Heather Nevitt

May 31, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

2020 has tested relationships – and your relationship with your firm is not exempt. Crises can really identify the true, dedicated partners to you and your company. Firms who are there for their clients during crunch times become go-to firms for when things improve.

By Lean Adviser GC

4 minute read

May 24, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

In the following article, you'll find a number of expert hints, tips, and insights that can help you more effectively connect with and engage with today's audience – and (regardless of whatever subject matter or format you're working with), more effectively get your message across.

By Scott Steinberg

7 minute read

May 20, 2021 | Law.com

Real digital transformation means the use of digital technology in every aspect of the department, not just "going paperless."

By Heather Nevitt

7 minute read

May 17, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

A three-step approach, focusing on (1) automated software testing (2) built-in code composition analysis and (3) detailed skills training (i.e. ongoing education in strategy planning and how to address cyber threats) can help bridge the gap.

By Scott Steinberg

4 minute read

May 17, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Your roles as a GC include being a budget holder and a strategic adviser to the business. External counsel can support you in both of these areas. At the planning stage, they should develop a smart plan, then carefully assign talent to it, and so create a realistic budget.

By Lean Adviser GC

4 minute read

May 14, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

It's now been over a year since the world was turned inside out and upside down by COVID-19. As we continue to adapt to the new reality, resilience has become a buzz word. But what does it mean? More importantly, what do we do?

By Lesley Marlin

5 minute read

May 13, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

"Leaders of Legal" conversation series turns its attention to how top leaders are approaching ESG initiatives in this deeply personal session, exploring both aspirational and practical initiatives that meaningfully advance a broad range of stakeholders' interests.

By Susan Hackett and Andrew Dick

6 minute read

May 12, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Board operations were disrupted in 2020. Meetings became virtual, employee safety was paramount, and discussion revolved around corporate response and recovery. Board operations changed.

By Abbott Martin and Rosie Griffin

8 minute read

May 10, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Law firms that deeply understand what makes you tick, take an interest in your business, your department objectives and can find ways to promote you, are the firms you are likely to engage with for the long-term.

By Lean Adviser GC

4 minute read

May 10, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Talents which bring enterprises success in tomorrow's working world will be greatly different than those which have served them in the past. Following, you'll find seven new skills that every business (and every legal department) should be adding to its employee learning and development plan if it wants to succeed in an age of constant change.

By Scott Steinberg

7 minute read