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… Docket Article Day in the Life: Eliud Ogutu Association of Corporate Counsel … who regales me with yesterday’s exploits and today’s plans for school. I feed him some oatmeal porridge as I catch up … to the bedroom to wake her. My four-year-old daughter is already awake and is preparing for preschool. I give her a …
… Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Justin Martin is the current chair for the ACC Law Department Management Network (LDMN) … for scientific, strategic planning, and advisory solutions in energy, electricity, power, environment, and technology …
At Johnson & Johnson, Eric Wu hopes to play a role in bringing Asia to the forefront in the healthcare industry as a center of innovation, and assist the company’s vision of someday eliminating disease as we currently know it.
… At Johnson & Johnson, Eric Wu hopes to play a role in bringing Asia to the forefront in the healthcare industry … Wu, Asia Pacific M&A regional counsel and head of legal for the Asia Pacific Innovation Center at Johnson & Johnson, … like a perfect fit,” he recalls. In his current role, Wu is responsible for managing all Johnson & Johnson M&A and …
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Raj Barot Association of Corporate Counsel … we should sleep in a little longer, but she won’t take no for an answer. I set her up with some toys to keep her busy … back to India after a four-year assignment in London. She is dual qualified (UK and India) and looking for a change …
This article suggests an alternate process that replaces the annual performance review form with a two-step process of regular discussions between managers and their subordinates and a separate, confidential written staff assessment memo addressed to higher management.
… … CHEAT SHEET A poor substitute. Managers will often opt for a performance review they deem to be “negative” instead … assessment process. The annual performance review process is both a time-honored and dreaded part of the business … with anxiety or viewed as irrelevant and a waste of time. In a 2009 Reuters survey, 80 percent of employees were …
In an interview with ACC, the women-led NASCAR legal team discusses succeeding in a male-dominated industry and working for a company striving for diversity and inclusion.
… Lane to Progress Karmen Fox Publication Date: 03/08/2021 In an interview with ACC, the women-led NASCAR legal team … succeeding in a male-dominated industry and working for a company striving for diversity and inclusion. Resource … Inclusion Source: ACC Docket … While the NASCAR fanbase is predominately male and white, the …
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 …
It’s hard to imagine someone better prepared for a generalist role in Asia than Deborah Vaughn. But she never set out with a formal plan to become Whirlpool’s chief legal officer of Asia Pacific. She says she simply moved from each position in “a natural progression.”
… 11/01/2016 It’s hard to imagine someone better prepared for a generalist role in Asia than Deborah Vaughn. But she never set out with a … intelligence and big picture views of a diplomat, she is a perfect fit for her demanding job. But she never set out …
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 …
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 …
… Carol Dweck suggested that our ability to learn and grow is influenced by our beliefs in our own intelligence and abilities — as either fixed … teams also have mindsets. In an article Dweck co-authored for the Harvard Business Review , the authors stated …
… inevitably run into headwinds because change is difficult. Members of the organization may struggle to … phase should not be rushed. Involve key stakeholders in gathering data to set a defensible baseline against which … team can understand. Provide clarity about expectations for all members of the team. To achieve established goals, …
… Docket Article A New Flightpath for Cybersecurity Sean P. Bamford Evan D. Wolff Kate M. … federal contractors are tougher than ever and will usher in a new era of best practices. Reporting. Organizations will … Supply chain risk. A key focus of the executive order is neutralizing supply chain risk. Anticipate and adapt. A …
Salesforce’s customer relationship management system is based on the cloud, allowing companies to access data from anywhere there is an internet connection. The idea, somewhat quaint now, hooked Ariker and she monitored job postings while working as a litigation lawyer, and later as a contract manager where she also managed intellectual property portfolios and patent programs.
… Salesforce’s customer relationship management system is based on the cloud, allowing companies to access data from … GENERAL COUNSEL, AND CHIEF OF STAFF SALESFORCE.ORG Back in 2000, the idea of accessing large amounts of data through … she remembers. Salesforce.org offers end-to-end solutions for nonprofits. It connects them with partners, supporters, …
… Bruckhaus Deringer LLP November 5, 2014 What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What … Rachel Nurse subscriptions@gettingthedealthrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … The publishers and authors accept no responsibility for any acts or omissions contained herein. Although the …
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