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2012 Top 10 30-Something: Andy Gaunce

Publication Date: 07/01/2012

Gaunce is not your average in-house counsel, and his wide-range of experiences have inspired and polished his in-house practice.

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… of Corporate Counsel Publication Date: 07/01/2012 Gaunce is not your average in-house counsel, and his wide-range of experiences have … small business owners who look at him strangely for his choice to enter corporate law. He served in the …

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Small Law: Care and Feeling

Jeffrey W. Wheeler

Publication Date: 06/01/2018

Columnist Jeffrey W. Wheeler opens about how finding a job can't happen without the care and support of family and friends.

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… Skills and Professional Development Source: ACC Docket … In my April column, after several articles about being an … his reserves of grace, patience, and professionalism) is that I started hearing from readers of April’s column … to facilitate folding the magazine open at the article for a little strategic leaving-around. I have plenty of …

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Words of Wisdom from 10 Powerful Female In-house Counsel

Karmen Fox

Publication Date: 03/08/2018

At ACC, we have found that women achieve more when working together. To that end, we compiled quotes from some of the outstanding women we profiled over the past year. From getting out of your comfort zone to securing a seat at the table, here’s career advice that will help you advance in your profession.

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… be honest with you and provide you with candid feedback — is a gift.” 2. Gladys Chun Role: General Counsel Company: … Company: Independent [former compliance consultant for the US Department of Justice (DOJ)] Words of wisdom: Know … so that she can be featured in ACC Docket or ACCDocket.com . … At ACC, we have found that women achieve more when …

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Running for Grace

Whitnie Wiley

Publication Date: 07/06/2019

It’s time to extend some grace and give yourself a break.

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… Docket Article Running for Grace Whitnie Wiley Publication Date: 07/06/2019 It’s … and active note. Ragnar, for those who are not familiar, is a relay racing series. The traditional events are road and … this challenge for all three years of its existence. In fact, I did a similar personal challenge the year before …

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How to Build a Successful — and Borderless — Team

Whitnie Wiley

Publication Date: 06/06/2019

When building a team, whether you work together from across the room or across the world, there are a few musts that will give you a better chance for success.

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Interest Area: Law Department Management, Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… there are a few musts that will give you a better chance for success. Resource Details Interest Area: Law Department … well-oiled machine, or a rusty, broken-down clunker? That is, if you think of it at all. Is it a collection of people, … of being a part of a team, as opposed to just being in a group, are that you are working toward the same goal. In …

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The Voices in My Head

Maryrose Delahunty

Publication Date: 03/02/2019

Emotional awareness is an important, yet often overlooked, tool in life. Being cognizant of the emotional balancing act in our heads and taming those inner voices is a constant struggle as we interact daily with people at home, at the store, at the office, and in social settings.

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… Docket Article The Voices in My Head Maryrose Delahunty Publication Date: 03/02/2019 Emotional awareness is an important, yet often overlooked, tool in life. Being … from her conversation with someone to scold her husband for engaging in a conversation with another father instead of …

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Sometimes a Bright Line Isn’t

Jeffrey W. Wheeler

Publication Date: 02/01/2016

We take the easy way out when we prefer no-discretion policies simply because they are easier for mediocre managers to administer and mediocre employees to follow.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics

Source: ACC Docket

… no-discretion policies simply because they are easier for mediocre managers to administer and mediocre employees to … Docket … A few years back, CLEs addressing social media in the workplace were thick on the ground. Most featured a … and see if you can spot where that job requirement is reflected there. You may have a tough time bridging that …

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A Leader Emerges

Whitnie Wiley

Publication Date: 10/01/2016

I’ve been wondering how well the next generation has been trained for leadership. After a recent conversation with one of my nephews, Donovan, I think we’re on the right track.

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… wondering how well the next generation has been trained for leadership. After a recent conversation with one of my … about, studying, and practicing leadership principles. It is enlightening to talk with young people about their life … Donovan recently began his sophomore year of high school in Lafayette, California. Given his exposure to Boy Scout …

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Other Duties as (Not) Assigned

Jeffrey W. Wheeler

Publication Date: 09/01/2016

In the workplace, as we small-law attorneys seek to fully integrate with our business teams, we look for opportunities to identify valued and trusted resources.

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… Assigned Jeffrey W. Wheeler Publication Date: 09/01/2016 In the workplace, as we small-law attorneys seek to fully integrate with our business teams, we look for opportunities to identify valued and trusted resources. … to my nature. Outside the office, one of the hats I wear is “family tech support.” Over the holidays, I helped the …

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Measuring What Matters

D. Casey Flaherty

Publication Date: 03/01/2015

Technology gives us far more control — and the price we pay for increased control is increased accountability.

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Interest Area: Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce

Source: ACC Docket

… gives us far more control — and the price we pay for increased control is increased accountability. Resource Details Interest Area: … Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce Source: ACC Docket … In an information economy, attention is the scarcest …

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Nonprofit Knowledge: Joint Ventures Involving Tax-exempt Organizations (Part 1)

Anita Drummond

Lakshmi Sarma Ramani

Publication Date: 10/29/2021

It's critical for the venture to meet these rules in order to be considered “ancillary” to a charity’s purpose.

