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Strategically Managing Your Company’s Cross-Border Litigation Risks
Publication Date: 05/01/2017
The solutions to cross-border legal problems do not always lie with seeking legal relief. Rather, one needs to think multidimensionally about the legal challenges that global organizations face, and also holistically about potential solutions — which may not be legally driven at all.
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Interest Area: Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Source: ACC Docket
… Source: ACC Docket … CHEAT SHEET Tailoring a policy. It is vital that your dispute resolution strategy is tailored to … offers a neutral forum to minimize the risk of litigation in the other party’s home court — thus minimizing the risks … best interests of the company, legally and commercially, for resolving the likely disputes. This is especially …
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Seeing Through the Gray Areas
Publication Date: 05/01/2017
The gray areas, and navigating through them, are what Patrick Kong finds most interesting about his job. As general counsel and head of compliance for Chubb, the world’s largest publicly traded insurer, he is constantly looking for gray areas and figuring out the best way forward.
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… about his job. As general counsel and head of compliance for Chubb, the world’s largest publicly traded insurer, he is constantly looking for gray areas and figuring out the … COMPANY LIMITED, CHUBB GROUP All lawyers face them. In-house lawyers, in particular, need to see them for what …
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Balancing Global Conflict Between Privacy and Preservation Starts with Information Governance
Publication Date: 11/01/2017
When an organization is blind to where its data resides and what is in it, it becomes impossible both to meet preservation obligations and comply with GDPR’s guidelines to protect and delete sensitive data. By understanding the full scope of the data, counsel can begin to assess the legal requirements involved with it.
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Interest Area: Information Governance, Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce
Source: ACC Docket
… Barassi Publication Date: 11/01/2017 When an organization is blind to where its data resides and what is in it, it … to the organization. Preserve and protect. It is essential for legal departments to understand that preservation and … meet privacy and preservation demands. Leadership buy-in: The first step is a strategic decision made by …
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Tracking the Road to Success with Canadian Pacific Railway CLO Jeffrey Ellis
Publication Date: 05/01/2017
When Ellis joined CP in 2015, he was told that the world he was about enter was fast-paced, exciting, and, most importantly, efficient. Under Harrison’s leadership, the company’s corporate culture prioritized answering to its shareholders, cutting extraneous clutter, and paving a clear pathway to success.
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… Sullivan Publication Date: 05/01/2017 When Ellis joined CP in 2015, he was told that the world he was about enter was … with his recommendation first — and reasoning afterward — is something he learned at Osgoode Hall Law School in … just communications theories — they’re tangible skills for success.    “It’s the classic legal memo model of …
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GC’s Critical Public Policy Role in an Age of Upheaval
Publication Date: 03/22/2017
Contemporary CEOs must not only be experts at addressing the commercial verities of products, markets, and competitors, but, aided by general counsel, they must also have the experience and capability to address business-in-society issues — legislation, regulation, investigation, enforcement, and litigation — that create risk and opportunity in all dimensions of corporate activity. These societal issues are the ultimate test of corporate citizenship.
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Interest Area: Government, Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
… Docket Article GC’s Critical Public Policy Role in an Age of Upheaval Ben W. Heineman, Jr. Publication Date: … of the Association of Corporate Counsel.  Mr. Heineman is a keynote speaker at the ACC General Counsel Summit in … basic question, “is it legal?” to the ultimate question for corporate action, “is it right?” In so doing, the GC must …
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5 Traits of a Solid CSR Program
Publication Date: 02/19/2019
This article includes some of Dr. Obama’s words of wisdom that can help you begin your company’s CSR program.
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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
… keynote speech at SNP’s annual Transformation World event in Heidelberg, Germany. ( Compart Media GmbH ) Your company is a person, legally speaking. And shouldn’t that person be … CSR appears in many forms, whether in robust procedures for supply chain management, corporate donations, or an …
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5 Techniques for Selecting and Managing Outside Counsel Without Upsetting the Applecart
Publication Date: 08/16/2016
Our team observes that general counsel struggle to manage outside lawyers while still preserving value and responsiveness alongside cost-effective results. While there are no “silver bullets,” we have listed five techniques for selecting and managing outside counsel without upsetting the applecart.
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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
… Docket Article 5 Techniques for Selecting and Managing Outside Counsel Without Upsetting … a more capable or more expensive resource perform the work is also muda. Legal processes outsourcing’s non-traditional … almost always lead to clarity, better solutions, and buy-in. When issues arise, they can be resolved much more …
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Highlights from the 2020 ACC Virtual Annual Meeting
Publication Date: 11/09/2020
This year’s six keynote speakers covered topics that were both timely and personal: leadership, crisis management, and mental health. In this article, I provide a recap of this year’s keynotes and give my thoughts on the messages imparted by the panelists.
