Sarah Tincher-Numbers

Sarah Tincher-Numbers is an editor on ALM's Business of Law desk, covering law firm news in Texas, Florida, Washington, D.C., and beyond. She was previously the managing editor of The National Law Journal and Corporate Counsel. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @sarahntincher

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June 30, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Leading by Example: How the Legal Department Can Promote Inclusivity, Sustainability Goals From Within

"Diversity is great ... but it doesn't get you there if you're not also truly promoting an inclusive culture, meaning a place where people really feel like they have a voice and have a seat at the table," Virginia Johnson, GC of Schneider Electric, said.

By Sarah Tincher-Numbers

12 minute read

June 17, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Corporate Legal Departments Seek Increasingly Rigorous D&I Goals, Expectations for Outside Counsel

What do corporate legal departments expect of their outside counsel when it comes to diversity and inclusion efforts? The answer to that isn't one-size-fits-all, but in short: a lot more than they used to.

By Sarah Tincher-Numbers

5 minute read

May 27, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Houston Startup Taps Longtime Corporate Energy Lawyer as General Counsel

Julie Gremillion, who spent nearly a decade in Big Law before joining Anadarko Petroleum Corp., is now heading up the legal department at GoExpedi.

By Sarah Tincher-Numbers

6 minute read

May 14, 2021 | National Law Journal

The Fallacy of IP Waivers

Blunders in technology transfer to South Africa in the HIV/AIDS epidemic serve a cautionary tale for compulsory licensing in the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Osagie Imasogie and Alicia Lai

7 minute read

May 11, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

What's the Key to Preserving Corporate Values During a Crisis? 'Do the Right Thing, Period,' Says Uber's Tony West

During a Legalweek(year) keynote session on Tuesday, Uber CLO Tony West offered insight into how his legal team has navigated turbulent times with grace.

By Sarah Tincher-Numbers

4 minute read

April 02, 2021 | National Law Journal

Kaplan Hecker Bolsters DC Presence With Congressional Investigations Veteran

Susanne Sachsman Grooms, former House Oversight Committee chief counsel, has joined the New York boutique's relatively new and expanding team in Washington, D.C.

By Sarah Tincher-Numbers

4 minute read

March 01, 2021 | National Law Journal

Under Skadden's 'Strategic Refresh' in DC, US Trade Representative GC Returns to Firm

Joseph Barloon's return to Skadden follows the arrival of several other former top government lawyers since last summer.

By Sarah Tincher-Numbers

4 minute read

December 08, 2020 | National Law Journal

'Too Often Overlooked': Black Women Are Nearly Absent From the Federal Bench—It's Time to Change That

This nation's lack of Black women in the federal judiciary is not due to a lack of talent but, rather, due to a lack of imagination and political will among those in power.

By Catherine Smith and Trina Jones

10 minute read

November 01, 2020 | National Law Journal

November/December Editor's Note: Onward and Upward

NLJ Managing Editor Sarah Tincher shares highlights of the NLJ's November/December magazine issue, including the 2020 Appellate Hot List and a look into some of the country's first virtual trials to see how they're playing out so far.

By Sarah Tincher-Numbers

2 minute read

September 30, 2020 | National Law Journal

October Editor's Note: Challenges Remain Amid a Turbulent Year

NLJ Managing Editor Sarah Tincher shares highlights of the NLJ's October magazine issue, including a look into lobbying in the first half of 2020 and President Donald Trump's legal war on asylum.

By Sarah Tincher-Numbers

2 minute read

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