The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world's largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations, nonprofits and other private-sector organizations around the globe.
In this article, we outline five tips for companies preparing for a private equity investment and five tips for managing a new private equity relationship post-transaction.
… Docket Article 10 Tips for Preparing for and Managing a Private Equity Investor … and other conditions change. Private equity investment is an option that should be considered by any company looking … reputable third-party Q of E firm, this can help expedite buy-side diligence as the private equity investor may be …
Sparked by the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, protests for racial equality continue globally. Many companies have taken a stand, publicly denouncing police brutality and reassessing their policies to root out racial bias in their organizations. But how are the employees responding?
… by the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, protests for racial equality continue globally. Many companies have … and reassessing their policies to root out racial bias in their organizations. But how are the employees responding? … HR employees, respectively. While Alonso said that there is data to be evaluated from other races and groups, SHRM and …
Learn how to maneuver through the many challenges women face as leaders in the workplace in this interview with Carolyn Herzog, chief legal officer at Elastic NV. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Palto / Shutterstock.com Who is Carolyn Herzog? Carolyn Herzog, Chief Legal Officer at … with a job in the World Bank as the project administrator for health and education programs in the francophone regions …
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by vs148 / Shutterstock.com ACC Europe’s 2023 annual conference in Brussels will … last three years of the reinvention of work. Innovation is a big topic for companies. But what about you, behind your computer, …
Odeko Inc. General Counsel Stephen Mar and Mark Roellig, senior client advisor for Perkins Coie LLC, outline 8 value-adds that law firms should consider providing to their clients — free of charge. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… Stephen Mar and Mark Roellig, senior client advisor for Perkins Coie LLC, outline 8 value-adds that law firms … Banner artwork by darenlin.art Cheat Sheet Sharing is caring. Ten GCs talked to the authors about how law firms … that can lead to future work. Ok Sotnikova / Shutterstock.com Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) All of …
Ultimately, the key to navigating the future of legal work, achieving efficiencies, and delivering high-quality legal services is to find a balance between the use of technology and the importance of people and their skills. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel #remotework
… efficiencies, and delivering high-quality legal services is to find a balance between the use of technology and the … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Zenzen / Shutterstock.com Remote work has become such an integral part of our daily lives that it is difficult for many people to imagine a world without it. The …
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro, along with other in-house counsel and mindfulness experts, discuss meditation’s many health benefits and the hype around it. #ACCDocket #inhouse #wellness
… … Banner artwork by Efremov Alexander / Shutterstock.com My first Positively Legal article in 2020 was about … (an oncoming bus) and perceived danger (a full inbox). For many, our stress response (which gives us the burst of … there has been new research and new techniques to try. It is a practice that continues to increase in popularity. I …
Sooner or later, a crisis will hit your company. Docket columnist Olga V. Mack outlines actions GCs can take before, during, and after a crisis. #ACCDocket #SVB #Finance #Crisis
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Rokas Tenys / Shutterstock.com From security breaches to health emergencies like … come in all shapes and sizes, but the business impact is often identical. Customer attrition, damaged reputation, … to make payroll, to make capital expenditures (e.g., for supplies), and to meet other cash requirements from …
You can be happy simply by thinking you are, and your happiness will spread into work. Career Path author James Bellerjeau tells you how in The ABCs of Work series. #ACCDocket #Stoic #Stoicism
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Kitch Bain / Shutterstock.com Today’s topic is learning how to Be Happy . Last time we talked about doing … is content with his lot, whatever it be — without wishing for what he has not. Seneca Be content with what you have, …
Even the most boring tasks require motivation, which will bring you closer to your ultimate goals. Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau tells you how to stay motivated in The ABCs of Work series. #ACC #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Kitch Bain / Shutterstock.com Today’s topic is all about using Motivation to propel your career. Last … Sometimes this comes from an inspired boss, yes. For sure a good leader sets out a vision that people want to …
