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Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/24/2016
Considering that women currently fill only a third of open board positions — even with an increasing awareness of the value of diversity on boards — Stewart’s numbers reflect great success in this area.
… Docket Article The Power of Being in the Room: 4 Ways Attorneys Can Help Increase Boardroom … placed 35 women directors on corporate boards, usually for Fortune 500 companies. Considering that women currently … public relations, and even ethical perspective, and it is good for society too?” she adds. Although it may seem …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2016
A day in the life of Janet Wright, Vice President – Corporate, Securities & Finance Counsel And Assistant Secretary at Dell in Austin, Texas.
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Janet Wright Association of Corporate Counsel … tennis shoes, and I’m out the door with Satchel the corgi  for his morning walk and my mental run through the day’s … the time to think through the meetings of the day. What is the agenda, what do we need to accomplish, and how can I …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/29/2018
If you’ve been following this series on blockchain, you now know about blockchain’s capabilities beyond Bitcoin and how to keep up with the disruption.
… Article Smart Contracts: The Shared Ledger That’s Set in Stone Olga V. Mack Publication Date: 05/29/2018 If you’ve … job as a lawyer?” Rest assured, the term “smart contracts” is a misnomer, at least to some extent. Smart contracts are … Let’s (finally) set this agreement in stone Blockchain, for all its fascinating intricacy, is essentially a kind of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/12/2016
Mary Quazzo is a governance guru. She is the vice president, principal counsel, and secretary for Bechtel Group, Inc., and has served in-house at Bechtel for the past 27 years.
… Alameda Publication Date: 12/12/2016 Mary Quazzo is a governance guru. She is the vice president, principal counsel, and secretary for Bechtel Group, Inc., and has served in-house at Bechtel for the past 27 years. Resource Details …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/04/2017
As executive vice president, general counsel, and secretary of SolarCity, Seth Weissman has been a dedicated advocate for and champion of his team.
… of SolarCity, Seth Weissman has been a dedicated advocate for and champion of his team. Resource Details Interest Area: … working at SolarCity as its first full-time lawyer back in 2008, grew the team to over 60 reports, and shares his key … team. Lessons on hiring •     The single biggest mistake is to hire yourself.  Everyone has their own strengths and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/14/2017
Monica Zent, the dynamic founder of Foxwordy Inc., Zentlaw, and other ventures, knows that collaboration is key.
… Docket Article Collaboration is Key: How Monica Zent Promotes Unity in Legal Departments Olga V. Mack Katia Bloom Publication … startup,  Foxwordy , a digital collaboration network for lawyers, might just change how the legal industry …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/22/2018
For a company to be ethical, it must first have a culture of integrity. But how should in-house counsel define integrity and their company's culture? Vice President of Ethics and Compliance of VF Corporation Kellye Gordon has an answer. It is embodied in the program that she developed for the corporation.
… Compliance Program Karmen Fox Publication Date: 08/22/2018 For a company to be ethical, it must first have a culture of integrity. But how should in-house counsel define integrity and their company's … of VF Corporation Kellye Gordon has an answer. It is embodied in the program that she developed for the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2015
A day in the life of Dominic Gyngell, Vice President & Regional Counsel AMEA Region at BT Legal in Hong Kong, China.
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Dominic Gyngell Association of Corporate Counsel … am The alarm goes off.  Hit snooze . 6:15 am The alarm is more insistent. Somewhere in the distance a dog barks. I … morning:  getting the kids fed, dressed and out the door  for school. 7:30 am Breakfast; notionally protein friendly, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2015
Wang currently works for International Paper as their Asia general counsel. As many in-house counsel tend to feel after leaving firm life, Wang sometimes misses sharing experiences with fellow lawyers, particularly those in the United States.
… Adamson Publication Date: 06/01/2015 Wang currently works for International Paper as their Asia general counsel. As many in-house counsel tend to feel after leaving firm life, Wang … being a lawyer, whether in private or in-house practice, is her calling. Wang currently works for International Paper …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2015
These three principles cover a lot of patent law ground and are at the heart of our patent system. Understanding them will enable you to make better patent decisions, to better manage your patent portfolio, and to better understand your patent attorney.
… procure a patent so broad and so encompassing that it is anticipated by what came before. Claim charts are at the … law. Claim charts are a convenient and effective means for analyzing and presenting information regarding a patent claim. The devil is in the details. There is more to patent law than axioms, but …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2015
Your organization’s legal and compliance function has a central role in data breach response, handling substantive legal repercussions of the breach and also ensuring coordination of the overall response.
… Article Once More Unto the Breach: Why and How to Be Ready For a Data Breach Robert Jett III Peter Sloan Publication … legal and compliance function has a central role in data breach response, handling substantive legal … Global spending on IT information security for 2015 is forecasted at $77 billion, with annual growth at eight …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/20/2021
A recent ACC In-house Certification Program shares how the certification is an investment in her career.
… Docket Article Q&A with Anita Omonuwa Ogbalu on the ACC In-house Certification Program Association of Corporate … Certification Program shares how the certification is an investment in her career. Resource Details Interest … out? Anita Omonuwa Ogbalu : I have always been an advocate for continuous learning and development, and was in search of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/25/2021
The general counsel at Norilsk Nickel Australia shares how the program teaches the practical skills that complement the knowledge taught at CLEs.
