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"We're all trained as lawyers and professionals to be deferential to regulators and to not pick fights with regulators. But Ripple didn’t pick a fight with the SEC. The SEC picked a fight with Ripple."

Ripple General Counsel Stu Alderoty Discusses His Beef With the SEC | Corporate Counsel

We're all trained as lawyers and professionals to be deferential to regulators and to not pick fights with regulators. But Ripple didn’t pick a fight with the SEC. The SEC picked a fight with Ripple.

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70% of corporate lawyers said they were somewhat likely to change positions this year. 86% of them said the Great Resignation has had a significant impact on their legal department. The stats come from a new report by @Wolters_Kluwer .

70% of In-House Lawyers Inclined to Leave Post, Survey Finds | Corporate Counsel

There are big numbers here in terms of what the Great Resignation is doing in terms of impacting how people will move or switch [positions], Wolters Kluwer's Ken Crutchfield said.

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"Just because you have a new technology doesn’t mean that no laws apply to it," - Ripple general counsel Brynly Llyr

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SEC files action to enforce subpoenas against 235 companies connected to Woodbridge Group of Companies

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Judge Orders Tesla Board to Break Attorney-Client Privilege and Share Elon Musk Compensation Documents

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NOW: Facebook’s vice president and general counsel, Colin Stretch, announced in a post on the social network that he will be leaving the company at the end of this year.

Facebook GC Colin Stretch to Leave at the End of the Year | Corporate Counsel

Stretch, who began working with the company in 2010 and became GC in 2013, leaves as Facebook is under increased scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators.

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What particularly makes these women stand out is their personal dedication to the promotion of diversity in the legal industry. These are women championing women! #WIPL

Corporate Counsel Announces Its 2021 Women, Influence and Power in Law Awards | Corporate Counsel

These outstanding women will be recognized at an awards dinner on Oct. 7 as part of our Women, Influence & Power in Law Conference in Washington, D.C.

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Last week, troubled auto co. Tesla announced that a trial lawyer Dane Butswinkas will become its general counsel. Hiring a trial attorney as GC is an uncommon choice & one that could signal the co. expects regulatory or litigation troubles in its future.

Tesla Tapped a Trial Lawyer as GC—Here's What That Could Mean | Corporate Counsel

Hiring a trial attorney as GC is an uncommon choice, and one that could signal the company expects regulatory or litigation troubles in its future.

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An in-house lawyer in Florida is calling out Law Mamas, a private Facebook group for attorneys who are mothers, for canceling her after she revealed that she didn’t want her children to get COVID-19 vaccinations.

Law Mamas Drama Erupts After In-House Lawyer Gets Booted From Group Over Vax Views | Corporate...

“Have we sunk this low as a society? Where we can’t even tolerate the presence of someone who dares to have a different feeling?”

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ICYMI: Almost every woman interviewed said firms that don’t bring in diverse teams are a red flag. Firms with women in leadership roles and a commitment to bringing in diverse talent are more likely to get their business.

Women GCs Face Sexism, Stereotypes From Firm Lawyers—And It Impacts Who They Hire | Corporate...

Screaming opposing counsel, disrespectful outside counsel and more than one letter addressed to “Dear Sir” are situations women general counsel said they’ve faced in-house from firm lawyers. Outside...

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"All humans deserve to be treated with respect. The practice of separating children from parents, no matter their legal status, is amoral and wrong." - @amy_e_weaver

‘We Are a Better Nation Than This:’ Tech’s In-House Leaders Share Views on Immigration Policies |...

Top in-house lawyers in the tech industry have taken to social media to discuss Trump's immigration policies.

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ICYMI: “Of course I don’t want personal photos published, but I also won’t participate in their well-known practice of blackmail, political favors, political attacks, and corruption. I prefer to stand up, roll this log over, and see what crawls out.”

Jeff Bezos Alleges American Media's Deputy General Counsel Attempted To Extort Him | Corporate...

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said American Media Inc. threatened to release personal photos of him if he did not comply with a set of demands. He published an email from the New York-based company's deputy...

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RIM Bets on Software for Other Devices http://t.co/IV7QzxNT

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Technology today is amazing and unstoppable, but is some new tech crossing the privacy line?

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ICYMI: Patents had Apple v. Samsung. Copyright has Oracle v. Google. Now a knock-down drag-out trademark fight is brewing between two of America’s premier retailers.

