E Leigh Dance

December 16, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Forces from multiple sources are connecting to make it easier for legal and compliance chiefs to safeguard and fortify corporate reputations.

By E. Leigh Dance and Pamela Cone

7 minute read

September 18, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Whether you are leading the digital transformation of your in-house legal team or participating in it, it helps to be clear about what "digital" actually means for legal professionals. I asked respected global legal leaders in the US and abroad for their definitions. This is part 2 of a 2-part series.

By E. Leigh Dance

12 minute read

August 27, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Since January I've seen striking consistency in my conversations with in-house leaders in larger enterprises across North America and Europe. Everyone is trying to re-think and advance their legal function.

By E. Leigh Dance

6 minute read

May 03, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Firms must live up to their reputational promise in the eyes of clients and stakeholders. Here are tips on how to do that.

By E. Leigh Dance and Pamela Cone

6 minute read

January 03, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

As we move toward 2020, the role of corporate legal and compliance continues to shapeshift in a multi-polar way. Wherever in the world you work, your jobs are more interesting and demanding than ever, and often for different reasons.

By E. Leigh Dance

6 minute read

December 13, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

News reports from London in recent weeks will leave in-house counsel who planned worst-case scenarios feeling relieved, since it often looks like no deal will be made. Most hope for a better outcome, and no Brexit at all is even possible.

By E. Leigh Dance

5 minute read

September 07, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

These seven study areas, from Brexit prep to strengthening your peer network, are geared for legal leaders in global companies. But most also apply to all corporate counsel. Pick a few to learn about and address before year-end.

By E. Leigh Dance

7 minute read

July 27, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

Legal professionals from 10 countries gathered in Atlanta this spring for Working Wiser, a workshop which took a new approach to speeding diversity and inclusion in the legal industry. It was not your normal diversity event.

By E. Leigh Dance and Vanessa Scott

8 minute read

July 09, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

General counsel are advocating on important issues for their organization's stakeholders, with a far broader scope than legal.

By E. Leigh Dance

7 minute read

April 17, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

Corporate Legal Operations Consortium's annual gig kicks off in Vegas next week, with more than double last year's big crowd. This global in-house column explores why the legal ops role makes sense for companies headquartered worldwide, with bonus tips from the pros on how you can make it happen.

By E. Leigh Dance

7 minute read