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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
… 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 …
… 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 …
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
… 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 …
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
… 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 …
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
… 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 …
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
… 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 …
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
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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. …
… Docket Article Preparing for the 2020 DOL Changes under the Fair Labor Standards Act … employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) . In general, for an employer to claim an exemption of a … are awarded in an equitable, nondiscriminatory manner. It is important to conduct this analysis under the instruction …
The risks to an organization from a cyber breach could be deadening — be a part of the movement to move lawyers toward overseeing their companies’ IT security. #ACCDocket #cybersecurity #internetsecurity #IT
… of the 600 companies surveyed by the ACC Foundation for 2020 State of Cybersecurity Report: An In-House … incidents in one year! When asked who in the organization is primarily responsible for coordinating the response to a … For questions or other information, contact: research@acc.com . … The risks to an organization from a cyber breach …
Legal professional privilege can be challenging in an in-house environment. Kate Sherburn and Natasha Ghanbar-Nezad from Who Gives A Crap crafted a handy list of do’s and don’ts for the Australian context.
#attorneyclientprivilege #inhousecounsel #legalprofessionalprivilege #ACCDocket #ACCAustralia
… Docket Article In-house Privilege in Australia Kate Sherburn Natasha … Who Gives A Crap crafted a handy list of do’s and don’ts for the Australian context. #attorneyclientprivilege … privilege defined Legal professional privilege (LPP) is a common law protection, codified in the Evidence Act 1995 …
Think twice before jumping on the AI policy bandwagon! With AI’s rapid evolution and the legal landscape still taking shape, is it time for every company to solidify an AI policy? General Counsel of Huge, Christopher Wlach, has a few key considerations. #AI #OpenAI #ACC #ACCDocket
… evolution and the legal landscape still taking shape, is it time for every company to solidify an AI policy? General Counsel … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Cranium_Soul / Shutterstock.com The policy rush AI mania has given lawyers — and …
A recent endorsement for commercial courts marks a pivotal step in ACC’s 28-year journey of advocacy and influence. Discover how ACC is reshaping the global legal landscape. #ACC #CommercialCourts #Advocacy
… Campbell Publication Date: 04/05/2024 A recent endorsement for commercial courts marks a pivotal step in ACC’s 28-year … journey of advocacy and influence. Discover how ACC is reshaping the global legal landscape. #ACC … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Brocreative / Shutterstock.com ACC’s board of directors delivered a vital advocacy tool …
GSK’s Senior Vice President Brennan Torregrossa explains the importance and influence of being a great leader as an in-house counsel. #ACCDocket #inhouse #leadership
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork byBNMK 0819 / Shutterstock.com Great leaders are like magnets. There is something about great leaders that draws people to them. … put your advice on the line and help action the next steps for the right outcome for the company. All of this is done …
Ready to future-proof your legal frameworks? Discover key strategies and necessary clauses to ensure your contracts are agile and robust enough to manage the dynamic risks associated with AI technologies. #AILaw #ContractManagement #LegalTech
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by VideoFlow / Shutterstock.com The burgeoning integration of AI, especially Generative … other sensitive data. The legal landscape surrounding AI is evolving rapidly, influencing how contractual rights and … AI implementation within their organizations. Key clauses for AI-related contracts In AI-related contracts, there are …
Bet the company or resolve routine matters? Shane Mulrooney, GC of New Era ADR, explores why modern businesses are shifting from traditional courts to ADR. #DisputeResolution #Arbitration #ACC #ACCDocket
… Docket Article When It’s Time for Alternative Dispute Resolution Shane Mulrooney … Docket … Banner artwork by Pretty Vector / Shutterstock.com From our CEOs’ point of view, we general counsel have a … process slow, painstaking, and expensive. “Get it done” is, unfortunately, a lot easier said than done. It’s …
Contracts, IP, data privacy: navigating the AI world requires a deep understanding of data. Legal Tech columnist Olga Mack teaches us why data literacy is a core competency for a modern GC. #AI #OpenAI #Dalle3 #ChatGPT #ACC #ACCDocket
… Docket Article Legal Tech: Data Literacy is a Core Competency for the GC Olga V. Mack Publication Date: 11/07/2023 … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by MaksEvs / Shutterstock.com The rise of generative AI technologies presents new …
Maximizing legal ops value requires internalizing a commitment to constantly reassessing how much risk the enterprise can safely assume. #ACCDocket #legalops #legalrisk
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by eamesBot / Shutterstock.com Legal ops aims to maximize the business value a law department adds. And, unless a law department is already adding the most value possible, change is … that leads to pushback against even the best ideas for improvement. Achieving change requires that legal ops …
Not a registered patent attorney? Follow these tips to ensure the application describes, claims, and illustrates your company's invention properly. #ACCDocket #inhouse