Explore the impact of recent developments on Caremark oversight duties, examining the implications for corporations, directors, officers, and company counsel. #ChanceryCourt #DelawareChancery #ACC #ACCDocket
… on Caremark oversight duties, examining the implications for corporations, directors, officers, and company counsel. … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by SevenMaps / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet McDonald's I extended the fiduciary duty of … and not an altogether surprising result. Indeed, it is not likely that any other officer in the company, save for …
It’s a good idea to obey all law-abiding business decisions even when you disagree; you are an advisor, not a decision-maker. Career Path author James Bellerjeau explains in The ABCs of Work series. #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Kitch Bain / Shuterstock.com Today’s topic is all about when to Obey others’ instructions rather than … your independent judgment and then forcefully argue for what you believe is best. You can and must be a zealous …
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro discusses living abroad for work with Krystle Garnder, senior legal counsel and data protection officer at Capgemini Australia. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro discusses living abroad for work with Krystle Garnder, senior legal counsel and data … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by AVA Bitter / Shutterstock.com “If our lives are dominated by a search for happiness, … benefits of travel on our wellbeing , described how travel is more than fun. It is good for our mental health. Through …
Discover how in-house counsel can navigate the complexities of office strategies post-COVID, with insights into market conditions, workspace needs, and cost reduction. #COVIDRealEstate #HybridWork #RemoteWork #ACC #ACCDocket
… provisions. Many companies look to their general counsel for guidance on workplace strategy and office environments, … right balance of in-office versus remote work. While there is not a one-size-fits-all solution, all companies need to … a successful negotiation. Na_Studio / Shutterstock.com Recently, we’ve heard that it’s the “end” of the …
Discover how companies like Zendesk and CrowdStrike have successfully implemented shared services models in their legal departments, boosting efficiency, reducing costs, and overcoming challenges. #ACC #ACCDocket #CostReduction #Legalnnovation
… Docket … Banner artwork by Bakhtiar Zein / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Efficiency is critical. Shared services can reduce costs and … model – an efficient means of triaging legal work. For years, companies have used shared services models in …
… Resolution Source: ACC Docket … Volume 38, Number 4 In July 2019, a Minnesota federal court dismissed with … numerous cases with similar allegations in one proceeding is not unique to the United States. For example, China promulgated its first national code on …
To take their career to the next level, mid-level lawyers need to focus on demonstrating value in the workplace and building social capital. This article offers advice on practical and proactive steps individuals can take to advance their careers and build important skills at this stage — about seven or eight years after being admitted to the bar.
… can help you build social capital, find opportunities for leadership, and develop expertise in a chosen area. … at work as you strive to advance your career goals. There is ample guidance on how to succeed as a first-year attorney, … understand decisions, gather approvals, and attain buy-in. As an in-house lawyer, a key part of your role is to …
Today’s corporate legal departments often have four generations of lawyers working together, and while differences abound, this generational diversity is actually beneficial to companies.
… and while differences abound, this generational diversity is actually beneficial to companies. Resource Details … outline paths to leadership and provide opportunities for upward mobility, boost diversity, and support flexible … time you need to train your executives or garner their buy-in, allow your millennial to take the lead. Give …
Getting to the bottom of the issues and understanding the facts is in the best interest of any organization. That is why workplace investigations are so critical.
… to the bottom of the issues and understanding the facts isin the best interest of any organization. That is why … are so critical. There are many elements that must exist for a proper workplace investigation, but it all starts with …
Who do you call when disaster strikes? If you are Lori Middlehurst, the Asia Pacific employment law director for VMware, you call your local contacts first to get the on-the-ground scoop.
… Lori Middlehurst, the Asia Pacific employment law director for VMware, you call your local contacts first to get the … “I’ve had to deal with employee issues related to floods in the Philippines, earthquakes in Japan and New Zealand, … team to immediately make sure employees are safe. She is speaking on a panel at the 2016 ACC Annual Meeting in San …
“Can we do it?” “Should we do it?” “How can we justify budgeting for it?” and “Can we rely on it?” are questions that your product development or marketing team may ask you prior to launching a product or service.
