May 31, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
AI Group Promoting Women, Fighting Gender Bias Names Legal ChiefThe Paris-based organization, which started as a Facebook group, now boasts 13,000 members in 150 countries.
By Maria Dinzeo
2 minute read
May 31, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Amazon Walkout Signals Broader RTO Tensions, Layoff Anxieties Among Tech WorkersIn-house recruiter Lina Guo said that for large legal teams, such as Amazon's more than 800 in-house counsel, return-to-office mandates can be disruptive, particularly for workers who fled expensive metro areas for cheaper homes in the suburbs.
By Maria Dinzeo
6 minute read
May 26, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
General Counsel Are Becoming More Attractive Candidates for Board Seats"Start shifting your thinking and your perception about yourself not just as a lawyer but as an executive with much to bring," said former Uber general counsel Salle Yoo.
By Maria Dinzeo
6 minute read
May 25, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Law Firm Mergers, Pitched as Benefiting Clients, Also Can Bring Headaches, Conflicts"As these mergers continue to happen, law firms and clients need to be prepared. The conflicts piece is really the biggest con," said Kelleen Brennan, assistant general counsel at Axon Enterprise.
By Maria Dinzeo
5 minute read
May 24, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
AI Startup Valued at $1.5 Billion Hires First General Counsel"It's an honor to have the opportunity to roll up my sleeves and work alongside the fantastic team here, moving creativity forward through our powerful AI research," newly hired Runway GC Cathleen Hartge said on LinkedIn.
By Maria Dinzeo
2 minute read
May 22, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Law Firm Partner Hourly Rates Rose Last Year at Biggest Clip in at Least a Decade"Touching partner compensation is the third rail of law firm politics. You don't touch it. It can cause a lot of consequences you're not ready for," said Ken Callander, principal at Value Strategies.
By Maria Dinzeo
6 minute read
May 22, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
After Spinning Out of Meta, Kustomer Brings Back Ex-GC to Lead LegalMike Chapin said on LinkedIn that he is excited to rejoin the company as it rekindles its "startup superpowers."
By Maria Dinzeo
2 minute read
May 18, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
In-House Attorneys Responding to Survey Say They're Anxious, Exhausted"I deal with in-house lawyers all the time now, and I just see the level of anxiety—mostly in connection with the overwhelming amount of work and their ability to keep up," said Noel Elfant, a fractional general counsel for legal departments.
By Maria Dinzeo
4 minute read
May 18, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
'Are You Respecting Their Dignity?': Employee-Surveillance Trend Deeply Splits EmployersA new Littler Mendelson survey of in-house attorneys and corporate leaders found two-thirds were concerned about the technologies' impact on employee morale and compliance with privacy laws.
By Maria Dinzeo
6 minute read
May 17, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
Aviation Startup Behind 'Flying Taxis' Lands First Legal Chief"Skyryse is set to be a major transportation disrupter in the United States and globally," said Blake Bilstad, who joined the company this month from Beachbody.
By Maria Dinzeo
3 minute read
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