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Alexa Woronowicz

Alexa Woronowicz

Alexa Woronowicz is chief copy editor for ALM and associate editor for The Legal Intelligencer. Contact her at [email protected] or on Twitter @AWoronowiczTLI.

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September 29, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Looking to Strengthen Information Governance? A Dozen Insights From Fortune 500 Leaders and Startups

Many are realizing that dealing with the new normal may require an adjustment of priorities or retooling of projects already underway.

By Ted Barassi

6 minute read

September 28, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Unapologetically Ambitious: Board Member and Tech Leader Shellye Archambeau Shares Her Secrets of Success

Shellye Archambeau is an icon in Silicon Valley who represents tenacity and clear thinking, Ryan McConnell writes.

By Ryan McConnell

5 minute read

September 25, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

A Practical Guide to Social Media Crisis Management

Here are some best practices for businesses to utilize as a means to ensure positive social media sentiment (the attitude and feelings people have about your brand on social media), which can be critical for a company's survival and ability to thrive.

By Elisa D'Amico

7 minute read

September 24, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Why GCs Will Appreciate the Governance Recommendations in Kodak Independent Counsel Report

The report serves to support the oft-referenced link between effective governance practices and legal compliance. As a result, it is worthwhile reading for the corporate general counsel.

By Michael W. Peregrine

6 minute read

September 23, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Crisis Management: From Anticipation to Action – Tactics for Multinational Companies Navigating Cross-Border Catastrophes

This third installment focuses on how to develop an educated and effective—and careful—approach to crisis communication in the international business setting.

By Sneha Desai, Kaitlyn E. Stone and Michael C. Zogby

12 minute read

September 16, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

How Public Companies Can Protect Against SEC Scrutiny Related to COVID-19

All public companies must consider the anticipated scrutiny they will receive from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the possible risk they face from SEC Enforcement if they do not proceed with caution.

By Britt Latham and Brian Irving

6 minute read

September 14, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Taking the Long-Term View: Reconciling Stakeholder Capitalism With Stockholder Primacy

To fulfill their fiduciary duties, directors of Delaware corporations should ensure that in making decisions in the interests of stakeholders, their focus is on stockholders' long-term interests.

By Teresa Johnson and Nate Klein

6 minute read

September 09, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Two Timely Governance Topics for Upcoming Board Meetings

Two important governance issues for agenda consideration relate to the company's possible commitment to principles of stakeholder capitalism, and to consideration of possible governance "lessons learned" from the pandemic.

By Michael W. Peregrine

6 minute read

September 03, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

The All Zoom Hire

It took six months into the pandemic for our firm to close on an "all Zoom hire." Meaning: At no point did the new placement, now an assistant general counsel for a financial services company, walk into our client's HQ facility or meet with her new boss.

By Mike Evers

3 minute read

September 02, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Going From Zero to 60—How to Get Your Legal Team Up to Speed

Dan Panitz and H. Bruce Gordon discuss getting the corporate legal team up to speed and driving through the gears in the most effective order.

By Dan Panitz and H. Bruce Gordon

9 minute read