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Interest Area: Financial Services, Nonprofit Organizations

Source: ACC Docket

… Sarma Ramani Publication Date: 10/29/2021 It's critical for the venture to meet these rules in order to be considered “ancillary” to a charity’s purpose. … income tax (UBIT) for tax-exempt organizations if it is carefully organized and operated within specific …

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Top Ten Basics for Issuing Corporate Policies

Evan Slavitt

04/01/2012

This article contains ten basic tips for developing meaningful corporate policies.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics, Law Department Management

Source: Resource Library

Region: United States

… Articles Top Ten Basics for Issuing Corporate Policies Author Evan Slavitt April 1, … Affairs, AVX Corporation Corporate policies are necessary in both small, one-facility organizations and large, … and updating these corporate policies. Not every policy is effective or useful. The following are ten basic tips for …

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SCOTUS Delivers Blow to Fossil Fuel Industry Allowing Climate Change Suits to Proceed in State Court

Claire E. Juneau, Partner and Kelicia D. Raya, Associate (Kean Miller)

06/05/2023

This article discusses the Supreme Court's decision denying a petition of several oil and gas company seeking to remove a climate change lawsuit from state court to federal court. The case, BP P.L.C. v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, is one of more than a dozen lawsuits filed since July 2017 by local and state governments against oil and gas companies.

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Interest Area: Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Energy and Public Utility

Region: United States

… Fuel Industry Allowing Climate Change Suits to Proceed in State Court Author Claire E. Juneau, Partner and Kelicia … case, BP P.L.C. v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, is one of more than a dozen lawsuits filed since July 2017 by … or state court. The city filed suit in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City against several oil and gas defendants. It …

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Legal Department Access to Human Resources Records (United States)

04/04/2017

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses whether attorneys can have direct access to Human Resources (HR) records, in a US context. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Employment & Labor Law ACC Network.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor, Law Department Management

Source: Resource Library

Region: United States

… can have direct access to Human Resources (HR) records, in a US context. This resource was compiled from questions … see them and get what I need if I ask the right people. Is it odd to not have access to this data? If an … request records as needed. I think it is fairly common for HR to draw lines of this nature with the law department …

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Responding to Subpoenas About Employees (United States)

06/22/2015

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses different company practices in responding to subpoenas for information about employees. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Employment & Labor Law ACC Network.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor

Source: Resource Library

Region: Canada, United States

… member discussion) addresses different company practices in responding to subpoenas for information about employees. This resource was compiled … Wisdom of the Crowd: Response #1: My practice is (1) to send an email to the employee in question with a …

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ACC in the News - February

Publication Date: 02/28/2022

… of recent mentions of ACC. Global Legal Post (UK) – “ In-house legal teams are taking on more tech-related responsibilities, new survey finds ” JuraForum (DE) – “ ACC’s 2022 CLO-Umfrage … to Corporate Counsel" … Global Legal Post (UK) – “ In-house legal teams are taking on more tech-related …

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ACC Releases Legal Operations Maturity Model 2.0: An Updated Tool to Assess Law Department Maturity Around the World

11/10/2020

… services at ACC. “The Legal Operations Maturity Model 2.0 is more robust than its first iteration, and reflects … foundational toolkit for members, is available on the ACC website . About ACC : The Association of Corporate Counsel … for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on LinkedIn , Twitter , and Facebook . … …

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ACC Releases Legal Operations Maturity Model 2.0: An Updated Tool to Assess Law Department Maturity Around the World

11/10/2020

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Washington-area appointments and promotions for June 11

Publication Date: 06/11/2018

… Washington Post includes the news that Susanna McDonald is the new ACC Vice President & Chief Legal Officer in its … roundup. To read the article, visit www.washingtonpost.com . … The Washington Post includes the news that Susanna … . … Washington-area appointments and promotions for June 11 - Susanna McDonald … Washington-area appointments …

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Succeeding at Failure

Whitnie Wiley

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.

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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Dear Boss

Whitnie Wiley

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.

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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OverThinkedIn

Jeffrey W. Wheeler

Publication Date: 12/18/2020

Haven’t most of us benefitted from someone making an introduction that helped us along our career path? Aren’t we game to do likewise when the opportunities present themselves?

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Interest Area: Skills and Professional Development

Source: ACC Docket

… Source: ACC Docket … LinkedIn was a terrific resource for me a few years back when I was looking for a new in-house position. I used it to learn more about potential … been percolating in my brain for about three years now) is yet another symptom of overthinking. So, I’m going to tell …

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2012 Top 10 30-Something: Kaiser Malik

Association of Corporate Counsel

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.

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… 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 …

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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 increasing litigation in recent years. Accordingly, it is important for both in-house and outside counsel to understand their obligations.

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Interest Area: Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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Beirut Port Disaster: The Lesson was Tough, The Experience was Devastating

Dr. Khaled Aswad

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.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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2023 ACC Top 10 30-Somethings: Carolina Lobato

Mark Parkhomenko

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

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… 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 …

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Day In The Life: Shawn McGruder

Shawn McGruder

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

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… 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 …

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Day in the Life: Ricardo Cortés-Monroy

Association of Corporate Counsel

Publication Date: 03/01/2016

A day in the life of Ricardo Cortés-Monroy, Chief Legal Officer at Nestlé in Vevey, Switzerland.

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… 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 …

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The Road We’re On

Greg Stern

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.

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Interest Area: Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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Word Tips

Greg Stern

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.

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Interest Area: Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce

Source: ACC Docket

… 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 …

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