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Brent Thomas
05/01/2013

As Director – Legal Services, Asia Pacific SYMANTEC, Michael Helmer must lead his team of attorneys on the corporate field. Learn what characteristics he believes allow his legal team to function successfully at a high level.

… general counsel of the European shopping portal shopsmart.com. Being the second oldest on the board (i.e., corporate … – Legal Services, Asia Pacific SYMANTEC. Currently, Helmer is also the Victorian president and board member of the … ACC hAS MORE MATERIAL ON ThIS SUBjECT ON OUR wEBSITE. vISIT WWW.ACC.COM, whERE yOU CAN BROwSE OUR …
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Carole Landat and Nicolas Lafont
10/01/2013

Under French law, the divestiture of an unprofitable business can create specific legal risks. For example, international companies should anticipate post-closing liabilities under bankruptcy proceedings and employee claims. Learn more about what to expect and how to navigate associated risks.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: France
… o f an Unp rofi tabl e Bu sine ss 30-SeCoNd SummArY there is always a risk that a loss-making subsidiary will become … in Paris and New York. carole.landat-shelley@ca-cib.com Nicolas Lafont is a partner at McDermott Will & Emery … ACC hAS MORE MATERIAL ON ThIS SUBJECT ON OUR wEBSITE. vISIT WWW.ACC.COM, whERE yOU CAN BROwSE OUR …
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Joshua H. Shields
07/01/2014
3 pages

Learn about the profile and practice of fellow in-house counsel Isabel Waida, vice president and associate general counsel for Nuance Communications, a Burlington, Massachusetts-based software company that specializes in voice-recognition technology. It’s appropriate that a polyglot — she speaks six languages — landed at a corporation that is making it easier to communicate.

… — she speaks six languages — landed at a corporation that is making it easier to communicate. Resource Details Interest … spends a lot of time on intellectual property. The com- pany is patent-rich. To date, it has nearly 4,000 … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
Articles
07/01/2017

ACC Docket speaks with James Hunter, executive vice president and general counsel at Marriott Vacations Worldwide, about his role as an ACC leader, how other in-house counsel can get involved, and how lawyers can transition to in-house.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… your typical day look like? No two days look alike, which is one thing that makes this a fascinating company and indus- … purchase or download an Executive Summary, visit: www.acc.com/TRENDS17 Get the information you need to be agile in a … at other companies. The resources available on the ACC website are also quite valuable and time-saving, such as the …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
01/09/2007
6 pages

This document outlines the principal elements of XYZ’s Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… elements of XYZ’s Disclosure Controls and Procedures, and is organized into four sections. The first section describes … The third section sets forth the controls and procedures for the review and recording of financial information. The … which is posted on the Company's intranet and external website; (2) Disclosure Timeline, which identifies the …
Advocacy Filings
07/14/2008

ACC's Comment to the ABA on their proposed in-house counsel registration rule.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… DC 20036-5425 Tel 202.293.4103 Fax 202.293.4701 www.acc.com STATEMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE COUNSEL (ACC) … for Registration of In-House Counsel (Model Rule). ACC is a long-time advocate for multijurisdictional practice … quite easy to call or otherwise verify (for instance, on a website) a lawyer’s employment if it is doubted by the bar. …
Program Materials
Matthew Forsyth <br />Vice President and Assistant General Counsel <br />Sapient Corporation <br />Steven Friedman <br />Shareholder <br />Littler Mendelson, P.C. <br />Shellie Kyle <br />Assistant General Counsel <br />Kimball International, Inc. <br />Mariana Villa da Costa <br />Attorney <br />Littler Mendelson, P.C.<br />
10/25/2010

In today’s global economy, the need to send employees overseas remains strong. How are leading global organizations dealing with the challenges of effectively incentivizing international employees, without compromising their global budget? There are a myriad of details dealing with basic pay, perquisites, allowances, taxes, and benefits and issues regarding whether to establish local or global policies, which need to be resolved. These issues can haunt even sophisticated US-based HR managers and in-house attorneys. And for many, past practice suggests that solutions are extraordinarily expensive. Our panel of experts will provide a road map through all of these issues. From selecting the right person and developing a smart policy and strategy, to dealing with domestic pay, tax and benefits requirements, you will have all the tools to maximize the value of the assignment to the organization, while operating in a cost-efficient manner.

