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Best Practices for Accessibility from Those Who Live It
Publication Date: 06/12/2024
Are you resilient enough to overcome a physical disability? Hear how Lori G. Cohen, co-chair of global litigation for Greenberg Traurig, and Jim Merklinger of the ACC Credentialing Institute, faced their challenges. #ACCDocket #DEI #accessibility
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Interest Area: Diversity and Inclusion
Source: ACC Docket
… Docket Article Best Practices for Accessibility from Those Who Live It Association of … … Banner artwork by Vitalii Vodolazskyi / Shutterstock.com Lori G. Cohen Vice Chair and Co-Chair, Global Litigation … uses her phone’s text to speech app to communicate. She is grateful she can use technology to make her voice heard at …
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What In-house Counsel Should Know About Juneteenth
Publication Date: 06/19/2024
The newest US federal holiday, Juneteenth, offers a chance for in-house counsel to reexamine their workplace policies and obligations. ACCDocket #inhouse #Juneteenth
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… The newest US federal holiday, Juneteenth, offers a chance for in-house counsel to reexamine their workplace policies … Details … Banner artwork by Lightspring / Shutterstock.com What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth, also known as “Emancipation Day,” …
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Procurement’s Power Duo: Finance and Legal
Publication Date: 06/24/2024
Do you ever wonder how startups navigate the complex world of procurement? It’s all about the Finance and Legal collaboration. Explore how these two departments are joining forces to drive results. #ACCDocket #inhouse
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Interest Area: Financial Services
Source: ACC Docket
… Docket … Banner artwork by alphaspirit.it / Shutterstock.com This is the first part of a multi-part series addressing best … refers to internal functions or individuals accountable for business results related to procurement requests. This …
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2024 ACC Top 10 30-Somethings: Abigail Genevieve Tan
Publication Date: 06/28/2024
Meet Abigail Genevieve Tan: 2024 ACC Top 10 30-Something honoree, ACC Singapore board member, and animal welfare champion. #ACCDocket #ACCSingapore #Top30s
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… Details … The  ACC Top 10 30-Somethings  awards recognize in-house counsel between the ages of 30 and 39 for their innovation, approach to challenges, well-rounded … ensuring that all rights and obligations are fulfilled is also critical.   Elastic works with major companies — …
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2024 ACC Top 10 30-Somethings: Stephen Mar
Publication Date: 06/28/2024
Meet Stephen Mar: ACC 2024 Top 10 30-Somethings winner, chief legal officer & administrative officer at Odeko. Discover how he takes on high-stakes challenges in crises. #ACC #ACCDocket #Top30s #Leadership #inhouse #LegalInnovation #DiversityInLaw
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… at Odeko. Discover how he takes on high-stakes challenges in crises. #ACC #ACCDocket #Top30s #Leadership #inhouse … recognize in-house counsel between the ages of 30 and 39 for their innovation, approach to challenges, well-rounded … High-stakes challenges in crises  Stephen’s career is highlighted by his strategic navigation of critical …
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2024 ACC Top 10 30-Somethings: T.J. Trum
Publication Date: 06/28/2024
Meet T.J. Trum: 2024 ACC Top 10 30-Somethings winner, general counsel, and team leader for risk management and safety at Pomp’s Tire Service! Follow his journey to tire industry lawyer and learn how he developed a unique response to critical safety issues that aligned with the company’s core values. #ACCDocket #inhouse #risk #Top30s
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… 10 30-Somethings winner, general counsel, and team leader for risk management and safety at Pomp’s Tire Service! Follow … Details … The  ACC Top 10 30-Somethings  awards recognize in-house counsel between the ages of 30 and 39 for their … like technicians and truckers, think and feel. One example is when he first started out in the industry summers during …
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2024 ACC Top 10 30-Somethings: Winnie Ling
Publication Date: 06/28/2024
Meet Winnie Ling: ACC 2024 Top 10 30-Somethings winner and general counsel — head of legal & people at Blend, a NYSE-listed company powering the future of banking. Winnie has made a series of pivots that landed her in an in-house position where she is responsible not only for the company’s legal functions but also human resources and strategic operations. #ACCDocket #inhouse #Top30s
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… Winnie has made a series of pivots that landed her in an in-house position where she is responsible not only for the company’s legal functions but also human resources …
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Legal Tech: 5 Use Cases for Large Language Models in Legal Departments
Publication Date: 07/08/2024
Learn how in-house counsel can use LLMs to create efficiency in corporate legal operations, while maintaining the crucial human oversight of generative AI. #ACCDocket #legaltech #inhouse