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“Like many large employers, we welcome the opportunity to engage in the important national conversation about how all U.S. workers, regardless of where they work, can access paid parental leave.” - Dev Stahlkopf

Microsoft GC Tells Its Major Suppliers (Including Outside Firms) to Provide Paid Parental Leave |...

The new policy expands on a previous Microsoft effort to require suppliers to offer paid time off policies.

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6 years

“There are so few women that it was even hard to believe. At a whole conference room full of chairs, [it was] all men, really all men, I counted ten women. It’s crazy. So I’ve been trying to get some different efforts off the ground."

How Ripple GC Brynly Llyr Found Her Way to the Top | Corporate Counsel

Brynly Llyr discussed her journey from Berkeley to Big Law to blockchain and the need for gender equity in her field.

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"I’m a Black male in a profession where there’s not many of us. That’s an opportunity for me to shine."

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NOW: Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said American Media Inc. threatened to release personal photos of him if he did not comply with a set of demands. He published an email from the New York-based company's deputy general counsel Thursday.

Jeff Bezos Alleges American Media's Deputy General Counsel Attempted To Extort Him | Corporate...

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said American Media Inc. threatened to release personal photos of him if he did not comply with a set of demands. He published an email from the New York-based company's deputy...

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Jim McNasby, GC of the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, shares his personal journey with Parkinson’s disease & discusses the recent breakthrough in biomarker discovery that is revolutionizing the diagnosis and treatment of the condition.

For the GC of the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, The Work Is Personal |...

With Jim McNasby as its general counsel, the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research is at the forefront of a new chapter in Parkinson’s treatment— researchers have discovered a new tool...

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“Have we sunk this low as a society? Where we can’t even tolerate the presence of someone who dares to have a different feeling?” Krista Lynn, deputy GC at @OneWebSatellit1 and an adjunct prof at the University of Miami School of Law...

Law Mamas Drama Erupts After In-House Lawyer Gets Booted From Group Over Vax Views | Corporate...

“Have we sunk this low as a society? Where we can’t even tolerate the presence of someone who dares to have a different feeling?”

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For lawyers with dreams of landing and succeeding in the top legal spot at their company—or moving in-house from a firm—here’s a collection of career advice general counsel shared this year.

Advice on How to Land the GC Role, From Companies' Legal Leaders | Corporate Counsel

GCs shared their career advice with Corporate Counsel this year. Here are some key tips on how to land and succeed in the top legal spot.

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ICYMI: Prosecutors allege that Ghosn underreported about $44 million over five years. He’s also accused of using about $18 million in company money to buy several homes and pay his sister for sham consulting jobs.

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A recently passed California law requires all companies in the state to have at least one woman on their boards by 2019. Companies with five board members must have at least two women, or three out of seven, by 2021.

Survey Highlights Corporate Governance Trends of Silicon Valley 150, S&P 100 Companies | Corporate...

Silicon Valley 150 companies tend to have smaller boards that meet less frequently than S&P 100 companies. They're more likely to have dual-class structures.

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Whether you’re a law student taking a summer break from the books or a lawyer with some down time during the slower season, you’ll find here a short list of legal-themed movies and documentaries from the past nine months that you may have missed.

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The GCs on our all-female list of Transformative Leaders have not only grappled with numerous business and legal challenges, but they’ve done so with a team-oriented attitude that lifts up the other in-house lawyers around them

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ICYMI: "The best leadership advice I’ve received is, 'It’s not what you preach, it’s what you tolerate.' ... The advice is simple in principle, but hard in real life." - Lisa Murphy, @Cambia #WIPL2019

Women, Influence & Power in Law 2019: Lisa Murphy | Corporate Counsel

Our 2019 special report honors women who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the empowerment of women in law.

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Roy Hadley, special counsel at @adamsandreese , talks about how his time in-house informed his work on the ransomware attack on the city of Atlanta and the role of the city’s legal department during the crisis.

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In the United States, Latinos account for approximately 18 percent of the population. But Latinos are only 1.8 percent of Fortune 500 general counsel—that’s nine out of 500. The Hispanic National Bar Association is on a mission to close that gap.

Hispanic Bar Association Leaders Discuss Initiative to Increase Latino GC Numbers | Corporate...

It’s time to create our own pipeline, set our own goals, and execute, said Angelita Hernandez, an in-house lawyer at Target who helped start the initiative.

