Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

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

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June 20, 2017 | Inside Counsel

Oracle's Legal Ops Chief Offers Tips on Spend Management

As all legal departments face pressure to be more efficient with fewer resources, legal operations can offer relief when it comes to managing costs. Christine…

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

3 minute read

June 16, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

Oracle's Legal Ops Chief Offers Tips on Spend Management

Christine Coats of Oracle spoke to Corporate Counsel about how to cut legal spend.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

3 minute read

June 15, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

After Covington Report, Busier Times Ahead for Uber's Legal Department

In the aftermath of Covington & Burling's report on Uber's culture, the company's legal department will likely have a lot of work to do.

By Stephanie Forshee, David Ruiz and Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

15 minute read

June 15, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

Many In-House Counsel Still Unhappy, Though Salaries Are Up

According to a report from BarkerGilmore, in-house salaries have increased, but that doesn't mean corporate counsel are necessarily satisfied.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

5 minute read

June 14, 2017 | Inside Counsel

Leidos Adds Veteran Defense-Sector Lawyer as General Counsel

Defense contractor Leidos Inc. announced last week the appointment of seasoned defense attorney Jerald Howe Jr. as executive vice president and general…

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

2 minute read

June 13, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

Leidos Adds Veteran Defense-Sector Lawyer as General Counsel

Defense contractor Leidos Inc. has named Jerald Howe Jr. as its new general counsel.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

10 minute read

June 12, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

Google GC's Exchange Highlights Controversy Over Section 230 of Communications Decency Act

Kent Walker responded to a pointed question about Section 230 from a shareholder at a recent meeting.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

5 minute read

June 12, 2017 | Inside Counsel

ACC Joins Amicus Brief on Case That May 'Undermine' In-House Counsel's Ability to Function

For close to a decade, the Federal Trade Commission has been trying to get its hands on documents from drugmaker Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc.,…

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

3 minute read

June 12, 2017 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

MetLife GC Ricardo Anzaldua Stepping Down

After nearly five years as the top lawyer at insurance giant MetLife Inc., executive vice president and general counsel Ricardo Anzaldua has…

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

2 minute read

June 09, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

ACC Joins Amicus Brief on Case That May 'Undermine' In-House Counsel's Ability to Function

For close to a decade, the Federal Trade Commission has been trying to get its hands on documents from drugmaker Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc., resulting in a yearslong dispute over what documents and communications are protected when an in-house counsel is involved.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

6 minute read


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