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The benefits of having a public profile range from speaking opportunities to career advancement to enhancing your company’s image, writes Niti Nadarajah in the latest ACC Docket “Personal Branding” column.
… to enhancing your company’s image, writes Niti Nadarajah in the latest ACC Docket “Personal Branding” column. Resource … to talk about — shared passions and ideals and a hope for change and for equality. That was the first of many … I have now had with people I have never met in person. Why is this relevant to in-house lawyers? As in-house lawyers, we …
ACC Chair Jo Anne Schwendinger interviews other in-house lawyers who, like herself, have taken advantage of opportunities to work outside of their home country.
… 06/28/2021 ACC Chair Jo Anne Schwendinger interviews other in-house lawyers who, like herself, have taken advantage of … there has been more to consider than the average move for career or personal reasons. COVID, and the subsequent … share one of your top three? Craig: I have two kids; one is six and one is eight. I grew up without a passport and …
… Docket Article 4 Steps In-house Counsel Must Use to Prepare for a Breach Daniel … breach. Following these four steps will ensure the company is protected if it is attacked. Resource Details Interest …
… Docket Article 5 Strategies for Building Your GC Presence Zoee Bradley Publication Date: … influence as a GC. 1. Be authentically you Being a lawyer is rewarding, but it is not an easy role. Carrying the weight … be a daunting experience, no matter how long you’ve sat in the chair or the size of your legal team. That burden is …
… Maryrose Delahunty Publication Date: 08/23/2021 Sometimes in-house lawyers need to do more than offer advice. Sometimes … of the biggest challenges we all face as in-house counsel is getting out of the way. As we accumulate knowledge and … trains us in the fine art of issue spotting — looking for all the risks and potential legal pitfalls in a given …
… Kucera Michael T. Moore Publication Date: 09/01/2021 In-house counsel can go beyond protecting IP to actively … between groups in order to foster innovation. Recognition is key. Formal recognition on a quarterly or annual basis is … on Intellectual Property on the Inventor Diversity for Economic Advancement Act of 2021 has shone a light on a …
… Docket Article Positively Legal: Healthy Habits for a Positive Mindset Caterina Cavallaro Publication Date: … Docket … “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” - Philosopher Will Durant … instead of our enemy.” The basal ganglia are structures in the brain primarily responsible for motor control, motor …
… Docket Article A Millennial’s Tips for Reading Engaging Business Books Noah Webster Julie … Stankiewicz Publication Date: 09/17/2021 Fresh off an in-house internship, 2L student Julie Stankiewicz shares the … Development Source: ACC Docket … Julie Stankiewicz is currently a 2L student and interned with Noah Webster at …
… Date: 09/30/2021 With renewed focus on ESG practices, in-house counsel are well positioned to take a leading role … the world’s attention in recent years. ESG reporting is an area of growing focus for a myriad of interested parties ranging from consumers, …
Through the intentional use of functional images and design principles, lawyers can create a universal language of law for an inclusive legal system — one in which every participant understands what they’re dealing with. #ACCDocket
… principles, lawyers can create a universal language of law for an inclusive legal system — one in which every participant understands what they’re dealing … our capacity with visuals No matter where a person is from or their language abilities, they should be able to …
: A handshake seals a deal and builds relationships. Contract signing isn’t the same without them. #ACCDocket #ACCEurope #inhousecounsel #generalcounsel
… Development Source: ACC Docket … When I started working in Switzerland, I was struck by what seemed like an annoying, … In most business settings, a person joining a meeting is expected to individually greet each person in the room. … were not OK anymore. As to the procession of handshakes, for some time I tried an airy wave at larger groups of people …
… Docket Article Career Path: What Should We Wish For? James Bellerjeau Publication Date: 08/29/2022 Wish for … at work with something like: "I wish you every success in your new endeavors." Now, when I think back, this was wrong to write. A person who is successful at everything has no reason to question the …
… Docket Article Wisdom of the Crowd: In-house Counsel Discuss Implications of the Dobbs Decision for US Employers Association of Corporate Counsel Publication … as too politically charged. Whether to issue a statement is a business decision that is typically made at the highest …
A chunk — about 10 percent — of the people you communicate to or with won’t get you — and that’s OK, tells Career Path author James Bellerjeau. #ACCDocket #MindfulMonday #MondayMotivation
… usually so focused on their priorities, and so busy in general, that they spend little or no time on social … by the business benefit I got from meeting with peers. As for social media, I barely gave it a moment’s thought. I … got questions, though. Maybe you can help me understand. Is it possible to post anything of substance without …
… to problems often fail because managers don’t account for potential impediments. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by GoodStudio / Shutterstock.com Before we consider solutions to problems, we need to … Just as with identifying problems, proposing solutions is easy. You are not the first person or the only person to …
… are the first ones to promote the idea that people are in charge of their own destiny. That with hard work and … be successful. They may espouse a corollary belief, which is that people who do not achieve all they want are simply … this article, I thought I would declare a clear winner. For example, the I Make Things Happen group is more likely to …
