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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?

Cold fusion is a fascinating story, like other examples of bad science, because they are so rare. We should be so lucky to have such rare mistakes in our own professional lives.

Elastic NV’s Abigail Tan challenges companies to go beyond quotas when it comes to women in leadership – and she has a few tips for how women in-house counsel can increase their chances of being recognized. #ACCDocket #ACCFamily #DEI

Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro spoke with Canon Oceania CLO David Field about why good communication is one of the most sought-after qualities in the workplace and the cornerstone for success in-house. #ACCDocket #WellnessWednesday

Learn about the different ways Indian is developing its corporate governance practices. #ACC #ACCDocket #CorporateGovernance

The business side can be an enigma for some lawyers. Not for Tom Trujillo, the chief operating officer for Bank of America’s legal department. He knows exactly what it needs because he has worked on the business side.

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

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.

Michelle Marzullo, corporate counsel of Jovian Concepts, Inc. gives us a glimpse into her life as she navigates the demands of her workday while caring for her grand-dog, Gibson.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Atop the list of things I was most grateful for was the time given to me by so many people who had gone, or were still going, through this ordeal. I learned so much from their stories, was inspired by the invariably happy outcomes they achieved, comforted to know I wasn’t alone, and grateful to be able to reciprocate the support.

With the recent implementation of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, you’ve been hearing plenty of talk about cross-border risks for your company — the risks of moving the wrong data across the wrong borders in the wrong ways. This column covers a different but related risk: The risk that your law department is not allowing the right data to move across the right borders in the right ways.

These days, more and more of the people you will be permitted to hire, including lawyers, paralegals, admins, and compliance professionals, may also have technology skills that will help you address your needs. Consider adding those skills to your job specifications in the future.

I’ve developed the habit of consistent use of my to-do list. My approach is inspired by David Allen’s Getting Things Done and the notion that holding any to-dos in one’s head when they can be offloaded to a trusted system imposes a needless drag on one’s thinking and efforts.

K Royal reflects on her career and the work of the IT, Privacy, and eCommerce (ITEPC) Committee.

So, yes, I’ll soon be “in transition.” The phrase most of us have adopted as the replacement for “unemployed.” It sounds like such a pleasant, peaceful state of being, doesn’t it?

In the end, just like Dorothy and her entourage, getting to the end of the yellow brick road is about facing your fears and continually putting one foot in front of the other. And when something happens that takes us off our path, it is imperative that we get back on track at the earliest opportunity.

Perhaps our collective enthusiasm for networks, connecting, and cultivating one’s personal brand should broaden to acknowledge and embrace their collective foundation, which is reputation.

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.

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.

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