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November 26, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

People and Purpose: AbbVie's GC on Leading With Impact and Inspiring Change

"Being a good lawyer isn’t enough to be a successful general counsel. You need business sense, the ability to influence, and an understanding of how to protect the company’s reputation," AbbVie General Counsel Perry Siatis said.
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November 26, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Digging Deep to Mitigate Risk in Lithium Mine Venture Wins GM Legal Department of the Year Award

"We want to try to put as many safeguards in place as possible. But when you're participating in a competitive process you have to be business-minded. You have to be realistic. You have to be practical," said General Motors Senior Counsel Kenny Hemler
5 minute read
November 26, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

United Soccer League Scores General Counsel

"The league's rapid growth is bringing increased interest from international investors and raised expectations for strong corporate governance, and I look forward to providing support in these crucial areas," said Andrew McIntosh, general counsel of the United Soccer League.
3 minute read
November 25, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

'Everything Leaves a Digital Footprint': How to Navigate the Complexities of Internal Investigations

“Setting realistic expectations from the start is critical. Investigations often take longer than anticipated, and managing those expectations makes a big difference,” Verizon counsel Avery Pollard said at a recent conference.
5 minute read
November 25, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

PepsiCo's Legal Team Champions Diversity, Wellness, and Mentorship to Shape a Thriving Corporate Culture

Supporting diversity, equity and inclusion by championing employees, PepsiCo Beverages North America has increased its workforce retention and employee advancement this past year, while prioritizing the health, safety and wellbeing of its workforce.
3 minute read
November 25, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

The Dynamic Duo Behind CMG's Legal Ops Team

The partnership between general counsel Eric D. Greenberg and legal operations manager Letitia Haynes-Frasier earned the media conglomerate the 2024 Best Legal Ops Team Award from Corporate Counsel.
6 minute read
November 25, 2024 | National Law Journal

SEC Obtained Record $8.2 Billion in Financial Remedies for Fiscal Year 2024, Commission Says

The $8.2 billion figure includes $6.1 billion in disgorgement and prejudgment interest, also the highest amount on record, and $2.1 billion in civil penalties, the second-highest amount on record, the SEC added.
3 minute read
November 25, 2024 | The Recorder

SEC Targets Rising Crypto Financier in $115 Million Securities Fraud

“This complaint speaks to your average investor’s lack of knowledge or unfamiliarity with these assets, highlighting the importance of diligence and understanding about what you are buying,” said Jonathan Groth, a partner at DGIM Law.
3 minute read
November 25, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Elaine Darr Brings Transformation and Value to DHL's Business

Darr has delivered measurable value to the company by driving innovation, fostering seamless cross-company collaboration, and championing teamwork. Notably, she has been integral in the adoption of transformative technologies, including gen AI, positioning DHL at the forefront of industry advancements.
3 minute read
November 25, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

How Marsh McLennan's Small But Mighty Legal Innovation Team Builds Solutions That Bring Joy

"Everything that we do and we build is…to help our colleagues achieve their dreams," said Farrah Pepper, chief legal innovation counsel at Marsh McLennan.
6 minute read

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