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Corporate Counsel

The Reason a GC Abruptly Departs May Not Be What You Think

"One of the biggest issues is when the new general counsel and the executive leadership team are not aligned in their approach and decision-making," said John Gilmore, co-founder of the search and consulting firm BarkerGilmore.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

In-House Gurus Say Inattention to Human Side of Tech Adoption Can Derail Best-Laid Plans

"It's not enough to tell people, 'This will make things easier for legal.' You need to explain why it benefits them specifically," said Ben Hayden, vice president for legal operations at Cengage.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Cost Squeeze Forcing GCs to Move Beyond 'Window Dressing' Solutions

"A whole lot of work is assigned simply because the department ran out of time," said Susan Hackett, CEO of Legal Executive Leadership.
4 minute read

International Edition

Kennedys to Refresh Leadership as Senior Partner Stands Down

Exclusive: The departure of Nick Thomas will represent a major change as he has led the firm as senior partner since 1997, having been re-elected to the role unopposed in 2007, 2012, and 2017.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

GCs Increasingly Take Lead When Crises Hit, With Companies' Lack of Preparedness Escalating Challenge

"The real way to prepare for these black swan events is to invest in trusted relationships with stakeholders and ensure you have clear channels for open and honest dialog before that thing happens," said Michael Carney, president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Three Ways to Optimize Your Legal Budget

At best, it is difficult to budget for external legal fees. Needs are uncertain at the beginning of the year, and there is constant pressure to hire the best firm possible. Here are three suggestions to help you reduce your external legal spend.
7 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Never Lose Sight of the Fact That It's All About Delivering for Your Clients,' Says Gayle Klein of Freshfields

"Focus on developing a successful practice and never lose sight of the fact that at the end of the day, it's still all about delivering for your clients."
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Target's Don Liu: 4 Fortune 500 GC Posts, a Singular Focus on Opening Doors for Asian Americans

"I may not be the most talented, but I will outlast you," said Liu, a recipient of The American Lawyer's 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award.
9 minute read

International Edition

Dentons Combines with Four Firms in Latest Africa-Wide Expansion

Dentons is teaming up with four local firms to launch new offices across four African countries, increasing its numbers in Africa to 280 lawyers spanning 17 countries.
2 minute read

International Edition

Clyde & Co's Fourth Australian Insurance Team Depart as Exits Continue

Patrick Boardman and his team of four lawyers are the fourth insurance team to depart in a year.
3 minute read

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