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Being a good in-house lawyer is no longer enough — law departments need to work with dynamic outside firms to deliver results. So, how can legal departments identify a trusted advisor?

Vendavo’s Senior Legal Counsel Elizabeth A. Colombo shares ways to master imposter syndrome as your career progresses. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel

Although virtual currencies proliferate across the market, there remains much confusion about what exactly constitutes a cryptocurrency, how its value is determined, and how cryptocurrencies can be used. Facebook’s recent announcement that it intends to launch its own cryptocurrency, Libra, has put the topic of cryptocurrencies front and center and has drawn heightened attention to the need for regulation in this space. Increasing enforcement actions demonstrate that policing cryptocurrencies is becoming a priority for a number of federal agencies, from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Digitalization imposes, and almost automatically requires, the use of electronic signatures. An overview of the North American legal framework illustrates certain technicalities and misconceptions related to e-signatures.

Join Sawyer Lyn Imrie-Johnson, corporate attorney at Asset Marketing Services, LLC, as she kickstarts a productive day, navigates her busy work schedule, and balances family time with her husband Jordan.

Civic responsibility is taking center stage in ESG discussions, especially for institutional investors.

Our devices should help us stay focused, not distract us. Contextual computing is a promising step in that direction.

By immersing yourself in the business, in-house counsel can provide valuable and effective legal advice shares GSK’s Senior Vice President Brennan Torregrossa.

Know the data you need to acquire to set up a thoughtful and deliberate —and legally compliant — DE&I program with your HR department. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel #generalcounsel #DE&I

As I recall my early days in the Sunoco law department, Don was the quintessential role model for today’s general counsel. About 37 years ago, he reported directly to Sunoco’s CEO from an office only a few feet away.

As lawyers, mitigating and managing risk is as much a part of our daily routines as getting a cup of tea or coffee in the morning — that is to say, it’s automatic. It’s what the lawyer in the room is expected to do. And of course we take it a step further, not only using our analysis to let our executives and board members know when a business move may give rise to material risks — but also applying our “solutions-focus” lens to help them figure out how to advance business objectives in a way that matches the organization’s risk appetite.

When it comes to risk management, it is impossible to separate legal or regulatory compliance from technology, declares Bassel C. Korkor. True to this maxim, Bassel leverages emerging technology to help businesses meet compliance obligations and manage risk effectively.

In her role, Pradel has assisted in several multimillion-dollar pipeline expansion projects and the transfer and sale of onshore transportation and gathering assets. She is heavily involved in advising Williams on commercial, contract, and regulatory and compliance issues. To be successful, Pradel says first and foremost, she has to be approachable and have integrity.

How is teaching law in a business school different from teaching in a law school? University of Michigan professor George Siedel explains why in-house lawyers are a perfect fit for the position. #ACCDocket #inhouse

In December 2018, Spain passed Organic Law 3/2018, covering the protection of personal data and guarantee of digital rights. The law implements provisions of the EU General Data Protection Regulation and institutes the right of employees to disconnect from work during non-working hours. This digital rights law aims to protect workers’ downtime, family time, privacy, and improve work-life balance.

Get a glimpse into Jacob Kojfman's busy life as he describes his day as a family man and senior legal counsel at The Co-operators Group Ltd. #ACCDocket #DITL #contracts

Matt Nolan likes a good opportunity. He’ll rarely turn it down. That’s how he went from the 38,000-person town of Muskegon, Michigan, which is on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, to the 24 million-person metropolis of Shanghai. Nolan is Dow Corning’s manager of governance and compliance for Greater China.

EY Oceania GC Michelle Smyth is excited to be back in the office and see her coworkers after working from home during the long COVID-19 lockdown in Australia. Read more about her "COVID normal" work routine in her Day in the Life.

Frank Jimenez, general counsel and corporate secretary at GE HealthCare, joined ACC President and CEO Veta T. Richardson for a conversation about his unlikely path to becoming one of the most respected lawyers in the United States, including the skills he developed as a litigator before becoming an in-house counsel, the importance of networking, and questions to ask to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Vincent Montalto appreciates the cerebral, collegiate character of law, where it’s possible to smile and shake hands (when pandemics permit) with an adversary. “As shocking as it’s going to sound, practicing law should be fun,” Vincent says.

I have recently joined a startup. I was formerly in a legal department but I am now responsible for operations. I often hear the executives talk about liquidity events. Are liquidity events desirable and do employees benefit or suffer because of a liquidity event?

When a close family member’s HIV diagnosis spurred Alex Van Gorp’s deep involvement in charity, it charted his transformative journey to becoming Damien Center’s first general counsel. #ACC #ACCDocket #Top30s

Sports teach us so much about leadership and life.

I recently learned about a neuroscientist named Dr. Carolina Leaf, who conducted over 30 years of research on how a change in perspective can lead to a change in our lives.

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