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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
… leadership, crisis management, and mental health. In this article, I provide a recap of this year’s keynotes … and Professional Development Source: ACC Docket … This is the second in a two-part series recapping the  2020 ACC … of corporate governance. It was an eye-opening experience for me.  This year’s six keynote speakers covered topics that …
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Decision Time: Should You Reopen the Office?
Publication Date: 06/26/2020
Opening up again is critical — when done safely. Our economies were never built for this. The pandemic kills people to be sure, but so do hunger and the crushing weight of collapsing finances. There is a balance to be found between opening up and avoiding the spread of the virus.
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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics, Employment and Labor, Health Law
Source: ACC Docket
… Greg Stern Publication Date: 06/26/2020 Opening up again is critical — when done safely. Our economies were never built for this. The pandemic kills people to be sure, but so do … and Labor , Health Law Source: ACC Docket … We are now in the second most dangerous phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. …
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As EU Antitrust Enforcement Intensifies, Data Challenges Dominate
Publication Date: 05/14/2024
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
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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Diyajyoti / Shutterstock.com In the sphere of antitrust regulation, there’s near … agreement that recent escalation in enforcement activity is only the beginning of what will become a groundswell of … concerns are already manifesting in real world matters. For example, in March 2023, the Court of Justice of the …
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The New EU AI Directive: Implications for DEI and Legal Departments
Publication Date: 06/04/2024
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
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Interest Area: Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce
Source: ACC Docket
… Docket Article The New EU AI Directive: Implications for DEI and Legal Departments Paola Cecchi Dimeglio … legal departments, proactive compliance with the AI Act is not only a legal obligation but also an opportunity to … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by RaffMaster / Shutterstock . com The European Union has taken a significant step forward …
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Avoid Faux Pas with Corporate Etiquette Tips from ACC’s Global Membership
Publication Date: 07/29/2024
No matter where in the world you are practicing, there are a set of rules and customs for acceptable behavior in the business world. And there are regional customs and preferences that you should know as well. #ACCDocket #culture #knowyourworld
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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
… you are practicing, there are a set of rules and customs for acceptable behavior in the business world. And there are … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by hxdbzxy / Shutterstock.com Imagine, you've joined the kick-off call for a new … While meeting etiquette varies around the world, it is generally a good idea to show up on time. Effective …
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Managing Caremark Risks: Adapting Oversight to Evolving Case Law and Regulations
Publication Date: 08/01/2024
Everbridge’s Chief Legal and Compliance Officer Noah Webster, alongside Cooley LLP’s Special Counsel Michael Mencher and Partner Brad Goldberg, suggest several steps in-house counsel should adopt to assist their company’s directors and officers in fulfilling their Caremark obligations. #ACCDocket #inhouse #Caremark
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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Source: ACC Docket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Gajus / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet  Mission critical. Directors may be found … to establish reporting systems or ignore those systems for “mission critical” aspects of the business.  Evolving … as in the above-discussed post- Marchand cases. Walmart is a highly diversified business with far less concentrated …
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6 Tips to Help Manage the Pressures of the In-house Lawyer Role
Publication Date: 08/08/2024
Well-being is key to setting yourself on a path for a long, enjoyable, and successful career. Sean Hughes, general counsel at Vanguard Australia, shares tips to help avoid burnout and manage the demands of in-house counsel. #ACCDocket #inhouse #WellBeing #Burnout
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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
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… Role Sean Hughes Publication Date: 08/08/2024 Well-being is key to setting yourself on a path for a long, enjoyable, and successful career. Sean Hughes, … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by fizkes / Shutterstock.com The demands of the in-house counsel role can be …
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Under the Microscope: Training for Proper Search Warrant Response
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
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Interest Area: Energy and Public Utility, Environmental, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Source: ACC Docket
… Docket Article Under the Microscope: Training for Proper Search Warrant Response Vincent M. Gonzales Alyse … Hitdelight, Triff, Stokkete, and QinJin / Shutterstock.com In this three-part series, you will learn how to best … a written search warrant response plan and a response team is ineffective unless the team members know how to execute …
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The Mergers & Acquisitions Loop for Compliance Programs
Publication Date: 09/03/2024
Learn how the M&A loop provides a framework for compliance programs, guiding stakeholders in producing high-quality deliverables at each stage. Alex Olsansky, vice president and associate general counsel of Credit One Bank, shares some critical insights. #M&A #Compliance #Inhouse #ACC #ACCDocket
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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics, Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
… Docket Article The Mergers & Acquisitions Loop for Compliance Programs Alex Olsansky Publication Date: … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by TierneyMJ / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Framework guidance. M&A loop framework guides … Theory (like me) knows, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is a gigantic loop located in Switzerland used to study …
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Enhancing Leadership through the Art of Receiving — and Delivering — Feedback
Publication Date: 09/26/2024
Here are 10 key strategies for receiving feedback and 10 principles for delivering feedback to help foster a feedback-friendly environment in your workplace.
