Heather Nevitt

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

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February 26, 2018 | The Recorder

How Long Should a GC Stay at the Same Company in Today's Market?

Many professionals view the role of general counsel/chief legal officer as the top legal spot in the in house world. It is a “goal achieved”—through years of hard work and career navigation. And it's a legal position unique to any other… and is viewed as such by employers

By Julie Brush

3 minute read

February 05, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Call for Entries for Corporate Counsel's Best Legal Departments

Corporate Counsel's Best Legal Departments will now be part of the new 'American Lawyer Awards.' ALM has revamped its recognition events and awards, adding new categories more in line with today's legal market, while streamlining the submission process and planning one big, annual event.

By Heather Nevitt |

18 minute read

February 01, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

Editor's Note: The Familiarity of February

Ah, February—the month of Cupid, President's Day, a short 28 day month (for the most part) and … the Slowpoke Report.

By Heather Nevitt

2 minute read

January 01, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

Editor's Note: Resolutions and Thanks

IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE, BUT IT IS A NEW YEAR.My grandmother always said that the older you get, the faster time goes by. It could not be truer. Whether…

By Heather Nevitt

2 minute read

December 20, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

Corporate Counsel's Top Ten Most Viewed Stories of 2017

Here's a look back at our most widely-read stories of the year.

By Heather Nevitt

3 minute read

December 12, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

In Between In-House Jobs? Two Dos and One Don't While You're on the Hunt

So, your company has gone bankrupt, been acquired, or relocated its headquarters to the moon. These are generally considered the “good” reasons for being in-between positions while searching for a new in-house position.

By Mike Evers

3 minute read

December 07, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

Lead and Sustain Change With a Strategy: 8 Tips

This GLOBAL IN-HOUSE column, the second in a three-part series exploring how in-house leaders can bring change and disruption, focuses on practical tips to manage change in your legal function through strategy.

By E. Leigh Dance

6 minute read

December 06, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

When Can a Former Employee-Turned-Whistleblower Use Internal Company Documents?

Imagine you own a company, and your chief compliance officer one day "blows the whistle" and alleges your company broke the law. After she leaves your company, you receive a demand letter from her attorney alleging that you have retaliated against her for blowing the whistle.

By Greg Keating and John Calhoun

6 minute read