… do it?” “Should we do it?” “How can we justify budgeting for it?” and “Can we rely on it?” are questions that your … Property Source: ACC Docket … CHEAT SHEET What is a freedom to operate analysis? It is an assessment of the … infringement and if sued, the likelihood of prevailing in court. Assess third party rights. Determine whether third …
Productization allows you to deliver customer-focused legal services at scale and cost-effectively to make a more significant impact on your bottom line.
… vehicle. The invention led to a bevy of beneficial changes in manufacturing facilities across the globe. Legal services … not only expands the ways lawyers offer legal advice but is also a market evolution legal providers must embrace if … in the modern digital era. Your window of opportunity For some legal services, the window of opportunity to …
… Ignoring legal workplace stressors can suppress excellence in outcomes and intensify illness. Reducing stigma. The … so more attorneys to access these free services. Hope for the future. With LAPs, we have the capacity to create a … A works in a toxic environment and feels as though she is swimming in a circle — slowly going under after a messy …
In this chat hosted by ACC Singapore, the chief legal officer of KFC Global and Pizza Hut International shared his life lessons and experiences from trainee lawyer to globally successful general counsel.
… Y. Chan Lijun Chui Publication Date: 08/24/2021 In this chat hosted by ACC Singapore, the chief legal officer … do your best at that task. Doesn’t matter what task it is, you don’t know what doors will open up.” Mahboobani later … to work alongside some of the most prominent counsels for the entire duration of a landmark trial. Hard work and …
… Publication Date: 10/11/2021 Roel Staes, general counsel for FedEx Express Europe, offers his eight golden rules for … Development Source: ACC Docket … Cheat Sheet Communication is key. It is an essential part of any in-house counsel job, particularly for those in executive …
… Docket Article 7 Strategies for Succeeding In-house Johann Hardarson David Armsworth-Maw Tony Frost … Develop new abilities The core principle for this strategy is to develop new abilities and approaches, which complement …
Legal risk assessments are essential to a successful legal department. ACC Credentialing Institute leaders James Merklinger and Carole Basri lay out what in-house should know to conduct an effective assessment. #ACCDocket
… leaders James Merklinger and Carole Basri lay out what in-house should know to conduct an effective assessment. … to the company. An effective legal risk assessment is essential to the integrity of the entire company, … determined. The legal risk assessment is a vital tool for the legal department to implement and execute a legal …
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro spoke with Winc Group GC Troy Swan about the importance of believing our actions have an impact — in our professional and personal lives. #ACCDocket #WellnessWednesday
… the importance of believing our actions have an impact — in our professional and personal lives. #ACCDocket … Development Source: ACC Docket … “The chief task in life is simply this : to identify and separate matters so that I … with the choices I actually control. Where then do I look for good and evil? Not to uncontrollable externals, but …
Ropes & Gray LLP’s Head Strategic Advisor Danielle Davidson alongside AlixPartners' Associate General Counsel Jimmy Chestnut and Global Head of eDiscovery and Data Forensics Tarek Ghalayini delve into the evolution and adoption of AI in the legal industry and the complexities it may potentially cause in eDiscovery work. #ACCDocket #inhouse #AI
… Docket … Banner artwork by Dark Geometry / Shutterstock.com It is clear artificial intelligence (AI) is supplementing the … the technology must be clearly defined in order to allow for proper rules, regulations, and a general understanding of …
Learn how – and why – you can achieve more by doing less in this Positively Legal column by Caterina Cavallaro. #ACCDocket #inhouse #PositivelyLegal #SlowProductivity #DeepWork #Essentialism
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by fizkes / Shutterstock.com The World Health Organization called burnout an “ … unfairness, and mismatch of values) in my guest blog for Better Ipsum. These articles identified the signs of … “ the lost art of accomplishment without burnout. ” What is productivity? Productivity makes sense in an agricultural …
Just looking for time saving documents?
Show results exclusively from the ACC Resource Library with customizable filters