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Interest Area: Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce
Source: ACC Docket
… Docket Article Legal Tech: 5 Use Cases for Large Language Models in Legal Departments Olga V. Mack … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by ArtemisDiana / Shutterstock.com The strategic implementation of LLMs in corporate legal … Understanding and managing the risks effectively is crucial for legal departments to leverage LLMs safely and …
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7 Tips for In-house Lawyers Who Use LinkedIn
Publication Date: 07/18/2024
Using social media effectively for both your personal and professional development is an important part of building your in-house career. Join ACC’s Career Corner for tips on where to start and how to succeed. #ACCDocket #CareerCorner #SocialMedia
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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
… Docket Article 7 Tips for In-house Lawyers Who Use LinkedIn Association of … for both your personal and professional development is an important part of building your in-house career. Join … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Primakov / Shutterstock.com Tired of chasing TikTok trends? Exhausted by the endless …
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Contracts Corner: How to Become an Official US Olympics Sponsor, Supporter, or Licensee
Publication Date: 08/05/2024
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games are upon us, and all eyes are on not just Paris — but also the companies and brands sponsoring the teams and competitors. Here are step-by-step instructions for in-house counsel seeking to align their company’s brand with the US Olympic & Paralympic teams. #ACCDocket #inhouse #ContractsCorner #USOlympics
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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts, Intellectual Property, Sports and Entertainment
Source: ACC Docket
… teams and competitors. Here are step-by-step instructions for in-house counsel seeking to align their company’s brand … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by InFocus.ee / Shutterstock.com With the buzz around the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, the world is not only watching athletes who are at the top of their …
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Under the Microscope: Developing a Search Warrant Response Plan
Publication Date: 08/13/2024
Ever wondered what happens when law enforcement shows up unannounced with a search warrant? From training lessons to mock drills and handy checklists, learn how a proactive approach can safeguard your company’s interests and maintain compliance. #ACC #ACCDocket #SearchWarrant
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Interest Area: Energy and Public Utility, Environmental, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Source: ACC Docket
… BERK OZDEMIR, Chuchawan, and New Africa / Shutterstock.com In this three-part series, you will learn how to best … to render legal advice given what just transpired. It is important for employees to be prepared to handle a search warrant on …
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HR Privacy in the Age of AI
Publication Date: 08/19/2024
In-house counsel play a critical role in ensuring that artificial intelligence used in the HR function is properly vetted and implemented. Find out what benefits, challenges, and risks AI has for your organization. #ACCDocket #inhouse #AI #HR
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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics, Employment and Labor, Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce
Source: ACC Docket
… that artificial intelligence used in the HR function is properly vetted and implemented. Find out what benefits, challenges, and risks AI has for your organization. #ACCDocket #inhouse #AI #HR Resource … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Stock-Asso / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Unavoidable change. The widespread adoption …
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How Combining the Roles of Corporate Secretary and Chief Legal Officer Impacts Legal Risk
Publication Date: 08/21/2024
A new study finds that companies where the chief legal officer (CLO) also serves as the corporate secretary have a lower likelihood of legal risks, such as regulatory violations or shareholder litigation. #ACCDocket #ChiefLegalOfficer #CorporateSecretary
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Interest Area: Law Department Management, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Corporate, Securities, and Governance
Source: ACC Docket
… Source: ACC Docket … Banner artwork by PeopleImages.com - Yuri A / Shutterstock.com Key Takeaways for In-house Counsel Using empirical evidence, the study … organizational structures involving these two roles and is motivated by growing sentiment within the corporate …
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What In-house Counsel Should Know About the Dockworkers Strike
Publication Date: 10/03/2024
As in-house counsel, understanding the implications of this strike is crucial for advising your organization on risk management and supply chain continuity.