… Blume Cara Yates Crotty Publication Date: 10/20/2022 What is OK — and what isn’t — when it comes to methods for improving workforce diversity? #ACCDocket … Resolution Source: ACC Docket … Lightspring / Shutterstock.com What is OK — and what isn’t — when it comes to methods …
Gartner’s Director of Legal & Compliance Yosr Hamza suggests asking if anyone needs any accommodation prior to meetings or social events can make a big difference. #ACCDocket #DiversityEquityInclusion #DEI
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by iQoncept / Shutterstock.com I was speaking with another caregiving parent a few days … kids his age stopped inviting them out to socialize. This is not news to me nor to many other parents who have kids … the gathering has built accommodations that enable access for people with physical disabilities. What if a door needs …
Patent eligibility can be complex and challenging — rejections based on judicial exceptions for abstract ideas, natural phenomena, or laws of nature may be difficult to overcome. The USPTO has experimented with a pilot program to change the way these rejections are handled. #ACCDocket #IP #IntellectualProperty
… and challenging — rejections based on judicial exceptions for abstract ideas, natural phenomena, or laws of nature may … … Banner artwork by Dusan Arsenijevic / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Consider the “meaningful limit.” Finding a meaningful limit that overrides the exception is the avenue toward patent eligibility, including …
You missed it or couldn’t attend all your preferred sessions — we’ve got you covered with key takeaways from the ACC Annual Meeting 2022, live, at last, and in Las Vegas. #ACCDocket #in-house counsel
… from the ACC Annual Meeting 2022, live, at last, and in Las Vegas. #ACCDocket #in-house counsel Resource Details … Identify the key regulatory compliance requirements for these activities in the relevant geographies. Determine … health, and safety, quality). “Risk assessment process is an ongoing process.” Deborah Penza, Group Chief Compliance …
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
… that will help stem unwanted surprises. #ACCDocket #in-house counsel Resource Details Interest Area: Real Estate … this session? “Keeping a lid on construction costs is very difficult right now and you need to get professionals … AND DIVISIONAL GENERAL COUNSEL, PSP INVESTMENTS Hope for the best, plan for the worst With the exception of the …
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
… Bellerjeau Publication Date: 01/23/2023 Active listening is much more than acting like you’re listening. Improve with … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by fizkes / Shutterstock.com When I teach law students about effective communication, … Like Aristotle ); and Engaging with others (this article). For all the articles saying listening is important and giving …
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
… Date: 11/01/2022 Article teaser: If your organization is covered by the US ERISA law, it must publish health plan … Docket … Banner artwork by Madcat_Madlove / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Know your fiduciary responsibilities. While … plans to employees. Complying with ERISA fiduciary duties for group health plans has been challenging due to the lack …
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
… the Job James Bellerjeau Publication Date: 02/20/2023 It is only through reflection that you will figure out what … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by 3Dsculptor / Shutterstock.com When you share your thoughts publicly, you wonder how … do they agree with your ideas? Perhaps most importantly, for me at least, will anything you’ve said be helpful to them …
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
… Meyling "Mey" Ly Ortiz Publication Date: 12/12/2022 For companies to generate lasting change, they must work with … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Yellow duck / shutterstock.com “...Getting a seat at the table...Talking the talk; … counsel and empower them to elevate their careers. “Toyota is committed to making the workplace, marketplace, and …
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
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Anna_Summer / Shutterstock.com “Artificial Intelligence (AI) is coming for your job.” We often hear this. For many jobs, it will be …
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
… Docket Article Efficiency Gains for Swiss Group Companies under the Revised Swiss Corporate … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by SergeyCo / shutterstock.com Key Points The revised law will foster the digitization … relevant provision of the Swiss Code of Obligations, it is debatable whether any form of text (for instance a plain …
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
… Docket … Banner artwork by Wright Studio / Shutterstock.com Woke-washing occurs when businesses make public … form of regulatory enforcement and consumer class actions for false or misleading advertising, lawsuits from activist … industrial digitisation, at the heart of their ESG policy is the genuinely held belief that ‘going green’ is a driver …
For 2023’s first edition, Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro asks 7 GCs about their favorite positive practices. #ACCDocket #wellnesswednesdays #inhousecounsel
… Docket Article Positively Legal: New Habits for a New Year Caterina Cavallaro Publication Date: … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by mentalmind / Shutterstock.com We all want to start the new year with a huge forward … and don’t know where to start? The best way to solve that is to be inspired by what others are doing! To learn about …
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
… Source: ACC Docket … Banner artwork by / Shutterstock.com Picking up from last month’s inaugural column, this month’s topic is the first principles of legal operations. Co-authoring the … the importance of metrics and data to build support for legal ops programs, and key benefits and critical …
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