Jennifer Williams Alvarez

February 13, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

In-house legal departments regularly encourage, and in some cases require, that outside firms have some level of diversity in staffing legal work. Hewlett-Packard Inc. has taken this mandate a step further—saying the company will withhold invoiced fees from firms that do not meet diversity requirements.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

11 minute read

February 13, 2017 | National Law Journal

"By and large, what we really focus on is being good business partners and guardians for the company."

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

13 minute read

February 09, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

Companies like Nordstrom now have to deal with the possibility of a negative tweet from President Donald Trump, and legal departments have a role to play in crafting a response.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

11 minute read

February 09, 2017 | International Edition

Toy retail giant names new legal chief

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

2 minute read

February 09, 2017 | International Edition

Toy retail giant names new legal chief

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

2 minute read

February 08, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

Industry veteran Stephana Patton will fill the newly created general counsel position at BioTime Inc.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

4 minute read

February 08, 2017 | Legaltech News

The social media explosion leaves in-house lawyers to figure out how to maximize the benefits in a way that doesn't negatively affect the business.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

12 minute read

February 08, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

Cornell Boggs will be joining toy retail giant Toys "R" Us as the company's new general counsel.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

4 minute read

February 07, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

For all of its benefits, social media also poses risks to companies. Luckily, in-house lawyers can help.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

12 minute read

February 06, 2017 | The American Lawyer

According to a new report from ALM Legal Intelligence, legal departments are bringing more work in-house, rather than relying on outside counsel.

By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez

11 minute read