Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

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

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January 12, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

Intel CEO's $39 Million Stock Sale Raises Eyebrows, Questions About Sales Plans 

Intel CEO Brian Krzanich took criticism when he dumped a load of company stock not long after it was revealed that some of Intel's computer chips had serious security flaws.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez |

5 minute read

January 12, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

Former General Motors Attorney Steps Into GC Role at Polaris

Lucy Clark Dougherty is driving over to off-road vehicle maker Polaris Industries Inc.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez |

2 minute read

January 11, 2018 | International Edition

Pearson's legal chief on the biggest challenges facing general counsel of global companies

Pearson GC Bjarne Tellmann on on building bridges and breaking silos

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

6 minute read

January 10, 2018 | Law.com

Inside Track: So Long, Website Accessibility | Be Wise on Social Media | Protect Your Privilege

The DOJ has backed off plans to address website accessibility. Plus, a new GC at Hallmark and practical advice on preserving attorney-client privilege.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez |

9 minute read

January 09, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

Pearson GC Is 'Building Bridges and Breaking Silos' in Global Law Department

"I think silos are some of the most dangerous things you can have in any large organization," said Bjarne Tellmann, legal chief at Pearson.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez |

6 minute read

January 05, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

Executive Search Firm Heidrick & Struggles Announces GC Shake-Up

Kamau Coar will replace current Heidrick & Struggles GC Stephen Beard at the end of the month.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez |

2 minute read

January 04, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

In 2018, What Are Top IP Concerns for In-House Counsel?

It's a new year, bringing a new set of issues for in-house counsel working to defend their companies' intellectual property.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez |

5 minute read

January 03, 2018 | Law.com

Inside Track: Will New Tax Law Wipe Out GC Bonuses?

The tax bill, passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump at the end of 2017, may mean major changes in the way top in-house lawyers are compensated.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez |

11 minute read

January 02, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

The Top Cybersecurity Concerns for In-House Counsel in 2018

With in-house counsel shouldering more responsibility when it comes to breaches, and even taking the fall in some cases, one certainty is that cybersecurity will be top of mind for companies and their in-house counsel in 2018.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

5 minute read

December 21, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

With AT&T, Is There Now a Trump Factor in M&A Transactions?

Is the move to block a proposed merger between Time Warner and AT&T indicative of what's to come for antitrust under Trump?

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez |

5 minute read


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