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It's not enough to know a firm has black attorneys, women attorneys, at the firm. Make sure they're getting the work you're sending--connect with them on LinkedIn as well. You don't just want diversity on paper from your outside counsel. #WIPLevent

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As colleges struggle with skyrocketing costs, they have begun looking for ways to monetize their #IP : http://t.co/6iz8A6bSk8

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4 years

The report encourages chief lawyers to take time to focus on themselves by, for instance, meditating, getting enough sleep and setting boundaries for technology use.

Do General Counsels Need to Take More 'Me Time' to Be Stronger Leaders? | Corporate Counsel

“The No. 1 thing I’m hearing from the chief legal officers and general counsels is that they’re concerned for their teams,” said Lori Lorenzo, research and insights director for Deloitte’s chief...

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Wells Fargo agreed to pay the settlement after the states said it violated laws by opening millions of unauthorized accounts and enrolled customers into online banking services without their knowledge or consent.

Wells Fargo to Pay $575 Million to Resolve Unfair Trade Practices Claims | Corporate Counsel

On Friday, the 50 states and the District of Columbia announced they had reached a $575 million settlement with Wells Fargo over state consumer protection claims.

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#MillennialGCs : A look at three members of the millennial generation and their non-traditional paths to in-house

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Uber Technologies has agreed to pay $10M to settle a discrimination & hostile work environment #classaction lawsuit brought on behalf of about 420 women & minority software engineers #legalnews

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Lynn said one of her three children went into anaphylactic shock after receiving a vaccination, which wasn’t for COVID, when the child was a year old. Since then, Lynn said she makes vaccine “choices very carefully.”

Law Mamas Drama Erupts After In-House Lawyer Gets Booted From Group Over Vax Views | Corporate...

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The search is over: Longtime tech in-house counsel Amy Keating will be the new GC of Mozilla.

Mozilla Nabs Twitter Deputy GC as Next Top Lawyer | Corporate Counsel

The efforts to browse for a new in-house boss are over for Mountain View, California-based Mozilla.

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5 years

ICYMI: "The latest report on black male lawyers in law firms is alarming. Judging by these numbers, the profession has regressed significantly. There are virtually no more black males in law firms." #diversity

A Black Partner Responds to GCs on Law Firm Diversity | Corporate Counsel

We split atoms, we have placed men on the moon, we travel at the speed of sound, yet we cannot figure out the ultra-complex issue of law firm diversity.

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As part of the Legal Innovators Interview Series, Craig Mills of @buchanannews talks to Janet Lee, general counsel at @ANSYS , in this podcast.

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In 2015, Julie Sweet left her role as general counsel at Accenture to put her business judgment to use as the global consulting firm’s chief executive for North America. More than four years later, that move paid off.

Accenture Elevates Former General Counsel to Chief Executive Role | Corporate Counsel

Julie Sweet was hired in 2010 as general counsel at the global consulting firm and promoted to chief executive for North America five years later.

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Koch Industries General Counsel Ray Geoffroy Wants to Expand Access to Justice Through Pro Bono Efforts

Koch Industries General Counsel Ray Geoffroy Wants to Expand Access to Justice Through Pro Bono...

One group we have a partnership with is the Midwest Innocence Project. The organization had a backlog of cases and it didn’t have the people to review those cases from folks who are incarcerated. “So...

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“It’s not often that you see both in-house and law firm perspectives in a single summer, an experience that will distinguish me from my peers as I enter my legal career.” - Britteny Leyva, 2L, @AUWCL

Mayer Brown, eBay Collaborate to Foster Diversity With Law School Summer Program | Corporate Counsel

An American University Washington College of Law 2L student spent part of the summer working on litigation matters at Mayer Brown and another part in-house at eBay.

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A conversation with Heineken USA CLO Julie Kinch about building her own legal function at Heineken USA, the kinds of lawyers she likes to hire, and the making of a popular Heineken commercial with Neil Patrick Harris.

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It is likely the EU and the US will both have to strive to be in sync with data privacy and protection rules. Though the two regions may have vastly different privacy cultures, they are too economically intertwined not to be on the same page going forward.

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“The general counsel and CFO are saying, ‘Hey, we can do that. Meaning I’m not just a cost center. I’m not just a ‘no’ person. I’m somebody who has a tremendously strong professional background, leadership skills. I’m in the C-suite for a reason.’”

General Counsel and Chief Financial Officer Roles, Relationships Are Changing, CPAs Say | Corporate...

GCs and CFOs are taking on more operational and strategic roles, according to CPAs that work with both offices often. That shift has placed the two execs in a very fluid, open ... closely coordinated...

