Ryan Mcconnell

July 06, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Contributors Ryan McConnell, Meagan Baker Thompson and Matthew Boyden break down the new Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Guide by chapter.

By Ryan McConnell, Meagan Baker Thompson and Matthew Boyden

7 minute read

June 23, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Crystal Jezierski, former head of Walmart Inc.'s global ethics program, discusses how to run an ethics program remotely.

By Ryan McConnell

10 minute read

April 14, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

In-house lawyers remain a cornerstone of corporate efforts to navigate these turbulent times. We have some tips to help corporate counsel emerge stronger from the crisis.

By Ryan McConnell and Meagan Baker Thompson

7 minute read

February 28, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Fear and confusion create a climate ripe for fraud. And global companies with deep pockets are prime targets. Here are some potential schemes in house counsel should prepare for.

By Ryan McConnell and Matthew Boyden

5 minute read

February 27, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

The news coverage following this scandal has been distressing for Houstonians. But Jim Crane, the Astros' owner, seems to be persevering. None of the Astros players were penalized. We still have the trophy. And eventually, people will talk about something else (hurry up election 2020).

By Ryan McConnell and Meagan Baker Thompson

9 minute read

November 13, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

The Astros will get it right. They are America's team. And Houston still needs them. If the players can have a growth mindset, leadership can too.

By Ryan McConnell and Judy Liu

7 minute read

September 06, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Jenny Dearborn is an expert in two areas many lawyers struggle with—technology and data. She is a thought leader in human resources, human capital management, the future of work, and data analytics. Corporate Counsel caught up with her recently.

By Ryan McConnell

8 minute read

May 06, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) updated the guidance that federal prosecutors use to evaluate corporate compliance programs. Update is too strong. Consolidated is a better word. Version 2.0 (should probably be 1.1, but 2.0 sounds better).

By Ryan McConnell and Stephanie Bustamante

6 minute read

April 18, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

On April 12, LSU held the inaugural kickoff for its Ethics Institute. The school began developing the institute in the spring of 2018 well before other universities were mired in the Varsity Blues scandal, but its focus is particularly relevant given the current headlines.

By Ryan McConnell

6 minute read

March 21, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

As avid users of these services and products, we want these companies to succeed. In the last couple of years, we've been involved with over a half dozen tech company acquisitions and building up their compliance programs.

By Ryan McConnell and Stephanie Bustamante

8 minute read