Heather Nevitt

January 02, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Following your heart, in the context of one's career, usually translates into: "I should be happy at work, and I should move if I'm not." Getting to a dream attorney job includes, unfortunately, a lot of dues paying and long hours. Following your heart tends to turn into an excuse for job hopping.

By Mike Evers

3 minute read

December 19, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

In the spirit of Human Rights Day, which in 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the date the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we have been bold and venturesome with our list. As you will see, some of our topics are cyclical, others just emerging, and a few persisting. But here are our top 10 + 1, in no particular order.

By Jonathan Drimmer, Tara Giunta and Ruth Knox

17 minute read

December 14, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

One of the key governance issues of 2023 has been the increasing conflict between the board and its chief executive officer on their respective roles; i.e., the hazy line between governance and management. It's a conflict that can extend to the role and function of the general counsel.

By Michael W. Peregrine

6 minute read

December 11, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Strategic leaders possess the unique set of attributes described in this article that distinguish them in their ability to navigate complex challenges, inspire teams, and drive organizations toward success.

By Elizbeth Lugones

6 minute read

December 08, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, we are entering a world that is more digital and flexible than ever before. Companies have operationalized remote-working arrangements, and in this environment, companies will need to develop internal investigation protocols to improve their detection capabilities for fraud and illicit conduct.

By Gary Giampetruzzi, Drew Meyer and Jon Mehta

6 minute read

December 07, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Gartner experts have prepared seven example metrics that legal leaders can use to inform their external provider management and align it with their organization's overall strategy. The following examples provide a framework for assessing needs and working with vendors and/or internal teams to build similar reports.

By Rosemarie Griffin

10 minute read

December 04, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

The recent drama involving OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Microsoft caught my attention not only for the entertaining corporate governance drama…it also got me thinking about compensation.

By Mike Evers

2 minute read

December 04, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

The ability to conduct an effective internal investigation and at the same time satisfactorily respond to different stakeholders, while also preserving privilege when appropriate, is more difficult and multi-faceted than ever before. In this article, we provide strategies to help companies navigate these complexities.

By Carrie Cohen, Brian Michael and Christine Wong

6 minute read

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