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3 years

Pinterest Poaches Twitter's Head of Global Litigation

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6 years

ICYMI: How was it that so much abuse in the Catholic church was able to be hidden from the public eye for so long? The answer to this question holds lessons for all institutions who want to take the right steps in the face of allegations of misconduct.

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Daniel Coll, GC of alternative legal services provider @ElevateServices , explains how heading a legal ops group can put an in-house lawyer on the path to running the whole law department.

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The latest report on black male lawyers in law firms is alarming. Judging by these numbers, the profession has regressed significantly. There are virtually no more black males in law firms. #diversity

A Black Partner Responds to GCs on Law Firm Diversity | Corporate Counsel

We split atoms, we have placed men on the moon, we travel at the speed of sound, yet we cannot figure out the ultra-complex issue of law firm diversity.

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HP Inc.’s longtime chief legal officer Kim Rivera made the leap to business leader as the tech company’s new president, strategy and business management.

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“Accounting firms have figured out how to do this, consulting firms have figured out how to do this, investment bankers have figured out how to do this. And so in my mind, I ask, ‘Why can’t lawyers?’”

Delta's GC Advocates for Project-Based Billing | Corporate Counsel

Peter Carter predicts that in 10 years, firms that have moved away from the billable hour are going to be market leaders.

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Almost every woman interviewed said firms that don’t bring in diverse teams are a red flag. Firms with women in leadership roles and a commitment to bringing in diverse talent are more likely to get their business.

Women GCs Face Sexism, Stereotypes From Firm Lawyers—And It Impacts Who They Hire | Corporate...

Screaming opposing counsel, disrespectful outside counsel and more than one letter addressed to “Dear Sir” are situations women general counsel said they’ve faced in-house from firm lawyers. Outside...

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Canadian patent lawyer Miriam Paton’s signature was already forged on hundreds of U.S. trademark applications before she discovered what was happening. Her effort to clear her name could help other lawyers who find themselves in a similar situation.

Patent Agent Fights Identity Theft Over Fraudulent USPTO Filings From China | Corporate Counsel

After being told that her signature had been forged on hundreds of bogus U.S. trademark applications, Miriam Paton said she sought advice from an IP ethics expert and worked with the U.S. Patent and...

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JoAnn Lee, a veteran of the legal department at Exxon Mobil, has a lot to say about the law and the legal profession's persistent #diversity problem.

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ICYMI: Phyllis Harris said, “Our children—two daughters and a son—are all grown and living on the East Coast. Then this incredible opportunity presented itself to be general counsel of the most iconic nonprofit organization there is.”

Walmart's Phyllis Harris Leaving to Become General Counsel of American Red Cross | Corporate Counsel

Phyllis Harris, Walmart Inc.’s senior vice president and head of legal operations, is leaving the company at the end of February to become general counsel and chief compliance officer of the American...

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4 years

. @MateriaVentures has announced its leadership team, including a vice president of legal and business strategy.

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ICYMI: Law firms should get with the program on project-based billing, says Peter Carter, as it has proven effective by aligning the incentives of the client with outside counsel.

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CLOC has identified 12 core competencies that every legal dept must manage to have a “disciplined, efficient, and effective legal function.” GCs rarely have sufficient insight into the effectiveness of these workflows. How can you fix what you can’t see?

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In an interview with Corporate Counsel, AmEx's GC Laureen Seeger shared why diversity and inclusion are so important to her and what she and AmEx are doing to level the playing field.

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Allstate Legal Chief Rhonda Ferguson's Death Shocks Colleagues

UPDATED: Allstate Legal Chief Rhonda Ferguson's Death Shocks Colleagues | Corporate Counsel

“For the past several years Rhonda courageously battled cancer, winning multiple times and living her life to its absolute fullest throughout,” Ferguson's family stated.

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ICYMI: The Pennsylvania Office of Disciplinary Counsel claims Cynthia Baldwin violated Rules 1.1, 1.7, 1.6 and 8.4 of the Rules of Professional Conduct.

Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board Recommends Public Censure of Former Penn State General Counsel |...

The Disciplinary Board of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court recommended earlier this month that the former general counsel of Pennsylvania State University report for public censure for ethics violati...

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"Leadership is never about you. It is about the team and the organization and you must do and speak up for what is right." - @SheilaMurphy_ #WIPL2019 #LifetimeAchievement

Women, Influence & Power in Law 2019: Sheila Murphy | Corporate Counsel

Our 2019 special report honors women who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the empowerment of women in law.

