June 29, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Chubb Legal Department's Rule of Law Fund Evolves to Focus on Racial Justice"As Chubb strives to create a culture of anti-racism, we recognize that we, as a company and as individuals, cannot be bystanders," general counsel Joseph Wayland said.
By Dan Clark
3 minute read
June 28, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
A Marketing Tech GC Talks Data Ethics and the 'Platinum Rule'"When you have a set of principles that encompass the spirit of the laws as well as trends and what consumers are expecting, you can use it more as a business tool," Sharon Zezima, general counsel and chief data ethics officer of Acoustic, said.
By Dan Clark
7 minute read
June 28, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Energy Sector Lawyers Are Making Moves. Here's Why."You are seeing something that is different than normal in the energy industry," recruiter Jina Abells Morissette said. "[General] counsel typically stay at those companies for a very long time."
By Dan Clark
3 minute read
June 25, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
'It's a Real Business Issue': How Clients Are Making Firms Embrace Diversity GoalsLegal department leaders said during a panel discussion held by the New York State Bar Association that the pressure for change they're asking of firms and firm leaders is making a difference.
By Dan Clark
4 minute read
June 24, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Butting Heads With the CEO? Stand Firm and Offer Other OptionsGCs can resign for ethical reasons, but it could be avoided by becoming intimately familiar with the business and the level of risk the business is willing to take on, said some industry observers.
By Dan Clark
4 minute read
June 23, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
In-House Leader's Resignation Letter Sheds Light on Utility's Legal Department ExodusThe utility acknowledged that "former internal attorneys lodged complaints with the Board of Trustees," but there are "two sides to every story."
By Dan Clark
3 minute read
June 22, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
As In-House Counsel See Skyrocketing Stress, Demand Grows for Mental Health ResourcesDemand is rising for a larger discussion between clients and law firms to address mental health concerns in the legal profession.
By Dan Clark
6 minute read
June 21, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Culture Club: As GCs Become More Responsible for Corporate Culture, Internal Buy-In is CriticalCorporate counsel can only make sweeping cultural changes with company-wide buy-in, from the executive ranks to employees.
By Dan Clark
7 minute read
June 18, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Key to Business Success: Ingrain Collaboration Into Legal Department's DNA"Get up from your desk and walk around," one consultant and former GC said.
By Dan Clark
4 minute read
June 17, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
As Technology Advances, General Counsel Bridge the Gap Between Disrupters and RegulatorsIn-house leaders for Verizon, PayPal and Raytheon Technologies say in-house lawyers must actively work to shape regulations that affect their companies.
By Dan Clark
3 minute read
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