Dan Clark

Dan Clark

Dan covers cyber security, legal operations and intellectual property for Corporate Counsel. Follow him on Twitter @Danclarkalm.

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February 17, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Intel Teams Up With North Carolina Central University to Create Path for Diverse In-House Attorneys

Rhonda Foxx, Intel's head of social equity policies and engagements, said the in-house summer associate program is a critical addition to creating a pipeline of talent that the company requires of its outside counsel with the Intel Rule launched in January.

By Dan Clark

4 minute read

February 16, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

'Succession Planning Happens Every Day' by Grooming Those in the Legal Department

"Succession planning happens every day just by enabling those around you to continue to develop skills," Brian Salmo, general counsel of LMI Aerospace, said.

By Dan Clark

5 minute read

February 16, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

San Francisco City In-House Attorney Joins Akin Gump's Supreme Court and Appellate Group

While working in the San Francisco City Attorney's Office, Aileen McGrath represented the city in lawsuits against the federal government that sought to stop federal funding to sanctuary cities.

By Dan Clark

3 minute read

February 11, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

In-House Counsel See Uptick in Litigation Related to COVID-19, Norton Report Shows

Beyond COVID-related litigation, in-house counsel expect to see an uptick in cybersecurity and diversity and inclusion disputes in the next two to three years.

By Dan Clark

3 minute read

February 10, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Directors, GCs Need to Examine Board Diversity, ESG Issues in 2021, Says Akin Gump Report

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld released a report Wednesday highlighting issues boards of directors should be aware of in 2021 with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion and ESG issues.

By Dan Clark

3 minute read

February 09, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Author of General Counsel Oath Jumps to Top Post at Sports Betting Company

Simon Zinger said in an email to Corporate Counsel that his experience operating in different regulated markets as group general counsel prepared him for a role in which he'll have to operate in a variety of different markets to help the business grow.

By Dan Clark

3 minute read

February 05, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Cummins Inc. General Counsel Promoted to Chief Administrative Officer

As chief administrative officer of Cummins Inc., Sharon Barner will lead the communications, marketing, government relations, compliance, facilities, security and global shared services groups.

By Dan Clark

4 minute read

February 04, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Bringing More Work In-House, and Relying on Technology, In-House Counsel Navigate Increased Pandemic Workloads

Bringing more work in-house and reducing outside spend appears to be what helped successful legal departments during the pandemic. Approximately 71% of in-house counsel said they had increased workloads during the pandemic and 33% said they reduced outside spend.

By Dan Clark

4 minute read

February 03, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

In-House Panel Explores the Benefits of Leveraging Data in Early Stages of Litigation

David Cunningham, the chief information officer at Winston & Strawn, said he pulls litigation data from the firm and gives it to litigation partners early on in the process. With that data, the partners often create several avenues to approach a matter with and will bring that to the client.

By Dan Clark

3 minute read

February 02, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

As GCs Bring E-Discovery In-House, This E-Discovery Provider Wants to Help

Legal services company Epiq launched its new consultancy service Tuesday.

By Dan Clark

3 minute read


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