October 19, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
'You Can Be Lovely, But You Can Also Be Formidable,' Brooke Shields Tells WIPL Attendees"We're so programmed to apologize. What being 58 has taught me is that I don't have to," Brooke Shields said.
By Maria Dinzeo
6 minute read
October 19, 2023 | The American Lawyer
With the Rise of Generative AI, Legal Departments Lean on Law Firms as 'Business Partners' More Than EverIn-house leaders are increasingly looking to outside counsel to at the very least understand the technology, if not use it to drive their own business efficiencies.
By Jessie Yount | Maria Dinzeo
8 minute read
October 18, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Why Women Lawyers Must 'Get Rid of Their Inner Perfectionist'Clinical psychologist Traci Cipriano told attendees at the Women, Influence, Power and Law conference that women shoulder so many responsibilities that they're sure to burn out if they don't take time for themselves.
By Maria Dinzeo
6 minute read
October 16, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
An In-House Revolution: Early Adopters of AI Reduce 'Rote Tasks,' Spend More Time on Strategy"We jokingly say, 'It's like having a really solid first-year sitting next to you working on things with you,'" said Darth Vaughn, Ford Motor Co. litigation counsel and managing director of legal ops.
By Maria Dinzeo | Jessie Yount
13 minute read
October 13, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Bain-Backed Software Firm Hires Startup Veteran as Legal Chief"With her expertise in M&A, technology licensing, and corporate governance, Liz [Fischer] emphasizes our commitment to upholding top-tier legal standards," Rocket Software CEO Milan Shetti said.
By Maria Dinzeo
3 minute read
October 11, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Ex-Uber Security Chief Appeals Conviction That Shook Cybersecurity World"Joe Sullivan used tools and strategies that all CISOs utilize to protect the data of hundreds of thousands of Uber drivers, and was prosecuted for doing his job," Sullivan's appeals attorney said.
By Maria Dinzeo
6 minute read
October 06, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Passport Snag Resolved for Key Witness in Bribery Trial of Ex-Cognizant Legal ChiefBut logistical challenges will prevent the trial from being put back on the schedule before February.
By Maria Dinzeo
4 minute read
October 05, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
4 Longtime Netflix Legal Execs Out in Restructuring"Parting ways with these valued leaders—all of whom have been at the company for many years—is very hard," chief legal officer David Hyman said in a statement to Law.com.
By Maria Dinzeo
3 minute read
October 04, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Energy Companies Hand Legal Chiefs Expanded Executive DutiesGeneral counsel for two energy companies have received promotions that expand their duties beyond legal and help their utilities achieve ambitious clean energy goals.
By Maria Dinzeo
3 minute read
October 02, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Ex-Cognizant Legal Chief's Bribery Trial Delayed as DOJ Scrambles to Get Star Witness to CourtA former colleague who lives in India—whom the government considers its most important witness—is unable to leave the country because he surrendered his passport to authorities there investigating him.
By Maria Dinzeo
5 minute read
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