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Interest Area: Law Department Management, Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
… Publication Date: 09/26/2024 Here are 10 key strategies for receiving feedback and 10 principles for delivering … Source: ACC Docket … Banner artwork by PeopleImages.com - Yuri A / Shutterstock.com I vividly recall my first … feedback, our defenses go up.  Yet, receiving feedback is crucial — it’s one of the quickest ways to improve …
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5 In-house Competencies to Turbocharge Your Success
Publication Date: 09/27/2024
ACC Credentialing Institute Chief Advisor Jim Merklinger and Eskor Edem, Director at Major, Lindsey & Africa, address five skills and competencies that are critical to the success of in-house counsel.
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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by TippaPatt / Shutterstock.com For in-house counsel, success hinges on more than just having … with various internal and external stakeholders is a daily part of the job if you’re an in-house counsel. …
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Legal Operations Infrastructure: Foundational Elements that Drive Resource Optimization
Publication Date: 10/31/2024
Shiny new technologies and process improvements don’t guarantee success in achieving operational objectives. It’s the people — the individuals within the legal department and throughout the organization — who truly make the difference. Learn how to lead a people-centric legal operations function with insights from Ford Motor Company’s Whitney Stefko and New Era ADR’s Rich Lee.
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Interest Area: Law Department Management, Skills and Professional Development, Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce
Source: ACC Docket
… … Banner artwork by Macrovector and Rvector / Shutterstock.com In corporate law departments, it’s not just about … meaningful and quantifiable data points to account for success. We won’t just discuss theory; we’ll provide … the key component of any process or technological success is the people supporting it. Having your people clearly …
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2024 US Elections: What In-house Counsel Can Do to Prepare for the New Administration
Publication Date: 11/12/2024
The dust is beginning to settle on the Nov. 5 elections, which saw former President Donald Trump re-elected to just the second nonconsecutive presidential term in US history. ACC gathered experts from the in-house community and beyond to discuss what the election outcomes mean — and how in-house counsel can prepare now for the new administration.
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Interest Area: Employment and Labor, Government
Source: ACC Docket
… 2024 US Elections: What In-house Counsel Can Do to Prepare for the New Administration Association of Corporate Counsel Publication Date: 11/12/2024 The dust is beginning to settle on the Nov. 5 elections, which saw … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Vlad G / Shutterstock.com There will be a whole lot of activity in the next 68 …
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2022 ACC Top 10 30-Something: Kate Shelby
Publication Date: 06/21/2022
Understanding the business from the client perspective gave Kate Shelby an advantage when she became the first GC at Resultant. Read about her innovations that earned her the #ACCTop30s award. #inhousecounsel #generalcounsel #ACCDocket
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… Resource Details … “You aren’t like most attorneys,” is the reaction Kate Shelby gets from her colleagues at … note that she is not quick to say no, and instead looks for ways to solve problems. Strategically solving problems by … achieve meaningful outcomes faster, which helped to get buy-in from management on her plans for the legal division. …
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How the GC Empowers the Board to Govern the Green Wave
Publication Date: 06/12/2023
From climate accountability to strategic integration, learn how the GC's unique position enables informed decision-making and mitigates risks in the face of the global green wave. #Greenwashing #Inhouse #ACC #ACCDocket
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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: ACC Docket
… by Daren Lin / darenlin.art Cheat Sheet Climate change is global. Boards around the world are facing increased scrutiny for their companies’ environmental impact. Good starting … about environmental goals. Golden Sikorka / Shutterstock.com The board’s fiduciary duty to act in the best interests …
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The T-Shaped Lawyer: To Thrive, Do More Business
Publication Date: 07/25/2023
What exactly is a T-Shaped Lawyer? Peter Connor shares how doing business, not just law, can drastically increase in-house legal value. #ACC #ACCDocket #career
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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
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… Peter Connor Publication Date: 07/25/2023 What exactly is a T-Shaped Lawyer? Peter Connor shares how doing business, … Docket … Banner artwork by ProStockStudio / Shutterstock.com The first in this series of articles identified some … more value to be more valued. My free book, A New Vision for Corporate Lawyers , outlines the change imperative and …
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Positively Legal: More Tips on Using Travel and Nature to Support Your Well-being
Publication Date: 09/27/2022
Crown Resorts’ Senior Legal Counsel Caterina Cavallaro provides more tips on the importance and benefits of travel and nature in our daily lives. #ACCDocket #WellnessWednesday
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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
… tips on the importance and benefits of travel and nature in our daily lives. #ACCDocket #WellnessWednesday Resource … nature. The beauty of travel and spending time in nature is that they are practices that can be low cost and which you … of Travel writes, “if our lives are dominated by a search for happiness, then perhaps few activities reveal as much …
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Career Path: Maybe Don’t Go to that Meeting
Publication Date: 01/09/2023
Make every meeting worthwhile. Learn how with tips from ACC Docket Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau in the series, Master Skills to be Effective In-house Counsel.
