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Leigh Dance

Leigh Dance

August 08, 2014 | Daily Business Review

GCs: Not Just Legal Technicians Any More

Core competencies for general counsel move beyond legal knowledge to judgment, communications and temperament.

By E. Leigh Dance

5 minute read

July 23, 2014 | Corporate Counsel

12 Ways GCs Can Protect Themselves From Governance Risks

Corporate governance is the battleground where in-house legal careers are launched or may end in ruin.

By E. Leigh Dance and Bruno Cova

5 minute read

July 21, 2014 | Corporate Counsel

Sea Change in GC Role Requires New Competencies

The new wave of demand for super-competent general counsel means GCs must demonstrate their ability to weather many types of storms skillfully.

By E. Leigh Dance

5 minute read

July 18, 2014 | Corporate Counsel

Spotlight on Corporate Boards Shines Brightest on GCs

Today's responsible board of directors expects much more from the company's general counsel.

By E. Leigh Dance

5 minute read

January 12, 2014 | The American Lawyer

Management Memo: 6 Ways to Boost Global Proficiency Now

As the new year gets under way, it's important to remember that in a rapidly globalizing legal industry even midsize law firms must avoid adopting an isolationist stance.

By E. Leigh Dance

7 minute read

December 18, 2012 | The American Lawyer

The 7 Steps International Law Firms Should Take in 2013 to Ensure Themselves a Bright Future

A legal services management consultant says firms committed to making progress in these key areas will win more business and continue to grow confidently. Those that don't, she predicts, are likely to see their profit margins suffer.

By E. Leigh Dance

11 minute read

October 29, 2007 | National Law Journal

What Clients Want

The way that clients choose and keep their law firms depends on a firm�s ability to supply the basics � and to provide a few little services that may come as a surprise.

By E. Leigh Dance, Norm Rubenstein, and Mary K Young

11 minute read

September 06, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

How GCs Interact With Regulators During a Probe

During a substantial investigation, interactions with regulators become both very sensitive and crucial to the outcome. Managing those interactions effectively is a key credential in a GC's portfolio.

By E. Leigh Dance

6 minute read

December 26, 2012 | Daily Business Review

Seven ways to win global clients better than your rival

Consultant E. Leigh Dance says the sun is going to shine bright for the international law firms that take these seven steps necessary to thrive into the 2020s.

By Commentary by E. Leigh Dance

6 minute read

August 20, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

Data Protection and Risks in Cross-Border Joint Ventures

Reducing business risks of data privacy breaches, corruption, and other compliance issues is a constantly evolving challenge for in-house counsel at growing international companies.

By E. Leigh Dance and Barbara Sessions

4 minute read