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Pandemic Nation: Understanding its Impact on Lawyers from Underrepresented Communities

By Thomson Reuters

Lawyers working in law firms and in corporate law departments reported several personal challenges to developing their careers during the pandemic. One year after the start of the pandemic, the biggest barrier to career progression for lawyers continued to be limited to no in-person contact. Read this important article to learn more about the professional impact of the pandemic.

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Using Business Skills: A Necessary Tool to Advance Your In-House Career (Checklist)

By Association of Corporate Counsel

Do you know how crucial business skills are to your career as in-house counsel? Consider the key issues below in planning your career. The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), prepared this checklist utilizing information presented in the webcast titled “The Necessity of Business Skills for Advancing In-Housel Legal Professionals” (October 6, 2021). The webcast, presented by King’s Business School in partnership with ACC, highlights how the skills and language of business can elevate your skillset and position you for future success.

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A Lawyer’s Guide to Leadership - Ten Ways to Boost Your Strategic Contribution

By Charlie Beasley, Consultant (London), Hugo Nanninga, Consultant (London), Dede Orraca-Cecil, Consultant (Boston), Angela Pêgas, Consultant (São Paulo), Simone Stebler, Consultant (Zürich), Egon Zehnder

Today, an organization needs far more than legal advice from its legal function. In this article, learn what business leaders really want and need from their General Counsel/Chief Legal Officers and their teams.

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Personal Leadership Philosophy

By Mark Roellig, former general counsel of four Fortune 500 companies

In this article, the personal philosophy of leadership is explored and shared through an in-house counsel perspective.

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Progress and Prospects for Women General Counsel on Canadian Public Company Boards

By Stacy McLean, Partner; Kathleen Keilty, Partner; and Alison Jeffrey, Senior Advisor, Strategic Initiatives & Client Development Coaching at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Boards increasingly recognize the value proposition of corporate directors who come from an in-house counsel background. The role of the general counsel (GC) today extends well beyond legal and requires an array of skills — notably business acumen and leadership. This Quick Overview discusses optimization of Board performance.

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Top 10 Tips to Develop In-House Legal Leaders

By Aparna Dasai Williams, Associate General Counsel- Corporate at Imperva, Inc.

The way to get the most out of your team members is to develop each person into a leader. In this member written Top 10, learn how to connect with your colleagues and build a team of leaders.

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