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… Docket Article 10 Tips for Evaluating Patent Applications Prepared by Outside … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Na_Studio / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Focus on the right to exclude . Given the … will own the right to exclude this conduct once a patent is granted. Scrutinize at least one claim set. You cannot …
Biden’s AI executive order emphasizes safety, equity, and privacy in AI development: a crucial guide for in-house counsel. #AI #OpenAI #DallE #Midjourney #ChatGPT
… equity, and privacy in AI development: a crucial guide forin-house counsel. #AI #OpenAI #DallE #Midjourney #ChatGPT … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by aniqpixel / Shutterstock.comIn a recent ACC webcast attended by over 175 … discrimination or bias, and compliance with federal laws is mandatory to protect civil rights. 5. Consumer protection …
When hiring, a good attitude is more important than a candidate’s school, where they worked previously, or what projects they worked on, according to Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau. #ACCDocket #inhouse counsel
… Docket Article Career Path: Your Attitude is the Best Predictor of Success James Bellerjeau Publication … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by PremiumArt / Shutterstock.com We usually think it is our abilities that determine what … your objectives, and enlist others to your cause. Hiring for attitude I was running with a friend recently. Among …
ACC members and supporters review two new titles, Diversity Dividend and It’s Time to Shine: A Guide for Professionals of Color on How to Advance Their Career, and how they can help in-house counsel reach their goals. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… Docket Article Books by and forIn-house Counsel Association of Corporate Counsel … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by GoodStudio / Shutterstock.com Charting the Course to Inclusive Excellence Diversity … by Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio Review by Donny Ching Donny Ching is the former legal director of Shell plc, cofounder of the …
Everbridge’s legal team of Chief Legal and Compliance Officer Noah Webster and VP and Deputy General Counsel Cara Bradley, who provide several techniques in-house counsel can use to successfully navigate and manage complex risks while collaborating with other teams. #ACCDocket #inhouse
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… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by topvector / Shutterstock.comIn today's evolving corporate landscape, organizations … across various departments, and while the legal team is strategically positioned to collaborate … and naturally requires cross-functional collaboration. For instance, social initiatives often fall under the purview …
Embrace failure, fuel growth! Brittany Leonard, GC of Civix, explores how setbacks are not just bumps in the road, but crucial steps toward success. #GrowthMindset #ACC #ACCDocket #EmbraceFailure
… Docket … Banner artwork by Andrii Yalanskyi / Shutterstock.com It’s January, a time for resolutions. Many people will make commitments they will … We're all just trying to get it "right." What that means is different for every situation. Whether that's in our …
How should in-house counsel find the balance between innovation and regulation? Join Legal Tech columnist Olga Mack in exploring the FTC’s new era of AI regulation. #AI #OpenAI #LegalTech
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Mehaniq / Shutterstock.comIn a pivotal move reflecting the evolving landscape of … content such as images, text, and audio. This development is a clear indication of a regulatory shift that balances the rapid pace of AI innovation with the imperative need for consumer protection and ethical conduct. This evolving …
GCs can help themselves by hiring ESG deputies to prioritize a new era of ESG mandates, writes Mike Dillinger, USAA’s AVP of ESG and Strategic Programs.
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… Docket Article How to Properly Staff for the Future of ESG Mike Dillinger Kristina Wyatt Hih Song … Docket … Banner artwork by Viktoria Kurpas / Shutterstock.com Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues are … while simultaneously meeting business objectives. This is likely an unexpected and unwelcome prospect for many of …
Outside GC Partners Anita Drummond and Lakshmi Sarma Ramani provide 4 steps in-house counsel should utilize to ensure vendors implement efficient security measures that protect nonprofit organizations IT systems and data security. #ACCDocket #inhouse #nonprofit
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Graphic Farm / Shutterstock.com All nonprofit organizations maintain an IT system that is critical to its operation. Nonprofits receive, process, … protected personal data, relying heavily on vendors. For that reason, a general counsel’s job is much easier if …
Embracing challenges for growth and navigating the transformative role of generative AI in law — revisit ACC’s recent fireside chat with Microsoft’s CLO Hossein Nowbar. #Microsoft #AI #FiresideChat #Inhouse #ACC #ACCDocket
… Counsel Publication Date: 02/01/2024 Embracing challenges for growth and navigating the transformative role of … Details … Banner artwork by Iconic Bestiary / Shutterstock.com ACC Global Board Member and Microsoft Chief Legal Officer … learning and development over fear of failure. What is the worst career advice he’s received? Avoid challenges! …
Understanding AI's role and legislative changes in law can significantly impact your career. Columnist Olga Mack offers insights on adapting and thriving. #InnovationInLaw #CareerProgression #AI #OpenAI #ACC #ACCDocket
… Source: ACC Docket … Banner artwork by FGC / Shutterstock.comIn the multifaceted world of law, where artificial … the rules of the game, there's a powerful opportunity for every lawyer to craft a personal or department narrative … AI in your legal career The integration of AI in law is transforming the field, demanding a proactive approach …
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