… US-based HR managers and in-house attorneys. And for many, past practice suggests that solutions are … … ACC’s 2010 Annual Meeting Be the Solution. This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2010 various authors … at ACC: +1 202.293.4103, x338; legalresources@acc.com Monday, October 25 11:00am-12:30pm 204 - International …
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Reid Cunningham, Robert Falk, Margo Lynn Hablutzel
10/18/2016

Extracting value from intellectual property assets through IP monetization activities is a major objective for many organizations. This session will provide an in-depth discussion of issues to consider when assessing and valuing patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret assets for possible commercialization. The panel will review the IP monetization programs, transactions, and structures available and provide strategies for structuring and building successful deals based on asset attributes, desired outcomes, and governing legal principles (e.g. standing, enforcement, royalty structures, and reserved rights).The panel will also include guidance for engaging key stakeholders to establish an IP strategy that supports monetization activities worldwide.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… property assets through IP monetization activities is a major objective for many organizations. This session will provide an in-depth … Exclusive Licensing Deal You Will Sell Toys on Your Website and at All Foundation Events You Will Promote Sales …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Association of Corporate Counsel
05/22/2024
19 pages

This presentation highlights key results from ACC's 2024 Chief Legal Officers Survey and offers 12 reasons why CLOs need direct access to the CEO and the organization's board.

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Region: Global
Audience: CLO / GC
… These areas are often the greatest source of legal risk for organizations. Having the CLO deeply engaged in these … why CLOs need direct access to the CEO and Board. acc.com | slide 2 … the table among top executives and board members, the CLO is better positioned to offer invaluable legal insights in
Articles
Yaroslav Teklyuk and Valeriia Tryfonova, Vasil Kisil & Partners
11/05/2014

What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What criteria are applied in your country to determine if a debtor is insolvent?

