Heather Nevitt

August 02, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

It's no longer enough to offer a better mousetrap. If it creates unexpected environmental, social, public health or governance related externalities, or if it potentially violates existing laws or regulations, or if it is offensive or threatening to a community - then it's a doomed mousetrap, no matter how well it works.

By John Blood, CLO, AB InBev

5 minute read

July 27, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

In an age where companies are increasingly held responsible for their environmental and social impact, General Counsel (GC) must play an integral role in shaping corporate purpose and ensuring effective oversight.

By Abbott Martin

7 minute read

July 27, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Constant change is the new normal in business, and uncertainty the only certain for modern executives. To stay relevant in a fast-changing world, market leaders must continually change and innovate as well. Thankfully, one simple shift in thinking can help your legal department and organization successfully stay ahead of the curve.

By Scott Steinberg

6 minute read

July 19, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

In this series of articles for Corporate Counsel Advance, we examine the ways to make contracting simpler, smoother, and more predictable and efficient for the business. The first step in this effort is for the law department to define the company's basic policies and guidelines. What contracts should the legal team spend time on, and what contracts should it not spend time on?

By Lucy Bassli

5 minute read

July 19, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

The "Leaders of Legal" conversation series continues this month (on July 21, at 2:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am Pacific) to explore the perspectives of general counsel who are leading teams across and without borders.

By Susan Hackett and Andrew Dick

10 minute read

July 16, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Judge Aquilina is most notable for presiding over the 2018 USA Gymnastics sex abuse scandal and sentencing Larry Nassar to up to 175 years in prison.

By Heather Nevitt

1 minute read

July 15, 2021 | Law.com

Corporate culture is the shared beliefs, norms, traditions and values of the members of an organization. Simply put, it is "how we do things around here." But getting to that point requires implementation, leadership and buy-in.

By Heather Nevitt

6 minute read

July 12, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

The idea of "value" has been a buzzword in the legal industry for several years. And it typically meant encouraging firms to move beyond the billable hour to innovative fee packaging, lean staffing and other efficiencies. However, clients want more than that.

By Lean Adviser GC

3 minute read

July 08, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

The purpose of this survey is understand how America's top corporations are compensating their in-house legal staff.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

July 06, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

What is one of the top universal GC grievances? To be kept in the dark on a potential problem and then blindsided. In short, the job of outside counsel is to have your back, support the business and enhance your reputation.

By Lean Adviser GC

4 minute read