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Karen M. Redford
01/01/2010

Columnist Karen M. Redford offers advice and discusses techniques for improving client service.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… | Outsource Resource I recently made the mistake of com- plaining to my local state bar asso- ciation that I felt … large group of outside counsel. The premise of this panel is that, as in-house counsel, we play a unique role as both … top of regulatory changes and find answers fast. Visit our website for details: west.thomson.com/compliance or call …
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Karen M. Redford
01/01/2010
4 pages

Some of her most effective strategies and techniques for improving the quality of client services.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… | Outsource Resource I recently made the mistake of com- plaining to my local state bar asso- ciation that I felt … large group of outside counsel. The premise of this panel is that, as in-house counsel, we play a unique role as both … top of regulatory changes and find answers fast. Visit our website for details: west.thomson.com/compliance or call …
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James A. Nortz
11/01/2011
4 pages

James Nortz discusses the pros and cons of pledging "The MBA Oath."

… as a “Hippocratic oath” for business professionals. It is premised on three fundamental concepts: (1) Act with … the oath to their fellow classmates on a makeshift website and were astonished when two-thirds of them publicly … ACC Docket. He can be contacted at james.a.nortz@bausch.com. P E O P L E W H O M A K E G R E A T C O M P A N I E S W …
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… … Due to the nature of its content, this on-demand program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit. Join us for honest sharing of stories of … and their retirement plan successes and difficulties in our open discussion around topics pertaining to …
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Allen & Overy
03/19/2014

The purpose of this brief note is to help market participants make contingency plans where the political crisis involving Ukraine results in sanctions and embargoes, exchange controls, expropriations and the break up of Ukraine. It focuses in particular on the legal impact these events might have on financial contracts, such as bond issues, bank loan agreements, deposits and investments. It does not deal with wider political and economic consequences, such as the impact on a country’s economy and its banking system.

… & Overy March 19, 2014 The purpose of this brief note is to help market participants make contingency plans where … See the Intelligence Unit paper on the Allen & Overy website, “How protective are Ukraine’s foreign law bonds?” 5 … Barbanti PSL Counsel – Rome valentina.barbanti@allenovery.com Katrina Buckley Partner – London …
… 2020 Year in Review The year 2020 was an eventful one, to say the … Disclaimer Australian Contract Law Top Ten Steps for Effective Contract Management  Issues Enforcing … Summit. Registration for the 2021 event, March 2-4, is now open.  Research Highlights:  The 2020 State of Cyber …
… Why Climate Change is a Legal Responsibility Learn More about ACC's Seat at the … President and A4S Executive Chair Discuss Sustainability In the article "Why Climate Change is a Legal … and CEO Veta T. Richardson and Prince's Accounting for Sustainability Project (A4S) Executive Chair Jessica …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/23/2020
More than a popularity contest, building strong work relationships can also help you do your job more effectively.
… Docket Article Be Proactive: 5 Ways for In-house Legal Teams to Build a Better Relationship with the … unless it’s absolutely necessary — like when a crisis is happening. As a result, legal departments often end up …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2019
With AI already routinely deployed in certain repetitive tasks, it is apt to explore how AI can be harnessed in the area of regulatory compliance.
… Date: 12/01/2019 With AI already routinely deployed in certain repetitive tasks, it is apt to explore how AI can be harnessed in the area of … and therefore flag anomalies, which are potential risks for the organisation. Responding to changes in legislation AI …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2019
The following seven steps are critical when investigating allegations of workplace misconduct.
… and Ethics Source: ACC Docket … It’s a typical day in the office as you go through your normal routine. But then … a report on your company’s ethics hotline that an employee is defrauding the company. If you are called upon to lead an … If this is the case, you may have to ask the reporter for more information before you can make any headway …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/13/2022
Know how to guide HR in investigating workplace issues. #ACCDocket #employment
… 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
Publication Date: 06/16/2022
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2024
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 …
Docket Article
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 #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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/30/2024
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/05/2024
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/12/2024
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/24/2024
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/28/2024
Meet Abigail Genevieve Tan: 2024 ACC Top 10 30-Something honoree, ACC Singapore board member, and animal welfare champion. #ACCDocket #ACCSingapore #Top30s
… 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 — …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/08/2024
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/18/2024
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 for In-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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/23/2023
Three experienced privacy professionals, Maureen Dry-Wasson, VP, group general counsel and privacy officer at Allegis Group, Melissa Abramowitz, VP, legal and compliance officer at CAA Club Group, and Sara Azargive, director, privacy compliance and privacy counsel at the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, offer their guidance. #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Suttipun / Shutterstock.com The scope of privacy professionals is broad. The adoption of privacy policies and procedures, … often in-house counsel. Privacy Program Management, Tools for Managing Privacy Within Your Organization , 3 rd Edition …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/06/2023
Throw out the old advice-only model and learn customer service to become a valuable GC and partner in your company’s business.
#ACCDocket #Leadership #ACC
… 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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/28/2023
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/17/2023
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.
#ACCDocket #fakery #inhouse
… 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
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/12/2023
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/13/2024
Ever wondered what happens when law enforcement shows up unannounced with a search warrant? From training lessons to mock drills and handy checklists, learn how a proactive approach can safeguard your company’s interests and maintain compliance. #ACC #ACCDocket #SearchWarrant
… BERK OZDEMIR, Chuchawan, and New Africa / Shutterstock.com In this three-part series, you will learn how to best … to render legal advice given what just transpired. It is important for employees to be prepared to handle a search warrant on …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/14/2024
Using the Product Counsel Framework, product lawyers can implement proactive measures that ensure AI solutions are built and used with responsible safeguards from the ground up.
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by 2411682951 / Shutterstock.com As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries, the need for robust governance structures to ensure responsible … technologies like AI. The Product Counsel Framework is designed to enable product lawyers establish and implement …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/07/2024
With advances in AI and new business realities, it is increasingly important to develop a tech-enabled, continuously improving legal operations function. This article focuses on strategies for identifying KPIs, measuring ROI, and improving the law department’s work, with actionable examples for improving team performance.
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… With advances in AI and new business realities, it is increasingly important to develop a tech-enabled, … operations function. This article focuses on strategies for identifying KPIs, measuring ROI, and improving the law … and Rvector and icons by smashingstocks / Shutterstock.com In part one of this series, we emphasized the importance …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/30/2024
Hear from a small group of ACC members about how their legal roles are changing.
… Docket Article 3 Ways the In-house Role is Expanding: Lead the Business, Triage Work, and Maintain … beyond the legal function that they were initially hired for. For example, this may include human resources, … help the business find how it can meet its goals. Get buy-in, develop rapport with the other business leaders. Show …
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