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… 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 …
… 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 …
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 …
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
… Publication Date: 05/31/2024 Your expert legal advice is often only five percent of the solution needed to achieve … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by magr80 / Shutterstock.com There are two great ironies in the career path of a … or services. Yet, common feedback from business executives for corporate lawyers is that they are not practical enough. …
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.
… this has actually been implemented across the country, DEI is better viewed as standing for discrimination, exclusion, and indoctrination.” … productive, and valuable. wavebreakmedia / Shutterstock.com However, maintaining exclusionary practices or those that …
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
… 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 …
The newest US federal holiday, Juneteenth, offers a chance for in-house counsel to reexamine their workplace policies and obligations. ACCDocket #inhouse #Juneteenth
… The newest US federal holiday, Juneteenth, offers a chance forin-house counsel to reexamine their workplace policies … Details … Banner artwork by Lightspring / Shutterstock.com What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth, also known as “Emancipation Day,” …
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
… 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 …
… 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 — …
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
… 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 …
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
… 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 …
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
… 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 …
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
… 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 …
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
… Docket Article 7 Tips forIn-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 …
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
… teams and competitors. Here are step-by-step instructions forin-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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