David Gialanella

September 10, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Don't assume leaders will understand legal and compliance risks; your job is to get their attention and make sure these important issues are on their minds. Do the same in your communities.

By ALM Staff

3 minute read

September 10, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

"You have to be able to assure clients that you can meet not only their legal needs, and that you have the skill, history, and expertise to do so, but you also must be able to assure them that you can meet the demands of their governance and the various stakeholders that they have."

By ALM Staff

4 minute read

September 10, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

"It was up to our highly skilled attorneys to understand all the ways videoconferencing changed the landscape and ensure the integrity of our online court proceedings."

By ALM Staff

5 minute read

September 10, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Be involved, compassionate and open-minded by encouraging communications with clients and their stakeholders. By showing genuine care for my clients' professional goals as well as their personal challenges, it has helped me solidify relationships on an authentic, meaningful level."

By ALM Staff

4 minute read

September 10, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

"In-house legal roles have continuously evolved in my 39 years in house. As the businesses evolve to remain viable, the legal team must evolve to provide advice and guidance as needed."

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

September 10, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

"We are proud that even during the pandemic, we maintained high engagement with our pro bono program by partnering with pro bono organizations to specifically create opportunities where we could provide pro bono services remotely."

By ALM Staff

3 minute read

September 10, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

"While 2020 was another banner year for our appellate department, with numerous successful decisions that involved issues of first impression, established new standards, and had far-reaching impact beyond the parties to the cases, two in particular stand out."

By ALM Staff

5 minute read

September 10, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Remote depositions and court hearings can sometimes feel detached, making it more challenging to connect with a witness or judge or spot subtle visual cues as compared to a live setting. However, as an IP firm already steeped in technology, we quickly adapted to all of the various technologies (i.e., Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.) and achieved many positive results for our clients, remotely as needed."

By ALM Staff

3 minute read

September 10, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

"While we had to adjust the way we've nurtured and built relationships with our clients during the pandemic, in many cases the technology led to opportunities for enhanced communication and deepened connections."

By ALM Staff

5 minute read

September 10, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Our ability to adapt in uncertain times is only half of the reason why the legal department is successful. The other reason is that we never lose focus of our primary purpose, which is to assist our clients, who are often from historically disadvantaged communities, flatten the obstacles they face upon their release."

By ALM Staff

4 minute read