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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.

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.

On a crisp, idyllic afternoon, you might find Cameron Clark jogging along the seawall, which hugs Stanley Park for 10 kilometers along Vancouver Harbor.

In this article we compare the statutory regimes in Singapore, PRC and Indonesia, with respect to termination entitlements and claims.

By any account, Chris Murphy Ives, the vice president and deputy general counsel for HP, is a successful lawyer. There’s a chance he could have been an equally successful actor.

Papanikitas was also drawn to the opportunity to join a new, lean legal team that tackles the broad range of legal challenges that Kimberly-Clark Australia encounters. He insists that every day is different because of that wide range of legal issues.

Dart Enterprises, where Ward Sykes is vice president of corporate and legal, is the parent company of Dart Realty, the developer of Camana Bay and the company responsible for the beautifully engineered community.

Here are five top tips for GCs and HR directors to consider implementing as the way we work continues to evolve.

According to David Cohen, the general counsel of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL), “a good general counsel is the proverbial 12th man in every department of the organization. A GC is one of the few executives that touches every primary area of the business. As such, a good GC can provide advice that fits within the big picture of an organization.”

Just as a doctor would recommend vaccination and inoculation based on their analysis of past symptoms of a disease, the in-house lawyer often uses past disputes, regulatory actions and controversies to predict future risks. Here is where precedent plays such an important part of what in-house counsel rely on in performing their jobs.

Mediation is not litigation nor is it a zero-sum game. Although it is a less expensive and more efficient path to resolve conflict than litigation, it is often misunderstood and undervalued.

Legal departments are increasingly focused on DEI, but lawyers can forget about their personal networks. Here are suggestions to evaluate your network and expand its reach and composition.

Many aspects of litigation are uncertain, but open and data-driven conversations with outside counsel can yield cost-effective outcomes.

As more data laws are passed, in-house counsel need to understand how they will affect vendor relationships.

Leaders don’t become leaders without mentors — or their mentees. Brian Ellis has learned this firsthand on his career path to senior vice president and general counsel at Danaher.

Employment lawyers have been complicit by being too cautious. Follow these steps to help your company move forward.

Setting goals for the first 90 days (and beyond) will help you build relationships and add value.

We’re all biased. And before we can change, we need to understand common bias types and patterns encountered in the workplace.

From investigations via Zoom to ESG philosophies, here are a few insights you can expect to learn at this year’s virtual meeting.

Before embarking on a social media blitz, reflect on who you are as a person and what you want to share.

Small legal teams, even a team of one, can improve their department’s day-to-day activities by implementing strategic processes.

To share or not to share your life goals; that’s the real question contemplated by columnist James Bellerjeau. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

Olympians’ reactions to winning silver or bronze are rooted in their comparing themselves to others. Look around you and assess whether you need to change your perspective to appreciate all you have. #ACCDocket #career #MondayMotivation

Many companies are transitioning to a hybrid work schedule, but what does that mean for conducting meetings? Tech Toolbox columnist Greg Stern shares his best practices for keeping hybrid meetings efficient and engaging — for those in the office or at home. #ACCDocket

#ACCTop30s awardee Jonathon Wright built the in-house legal department at Hurco Companies, Inc. and founded a nonprofit to help people experiencing homelessness. But that’s not all. Read more about his accomplishments. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel

#ACCTop30s awardee Olesja Cormney took a unique path to managing counsel at Toyota Motor North America. Learn about her journey and what she’s accomplishing in her career. #inhousecounsel #ACCDocket

Glowforge and its GC Megan Lutes aren’t afraid to stand up for their employees. Read about how the #ACCTop30s awardee is protecting employee healthcare, advocating for DEI, and exploring NFTs. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel #generalcounsel

Google Data Center Counsel Benita Lee is in the front seat of a rapidly evolving industry. Read about the innovations that earned her #ACCTop30s award. #inhousecounsel #ACCDocket

Corporations face unprecedented challenges with rising regulatory investigations and a surge in emerging data types. Stay ahead in this rapidly evolving landscape of compliance and anti-trust law. #DataGovernance #AntiTrust #EURegulation #ACC #ACCDocket

For in-house counsel and legal departments, proactive compliance with the AI Act is not only a legal obligation but also an opportunity to advance DEI initiatives within their organizations. #ACCDocket #DEI #compliance