Tammy S Wood

Tammy S Wood

March 30, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Making the Legal Department the 'Department of How'

The legal department can sometimes be seen as the "Department of No" by those in the C-Suite. They are the naysayers who throw rain on every parade, who suck the fun out of every original idea and who point out all the risks but offer no insightful paths on how to get to the reward. The mantra is often heard in the C-Suite: Don't tell me "No," show me How!

By Tammy S. Wood

5 minute read

February 02, 2001 | Law.com

Crossing Over to the Dark Side?

After seven years of practice as a commercial litigator and a little more than five-and-a-half with the firm, Tammy S. Wood finally grabbed the brass ring -- she made partner. The initial glory has worn off and she now faces an even greater responsibility to make her firm the successful place it can be. Having just crossed over to the "dark side," Wood has a few notions of what partnerhip should entail.

By Tammy S. Wood

4 minute read