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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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March 25, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Adapting to the Future of Work: Rethinking Strategies in an Age of Remote, Virtual, and Online Operations

Companies need to drastically rethink how they design policies and programs to not only attract and retain top talent, but also maintain operations and grow their business in an age where (virtually) anything goes. Here's what you need to know about what's coming next for corporate America.

By Scott Steinberg

6 minute read

March 14, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Letter From the Editor: Welcome to Corporate Counsel Advance!

With all the disruption and uncertainty within companies globally, we have repeatedly heard from in-house counsel the desire for more practical guidance content to help them be strategic leaders and show their value to the organization. To that end, we have created Corporate Counsel Advance, all new content that focuses on the fast-paced and ever-changing world of the general counsel and legal department.

By Heather Nevitt

2 minute read

March 12, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

The Importance of Lawyers with Empathy: Pandemic Edition

The global pandemic has altered in so many ways how people communicate and stay in touch. However, lurking underneath these developments are signs that there may be something lost in lawyer – client relations.

By Alexander C. Gavis and Mark Young

9 minute read

March 12, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Understand my Expectations 

As you become more focused on business strategy first, and legal implications around those decisions second, you need to make sure your needs and expectations are aligned with what your outside counsel can provide.

By Lean Adviser GC

4 minute read

March 12, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Plan and Find the Best Path From A to B

Your law firm should have a plan which reflects a clear understanding of expectations and is focused on achieving all your requisite outcomes.

By Lean Adviser GC

3 minute read

March 12, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Staff With a Diverse Team to Generate Diversity of Thinking 

Clients are demanding diversity from their panel firms because it drives innovation, facilitates better business decisions and leads to improved outcomes.

By Lean Adviser GC

5 minute read

March 12, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Clients Want Business Advice

As in-house leaders, you are tasked with being a strategic business asset for your organization. If external counsel are to support you effectively in this, they will need to provide business advice in a very focused way, directly tailored to your problem.

By Lean Adviser GC

4 minute read

March 05, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

How to Safeguard Your Business from Digital Dangers: Lessons From a Futurist

In this article, we'll discuss several emerging digital dangers that should be on your radar, as well as tools, tips, and strategies you need to stay cyber secure – and stay one step ahead of whatever tomorrow brings.

By Scott Steinberg

8 minute read

March 03, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

The Career Paths of In-House Counsel Diverge Widely: February In-House Moves

Pandemic? What pandemic? COVID-19 has not slowed in-house moves. If anything, in-house counsel seem to be leveraging their skills in a tricky job market to land on their feet almost anywhere.

By Wendy Leibowitz

6 minute read

February 25, 2021 | Law.com

The SolarWinds of Change are Blowing in the Need for Tech Collaboration

Each week, the Law.com Barometer newsletter, powered by the ALM Global Newsroom and Legalweek(year) 2021, brings you the trends, disruptions and shifts…

By Heather Nevitt

5 minute read