.

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Legal Operations & ESG: The Basics

By Hayden Goudy, ESG Business Intelligence Advisor, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP and Vedika Mehera, Innovation Advisor, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

There is a growing focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues in today’s boardrooms. As companies grapple with developing ESG programs, legal operations have an important role. From preparing ESG disclosures and managing risks to collecting, validating, and reporting data, firms can leverage core legal operations functions to build an ESG program that drives improvement over time.

Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts

Sample Delegation of Authority Document

By Casey Harris

This policy outlines the guidelines for delegating authority within a business entity to ensure efficient operations while maintaining fiscal and policy integrity.

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GenO – The Rise of Legal Operations and Its Strategic Impact on Companies

By Prashant Dubey, Chief Strategy Officer and Research Chair, Agiloft

Just a few decades ago, a private practice lawyer in a law firm who decided to go “in-house” endured constant questioning about why they were taking a step back in their career. Was it because they were tired of the breakneck pace of a law firm? Were they OK making less money? Essentially, these lawyers were viewed as “stepping off the treadmill,” and getting “out of the game.” Not a complimentary description.  Click here to read more.

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Holiday Safety Liabilities and Tips to Limit Employer Liability at Company Parties

By James L. Curtis, Adam R. Young, Erin Dougherty Foley, and Craig B. Simonsen

The U.S. Department of Labor has blogged about the safety of workers during the busy holiday season, indicating an area of potential enforcement for OSHA in the coming weeks. As this is the season for office holiday parties, check out this article from Seyfarth Shaw detailing tips to minimize your organization’s exposure to legal liability and, more importantly, prevent an undesirable incident from occurring at your office holiday party.