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Considering that women currently fill only a third of open board positions — even with an increasing awareness of the value of diversity on boards — Stewart’s numbers reflect great success in this area.
… Docket Article The Power of Being in the Room: 4 Ways Attorneys Can Help Increase Boardroom … placed 35 women directors on corporate boards, usually for Fortune 500 companies. Considering that women currently … public relations, and even ethical perspective, and it is good for society too?” she adds. Although it may seem …
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Janet Wright Association of Corporate Counsel … tennis shoes, and I’m out the door with Satchel the corgi for his morning walk and my mental run through the day’s … the time to think through the meetings of the day. What is the agenda, what do we need to accomplish, and how can I …
If you’ve been following this series on blockchain, you now know about blockchain’s capabilities beyond Bitcoin and how to keep up with the disruption.
… Article Smart Contracts: The Shared Ledger That’s Set in Stone Olga V. Mack Publication Date: 05/29/2018 If you’ve … job as a lawyer?” Rest assured, the term “smart contracts” is a misnomer, at least to some extent. Smart contracts are … Let’s (finally) set this agreement in stone Blockchain, for all its fascinating intricacy, is essentially a kind of …
… general counsel and head of business development of Ask.com, is currently general counsel of Change.org. Resource Details … alluring and satisfying that one would never guess that for years she has struggled with imposter syndrome. Imposter …
Mary Quazzo is a governance guru. She is the vice president, principal counsel, and secretary for Bechtel Group, Inc., and has served in-house at Bechtel for the past 27 years.
… Alameda Publication Date: 12/12/2016 Mary Quazzo is a governance guru. She is the vice president, principal counsel, and secretary for Bechtel Group, Inc., and has served in-house at Bechtel for the past 27 years. Resource Details …
… of SolarCity, Seth Weissman has been a dedicated advocate for and champion of his team. Resource Details Interest Area: … working at SolarCity as its first full-time lawyer back in 2008, grew the team to over 60 reports, and shares his key … team. Lessons on hiring • The single biggest mistake is to hire yourself. Everyone has their own strengths and …
… Docket Article Collaboration is Key: How Monica Zent Promotes Unity in Legal Departments Olga V. Mack Katia Bloom Publication … startup, Foxwordy , a digital collaboration network for lawyers, might just change how the legal industry …
GSK Senior Vice President Brennan Torregrossa recommends leaning into your reputation as an objective counselor to give genuine advice — and knowing when to “smash the vase.”
… Banner artwork by Nok Lek Travel Lifestyle / Shutterstock.com Party A and Party B were in intense negotiations. There … You are genuine and trusted. Being credible and genuine is key to ensuring your legal advice is accepted. Jirapong … solution is the right one even when others are advocating for the opposite point of view. It is based on your …
Odeko’s Chief Legal and Administrative Officer Stephen Mar and Hearst Counsel Bree Thompson, with coauthors Arian June and Kim Le of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, share a list of ways in-house lawyers can leverage law firm connections to accelerate their in-house careers. #ACCDocket #inhouse #career
… Source: ACC Docket … Banner artwork by BCFC / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Stay ahead of the game. As in-house counsel, one way to succeed in your current position is to apply what you have learned from law firms to stay … connecting with other external resources and specialists for expertise. Take advantage of your opportunities. Work …
Crises large and small affect businesses of all sizes and across all industries — even more frequently in the digitally-connected world we live in. Emily Schmidt, a communications consultant and former CNN Newsource correspondent, shared insights with ACC members on how to prepare for the unthinkable and how to get alignment with key stakeholders to do so. #ACCDocket #CommunicatingInACrisis
… Docket Article Crisis Can Strike Any Business. Is Your Company Prepared? Association of Corporate Counsel … shared insights with ACC members on how to prepare for the unthinkable and how to get alignment with key … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by DrShutter / Shutterstock.com If you’ve watched the news lately (or ever), you’ve …
As ChatGPT celebrates its second birthday this month, it’s remarkable to reflect on how this technology has transformed the legal landscape. Asset Marketing Services General Counsel, Chief of Staff, and Corporate Secretary Spiwe L. Jefferson takes a look at where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going with GenAI in legal practice.
