Caroline covers the intersection of tech and law for Corporate Counsel. She's based in San Francisco. Find her on Twitter @CarolineSpiezio.
June 13, 2018 | Corporate Counsel
'The Fight is Far From Over:' Tech Companies Defiant as Net Neutrality Ends"Although the 2015 net neutrality rules ended this week, the fight is far from over," said Michael Cheah, the general counsel of Vimeo, in a statement. He wasn't the only person in tech upset about the end of this Obama-era regulation.
By Caroline Spiezio
1 minute read
June 13, 2018 | Corporate Counsel
How to Succeed In-House (While Really Trying): 5 Tips From Legal LeadersIn-house lawyers from Pinterest, Microsoft, Sophos and more shared their advice for success at a Stanford University conference this week.
By Caroline Spiezio
3 minute read
June 12, 2018 | Corporate Counsel
Scooter Company Bird Names Deputy GC at Time of Major Growth, Government TensionsAnd the new deputy GC, Wendy Mantell, likes the product. “The moment I saw a Bird sitting outside of my office, I had to try it. I was hooked after just one ride,” she said in a statement.
By Caroline Spiezio
2 minute read
June 12, 2018 | The Recorder
At Stanford Conference, In-House Leaders Discuss 'Delicate Tension' Between Legal Obligations, Consumer DemandsCompanies are increasingly being asked to take political stands, which can make life a bit more complicated for in-house lawyers, according to speakers on a Monday panel at the 15th annual Stanford E-Commerce Best Practices Conference.
By Caroline Spiezio
1 minute read
June 11, 2018 | Corporate Counsel
Female Legal Leaders From eBay, Udacity and More Discuss Best Practices for the Era of #MeTooAt the 15th annual Stanford E-Commerce Best Practices Conference, a group of powerful female attorneys, including in-house lawyers from the tech world, weighed in on diversity and #MeToo.
By Caroline Spiezio
2 minute read
June 11, 2018 | Corporate Counsel
From CLO to the President's Seat: Nokia's Maria Varsellona Is Living the In-House Dream"I think that there are still some lawyers who believe that it's not your role to make decisions, or rather they believe you let the business decide. You give alternatives and explain risks, but you do not take responsibility for decisions. I have a totally different view," said Varsellona, who recently took on the role of president at Nokia Technologies.
By Caroline Spiezio
1 minute read
June 08, 2018 | Corporate Counsel
'The Tone Deafness Is Astounding': Clients Unhappy About Milbank Associate Raise AnnouncementIn-house leaders didn't pull punches in their evaluation of Milbank's big associate raises.
By Caroline Spiezio | Dan Clark
5 minute read
June 08, 2018 | Corporate Counsel
The Best of the Rest: Presenting Our 2018 Best Legal Department Runners-UpCorporate Counsel recently handed out its Best Legal Department honors. But there were other companies and individuals that impressed us beyond just this year's awardees.
By Sue Reisinger | Caroline Spiezio
5 minute read
June 07, 2018 | Corporate Counsel
Video: Louise Pentland of PayPal is a Co-Legal Leader, and a Business Boss TooIn a one-on-one interview, Corporate Counsel spoke to Pentland about how she found a role at the payment transfer company that stretches far beyond just legal.
By Caroline Spiezio | Jason Doiy
1 minute read
June 07, 2018 | The Recorder
Video: Louise Pentland of PayPal is a Legal Leader, and a Business Boss TooIn a one-on-one interview, Corporate Counsel spoke to Pentland about how she found a role at the payment transfer company that stretches far beyond just legal.
By Rebekah Mintzer
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