Jennifer Williams Alvarez

February 23, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

Craig Silliman of Verizon spoke about the process of the negotiations with Yahoo and what it was like to navigate through the unique aspects of the deal.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

6 minute read

February 21, 2018 | Law.com

In this edition of Inside Track, we've looked at what it means when GCs face the complex situation of discussing their boss' performance. Also, an in-house attorney from Amazon provides a look inside the company's pro bono program and we asked what, if anything, should be revealed when a company conducts an internal investigation into complaints of misconduct.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

10 minute read

February 20, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

When it comes to the tricky matter of privilege across international borders, there are precautions that legal departments can take to protect themselves.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

4 minute read

February 09, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

Kim Sinatra allegedly had a hand in concealing a multimillion-dollar settlement with a woman who claimed former Wynn Resorts CEO Steve Wynn forced her to have sex with him.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

4 minute read

February 07, 2018 | Law.com

In the latest edition of Inside Track: With the American Red Cross GC resigning over his handling of sexual harassment allegations, we've looked at how other in-house counsel can avoid the same missteps. And as Airbnb's former CLO settles into her new role as COO, we're considering why in-house counsel make good non-legal execs.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

9 minute read

February 06, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Ginsburg also offered some tips for lawyers arguing at the Supreme Court— keep briefs concise, and don't look pained when asked a question by the justices.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

3 minute read

February 05, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

Molson Coors CLO Sam Walker is leaving the company for the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. Lee Reichert, currently Molson Coors' deputy chief legal officer, will take his place.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

3 minute read

February 02, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

Lawyers for Civil Justice, a partnership of corporate counsel and defense bar practitioners, has stood behind Apple via an amicus brief after heavy discovery sanctions were imposed on the company.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

4 minute read

February 01, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

David Blonder of BlackBerry called the challenge of GDPR compliance "a positive opportunity" during a Thursday talk at Legalweek 2018.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

3 minute read

January 31, 2018 | Law.com

This week's Inside Track features highlights from a recent Q&A with Uber CLO Tony West. Also, we've asked how a GC can prepare a company for the death of a pivotal executive, and discovered what in-house counsel need to know about IP protection with the implementation of the GDPR only a few months away.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

10 minute read