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Adopting a Development Approach
Publication Date: 02/01/2016
This article includes some questions that will help you and your employees create a better evaluation process.
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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
… Area: Law Department Management Source: ACC Docket … What is the point of the evaluation process? What specifically are … review demands so much more than sandwiching the areas for improvement between some positives. The best reviews … rather than linear and allow for input, feedback, and buy-in from employees; they provide a solid foundation upon …
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Opportunities: A Conversation with Gerard Chan of Symantec
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.”
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… 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 …
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Day in the Life: Edward T. Paulis III
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.
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… 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 …
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The Operational GC: Holding It Together During a Breakup
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.
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Interest Area: Law Department Management
Source: ACC Docket
… 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 …
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Doing Business in the Middle East: Life After Oil
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.
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Interest Area: Corporate, Securities, and Governance
Source: ACC Docket
… 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. …
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Chemical Regulation Enters the 21st Century: A New Day for the Toxic Substances Control Act
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.
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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics, Environmental
Source: ACC Docket
… 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. …
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Life’s Work: How Aileen Casanave Pursues Her Passions, Grows as an Attorney, and Impacts Her Community Through Board Service
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.
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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
… 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 …
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Sharon Segev's Principles for Taking the Scenic Route in Your Legal Career
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!
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Source: ACC Docket
… 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 …
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The Art and Science of Being Useful to In-house Counsel
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.
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Interest Area: Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce
Source: ACC Docket
… 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 …
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Thriving Through Transformation: How PayPal’s Emily Ward Used Her Network and Values to Define a Year
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.
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Source: ACC Docket
… 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 …
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Hair-Raising Fun: Why Join a Startup
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.
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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
… 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 …
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More Than a Buzzword: How Donna Kolnes Pivoted for Growth With Adobe
Publication Date: 11/17/2016
Silicon Valley has its own undeniably unique culture, immortalized in the media as innovation-driven and fast-paced.
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Interest Area: Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce
Source: ACC Docket
… 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 …
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Showing Value from Day One: How Karna Nisewaner of Cadence Owns Her Career
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.
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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
… 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 …
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A New Year of Learning: 17 Topics to Explore in 2017
Publication Date: 01/02/2017
Writing the weekly ACC Docket column has been an incredibly rewarding experience in many ways.
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Interest Area: Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce
Source: ACC Docket
… 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 …
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How a GC Became Mayor: Jill Hoffman’s 6 Reasons to Say “Yes!” to Local Government
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.
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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
… “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 …
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All In the Family: Linda Mayer’s Guide to Family Business Boards
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.
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Source: ACC Docket
… 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 …
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Learning to Let Go: Layoff Advice for Startup GCs
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.
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Source: ACC Docket
… 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 …
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Building a Solid Legal Foundation
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.
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… 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 …
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Making International Connections at the Global General Counsel Summit
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.
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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development
Source: ACC Docket
… 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 …
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The Value of Ethics: How Joana Guerra Transformed Compliance At Nestlé
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.
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… 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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A lululemon Counsel’s Flexible Work-Life Balance
Publication Date: 10/01/2016
On a crisp, idyllic afternoon, you might find Cameron Clark jogging along the seawall, which hugs Stanley Park for 10 kilometers along Vancouver Harbor.
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… Clark jogging along the seawall, which hugs Stanley Park for 10 kilometers along Vancouver Harbor. Resource Details … … He’s not a personal trainer or park ranger. He’s an in-house attorney at lululemon, a Vancouver-based athletic … explains, “and it’s something I personally enjoy.” Which is the perfect mindset for a lululemon ambassador. That’s not …
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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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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
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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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… 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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Source: ACC Docket
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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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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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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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Litigation is Going Viral: The Legal Landscape During COVID-19
Publication Date: 09/28/2020
This article summarizes the types of COVID-19 lawsuits that have been filed relating to the workplace, nursing homes and contractual breach/failure to perform theories. We also provide an overview of the product liability lawsuits that will likely follow in the wake of the coronavirus.
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Source: ACC Docket
… Docket Article Litigation is Going Viral: The Legal Landscape During COVID-19 Trevor … implementing safety measures seems the prudent decision for businesses, it is not without its own risks. In an … postponed, rather than canceled, is a “pretext” to allow online ticket sellers to  avoid giving refunds . Similarly, a …
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International Comparative Legal Guide to Construction & Engineering Law 2024
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08/13/2024
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This multi-jurisdictional guide covers common issues in construction and engineering laws and regulations – including supervising construction contracts and dispute resolution.

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