#ACCDocket #MindfulMonday #MondayMotivation #meetings
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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by ImageFlow / Shutterstock.com Nothing sends a signal that you carefully manage your … organizations, how about asking what you would be there for: “I see you invited me to meeting X. Based on the agenda, … if unclear. 5. Use cost-effective locations. Your meeting is not an excuse to travel to an exotic location. Unless the …
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Boards Under Fire
Publication Date: 02/06/2023
GCs need to carefully adhere to SEC rules and case law — or their board of directors can become liable. #ACCDocket #Caremark #cybersecurity #boardofdirectors #cyberrisk
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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics, Information Governance, Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce, Corporate, Securities, and Governance
Source: ACC Docket
… Source: ACC Docket … Banner artwork by bussolati.com    Cheat Sheet Cybersecurity is top of mind. Public company boards need to be especially … or partly remote, companies are still responsible for cybersecurity.  Cybersecurity and compliance are separate …
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2022's Most Read Docket Articles
Publication Date: 01/04/2023
The most popular articles published in 2022! #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel
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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts, Law Department Management, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Skills and Professional Development, Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce
Source: ACC Docket
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Molas Photos / Shutterstock.com We are extremely grateful for new beginnings, opportunities, and new perspectives in … of the in-house journey "The best thing you can do is to become highly valuable to your organization starting …
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Career Path: How In-house Counsel Reinforce the Rule of Law
Publication Date: 03/06/2023
Holding fast to the rule of law is not an easy path, but it is the least difficult of all other alternatives, writes James Bellerjeau. #ACC #ACCDocket #CareerPath
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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics, Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
… Date: 03/06/2023 Holding fast to the rule of law is not an easy path, but it is the least difficult of all … ACC Docket … Banner artwork by fran_kie / shutterstock.com In-house counsel are quick to agree to the principle that … also create pressure on management and in-house counsel. For example, employees may demand the company cease doing …

DO NOT USE Six Years After Och-Ziff: FCPA Compliance Best Practices for Financial Institutions-On Demand

DO NOT USE Six Years After Och-Ziff: FCPA Compliance Best Practices for Financial Institutions-On Demand a.ouko@acc.com
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This program originally aired on September 20, 2022. Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.


In September 2016, Och-Ziff, one of the world's largest publicly-traded asset managers, settled a long running DOJ and SEC investigation into corrupt dealings in private equity investments in several African countries. Six years later, this case still has valuable compliance program insights for the financial services industry, especially industry participants operating in or looking to enter emerging markets. This ACC Webcast will review the transactions with a focus on lessons learned for financial services and what went right and what went wrong from diligence and compliance perspectives.


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… Six Years After Och-Ziff: FCPA Compliance Best Practices for Financial Institutions-On Demand Available On-Demand - … Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit. In September 2016, Och-Ziff, one of the world's largest …
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The Journey to the Top
Publication Date: 07/06/2019
Most lawyers regard the general counsel role as the pinnacle of an in-house career. The path to GC varies by individual and company, of course. For Wolf Frenkel, the general counsel of professional and technology management at consulting firm BearingPoint, headquartered in Amsterdam, the journey to the top of the in-house profession hasn’t been a straight climb up the rungs of a professional ladder.
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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
… path to GC varies by individual and company, of course. For Wolf Frenkel, the general counsel of professional and … what other CLOs are talking about, please visit www.acc.com/clo . Most lawyers regard the general counsel role as the … that landing at the top of the in-house profession is a lot of work. BearingPoint’s lawyers are spread across …
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