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Primakov / Shutterstock.com As ChatGPT celebrates its second birthday this month, … own developers. As Nick Turley, OpenAI’s head of product for ChatGPT, recently revealed, the team had “ very tempered … on GenAI in corporate legal work found that GenAI adoption is rapidly accelerating among in-house legal professionals. …
I personally experienced the ambition to achieve more, and advance my career. It took me more than a decade to arrive at a more holistic view of career management.
#ACCDocket #MondayMotivation
… you to focus on finding happiness and satisfaction in life. This need not and should not be tied to rigid career … of our ambitions. If we first create the foundation for satisfaction in life, we can approach our ambitions in a … with their happiness and well-being. That suggests there is something more to satisfaction than traditional career …
Buoy Health GC Cory Lamz is a corporate lawyer who loves public service, so he combined his two passions. Read about his accomplishments that earned him the 2022 #ACCTop30s award #inhousecounsel #generalcounsel #ACCDocket
… Roth Publication Date: 06/21/2022 Buoy Health GC Cory Lamz is a corporate lawyer who loves public service, so he … #ACCDocket Resource Details … It starts with the heart for Cory Lamz . His personal mission to help those in need is the why behind just about everything he does, from …
Who says you can’t be an artist in your legal career? Learn how #ACCTop30s awardee Ismat Abidi is influencing storytelling in the Middle East and North Africa at Netflix. #inhousecounsel #ACCDocket #MiddleEast&NorthAfrica
… Date: 06/21/2022 Who says you can’t be an artist in your legal career? Learn how #ACCTop30s awardee Ismat Abidi is influencing storytelling in the Middle East and North … says the Netflix lawyer in business and legal affairs for Middle East and North Africa, who grew up in the United …
It’s tough enough to grow a legal department post acquisition, but try doing it while supporting the airport industry during a pandemic. Read more about the accomplishments of #ACCTop30s awardee C. Whitfield Caughman, DGC of Paradies Lagardere. #inhousecounsel #career #ACCDocket
… #ACCDocket Resource Details … Whitfield Caughman went in-house because she wanted not only to solve problems but to … eliminated wasteful storage space. “Things that are good for the environment are also good for business,” notes … president of legal and compliance, Whitfield’s next task is developing a compliance workstream. ACC has been a …
The Beijing Arbitration Commission (BAC) thoroughly amended its arbitration rules and published the Beijing Arbitration Commission Arbitration Rules (2015) (the revised BAC arbitration rules). The revised BAC arbitration rules came into effect on April 1, 2015.
… Decision to Comprehensively Promote the Rule of Law in China” explicitly requires it to “improve the arbitration … in applying the currently effective arbitration rules. For instance, adding factors to be considered when deciding … under the same arbitration agreement. If the application is made before the arbitral tribunal is constituted, it shall …
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Mike Madden Association of Corporate Counsel … … Mike Madden GENERAL COUNSEL FTR GROUP PTY LTD and FOR THE RECORD LIMITED BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA 4:30 … and explain how joint IP created during the partnership is split at the end of the term. 7:00 pm Arrive home for bath …
The Association of South East Asian Nations is attempting to build a single market without binding dispute-settlement mechanisms or a single regulatory apparatus.
… Forging ASEAN Common Market Creates Unique Challenges forIn-house Counsel Wallaya Kaewrungruang Rista Manurung Al … 06/01/2016 The Association of South East Asian Nations is attempting to build a single market without binding … Oliver Tonby, McKinsey & Company; May 2014; www.mckinsey.com . This reality, plus the fact that ASEAN has taken a …
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Justin Coss Association of Corporate Counsel … 6:00 am My labrador wakes me by licking my ear. She is like an alarm clock and knows it’s breakfast time. Turn … looking to acquire and identify areas of potential concern for further investigation. 10:00 am Meet with the group …
Oliver Jaberg was driving to FIFA’s headquarters when high-ranking football officials were arrested by Swiss authorities in 2015. Ever since, he has worked to help rebuild trust in FIFA and the organization’s credibility, as well as building out a best-in-class compliance program.
