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Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/01/2012
As senior counsel, Malik does transactional work in support of trading, and negotiates long-term structured transactions associated with Calpine’s assets throughout the country. He also serves as Calpine’s compliance attorney, advising in real time as compliance issues arise. To manage his many competing tasks, Malik prioritizes and plans. Giving each job and issue the time and attention it deserves has driven his achievements.
… As senior counsel, Malik does transactional work in support of trading, and negotiates long-term structured … it deserves has driven his achievements. The trading floor is a dynamic environment that often requires legal support … begets respect, and it’s critical to respect every request for advice.” Malik’s work is visible and valued throughout …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/29/2014
What happens when discovery requests call for information that is protected by privilege? This issue has been the subject of increasing litigation in recent years. Accordingly, it is important for both in-house and outside counsel to understand their obligations.
… Docket Article Claiming Privilege in Discovery Jeanmarie Papelian Lawrence Plavnick Publication … Date: 04/29/2014 What happens when discovery requests call for information that is protected by privilege? This issue has been the subject of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/11/2020
Regardless of what caused the tragedy, this article aims to shed light on the importance of having proper governance systems and guidelines for safe storage of chemicals at port facilities.
… of having proper governance systems and guidelines for safe storage of chemicals at port facilities. Resource … 2020, one day after a mega-blast tore through the harbor in the heart of the Lebanese capital. (Alex Gakos/ … 5,000 have been injured. The real cause of the blast is yet to be clearly identified. Speculations of an …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 06/30/2023
Eliminating labor risk in Brazil is nearly impossible. But Carolina Lobato made an immediate impact when she joined mining giant Anglo American. #ACCDocket #Top30s #laborandemployment
… Date: 06/30/2023 Eliminating labor risk in Brazil is nearly impossible. But Carolina Lobato made an immediate … recognize in-house counsel between the ages of 30 and 39 for their innovation, approach to challenges, well-rounded … sets her apart as a standout legal leader. https://vimeo.com/839142691/c6e469ab76?share=copy Carolina Lobato's …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/18/2024
Shawn McGruder describes her early morning routine and how she tackles her busy day as senior associate general counsel at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. #ACCDocket #inhouse #DITL
… Details … Banner artwork by icon Stocker / Shutterstock.com Shawn McGruder Sr. Associate General Counsel/Principal … to news or a podcast. At the same time, I shower and dress for work, which is fewer than 15 minutes from my home in Columbia, Maryland …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/01/2018
We have to be careful of being afraid of failing. There is nothing wrong with failing. Yes, it naturally includes the pain we feel from not getting what we want. But it is important to remember the pain we feel and the risks we’ve taken help us grow, so that next time we are better prepared to succeed.
… We have to be careful of being afraid of failing. There is nothing wrong with failing. Yes, it naturally includes the … These moments help us grow and improve. Parents are wrong for protecting and cocooning their children, for fighting … employees are not encouraged to take risks, let alone fail in the process. In our attempts to remove all the seemingly …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2017
Since our organization has finally consented to let staff participate in your annual evaluation, we thought we should let you know what to expect. We often thought it was interesting that we were evaluated by our superiors, who are the most aware of our jobs, while management was evaluated by their superiors, who only have a vague understanding of their leadership capabilities.
… has finally consented to let staff participate in your annual evaluation, we thought we should let you know … communication was not done lightly; however, we believe it is necessary for your continued growth as a leader to hear the perspective …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2016
A day in the life of Ricardo Cortés-Monroy, Chief Legal Officer at Nestlé in Vevey, Switzerland.
… Docket Article Day in the Life: Ricardo Cortés-Monroy Association of Corporate … Joey — our blond  Havanese family dog  — eagerly waits for his brisk morning walk. 7:00 am A copious breakfast with … decisions, and answer relevant emails on my iPad. This is my best time of the day because I am at home with no …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2016