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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
… counsel, understanding the implications of this strike is crucial for advising your organization on risk management and supply … Docket … Banner photo by Robert V Schwemmer / Shutterstock.com In recent weeks, the ongoing dockworkers strike in the …
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Legal Tech: The Role of Product Lawyers in Shaping AI Strategy
Publication Date: 10/14/2024
Using the Product Counsel Framework, product lawyers can implement proactive measures that ensure AI solutions are built and used with responsible safeguards from the ground up.
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Interest Area: Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce
Source: ACC Docket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by 2411682951 / Shutterstock.com As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries, the need for robust governance structures to ensure responsible … technologies like AI. The Product Counsel Framework is designed to enable product lawyers establish and implement …
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5 Tips to Navigate the Current Challenges of the DEI Landscape
Publication Date: 10/21/2024
Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. GC, Corporate Secretary and Privacy Officer Rustam Juma, along with ACC Legal Resources Manager Michael Greene, provide five practical tips organizations may utilize to mitigate risks when implementing DEI initiatives.
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Interest Area: Diversity and Inclusion, Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
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… Docket … Banner artwork by Anton Vierietin / Shutterstock.com Companies are navigating competing pressures as they … their way through this charged landscape. 1. Make the case for your policy Companies that adopt DEI initiatives should … allocation more equitable. Be transparent about how work is assigned.  Employee resource groups (ERGs) can provide …
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3 Elements of a Successful, Long-term Licensing Agreement
Publication Date: 11/04/2024
A long-term licensing agreement should be a win-win for the contractor and user but without considering the implications of various terms and future occurrences, could end up a catastrophe, caution WEX Senior Counsel of Product + Data Jeanny Haw and Alexandria Svensson of Much Law.
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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: ACC Docket
… A long-term licensing agreement should be a win-win for the contractor and user but without considering the … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by TierneyMJ / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Begin with the fundamentals. Outline the key … rather than offering credits, for example, if service is below par, allow the contractee to terminate. Consider …
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Legal Operations Infrastructure: Maximizing Law Department Potential
Publication Date: 11/07/2024
With advances in AI and new business realities, it is increasingly important to develop a tech-enabled, continuously improving legal operations function. This article focuses on strategies for identifying KPIs, measuring ROI, and improving the law department’s work, with actionable examples for improving team performance.
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Interest Area: Law Department Management, Skills and Professional Development, Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce
Source: ACC Docket
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More Tips for Women New to In-house Law
Publication Date: 03/08/2022
For International Women’s Day, Vendavo’s Elizabeth Colombo offers career tips for women getting their start in-house. #ACCDocket
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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
… Docket Article More Tips for Women New to In-house Law Elizabeth A. Colombo Publication Date: … company, collaboration with your business counterparts is a must. By partnering with your internal clients, you …
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Career Path: Regret ... And Other Things That Compound
Publication Date: 05/02/2022
Over time, your daily habits and decisions have an impact on your life’s trajectory. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation
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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
… compound interest." I've already referred to compounding for you in articles describing how to get rich . If you were reading … career, one of the most important things you can learn is that you are largely a creation of habits . Whether you …
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Career Path: 5 Things I Learned About Quitting From 20 Years of Running
Publication Date: 05/16/2022
The halo effect of the running habit encouraged James Bellerjeau to feel stronger in other areas of life. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation #career
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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
… running habit encouraged James Bellerjeau to feel stronger in other areas of life. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation #career … ACC Docket … Running no doubt changed my life, almost all for the positive. Probably the most important thing I learned is " Do Not Quit ." I am aware this is easy for me to say and …
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Career Path: Who Can Freely Speak the Truth?