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“We need lawyers and paralegals and assistants and staffers to understand that—while the target may not look like you—if you break democracy, you break it for everyone.”

In Legalweek(year) Keynote, Abrams Urges Legal Community to Protect Democracy | Corporate Counsel

“We need lawyers and paralegals and assistants and staffers to understand that—while the target may not look like you—if you break democracy, you break it for everyone,” Stacey Abrams said in a...

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ICYMI: The idea that employees should be allowed to disconnect from work after clocking out is gaining traction, most notably in Europe, where for the last decade or so there has been a gradual and growing push to separate personal life from business.

The 'Do Not Disturb' Movement Is Spreading. Are You Ready? | Corporate Counsel

A push for giving employees the right-to-disconnect from work after clocking out is gaining traction, most notably in Europe, where for the last decade or so there has been a gradual and growing push...

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ICYMI: The general counsel of Twitter, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Amazon, Ford Motor Co. and 258 other major companies request Congress “expand access to justice by increasing federal funding for the Legal Services Corporation.”

250+ General Counsel Ask Congress to Boost Federal Funding for Legal Services Corp. | Corporate...

General counsel from Nike, McDonald's, Twitter, Amazon, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and other U.S. companies are calling on Congress to increase federal funding for Legal Services Corp. as the Trump...

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ICYMI: @OlgaVMack is set to take on the role of CEO and chairperson of the board for @Parley_Pro .

Veteran In-House Tech Lawyer Olga Mack Named CEO of Legal Tech Company | Corporate Counsel

Parley Pro, a Los Altos-based company that provides a contract collaboration and management platform, announced Monday that the former general counsel of Clearslide would be joining the company as...

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McDonald's Names Incoming General Counsel With Supersized In-House Resume

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Human trafficking is one of the few issues on which politicians from all parts of the political spectrum agree—the consensus is that more needs to be done. What is the best way for corporations to be part of the solution?

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ICYMI: Juan Lozada claims he was fired after six months on the job after he repeatedly brought up compliance failures that allegedly violated the company’s 2012 deferred prosecution agreement with the DOJ and a 2009 order by the FTC.

Fired Compliance Officer Sues MoneyGram Claiming Retaliation for Citing Violations | Corporate...

Lozada claims he was fired after six months on the job after he repeatedly brought up compliance failures that allegedly violated the company's 2012 deferred prosecution agreement with the Department...

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RT @jdvelt : Your Website's Terms of Service Are Unenforceable http://t.co/lNLJQpsB0a

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In interviews, several general counsel ticked off reasons why diversity in law firms mattered, from ethical and equality principles to having an effect on the outcome of cases. #legaldiversity

170 GCs Pen Open Letter to Law Firms: Improve on Diversity or Lose Our Business | The American...

Top lawyers at major companies banded together to craft an ultimatum after seeing largely male and largely white new law firm partner classes at Paul Weiss and other firms.

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U.K. general counsel have thrown their support behind the open letter signed by 170 U.S. legal heads warning law firms to do better on diversity or miss out on work, as talks over a similar initiative on this side of the pond get underway.

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“A lawyer is a person who writes a 10,000-word document and calls it a “brief.”’ Franz Kafka

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“Being a GC eight years out of law school was certainly a risk, but sometimes being uncomfortable is something that’s important.” - Deneen Donnley, @USAA

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ICYMI: Daniel Trujillo, Sr. VP and Chief Compliance Officer of Walmart International, talks about lessons he's learned in 20 years of working in compliance

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“I don’t want a lawyer to tell me what I cannot do; I hire him to tell me how to do what I want to do.” J.P. Morgan

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ICYMI: As corporate counsel, we are constantly asked to spend time for others in the company. By the end of the day, you have no idea how the time has passed. Where is the time for yourself? This is where a morning routine comes in.

A Morning Routine That Energizes You More Than Coffee for the Day | Corporate Counsel

As corporate counsel, we are constantly asked to spend time for others in the company. When you arrive at the office in the morning, emails and documents have already piled up on your desk overnight,...

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A conversation with @abinbev GC John Blood about his career path and the legal complexities of the booze business.

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ICYMI: CLOC has identified 12 core competencies every legal dept must manage to have a “disciplined, efficient, and effective legal function.” GCs rarely have sufficient insight into the effectiveness of these workflows. How can you fix what you can’t see?