What I plan to focus on in this column are things that may help you take better advantage of those opportunities. It will include tips and tricks that will help you work more easily with the technology you already have, collaborate better, and be more productive.
… Stern Publication Date: 02/01/2016 What I plan to focus on in this column are things that may help you take better … Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce Source: ACC Docket … For my inaugural Tech Toolbox column, I wanted to start by … has become so integral to legal practice that it is an important part of the competent client representation …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/01/2016
Like you, I’ve been working in Microsoft Word for a long time. In my experience, when people use the same tool for a long time they often become complacent with their skill level — even while Word itself has improved dramatically.
… Publication Date: 08/01/2016 Like you, I’ve been working in Microsoft Word for a long time. In my experience, when people use the same … These are just a few of the things Word can do. It is easy to find more. … Like you, I’ve been working in
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/01/2015
Our law firms need to be more efficient, tech savvy, innovative, process-oriented, cost-effective, pro-active… and other vague adjectives. What do those things actually look like? Would we know it if we saw it? Would we reward it if we found it?
… have plummeted to a record-low 83 percent. This is not a victory. Our law firms need to be more efficient, … it? How do we “know” our outside counsel are inefficient? For most inside counsel, the answer is some combination of … how can they differentiate themselves from the market in a way that is meaningful to their clients? Law firms that …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 07/11/2022
ACC Chair Mike Madden offers his thoughts on the expanding scope of GC responsibilities and how ESG initiatives may present even more opportunities. #ACCDocket #ESG #generalcounsel #DEI #legaloperations #legalops
… Docket Article My Take: Why Our Seat at the Table Is Critically Important Mike Madden Publication Date: … also business leaders who contribute to the bottom line. In my opinion, the GC or CLO should actively lead and promote … well being the moral compass in upholding and advocating for these rights.  The modern GC’s ability to contribute to …
Event
Start Date: 02/25/2025 | 7:00 PM
… PM Resource Details Details & Registration … Save the date for a Signature Social hosted by Proskauer Rose LLP !  …
… continue to expand, cybersecurity strategy and oversight is unquestionably one area where we see the largest growth,” … hired a DPO anyway. The report is available at on the ACC website . About the ACC Foundation : The ACC Foundation – a … these goals. For more information, visit https://www2.acc.com/foundation/. About ACC : The Association of Corporate …
… continue to expand, cybersecurity strategy and oversight is unquestionably one area where we see the largest growth,” … hired a DPO anyway. The report is available at on the ACC website . About the ACC Foundation : The ACC Foundation – a … these goals. For more information, visit https://www2.acc.com/foundation/. About ACC : The Association of Corporate …
In the News
Publication Date: 05/21/2018
… UK legal trade publication The New Law Journal reports on the ACC Foundation: The State of Cybersecurity Report. UK legal trade publication The New Law Journal reports on the ACC Foundation: The State of … www.newlawjournal.co.uk . … UK legal trade publication The New Law Journal reports on the ACC Foundation: The State of …
In the News
Publication Date: 02/08/2018
… The New Law Journal (UK) reports on findings from the ACC Chief … Survey relating to the protection of corporate data. The New Law Journal (UK) reports on findings from the ACC Chief … To read the full article, visit www.newlawjournal.co.uk. … In-house Data Concerns …
… legal association representing more than 48,000 members in more than 100 countries, recognized members, chapters, and … outstanding leadership, service, and dedication to the in-house counsel community at the 2024 ACC Annual Meeting, … Southwest Ohio, ACC Central Florida and ACC Tampa Bay, ACC New York City Outstanding Chapter Achievement Award (Best …
Event
Start Date: 01/16/2025 | 9:30 AM
…   9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. "Information Governance for In-House Counsel" Presented by Cozen O'Connor In today’s data driven world, Information Governance is a discipline that empowers companies to own their data and …
Program Materials
Melissa M. Allain - Vice President, Law, AutoNation, Inc.; Jeffrey M. Kaplan - Partner, Stier Anderson, LLC; Rebecca S. Walker - Partner, Walker Compliance P.C.; Angela F. Williams - Officer, Sears, Roebuck and Co.
10/01/2004

