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As in-house counsel, you never know when you’ll encounter an unforeseen event that triggers an internal investigation. But when you do, you’ll want to be prepared. Whether it’s a whistleblower complaint or a personnel-related issue, companies can no longer afford to treat claims on a case-by-case basis, and must create precautionary policy that ensures that every investigation is fair and safe for all involved.

An in-house litigator, defense counsel, plaintiff counsel, and judge discuss how to be civil to fellow lawyers during trial cases.

General counsel are typically part of the leadership team; their position naturally connects them to others across their organizations. By being open about the succession planning process, you are letting the candidate know there is a place at the table for those who can help anticipate developments, proactively manage the company’s legal risks, and strategize in related areas such as finance and employment matters.

Combining the human and technological parts of your team effectively might be challenging, but the results are worth it. Here are a few ways you can invest in technology that benefits your people and your business.

Corporate counsel have the first and best opportunity to control the destinies of their clients at the time of drafting the arbitration agreements — before disputes have arisen, when business relations are at their best, and when everyone is cooperating to “get the deal done.”

The ILAN has been a tremendous resource for meeting new colleagues and being able to learn from them about different approaches to handling matters as in-house counsel; often these newfound friends provide useful insights and a fresh way to look at things.

Dreaming, as opposed to goal-setting, is not about being smart, measureable, achievable, realistic, or time bound. Dreaming is the exact opposite of that. It simply allows you to explore all that can be.

Despite the best efforts of in-house counsel, some problems are unavoidable. When a dispute is on the horizon, consider these 10 steps to avoid litigation.

While there are many powerful reasons to implement strong internal compliance programs, the focus of this article is mitigating risk specifically created by external “bounty” programs. In that context, the more robust the internal compliance program, the less risk there is that an employee will go outside first to report a violation or potential violation.

This article will provide in-house legal counsel with information on OSHA compliance, injury recording and reporting criteria, how to handle an inspection, citation, and penalty, the contestation and appeal process, whistleblower complaints, and tips and strategies the civil litigator can employ in underlying civil litigation where the OSHA standards are at issue.

A day in the life of Cheryl Yuan, Deputy General Counsel – M&A and Partnerships at Veon in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

A day in the life of Cynthia Bar, Managing Counsel — Argentina, Uruguay & Paraguay at Coca-Cola in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

A day in the life of Varsha Gupta, Regional Legal & Compliance Counsel, Middle East and Iran, Health at RB in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

There’s no reason to frown when it comes to implementing AI solutions to your legal department’s workflow.

Momentum is building in favor of electronic signatures, and many in-house counsel are seeing a tipping point on the horizon. However, as in any era of rapid change, keeping up with developments is challenging. In order to use electronic signatures with confidence, legal professionals should understand the recent legislative progress.

Recent court decisions — such as the Sixth Circuit’s Shane Group opinion — and legal publications have a placed a renewed emphasis on the topic of filing under seal. This article continues that discussion by compiling the practical lessons of Shane Group and offering concrete guidance for corporate litigants who handle confidential or sensitive documents.

Our September Canadian Briefings supplement delves into the challenges and responsibilities a director of a Canadian public company must face.

In honor of Women’s History Month, ACC collected ten powerful moments from recent profiles on and articles written by women in-house counsel.

ACC interviewed the women-lead NASCAR Legal Dream Team on honing collaboration skills and adapting work processes during the pandemic.

A day in the life of Jeremy Barton, General Counsel at KPMG in London, UK.

If there is one thing Ulrike Schwarz-Runer is, it’s a general counsel. But if there are two things Ulrike is, it’s a general counsel and a forward-looking optimist.

Following submissions made by ACC, a Dutch appeals court has ruled that lawyers who benefit from in-house legal privilege in their home jurisdiction can rely on that privilege before the Dutch courts and investigators, explains Paul Gilbert of Cleary Gottlieb in a recent interview with the ACC Docket.

While in law school, Saltz discovered that archaeology actually had a few things in common with bankruptcy, an area that soon became her focus.

As data protection celebrates its 50th anniversary, we look ahead to the challenges of the coming years.

This article seeks to demystify the “how” part of the path to in-house leadership, sharing eight key strategies for in-house lawyers aspiring to lead.

Having a voice inside ACC that specifically focuses on those of us who are new to in-house work helps ensure that programming throughout ACC doesn’t skip over new folks, especially since most leaders in the other parts of ACC are not new.

Compliance should be reflected in a company’s culture and core values and should address ethical principles as well as legal imperatives.

I’ve been chief legal officer and general counsel of ALSAC since 2010. ALSAC exists solely to raise the funds and awareness necessary to operate and maintain St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. Chief Legal Officer Masahiro Homma has spent nearly 20 years advocating for the position of in-house counsel in Japan.

It is important to remember that you are under no obligation to respond to such provocation. You can still achieve your objectives with civility, poise, and professionalism. Herein, we will identify the Rambo litigator’s most common dirty tactics and provide you with the proper tools to disarm and defeat this difficult adversary.