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ICYMI: @KraftHeinzCo names Rashida La Lande as global GC

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Because GCs are involved in the megadeals, allegations of wrongdoing, and bet-the-company litigation that carry the greatest exposure for the company, GCs need to understand intelligence investigations and the use of the intelligence cycle.

What Every General Counsel Needs to Know About the Intelligence Cycle | Corporate Counsel

Because general counsel are involved in the megadeals, allegations of wrongdoing, and bet-the-company litigation that carry the greatest exposure for the company, general counsel need to understand...

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ICYMI: The newly updated “Commonsense Principles” of corporate governance offers the general counsel a timely opportunity to engage with the board on the concept—and the application—of “best practices.”

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The longtime general counsel at The Estée Lauder Cos. Inc. has been promoted to the newly created role of vice chairman in the latest example of companies elevating their top lawyers to nonlegal business positions.

Estée Lauder's Top Lawyer Ascends to Vice Chairman Role | Corporate Counsel

Sara Moss, executive vice president and GC at the cosmetics giant since 2003, is the latest example of companies elevating their top lawyers to nonlegal positions to make business and strategic...

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Here are 10 key general counsel moves that occurred in 2017. One somewhat surprising statistic: Half of the newly named GCs here are women.

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Nicole S. Jones has been named GC of the combined company created by Cigna Corp.’s purchase of pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts Holding Co., which was approved by the antitrust division of the U.S. Department of Justice last month.

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“I don’t want a lawyer to tell me what I cannot do; I hire him to tell me how to do what I want to do.” J.P. Morgan

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The GC’s growing clout within the enterprise means that companies’ top lawyers may take less traditional career paths to reach the top of the law department. And once they’re there, they might be able to leverage their abilities to climb higher still.

Think Like a CEO | Corporate Counsel

Participating in your company's strategy is a must for your future.

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Associate professor Catherine Lindell said she sent a letter to the GC's office recommending that Young reject the payout “because it was a poor time and context for someone to be getting such a large payout.”

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Former client sues Kasowitz firm, alleging billing fraud

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“I don’t want a lawyer to tell me what I cannot do; I hire him to tell me how to do what I want to do.” J.P. Morgan

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While it may be atypical, the practice of having dual GCs is not unheard of. Here’s a look at some of the companies that have embraced the model.

For Some Legal Departments, Two GCs Are Better Than One | Corporate Counsel

Sometimes, it takes two. The legal department at Hearst Communications recently took the unusual step of appointing dual general counsel. Here are four others that have adopted this unusual model.

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ICYMI: "The law is trying to catch up. Technology always moves faster than law. Almost anything always moves faster than law."

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Lawyers from @Kirkland_Ellis , @wilsonsonsini and @netflix shared their recruitment stories, tips & observations at a @BerkLawBusiness event aimed at promoting women in business law. $NFLX #BerkeleyMeansBusiness

Netflix and Firm Lawyers Offer Advice for Recruits at Berkeley Law Event | Corporate Counsel

Lawyers from Kirkland & Ellis, Wilson Sonsini Goorich & Rosati and Netflix Inc. shared their recruitment stories, tips and observations at a Berkeley Center for Law and Business event aimed at...

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We're live at Women, Influence & Power in Law discussing diversity & inclusion and the GC's role in creating an ethical culture #WIPLEvent

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A new Canadian law has gone into effect requiring businesses to record all breaches and notify Canada’s Office of the Privacy Commissioner and those affected of breaches that “pose a real risk of significant harm to individuals.”

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In-House Lawyers to Big Law: Enough Already With the Coronavirus Webinars

Junk Email, Fake Link, Now What?

Hi there. The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using FeedBlitz to send their emails or manage their...

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Q&A with @The_DTCC GC Ann Shuman about #cybersecurity and preparing for a life in finance

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Women now hold just over a quarter of GC positions in the Fortune 500, but when viewed together with other C-suite roles (5% of CEOs and 13% of CFOs are women), the underrepresentation of women in top legal positions is part and parcel of a broader issue.

More Women Than Ever Before in General Counsel Role at Fortune 500 Cos. | Corporate Counsel

Alongside improvements to the candidate pool, the increased focus on diversity and inclusion means we are set to see a continuation of the trend of women being hired into the top legal job.

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A new study from @cloc_org and @lawgeex_ shows that #lawschool is still the road most frequently traveled en route to becoming a legal operations director.

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Stanford Law School Creates Free Database of COVID-19 Legal Memos

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