710 Conflicts of Interest in the Corporate Environment

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 710:Conflicts of Interest in the Corporate Environment … speaker on ethics and compliance issues, including for the Practicing Law Institute, the American Law Institute, …
Program Materials
Lynn B. Jongleux - senior vice president, general counsel and secretary, Farm Bureau Insurance Companies; Albert C. Peters II - assistant chief counsel, PA Turnpike Commission; Andrea L. Phillips - legal counsel, Rolls-Royce North America Inc.; and Meredith B. Stone - vice president, general counsel Americas, NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc.
10/25/2004

A presentation on the do's and don't's of human relations.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 202:HR Do's & Don'ts Lynn B. Jongleux Senior Vice … is senior vice president, general counsel, and secretary for the Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Companies in
10/27/2015

Proposed amendment of 22 NYCRR Parts 522 and 523 of the Rules of the Court of Appeals

Resource Details
Region: United States
… listed below are writing to express our strong support for the amendments to Parts 522 and 523 of the New York Court … of global commerce, New York’s absence from this group is conspicuous. The proposed amendments to Parts 522 and 523 … Strategist Association of Corporate Counsel sarwal@acc.com Mary L. Blatch Director of Government and Regulatory …
Program Materials
Gregory M. Allard - vice president and general attorney, Liberty Mutual Group; and Edward A. Morris - vice president, claims litigation, Farmers Insurance Group of Companies
10/25/2004

A presentation on management succession, managing employee turnover, behavior management, office relationships, morale, workload management, and other subjects.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 109:Attorney Management Workshop Gregory M. Allard Vice … the United States. Mr. Allard has national responsibility for Liberty's 72 in-house law offices, staffed by 725 …
… Re: Association of Corporate Counsel’s support for amending Part 522 of the Rules of the Court of Appeals, … Our New York Chapters, And The Chief Legal Officers ACC is a global bar association that promotes the common … It would give registered in- 1 Available at http://tinyurl.com/l9y57a3. 2 Available at http://tinyurl.com/ahaoc5v. See …
Program Materials
Timothy M. Donovan - former senior vice president and general counsel, NEC USA, Inc.; W. Muzette Hill - counsel, strategic initiatives, Ford Motor Credit Company; James R. Jenkins - senior vice president and general counsel, Deere & Company; and Leonard R. Stein - senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, Jackson Enterprises
04/20/2004

A presentation on the importance of image for in-house counsel.

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Program Materials CHAIR’S CHOICE Image Is Everything: The Corporate Client in the Real World Author … April 19, 2004 A presentation on the importance of image for in-house counsel. Resource Details Interest Area: Law … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 401:CHAIR'S CHOICE Image Is Everything: The Corporate …
Articles
Nancy Jessen and Bret Baccus, Huron Legal
01/01/2012

This brief resource (Quick Counsel) provides anf overview of legal project management, including points on project management principles, process, and picking the right project manager.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… effectively. An integral tool of corporate business units for years, project management has become important to law … of expanding client expectations and the evolving role of in-house counsel. Clients now expect more than substantive … Primer Legal Project Management , on which this article is in part based. Back to top Project Management Principles …
Articles
06/16/2015

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses employees who have legal degrees but are not members of the legal department or otherwise acting as lawyers for the company in their current roles who would like to note the law degree they worked so hard to obtain by using Esq. or JD in their signature line. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Small Law Department Law ACC Network.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Articles Denoting a Law Degree for Non-Legal Department Employees (United States) June 16, … department or otherwise acting as lawyers for the company in their current roles who would like to note the law degree … It does not erase the fact that they have a JD. The answer is to ensure that the title given to the person by the …
Articles
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
06/25/2013

Overview of recent developments in Saudi Arabia's arbitration laws.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Saudi Arabia
… disputes within the country. The New Arbitration Law is based on the UNCITRAL Model Law on International … 1985, was amended in 2006 and has been used as the basis for the arbitration law of nearly 70 countries. The Model Law … practices, please contact us at privacyofficer@blakes.com. Blakes Bulletin is intended for informational purposes …
Program Materials
Lucy Lee Helm - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel, Litigation and Employment; Alice Lawrence - Principle, Jordan Lawrence Group; Larry L. Sharrar - General Counsel, Lockheed Martin Space Operations.
10/29/2004

402 CHAIR'S CHOICE To Write: Right or Wrong?

… MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 402:CHAIR'S CHOICE To Write: Right or Wrong? Lucy Lee … and assistant general counsel, litigation & employment for Starbucks Coffee Company in Seattle. Ms. Helm manages a …
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… ABBVIE Turning eDiscovery Operations into an Asset AbbVie is a global pharmaceutical company that was formed in 2013 after a split from Abbott Laboratories.  At the time … and that data would often need to be re-processed for subsequent litigation. The team’s initial foray into …
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