… Docket Article Q&A with Vaughan Fulmer on the ACC In-house Certification Program Association of Corporate … their value to the business. The intensive program is virtual and attracts in-house counsel from around the … I’m a general counsel, I’ve been the sole legal counsel for my company for nine years and this can at times leave you …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/09/2021
Cultivating a growth mindset can improve the well-being of you and your team.
… Carol Dweck suggested that our ability to learn and grow is influenced by our beliefs in our own intelligence and abilities — as either fixed … teams also have mindsets. In an article Dweck co-authored for the  Harvard Business Review , the authors stated …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/29/2021
From assessing business needs to anticipating future demands, follow these steps to achieve your company’s multi-year initiatives.
… inevitably run into headwinds because change is difficult. Members of the organization may struggle to … phase should not be rushed. Involve key stakeholders in gathering data to set a defensible baseline against which … team can understand. Provide clarity about expectations for all members of the team. To achieve established goals, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/08/2021
New rules for federal contractors signal future changes for your cyber defense.
… Docket Article A New Flightpath for Cybersecurity Sean P. Bamford Evan D. Wolff Kate M. … federal contractors are tougher than ever and will usher in a new era of best practices. Reporting. Organizations will … Supply chain risk. A key focus of the executive order is neutralizing supply chain risk. Anticipate and adapt. A …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2017
Salesforce’s customer relationship management system is based on the cloud, allowing companies to access data from anywhere there is an internet connection. The idea, somewhat quaint now, hooked Ariker and she monitored job postings while working as a litigation lawyer, and later as a contract manager where she also managed intellectual property portfolios and patent programs.
… Salesforce’s customer relationship management system is based on the cloud, allowing companies to access data from … GENERAL COUNSEL, AND CHIEF OF STAFF SALESFORCE.ORG Back in 2000, the idea of accessing large amounts of data through … she remembers. Salesforce.org offers end-to-end solutions for nonprofits. It connects them with partners, supporters, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2021
Strike the right balance with language that is legally effective and easily understood.
… 11/01/2021 Strike the right balance with language that is legally effective and easily understood. Resource Details … greater trust and importantly, greater understanding in an increasingly complex world where corporate speak and … institutions. Ultimately, we deliver a new level of value for people dealing with a world that’s becoming faster and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/16/2021
Being smart isn’t everything, according to ACC CEO Veta T. Richardson. See what skill she values the most.
… See what skill she values the most. Resource Details … In the final article of the three-part exclusive interview … added author to your impressive portfolio. What’s next for you, and can you share a little of how you’ve come to, or … think it’ll maybe inspire someone to figure out what is next for them.    Veta T. Richardson:  I know that my path …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/21/2021
Royal Dutch Shell CLO Donny Ching reflects on his 33-year career with the company and the lessons he learned working across the globe. #ACCDocket #ACCFamily
… experience has helped him develop a sense of confidence in what his legal team and Shell can accomplish working … He cautions, however, to “be careful what you wish for,” as he remembers his first … and now the Netherlands, where he is the chief legal officer of Shell (which is titled as legal …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/21/2022
Buoy Health GC Cory Lamz is a corporate lawyer who loves public service, so he combined his two passions. Read about his accomplishments that earned him the 2022 #ACCTop30s award #inhousecounsel #generalcounsel #ACCDocket
… Roth Publication Date: 06/21/2022 Buoy Health GC Cory Lamz is a corporate lawyer who loves public service, so he … #ACCDocket Resource Details … It starts with the heart for Cory Lamz . His personal mission to help those in need is the why behind just about everything he does, from …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/21/2022
Who says you can’t be an artist in your legal career? Learn how #ACCTop30s awardee Ismat Abidi is influencing storytelling in the Middle East and North Africa at Netflix. #inhousecounsel #ACCDocket #MiddleEast&NorthAfrica
… Date: 06/21/2022 Who says you can’t be an artist in your legal career? Learn how #ACCTop30s awardee Ismat Abidi is influencing storytelling in the Middle East and North … says the Netflix lawyer in business and legal affairs for Middle East and North Africa, who grew up in the United …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/21/2022
It’s tough enough to grow a legal department post acquisition, but try doing it while supporting the airport industry during a pandemic. Read more about the accomplishments of #ACCTop30s awardee C. Whitfield Caughman, DGC of Paradies Lagardere. #inhousecounsel #career #ACCDocket
… #ACCDocket Resource Details … Whitfield Caughman went in-house because she wanted not only to solve problems but to … eliminated wasteful storage space. “Things that are good for the environment are also good for business,” notes … president of legal and compliance, Whitfield’s next task is developing a compliance workstream. ACC has been a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/01/2024
Odeko’s Chief Legal and Administrative Officer Stephen Mar and Hearst Counsel Bree Thompson, with coauthors Arian June and Kim Le of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, share a list of ways in-house lawyers can leverage law firm connections to accelerate their in-house careers. #ACCDocket #inhouse #career
… Source: ACC Docket … Banner artwork by BCFC / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Stay ahead of the game. As in-house counsel, one way to succeed in your current position is to apply what you have learned from law firms to stay … connecting with other external resources and specialists for expertise. Take advantage of your opportunities. Work …
Program Materials
Karen L. Boudreau - former counsel, Iomega Corporation; Michael F. Finn - senior counsel, General Dynamics Corporation; and Brendan Heneghan - regional counsel, IBM Corporation
04/20/2004

