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Heather Nevitt

Heather Nevitt

Heather D. Nevitt is the Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Counsel and Global Leaders in Law.

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November 19, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Beating the Startup Odds: How Your Legal Team Contributes to Success

CEOs who neglect legal do so at their peril. To reset expectations, retrench, survive, and put yourself in a position to capitalize when there's a rebound, legal is an ally that shouldn't be overlooked.

By Tim Parilla

8 minute read

November 19, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

The Crucial Role of Women Leaders in Driving Innovation 

My 30 years of experience have shown me that any robust business strategy should include investing in female leadership. As the Head of Intellectual Property at a rapidly growing MedTech startup, I recognize the value of mentoring other women in the workplace.

By Rosie Stramandinoli

4 minute read

November 19, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs: Department of Justice's Latest Guidelines

Earlier this year the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) published the latest update of its internal guidance for evaluating corporate compliance programs. In this article, we lay out what is new and what you should do.

By Richard Schroeder

6 minute read

November 19, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

AI Is Here to Stay. What Will It Take to Use it Wisely?

We regularly hear concerns about the ability of Generative AI to provide the kind of quality that clients expect from their lawyers, and about whether lawyers will be "replaced" by technology. We think both of these concerns are frequently overstated, and distract lawyers from the very timely opportunity to shape AI and the powerful adaptations and applications it will inspire.

By Michael Gerstenzang and David Stiepleman 

5 minute read

November 13, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

What Drives Board Effectiveness?

In view of the increased importance of effective governance, and the opportunities boards have to improve, it is time for General Counsel to spearhead an effort to enhance board effectiveness. This study revealed that director quality and social dynamics and board information access and quality have the biggest impact on board effectiveness.

By James Crocker

6 minute read

November 09, 2023 | Law.com

Antitrust Anxiety Abounds

The M&A and ESG space seem to be creating the most headaches for legal departments.

By Heather Nevitt

5 minute read

November 08, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Aggressive Labor Market Enforcement Continues: Takeaways for In-House Counsel

Given the aggressive and novel efforts to upend the law surrounding employee non-competition agreements, this article addresses practical suggestions and key takeaways for parties to navigate this evolving landscape.

By Justin P. Murphy

7 minute read

November 06, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Artificial Intelligence: Balancing Opportunity and Antitrust Risk

While artificial intelligence is an evolving technology with promising use cases, it is also attracting regulatory scrutiny.

By Gretchen L. Jankowski and Abigail L. Cessna

6 minute read

November 01, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Top 5 Traits of Great General Counsel From a Legal Recruiter

What follows is observational, based on 20+ years recruiting for corporate law departments. In my opinion, here are the top 5 traits needed to become a great General Counsel.

By Mike Evers

3 minute read

November 01, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Attention to Document Creation May Mitigate Antitrust Merger Enforcement Risk

Given the increasing significance of documents in merger investigations, companies that frequently engage in M&A should assume the antitrust agencies will obtain and review all company documents. In this article, we discuss practical considerations for in-house counsel.

By Lisa Rumin and Ryan Tisch

6 minute read