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Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro emphasizes the importance of setting and prioritizing attainable goals and incorporating meaningful positive habits into your day. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel
… Docket … Banner artwork by Buravleva stock / Shutterstock.com You started the year a huge forward momentum — you have a … my previous articles on the importance of healthy habits for a positive mindset from my previous article and how goal … health and happiness . But what do you do if your list is too ambitious? What if your goals and habits are way too …
Throw out the old advice-only model and learn customer service to become a valuable GC and partner in your company’s business.
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… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Alphavector / Shutterstock.com Corporate legal functions face high expectations, which seem to become higher by the day. It is not enough to simply offer top-notch advice and work long … article. Just a little more context to set the stage for our discussion. Doing more with less has always been a …
Columnist Steve Harmon and Twilio’s Head of Legal Operations Andy Krebs discuss the importance of metrics in legal departments. #ACCDocket #inhouse #legalops
… Docket Article Legal Ops Corner: A Yardstick for Legal Ops? Steve Harmon Andy Krebs Publication Date: … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Funtap / Shutterstock.com Last month’s column raised a question: How can law … the performance of their organizations and staff. It is hard to imagine a general counsel achieving the critical …
… Docket … Banner artwork by Michael D Brown / Shutterstock.com Traditionally, leaders have been measured by how effective they are at decision-making, strategizing for the future, or stepping up to the plate in tough situations. The focus is often on execution alone — what a leader and their team …
How do you develop an AI compliance program for long-term risk mitigation? Legal Tech columnist Olga Mack offers 4 helpful tips #AI #ChatGPT #Risk #ACC #ACCDocket
… 04/10/2023 How do you develop an AI compliance program for long-term risk mitigation? Legal Tech columnist Olga Mack … permissions Banner artwork by Camilo Concha / Shutterstock.com Your sales leaders may groan. Marketing will roll their … Below are four steps to get started. 1. Explain why proof is vital. The Federal Trade Commission has warned US …
Join the world's top CLOs in tackling global issues and making cross-border connections in a private, intimate setting designed for general counsel, by general counsel. #ACC #education #ACCDocket
… connections in a private, intimate setting designed for general counsel, by general counsel. #ACC #education … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Yasonya / Shutterstock.com A globalized economy demands business leaders with an international mindset. The general counsel of today is a business leader, and as mitigators of risk, they can …
Columnist Steve Harmon and Aarash Darroodi of Fender discuss the value of good in-house lawyers and how their expertise can serve the buisness as law department leaders. #ACCDocket #legalops
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Stmool / Shutterstock.com The times have been changing. Until very recently, the … understands that the contribution of the law department is integral to a business’s success. Indeed, a law department … of various actions. They often have finely tuned models for assessing the probability of outcomes. They also leverage …
Pretending isn’t dishonest when it’s where you see yourself. See why and how to be a great fake in The ABCs of Work series by Career Path’s James Bellerjeau.
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… where you see yourself. See why and how to be a great fake in The ABCs of Work series by Career Path’s James Bellerjeau. … Development Source: ACC Docket … Today’s topic is Fakery . Last time we talked about Equanimity , in the … are mindful of their thoughts and actions: the possibility for fakery. What does fakery have to do with work? Let’s …
Flex’s Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel Heather Childress shares 5 lessons on maintaining composure as a leader through times of crisis. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… Details … Banner artwork by VectorMine / Shutterstock.com "Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that … Ruth Bader Ginsburg This quote, by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, is my guiding principle whenever I am faced with crises or …
Dive into the intriguing world of GenAI, a game-changer for legal practices, its promises and pitfalls, and how to navigate this revolution. #GenAI #ACCDocket #inhouse
… Docket Article Tech Toolbox: Implications of Generative AI for Law Departments, Part 2 Greg Stern Publication Date: … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Beautrium / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Master of mimicry . GenAI, an AI tool, mimics … tutoring and real-time translation. All right. So, is GenAI just a fancy computerized parrot that has been …
There are precautions in-house counsel can make to prepare the nonprofit board and leadership for an international internal investigation. #ACCDocket #inhouse #nonprofit
… Docket Article 5 Considerations for Nonprofits in International Internal Investigations Anita … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by lusia83 / Shutterstock.com Internal investigations involving activities outside the … strong working knowledge of English if the local language is not one that in-house counsel speaks. “Lost in …
How should legal departments step up to tackle data governance, compliance, and the growing need for dedicated legal data teams? Legal Tech columnist Olga Mack has a few suggestions. #LegalTech #DataGovernance #ACC #ACCDocket
… tackle data governance, compliance, and the growing need for dedicated legal data teams? Legal Tech columnist Olga … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by ArtHead / Shutterstock.com I recently spoke with a friend, let’s call her Sarah, a … data governance and compliance roles. The digital age is driving lawyers directly into the data governance and …
Ready to chat with your AI assistant? Legal Tech columnist Olga Mack teaches us how to effectively communicate with these tools. #AI #OpenAI # #MachineLearning #ChatGPT #ACC #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Cagkan Sayin / Shutterstock.com Who do you speak with first as your workday begins? Your … thanks to the AI “chat” revolution. The role of AI is set to expand in legal practice. More flexible APIs … as OpenAI’s ChatGPT. And that is one of the main purposes for prompt engineering. But a broader view reveals more …