A presentation on outsourcing your company's technology operations.

… MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 310:Outsourcing Your Company's Technology Operations … was most recently director, commercial legal affairs for Iomega Corporation and is presently in transition. Ms. …
Articles
Practical Law Company
05/17/2013
32 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high level overview of matters relating to corporate fraud, bribery and corruption in various jurisdictions. It delves into matters, such as: insider dealing and market abuse, money laundering and terrorist financing, financial record keeping, due diligence, corporate liability, immunity and leniency, and whistleblowing in the United Kingdom.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United Kingdom
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … or any of its lawyers, unless so stated. This InfoPAKSM is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject but … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/ or see the “About the …
Articles
Mukesh Advani
03/01/2013

This White Paper is the full version of the March 2013 Asian Briefings article, "Privacy Statutes in Asia-Pacific Jurisdictions." In addition to serving as a primer on privacy statutes in Asia-Pacific jurisdictions, this White Paper also examines the conflict between the US ediscovery laws and the privacy laws and regulations in the Asian-Pacific region, and attempts by the US Court to reconcile such conflicts. It also recommends best practices for navigating the minefield that exists as a result of such conflicts.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan
… Author Mukesh Advani March 1, 2013 This White Paper is the full version of the March 2013 Asian Briefings … such conflicts. It also recommends best practices for navigating the minefield that exists as a result of such … Board Member, UBIC North America, Inc. http://www.ubicna.com info@ubicna.com 650-654-7664  2 Table of Contents …
Articles
07/13/2015

The main objective of security of payment legislation operating in each state of Australia is to ensure continued cash flow to a contractor, even where there is an ongoing dispute about payment or a set-off claim by a principal.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… Articles Liquidators and BCIPA Adjudications: Is It Lawful? (Australia) July 13, 2015 The main objective of … Monroe N.W., Suite 750 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www.primerus.com For assistance, contact: Chad Sluss Senior Vice President … Street Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia Tel: 61.7.3224.0222 Website: www.mullinslaw.com.au *Member of Primerus …
Articles
Ben W. Heineman Jr. and Jennifer J. Salopek
06/01/2008

Discusses the many struggles companies and their attorneys face while managing global operations. Includes four essential practices to meet transnational companies' dramatic growth projections.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… as general counsel and later as senior vice president for law and public affairs, Heineman brings firsthand … His latest book, High Performance with High Integrity, is due to be published by Harvard Business Press this month. … Have a comment on this article? Email editorinchief@acc.com. “People go to great companies to get tremendous training …
Articles
04/13/2013

This paper is a study of antitrust compliance programs in China through interviews with Chinese practitioners and professors.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: China, United States
… China: Experiences from Practice April 13, 2013 This paper is a study of antitrust compliance programs in China through … Antitrust Institute Author Contact: likexin.luna@gmail.com Abstract This paper is prepared for the American Antitrust Institute (AAI)’s 14th Annual …
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