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Ukraine
… Vasil Kisil & Partners November 5, 2014 What legislation is applicable to insolvencies and reorganisations? What … Rachel Nurse subscriptions@gettingthedealthrough.com Head of editorial production Adam Myers Production … The auction announcement is published on the official website of the state body on bankruptcy issues and the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2016
If you ask Chan about his legal career, he will tell you that his journey from firm to global in-house counsel was a result of “jumping at the opportunity.”
… he will tell you that his journey from firm to global in-house counsel was a result of “jumping at the … Gerard Chan, vice president of EMEA and Asia Pacific for Symantec, has played a crucial role in fostering Asia’s … try law. I stuck with it, enjoyed it, and everything else is history,” he says. After completing law school at the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/02/2016
Raj Barot has studied, worked, and lived all over the world. Currently managing director and general counsel at Agile Counsel, Barot has spent the majority of the last 10 years working and living in Singapore, Bangkok, and Mumbai. However, if you ask him where he's from, the lawyer/entrepreneur will claim the San Francisco Bay Area as home.
… down with notable general counsel and chief legal officers for in-depth insight into their lives and careers. See the … the San Francisco Bay Area as home. In this ACCDocket.com interview, Barot discusses his unique past and path to … the in-house counsel evolution? Raj: What's surprising is that the role hasn't evolved faster and that legal counsel …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2016
A day in the life of Edward T. Paulis III, VP & Assistant General Counsel at Zurich North America in Owings Mills, Maryland.
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Edward T. Paulis III Association of Corporate … and turn off the alarm. Hop in the shower and get ready for work. 7:10 am Go downstairs and compliment my kids’ craft … to the wife and kids before leaving for work. School is out and traffic is light;  I arrive early to work.  Drink …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/03/2020
As in-house lawyers, we often focus on helping our clients put deals together. When negotiating agreements to document these deals, we must think ahead about how to measure success, what might go wrong, and what happens next. A key component of “what happens next” should include a plan for ending the relationship in an orderly manner.
… key component of “what happens next” should include a plan for ending the relationship in an orderly manner. Resource … Docket … Art by F. P. Ardizzone.  fpaoloardizzone@gmail.com As in-house lawyers, we often focus on helping our … obligations survive termination of the agreement. If there is little or no survivability of confidentiality …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/01/2016
In this article we explore some of the new diversification opportunities available to certain oil producing countries in the Middle East as a result of decreasing oil prices. Opportunities such as diversifying income sources, diversifying energy sources, private-public partnerships, and the promotion of entrepreneurship, all of which foretell the future ingredients of the economies of such countries.
… with caution. Entering a market that has been sanctioned for three decades is tricky, and requires local knowledge and partnerships. … of Health, 2015, Overview and Annual Review, page 14. CNN.com, Iran-sanctions-economy opportunity, January 16, 2016. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2016
The prudent course would be for companies to get ahead of the curve now, understand what the potential implications may be as a result of the law, and begin long-term planning to ensure company compliance does not fall short when their competitors run ahead of the field.
… Chemical Regulation Enters the 21st Century: A New Day for the Toxic Substances Control Act Simone Schiller Joshua … replaced by new federal reforms like the Lautenberg Act. In with the new. The impact of the Lautenberg Act will be … screening process to establish whether a chemical is considered “high” or “low” priority. State of affairs. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/21/2016
"People hear the word ‘boards’ and they make many assumptions. Many of them are simply false,” says Aileen Casanave, deputy general counsel at Jiff, Inc.
… health and financial wellbeing benefits platform for enterprise customers. Casanave is a bold woman with a presence that is larger than life. Her … concern.” Lawyers also assume that they must always act in a legal capacity. Consequently, many attorneys have …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/24/2015
Someone once described a traditional legal career as a predictable, well-known path that generations of lawyers take. A deviation from it is frowned upon and can be legal career suicide. Thus, many lawyers miss all the scenic routes!
… Docket Article Sharon Segev's Principles for Taking the Scenic Route in Your Legal Career Olga V. Mack Publication Date: … path that generations of lawyers take. A deviation from it is frowned upon and can be legal career suicide. Thus, many …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/22/2015
The Court of Justice of the EU recently ruled that the current US-EU Safe Harbor Certification Program is no longer a valid method for ensuring adequate privacy protection of data transfers between the United States and the European Union.
… Docket Article The Art and Science of Being Useful to In-house Counsel Olga V. Mack Publication Date: 10/22/2015 … that the current US-EU Safe Harbor Certification Program is no longer a valid method for ensuring adequate privacy protection of data transfers …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/25/2016