Dive into Barry Yau, David Catanzariti, and Glenda Bloomfield’s revealing study on the pivotal factors shaping law students’ careers over seven years. Discover findings that might redefine legal success. #ACC #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Triative / Shutterstock.com 2,555 days (or seven years) A lot can happen in seven … practice and a decrease in the number practicing in-house for government. We acknowledge that our cohort of research … of the Australia-wide legal profession. Nevertheless, it is worth comparing these 2021 research figures with the 2020 …
Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau provides helpful advice to in-house counsel moving into the role of privacy officer in a discussion with Senior Privacy Counsel Fazila Moosa. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Sky vectors / Shutterstock.comIn-house lawyers are often the first people our business … you see happening as companies approach the privacy topic. Is it common forin-house lawyers to be closely involved? Is it inevitable …
Why are most enterprises lacking in AI transparency and how can comprehensive audits help? Legal Tech columnist Olga Mack shares five best practices. #AI #AICompliance #OpenAI #ACC #ACCDocket
… Docket Article Legal Tech: 5 Best Practices for AI Audits Olga V. Mack Publication Date: 08/01/2023 Why … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Moor Studio / Shutterstock.com Though we’re seeing the global use of AI rapidly expand, … have not taken precautions to ensure their AI use is trustworthy and responsible. The 2022 IBM Global AI …
In a recent facilitated discussion, ACC members talked about how they use AI, what they are worried about, and how they are moving forward. #ACCDocket #AI #Governance
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by kora_sun / Shutterstock.comIn a recent facilitated discussion, ACC members talked … nor organizations are identified. Lots of potential, for good and ill The conversation underscored the enormous … AI and human needs. The last thing we need is AI “going rogue,” as the ChatGPT’s creator recently said . …
In the latest edition of the Legal Ops Corner column, columnist Steve Harmon and NetApp’s CLO Beth O’Callahan clarify the ultimate purpose of a legal operations professional. #ACCDocket #inhouse #legalops
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by rudall30 / Shutterstock.com Legal ops professionals — if they want to be of the … or a business — must always remember that legal ops is not fundamentally about the operations of a law department … overarching goals of the enterprise. Making things easier for law department lawyers, while nice, should never be the …
Never use the naked "no," counsels Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau. "Yes" is perhaps the most helpful word to your in-house career. #ACCDocket #abcsofwork #careeradvice
… counsels Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau. "Yes" is perhaps the most helpful word to your in-house career. #ACCDocket #abcsofwork #careeradvice … to our business colleagues, we come up short in optimism. For every wildly optimistic business plan, we stand ready to …
Career Path author James Bellerjeau explains how being skillful in administrative tasks can boost your career success in this Career Path series, The ABCs of Work by James Bellerjeau. #ACCDocket #Abcsofwork
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Kitch Bain / Shutterstock.com Today we discuss why learning how to Xerox for yourself will help your career in surprising ways. Last … impressive tally. Today we discuss why learning to Xerox is your path to bigger workplace success. Were you just …
Unlock success with the ABCs of Work series. James Bellerjeau reveals how focusing on the utility of your actions can amplify your career. #CareerSuccess #ABCofWork #ACC #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Kitch Bain / Shutterstock.com Today we uncover why it’s important to understand the … moments’ reflection, however, makes clear just how hard it is to demonstrate our worth. Isn’t it second nature to … ease. Hence his victories bring him neither reputation for wisdom nor credit for courage. To start, you must measure …
From data stewardship to sound change management, Meritas’ Legal Technology Advisor Corey Garver provides in-house counsel with five tips on how to thrive amid AI disruptions. #ACCDocket #inhouse #OpenAI #generativeAI
… Banner artwork by Udomdech Jaroenthanaporn / Shutterstock.com The meteoric rise in the use of generative AI in business … approach. Data stewardship provides the foundation for data accuracy, efficiency, productivity, and compliance. Whether it is generative AI or any other data-driven business …
Discover 4 crucial pitfalls that can lead to the failure of vendor contracts and learn how to ensure successful negotiations for a fruitful partnership. Verizon’s Government Contracts Counsel Jessica Lehman shares her expertise. #ContractNegotiation #VendorManagement #RiskMitigation #ACC #ACCDocket
… contracts and learn how to ensure successful negotiations for a fruitful partnership. Verizon’s Government Contracts … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Mameraman / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Understanding project’s cost type . Know … the true measure of a successful vendor agreement is whether the parties have it structured such that those …
India’s AI prowess is growing, and Pakhi Garg is here to break it down. Dive into the nation’s advantages, the role of in-house counsel, and the AI-lawyer synergy. #AI #Dalle-3 #GPT-4 #ChatGPT #ACC #ACCDocket
… Pakhi Garg Publication Date: 10/10/2023 India’s AI prowess is growing, and Pakhi Garg is here to break it down. Dive … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by ECO LENS / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Competitive advantage . India’s skilled … education, and ethical AI practices are focal points for stakeholders. Global AI development: Setting the stage …
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by aniqpixel / Shutterstock.com The recent ACC Thought Leaders Roundtable illuminated the … Understanding and governing AI in business There is a significant disparity in the comprehension of AI within … might sometimes be overly broad, emphasizing the need for precision in contracts and vendor engagements . With AI …
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 …
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
… 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 …
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