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Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

Jennifer Williams-Alvarez is based in New York and covers corporate law departments.

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February 23, 2017 | National Law Journal

Verizon GC on the Lessons Learned from Deal with Yahoo

Craig Silliman, general counsel at Verizon, sees lessons for legal departments in his company's planned acquisition of Yahoo.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

8 minute read

February 21, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

With Eyes on Patent Venue Reform, What Should In-House Counsel Expect?

The Supreme Court and Congress are both taking up patent venue reform, and legal departments should pay close attention.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

13 minute read

February 20, 2017 | National Law Journal

In-House Counsel Profile: Alex Dimitrief

"There are still times where I can be a valuable sounding board for my team, so my primary goal is to be there for them when they need me."

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

9 minute read

February 16, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

FCC Reaches $9.1M Settlement With Telecom Companies

The Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday that it has reached a $9.1 million settlement with two telecommunications companies that provide relay services for people with hearing and speech disabilities.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

6 minute read

February 15, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

GE Taps Former Interim Senator to Lead Litigation and Legal Policy

William "Mo" Cowan, who once served as an interim member of the U.S. Senate, is joining General Electric as vice president of litigation and legal policy.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

13 minute read

February 15, 2017 | Legal Week

'The goal is not to be punitive' - HP's legal chief on how firms are responding to diversity demands

HP has told law firms that fees will be held back if they do not meet diversity requirements - GC Kim Rivera discusses the initial reaction to the move

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

5 minute read

February 15, 2017 | International Edition

'The goal is not to be punitive' - HP's legal chief on how firms are responding to diversity demands

HP has told law firms that fees will be held back if they do not meet diversity requirements - GC Kim Rivera discusses the initial reaction to the move

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

5 minute read

February 14, 2017 | The Recorder

HP's GC Says 'Diversity Mandate' Embraced by Law Firms

The legal profession has long struggled with diversity and inclusion. HP Inc. took a novel step in announcing that the company may withhold legal fees from law firms that don't meet diversity staffing requirements. Kim Rivera, HP's chief legal officer and general counsel, on Tuesday detailed the genesis of the fee-holdback program—and the early responses. "I spoke to GCs and law firm partners across the country and much to my gratification, they were very open and collaborative," Rivera said.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

27 minute read

February 14, 2017 | Legal Week

HP to withhold fees from law firms that do not meet diversity requirements

Tech company to withhold up to 10% of fees invoiced by law firms that do not meet diversity criteria

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

4 minute read

February 14, 2017 | International Edition

HP to withhold fees from law firms that do not meet diversity requirements

Tech company to withhold up to 10% of fees invoiced by law firms that do not meet diversity criteria

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

4 minute read