In 2015, Emily Ward, vice president and deputy general counsel at PayPal, was busy. Her itinerary included helping lead aspects of PayPal's separation from eBay, aiding PayPal's transition as its own company, organizing ChIPs' global event in Washington DC, remaining active in her professional and personal communities, and even adopting a child.
… Mack Carly O'Halloran Alameda Publication Date: 04/25/2016 In 2015, Emily Ward, vice president and deputy general … the end of such a transformative year? Clue: She is not taking a yearlong sabbatical. Instead, she is thriving in her new landscape and actively preparing for her next challenge — board service. Remarkably, the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/28/2016
Why should lawyers consider joining startups? “Because it’s hair-raising fun! You feel like you’re on the precipice of a cliff and guzzling from the fire hose most of the time,” Suzy Fulton, vice president of operations and general counsel at Appspace, colorfully answers.
… passionate, and creative business people and investors” is another fun perk of working at a startup, according to … says Sarah Feingold, general counsel at Vroom.com. “If you're interested in exploring being a generalist, … Mia Butera, former legal counsel at Instacart, explains. “For me, it was easy to get swept up and work harder and with …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/17/2016
Silicon Valley has its own undeniably unique culture, immortalized in the media as innovation-driven and fast-paced.
… Article More Than a Buzzword: How Donna Kolnes Pivoted for Growth With Adobe Olga V. Mack Katia Bloom Publication … Valley has its own undeniably unique culture, immortalized in the media as innovation-driven and fast-paced. Resource … Another hallmark of the Silicon Valley culture, of course, is its buzzword-heavy vocabulary. For example, in Silicon …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/19/2016
Becoming an executive at a high-powered company is a major achievement requiring an “eyes wide open” approach to your career.
… 12/19/2016 Becoming an executive at a high-powered company is a major achievement requiring an “eyes wide open” approach … that not understanding this concept can be frustrating for any professional. Nisewaner believes that ultimately, you … I wanted to manage people. I was very explicit about this in my interview. And I didn't see a path to this goal within …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/02/2017
Writing the weekly ACC Docket column has been an incredibly rewarding experience in many ways.
… Docket Article A New Year of Learning: 17 Topics to Explore in 2017 Olga V. Mack Katia Bloom Publication Date: 01/02/2017 … experience in many ways. One of the most rewarding aspects is that it encourages us to "learn on steroids," and explore … more knowledge, so we have compiled a list of 17 topics for us to learn more about in the new year. 1. Drones …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/18/2017
Jill Hoffman, the co-founder, former general counsel, and CEO of Qorkz Wine, believes that more women should take the leap into local government.
… “There are always many good reasons to not to participate in politics,” she says. “We need women to say ‘yes,’ … and lead. We add a lot to the table.” Hoffman, who is now a leader in her local community, once asked herself, … With a resounding “yes,” Hoffman decided to run for Sausalito City Council. And taking the leap has been well …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/16/2018
Linda Mayer has served as an executive or board member with several privately-owned companies. Mayer has a deep understanding of consumer behavior and how to strategize to meet market demand.
… Docket Article All In the Family: Linda Mayer’s Guide to Family Business Boards … familiar with the deals, I was asked to join as a director for these internal boards,” explains Mayer. “In that way, I … service may not be the right career move for everyone. “It is about skillset, fit, ability to set strategy, and holistic …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/26/2018
As I have discussed in numerous posts, I love startups. They are vibrant places, full of learning and growth opportunities. Startups challenge everyone involved — including those in the legal department.
… Docket Article Learning to Let Go: Layoff Advice for Startup GCs Olga V. Mack Publication Date: 03/26/2018 As … and are completely normal. And startup general counsel is often squarely in the middle of planning the layoffs, … your layoff process principles by emailing  hello@olgamack.com . … As I have discussed in numerous posts, I love …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2016
David Hirschfield, legal director for Galliard Homes in the United Kingdom (London’s largest private housebuilder), and recently honored as a Rising Star at the European Counsel Awards 2016, comes from a family of lawyers, and says he was exposed to legal discussions from an early age.
… Date: 09/01/2016 David Hirschfield, legal director for Galliard Homes in the United Kingdom (London’s largest private … to tough problems. The profession grew to reflect who he is as a person. Born and raised in North London, Hirschfield …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/11/2018
A globalized economy demands business leaders with an international mindset. At ACC’s Global General Counsel Summit, in-house leaders will have the opportunity to learn from their peers and make cross-border connections.
in times of change, meeting fellow CLOs, and more. For more information on the Summit, to be held in Amsterdam June 4 – 6, visit  acc.com/gcsummit2018 . The Summit ACC:  Why is important for you to be involved with and speak at ACC’s …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2016
As the senior labor relations, compliance, and business principle manager for Nestlé in Portugal, Joana Guerra is constantly called upon to ensure company compliance with changing labor standards.
… relations, compliance, and business principle manager for Nestlé in Portugal, Joana Guerra is constantly called upon to ensure company compliance with …
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