November 08, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
In-House Counsel Expect Diversity From Law Firms. New Research Says They Aren't Getting It"We're expecting firms to find a way to get out there and find, groom and support diverse and inclusive talent. Companies are definitely watching," Ginny Johnson, chief legal officer of Aspen Aerogels, said.
By Maria Dinzeo
5 minute read
November 08, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
More People Are Bringing Politics, Religion to Workplace, Testing Employers on Civility"If your co-worker shows up and says 'cease-fire' or 'Blue Lives Matter,' you name it, it triggers a sense of vulnerability because you now identify yourself by your response," in-house attorney Emily Knoles said.
By Maria Dinzeo
7 minute read
November 03, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Will Legal Chief Be Next to Go at Embattled National Association of Realtors?"It's the toxic culture that's causing employees to call for wholesale change," said Robert Föehl, executive-in-residence for business law and ethics at Ohio University.
By Maria Dinzeo
8 minute read
November 01, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Teva CLO David Stark Moving On After Two Rough-and-Tumble Decades"My main criteria for the future will be to work with fantastic humans and to find yet another challenge that puts my experiences to their best possible use," Stark said in a LinkedIn post.
By Maria Dinzeo
4 minute read
October 30, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Apparel Wholesaler With an Eye on Sustainability Hires Legal Chief"With her as our chief legal officer, our team, business, vendors and customers will all benefit," S&S Activewear CEO Fred Meyers said of Alaina Brooks' hiring.
By Maria Dinzeo
3 minute read
October 27, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Women in Law Don't Self-Promote Enough at Work—and Can Pay a Big Price"If we saw more women, more people like us in these positions that we are aiming for, then perhaps we would feel more entitled, and we wouldn't question ourselves as much." said Rochelle Mello, head of group ethics and compliance in North America for Natura and Co.
By Maria Dinzeo
8 minute read
October 26, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Women Lawyers Want Far More Support for Menopause Care, Other Hush-Hush Health Issues"We don't talk about this stuff in the workplace, and you think you're alone, but you're not," said Nina Blackshear, an executive coach and corporate counsel for Incyte.
By Maria Dinzeo
6 minute read
October 25, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Sports and Recreation Giant Hires In-House Veteran for Outdoor Products SpinoffVista Outdoor has brought in Jung Choi to help it spin off its outdoor products arm, to be known as Revelyst, amid myriad business challenges. When that transaction is complete, she'll slide into the GC's seat at Revelyst.
By Maria Dinzeo
3 minute read
October 23, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Meta's Legal Chief on Creating a Culture of Compliance: 'I Thought It Would Be a Big Challenge—and It Has Been'"The closer you can be to the product development at the earliest stage, the more effective the work is," said Jennifer Newstead, chief legal officer.
By Maria Dinzeo
8 minute read
October 20, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Men Who Champion Women Take to WIPL Stage, Ponder How to Make Their Advocacy the Norm"It's not top of mind for a lot of men to think about using their position and influence to affect the underrepresented and promote and advocate. And we need to do a better job of that," said Chris Hohn, a partner at Thompson Coburn.
By Maria Dinzeo
6 minute read
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