… football officials were arrested by Swiss authorities in 2015. Ever since, he has worked to help rebuild trust in … biggest transformation Jaberg has seen since that morning is a cultural shift at FIFA. “FIFA has undergone a very … former US Attorney General Loretta Lynch praised FIFA for its compliance turnaround during a keynote speech — …
I’m looking to staff up the legal department at my organization but I’ve never had to interview a candidate before. Everyone seems good on paper and I am not sure what the right interview questions are to tease out the ideal candidate. Do you have a list of questions you generally ask?
… Docket Article Ask Aliya: How to Find the Best Candidate for Your Law Department Aliya Ramji Publication Date: … Donna, Staffing up a small company or a small department is always a difficult task. Not only do you want someone who is smart and thoughtful in their work, but you also want to find someone you can …
For a company to be ethical, it must first have a culture of integrity. But how should in-house counsel define integrity and their company's culture? Vice President of Ethics and Compliance of VF Corporation Kellye Gordon has an answer. It is embodied in the program that she developed for the corporation.
… Compliance Program Karmen Fox Publication Date: 08/22/2018 For a company to be ethical, it must first have a culture of integrity. But how should in-house counsel define integrity and their company's … of VF Corporation Kellye Gordon has an answer. It is embodied in the program that she developed for the …
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Dominic Gyngell Association of Corporate Counsel … am The alarm goes off. Hit snooze . 6:15 am The alarm is more insistent. Somewhere in the distance a dog barks. I … morning: getting the kids fed, dressed and out the door for school. 7:30 am Breakfast; notionally protein friendly, …
Wang currently works for International Paper as their Asia general counsel. As many in-house counsel tend to feel after leaving firm life, Wang sometimes misses sharing experiences with fellow lawyers, particularly those in the United States.
… Adamson Publication Date: 06/01/2015 Wang currently works for International Paper as their Asia general counsel. As many in-house counsel tend to feel after leaving firm life, Wang … being a lawyer, whether in private or in-house practice, is her calling. Wang currently works for International Paper …
These three principles cover a lot of patent law ground and are at the heart of our patent system. Understanding them will enable you to make better patent decisions, to better manage your patent portfolio, and to better understand your patent attorney.
… procure a patent so broad and so encompassing that it is anticipated by what came before. Claim charts are at the … law. Claim charts are a convenient and effective means for analyzing and presenting information regarding a patent claim. The devil isin the details. There is more to patent law than axioms, but …
Your organization’s legal and compliance function has a central role in data breach response, handling substantive legal repercussions of the breach and also ensuring coordination of the overall response.
… Article Once More Unto the Breach: Why and How to Be Ready For a Data Breach Robert Jett III Peter Sloan Publication … legal and compliance function has a central role in data breach response, handling substantive legal … Global spending on IT information security for 2015 is forecasted at $77 billion, with annual growth at eight …
If done well, an information governance investment will not only pay for itself over a short window of time, but actually save the organization potentially tens of millions of dollars a year moving forward.
… Docket Article Creating an ROI for Information Governance, with No Budget Linda G. Sharp … content. Streamline eDiscovery. If your eDiscovery process is aligned with your overall Information Governance process, … How are we going to pay for this? After many years in the information governance (IG) space and having talked to …
… Docket Article Growth in China’s Outbound Investment Brings Chances and Challenges Zhiwei Lin Publication Date: 03/01/2015 It is an opportunity for international users to know how their Chinese …
… Docket Article Q&A with Anita Omonuwa Ogbalu on the ACC In-house Certification Program Association of Corporate … Certification Program shares how the certification is an investment in her career. Resource Details Interest … out? Anita Omonuwa Ogbalu : I have always been an advocate for continuous learning and development, and was in search of …
… Docket Article Q&A with Vaughan Fulmer on the ACC In-house Certification Program Association of Corporate … their value to the business. The intensive program is virtual and attracts in-house counsel from around the … I’m a general counsel, I’ve been the sole legal counsel for my company for nine years and this can at times leave you …
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