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Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/13/2023
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/11/2023
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 …
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: 08/14/2023
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.com In-house lawyers are often the first people our business … you see happening as companies approach the privacy topic. Is it common for in-house lawyers to be closely involved? Is it inevitable …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2023
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/14/2023
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.com In 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 . …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/27/2023
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/20/2023
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/30/2023
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/02/2023
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/11/2023
With the ground seeming to shift, companies are trying to understand what works for DEI today. Mister Car Wash GC Markus Hartmann and Littler attorneys Edward Chyun and Lysette Roman stress the fundamentals behind DEI initiatives are worth remembering as another era of DEI unfolds. #DEI #DiversityInLaw #ACC #ACCDocket
… Docket Article Despite Attacks, DEI’s Foundation is Sound Markus Hartmann Edward H. Chyun Lysette M. Roman … to shift, companies are trying to understand what works for DEI today. Mister Car Wash GC Markus Hartmann and Littler … assist the needs of all clients. RysaVector / Shutterstock.com Diversity strengths: Decision-making and financial …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/10/2023
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  …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/10/2023
Navigating the AI maze? Join us as we unpack the ACC Thought Leaders’ latest discussion. #AI #OpenAI #DallE3 #ChatGPT
… 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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/06/2023
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/07/2023
Contracts, IP, data privacy: navigating the AI world requires a deep understanding of data. Legal Tech columnist Olga Mack teaches us why data literacy is a core competency for a modern GC. #AI #OpenAI #Dalle3 #ChatGPT #ACC #ACCDocket
… Docket Article Legal Tech: Data Literacy is a Core Competency for the GC Olga V. Mack Publication Date: 11/07/2023 … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by MaksEvs / Shutterstock.com The rise of generative AI technologies presents new …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/07/2023
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/07/2023
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/02/2023
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 for in-house counsel. #AI #OpenAI #DallE #Midjourney #ChatGPT … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by aniqpixel / Shutterstock.com In 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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/11/2023
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 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/11/2023
ACC members and supporters review two new titles, Diversity Dividend and It’s Time to Shine: A Guide for Professionals of Color on How to Advance Their Career, and how they can help in-house counsel reach their goals. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… Docket Article Books by and for In-house Counsel Association of Corporate Counsel … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by GoodStudio / Shutterstock.com Charting the Course to Inclusive Excellence Diversity … by Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio Review by Donny Ching Donny Ching is the former legal director of Shell plc, cofounder of the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/05/2024
Embrace failure, fuel growth! Brittany Leonard, GC of Civix, explores how setbacks are not just bumps in the road, but crucial steps toward success. #GrowthMindset #ACC #ACCDocket #EmbraceFailure
… Docket … Banner artwork by Andrii Yalanskyi / Shutterstock.com It’s January, a time for resolutions. Many people will make commitments they will … We're all just trying to get it "right." What that means is different for every situation. Whether that's in our …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/09/2024
How should in-house counsel find the balance between innovation and regulation? Join Legal Tech columnist Olga Mack in exploring the FTC’s new era of AI regulation. #AI #OpenAI #LegalTech
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Mehaniq / Shutterstock.com In a pivotal move reflecting the evolving landscape of … content such as images, text, and audio. This development is a clear indication of a regulatory shift that balances the rapid pace of AI innovation with the imperative need for consumer protection and ethical conduct. This evolving …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/10/2024
GCs can help themselves by hiring ESG deputies to prioritize a new era of ESG mandates, writes Mike Dillinger, USAA’s AVP of ESG and Strategic Programs.
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Interest Area: Environmental
Source: ACC Docket
… Docket Article How to Properly Staff for the Future of ESG Mike Dillinger Kristina Wyatt Hih Song … Docket … Banner artwork by Viktoria Kurpas / Shutterstock.com Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues are … while simultaneously meeting business objectives.   This is likely an unexpected and unwelcome prospect for many of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2024
Outside GC Partners Anita Drummond and Lakshmi Sarma Ramani provide 4 steps in-house counsel should utilize to ensure vendors implement efficient security measures that protect nonprofit organizations IT systems and data security. #ACCDocket #inhouse #nonprofit
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Graphic Farm / Shutterstock.com All nonprofit organizations maintain an IT system that is critical to its operation. Nonprofits receive, process, … protected personal data, relying heavily on vendors. For that reason, a general counsel’s job is much easier if …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2024
Embracing challenges for growth and navigating the transformative role of generative AI in law — revisit ACC’s recent fireside chat with Microsoft’s CLO Hossein Nowbar. #Microsoft #AI #FiresideChat #Inhouse #ACC #ACCDocket
… Counsel Publication Date: 02/01/2024 Embracing challenges for growth and navigating the transformative role of … Details … Banner artwork by Iconic Bestiary / Shutterstock.com ACC Global Board Member and Microsoft Chief Legal Officer … learning and development over fear of failure. What is the worst career advice he’s received? Avoid challenges! …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/07/2024
Understanding AI's role and legislative changes in law can significantly impact your career. Columnist Olga Mack offers insights on adapting and thriving. #InnovationInLaw #CareerProgression #AI #OpenAI #ACC #ACCDocket
… Source: ACC Docket … Banner artwork by FGC / Shutterstock.com In the multifaceted world of law, where artificial … the rules of the game, there's a powerful opportunity for every lawyer to craft a personal or department narrative … AI in your legal career  The integration of AI in law is transforming the field, demanding a proactive approach …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2024
Define expectations, establish requirements, insist on robust indemnification, and assemble your own response team advise Kate Krebs, chief privacy officer and senior counsel of American Electric Power Ohio and outside counsel Elizabeth Burgin Waller. #DataBreach #Ransomeware #LegalTech
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Diyajyoti / Shutterstock.com In May 2023, the CL0P ransomware gang wreaked havoc on … Moving into 2024, third-party vendor risk mitigation is taking center stage in the cybersecurity and data privacy … to attempt to address that risk. 1. Define expectations for early notification Early notice about a vendor’s incident …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/05/2024
As the digital terrain evolves with cloud platforms and collaboration tools, legal teams and investigators face unprecedented challenges. Explore the seismic shift in digital forensics and investigations across cloud data sources in this article by Netflix's Zander Brandt, FTI's Tim Anderson and Michael Khoury, and Reed Smith's Anthony Diana and Therese Craparo. #ACCDocket
… face unprecedented challenges. Explore the seismic shift in digital forensics and investigations across cloud data … and messaging apps.  Data deluge . Data volume and variety is growing exponentially.  Case study insights . Examples … to change every minute or less .   Overall user numbers for cloud-based platforms, and the variety of applications …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/08/2024
Celebrate International Women’s Day with 8 Docket contributions from pioneering women in-house counsel. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD #ACC #ACCDocket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by VectorMine / Shutterstock.com In honor of International Women's Day, we spotlight the impactful contributions of the women who have written for the Docket . Join us in acknowledging their expertise and … move into a legal operations role? The biggest difference is switching from a role where people give you the problem or …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/29/2020
We spoke with ACC Deputy General Counsel Veronica Pastor to learn the most common and insidious cyberattacks and how to safeguard your company from them.
… data losses. The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) is now reportedly inundated with  4,000 cybersecurity … the pandemic. This spike in hacks and breaches is alarming for anyone with a digital footprint — and these days that … reason is.   The clearer your policy is, the higher the buy-in will be. And with higher buy-in comes better …
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