Heather Nevitt

November 27, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

If you truly value your GC, this article addressees the top factors you need to consider in order to demonstrate that value.

By Deborah Ben-Canaan

6 minute read

November 20, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

I recently joined my firm after spending over a decade in-house at two major corporations. Two months in, the adjustment back to private practice has been exhilarating but also eye opening as the two legal worlds could not be more different. Consider this article my small contribution to bridge that gap.

By David Emanuelson

6 minute read

November 19, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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