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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

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

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

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

Your expert legal advice is often only five percent of the solution needed to achieve the business objective, says GSK’s SVP Brennan Torregrossa. #ACCDocket #inhouse #careeradvice

The term "DEI" has disappeared from some workplaces. Here are some things in-house counsel should consider before moving in this direction, share Mister Car Wash GC Markus Hartmann and Christina Ro-Connolly, a partner in the San Francisco Bay Area law firm Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP.

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

The newest US federal holiday, Juneteenth, offers a chance for in-house counsel to reexamine their workplace policies and obligations. ACCDocket #inhouse #Juneteenth

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As in-house counsel, understanding the implications of this strike is crucial for advising your organization on risk management and supply chain continuity.

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.

From ACC's 2022 Annual Meeting, here are program highlights from the panel, "Keeping a Legal Lid on Construction Costs," that will help stem unwanted surprises. #ACCDocket #in-house counsel

Active listening is much more than acting like you’re listening. Improve with tips from James Bellerjeau, ACC Docket Career Path columnist, in this Master Skills to be Effective In-house Counsel series. #ACCDocket #MindfulMonday #MondayMotivation

Article teaser: If your organization is covered by the US ERISA law, it must publish health plan fees and pricing. In addition, brokers and consultants need to disclose compensation received in connection with providing services to ERISA covered plans.
#ACCDocket #AffordableCareAct #ACA #Obamacare #healthlaw #employmentlaw #HR #humanresources #ERISA

It is only through reflection that you will figure out what you’re doing well, what needs work, and where it all fits writes James Bellerjeau in his weekly Career Path column. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation #MindfulMonday

For companies to generate lasting change, they must work with law firms to increase opportunity. Toyota’s Counsel in Motion program gives law firms’ senior associates a chance to be in the driver’s seat of their careers. #ACCDocket #DEI #DiversityEquityInclusion

Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro provides several techniques that in-house counsel can use to cultivate creativity and positivity through communication while ensuring Al does not supersede human efforts. #ACCDocket #WellnessWednesday

VISCHER AG summarize efficiency gains for Swiss group companies under a new Swiss corporate law. Here are some practical tips for in-house counsel to make use of the new options. #CorporateLaw #InHouseCounsel #ACC #Docket

Woke-washing may start from the best intentions. Without careful attention, however, those good intentions can create significant ESG risk. Learn what to avoid. #ACCDocket #ESG #woke-washing

For 2023’s first edition, Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro asks 7 GCs about their favorite positive practices. #ACCDocket #wellnesswednesdays #inhousecounsel

Expedia’s Head of Global Legal Operations Mike Russell talks to columnist Steve Harmon about specialized expertise, strategic thinking, and communicating a vision. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel #legalops