This course material helps define legal operations, as well as its application, history, roles and many different forms.
This course material covers business management of legal departments, strategic planning, risk analysis/calibration, quarterly business reviews, and predictive analytics and metrics.
This program material covers how technology can improve service and drive actionable analytics.
Understand what comprises an effective compliance program; Understand how organizations with international business units or markets may need to address language barriers and cultural issues when it comes to codes of conduct, compliance training, investigations and remedial actions; Learn to implement and maintain effective monitoring mechanisms and audit plans, which pose ongoing challenges for in-house counsel whose compliance hat is often one of many in their closet; Discuss the implications of compliance reporting channels, e.g., reports to the general counsel/chief legal officer vs. reports to the chief compliance officer; and Learn the nuts and bolts of rolling out and maintaining an effective global compliance program.
Discuss what key IP rights and risks you should be mindful of; Learn to take the necessary steps to protect valuable corporate assets on a national and global scale, and how not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others; Learn to spot and respond to common issues in advertising, trademarks, licensing and other areas so that you leave empowered to respond accordingly; and Discuss the ins and outs of nondisclosure agreements and receive a few samples to take back to the office.
Cover the basics of investigating internal complaints, preparing and responding to government inspections or investigations, and avoiding retaliation claims; Discuss how your peers use incentives to improve employees’ conduct, best practices for termination and severance agreements; and Discuss key practical tips for managing employment litigation.
Learn the ins and outs of strategic planning and effective metrics development that will help you demonstrate your department’s successes; and Show your boss how you add value to the company’s bottom line and contribute to the mission and strategic goals of your organization.
Discuss the various roles in-house counsel tend to play, and how they are affected by attorney-client privilege rules; Discuss challenges that can arise when in-house counsel and their clients work in different countries that have diverging views of attorney-client privilege; Discuss in depth the Professional Conduct Model Rules 1.6, 1.13, and others as appropriate; Walk away with practical guidance on how to handle common privilege challenges; and Discuss the potential challenge of making sure in-house counsel have authorization to practice in all of the countries where they need to advise clients.
Discuss the role of the in-house attorney as a privacy professional; Learn the valuable role the information security officer plays in developing and maintaining data privacy, and the importance of creating a cooperative relationship; Understand the legal and regulatory landscape of data privacy, specifically how it relates to the transfer of data across borders; Understand the interplay of cybersecurity and data privacy; discuss which components of the data protection umbrella are in the domain of the info security (tech) team, and which are the domain of the data privacy team (legal); and Learn to assess the risks of your current data privacy and information security protocols, and to address these risks using internal and external tools (e.g., ongoing internal controls, external audit and insurance).
Gain a better understanding of how practicing in-house differs from practicing in a law firm or government agency; Discuss the challenge and importance of developing relationships with your corporate stakeholders and building their ability to trust and listen to you; Discuss ways to highlight the value-add you and your legal department create for the organization; and Hear key tips on how to improve your time management, prioritize work and effectively communicate about your time investment and priorities.