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Corporate Counsel

How Much Do You Value Your GC?

If you truly value your GC, this article addressees the top factors you need to consider in order to demonstrate that value.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Bridging the Gap Between In-House and Private Practice

I recently joined my firm after spending over a decade in-house at two major corporations. Two months in, the adjustment back to private practice has been exhilarating but also eye opening as the two legal worlds could not be more different. Consider this article my small contribution to bridge that gap.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Beating the Startup Odds: How Your Legal Team Contributes to Success

CEOs who neglect legal do so at their peril. To reset expectations, retrench, survive, and put yourself in a position to capitalize when there's a rebound, legal is an ally that shouldn't be overlooked.
8 minute read

Corporate Counsel

The Crucial Role of Women Leaders in Driving Innovation 

My 30 years of experience have shown me that any robust business strategy should include investing in female leadership. As the Head of Intellectual Property at a rapidly growing MedTech startup, I recognize the value of mentoring other women in the workplace.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs: Department of Justice's Latest Guidelines

Earlier this year the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) published the latest update of its internal guidance for evaluating corporate compliance programs. In this article, we lay out what is new and what you should do.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

AI Is Here to Stay. What Will It Take to Use it Wisely?

We regularly hear concerns about the ability of Generative AI to provide the kind of quality that clients expect from their lawyers, and about whether lawyers will be "replaced" by technology. We think both of these concerns are frequently overstated, and distract lawyers from the very timely opportunity to shape AI and the powerful adaptations and applications it will inspire.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

What Drives Board Effectiveness?

In view of the increased importance of effective governance, and the opportunities boards have to improve, it is time for General Counsel to spearhead an effort to enhance board effectiveness. This study revealed that director quality and social dynamics and board information access and quality have the biggest impact on board effectiveness.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Aggressive Labor Market Enforcement Continues: Takeaways for In-House Counsel

Given the aggressive and novel efforts to upend the law surrounding employee non-competition agreements, this article addresses practical suggestions and key takeaways for parties to navigate this evolving landscape.
7 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Artificial Intelligence: Balancing Opportunity and Antitrust Risk

While artificial intelligence is an evolving technology with promising use cases, it is also attracting regulatory scrutiny.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Top 5 Traits of Great General Counsel From a Legal Recruiter

What follows is observational, based on 20+ years recruiting for corporate law departments. In my opinion, here are the top 5 traits needed to become a great General Counsel.
3 minute read

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