Publication Date: 07/04/2022
Can you freely speak your mind? Do you? If you want to be successful in your career, you must be able to answer both questions with a clear "yes,” says Docket columnist James Bellerjeau. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation
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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
… speak your mind? Do you? If you want to be successful in your career, you must be able to answer both questions … 70 countries around the world. Their latest report makes for depressing reading. See Freedom on the Net 2021 . Among … at least some of the time." "Two thirds of students say it is acceptable to shout down a speaker to prevent them from …
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The Many Facets of Mentorship
Publication Date: 04/01/2022
As a key element of an effective diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program, mentorship can take many forms. #ACCDocket #mentorship

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
… through their careers. A key tool to achieve this goal is creating opportunities for mentorship, both formal and informal. Young or … Lawyers Forum “It’s so important that they feel included in the fabric of the organization,” says Jenea M. Reed, a …
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Know Your Business: 7 Workplace Misconduct Risks
Publication Date: 04/11/2022
Blind-spots, complacency, and poor processes and procedures create opportunities for workplace misconduct. Make the business your business. #ACCDocket #misconduct #corruption #fraud #riskmanagement #compliance #ethics #workplacemisconductrisks #ACCLegalOps #legalops #legaloperations
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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: ACC Docket
… and poor processes and procedures create opportunities for workplace misconduct. Make the business your business. … Touted as the largest case of public sector corruption in Australia, many have been wondering how and why such … identify, address, and prevent employee misconduct is having both an awareness and understanding as to how it …
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Tech Toolbox: Law & Creativity is Not an Oxymoron
Publication Date: 06/07/2022
Who says lawyers aren’t creative? It’s in you — you just need to exercise the tools to bring it out, and you’ll find solutions to problems and new ways to express yourself. #ACCDocket #TechTuesday
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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development, Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce
Source: ACC Docket
… Docket Article Tech Toolbox: Law & Creativity is Not an Oxymoron Olga V. Mack Publication Date: 06/07/2022 Who says lawyers aren’t creative? It’s in you — you just need to exercise the tools to bring it out, … to popular belief, legal careers abound with opportunities for creativity to flourish. Lawyers tap into creativity every …
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Strong Legal Entity Management Practices Lead to Better Business
Publication Date: 04/13/2022
Learn more about legal entity management in the report, An Inside Look at Legal Entity Management Practices, which ACC recently published in collaboration with Deloitte Tax LLP. #ACCResearch
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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
… Date: 04/13/2022 Learn more about legal entity management in the report, An Inside Look at Legal Entity Management … structures. As such, legal entity management (LEM) is becoming a salient topic in this increased regulatory … that LEM professionals face; and Immediate priorities for LEM teams across all types of organizations. One of the …
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Career Path: What I Learned from Judging and Being Judged
Publication Date: 06/06/2022
Criticism is hard to swallow but it can make the difference between your learning or being unaware of your mistakes and how you are perceived. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation
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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
… James Bellerjeau Publication Date: 06/06/2022 Criticism is hard to swallow but it can make the difference between … others is not easy either, especially if you’re interested in being fair, constructive, and honest. I recently helped judge the finalists for the 2022 ACC Top 10 30-Somethings . Although I’ve judged …
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What It Means to be a Woman of Color in Corporate Australia
Publication Date: 05/16/2022
The intersection of gender and race can’t be ignored when looking to increase representation in leadership. Sneha Balakrishnan discusses the barriers women of color face in the in-house profession and how companies can do better. #DEI
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Interest Area: Diversity and Inclusion
Source: ACC Docket
… Docket Article What It Means to be a Woman of Color in Corporate Australia Sneha Balakrishnan Publication Date: … ACC Docket … Cheat Sheet Gender and race. While each is critical to consider on its own, it’s also essential to … working in law in Australia poses particular challenges for women from underrepresented groups. Appointments based on …
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Career Path: What Makes You Really Stand Out
Publication Date: 06/20/2022
Lead — well — and they shall follow, or at least you’ll make a considerable difference. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation
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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
… should we think about the extraordinary circumstances we in-house counsel find ourselves in, what are our personal convictions worth, and what is it that makes us unique? This continues our exploration of … to you and your company. But it is not extraordinary for all in-house counsel. Right now, lots of companies are …
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How to Partner with HR to Investigate Everything
Publication Date: 06/13/2022
Know how to guide HR in investigating workplace issues. #ACCDocket #employment
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Interest Area: Employment and Labor, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Source: ACC Docket
… Parker Publication Date: 06/13/2022 Know how to guide HR in investigating workplace issues. #ACCDocket #employment … investigation and consistent enforcement, are imperative for employers to foster a respectful, civil, and legally … privilege will be lost if the investigation is disclosed as evidence of a prompt remedial response. …
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