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
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
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