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Corporate Counsel

'The Fish Rots From the Head Backward': Why Fixing Wells Fargo's Culture Is Taking So Long

An internal investigation of the bank's fake-account scandal found that the legal department focused on case-by-case risks and failed to grasp the cultural meltdown. In short, "They simply could not see the forest for the trees," according to a 2018 analysis by Eversheds Sutherland.
7 minute read

International Edition

Latin American Corporate Legal Departments to Bring More Work In-House: Survey

But consultancy ODDS Legal found that general counsel based in Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico and Peru still require assistance on complex matters such as compliance, privacy and ESG. 
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Reed Smith Global Managing Partner to Leave Firm for CLO Role

Casey Ryan, a veteran of the firm and its senior management, has been named as Thomas' successor.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Six Things GCs Should Do Now to Prepare for a Likely Recession

As corporations respond to lower business demand and possibly a recession, legal departments will be under increased pressure to do more work internally without adding staff. That's why now is the time to prepare.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

'Know Your Stakeholders': How Legal Ops Can Win Disciples Companywide

"Show yourself as a prioritization machine, as a strategist. Do the three things you do super well," said Jenn McCarron, director of legal operations and technology at Netflix.
4 minute read

Law.com

Two Techniques That Up Your Team Management Skills In 2023

Good team leaders create an environment in which attorneys and staff work hard, are loyal, and add to profitability. Setting expectations and goals is an essential step in becoming an effective team leader. Make a commitment this year to up your management skills with these two key techniques.
6 minute read

International Edition

Allen & Overy Names Next Perth Managing Partner

Incumbent Geoff Simpson is set to retire from the partnership.
2 minute read

Legaltech News

Legal Tech's Milestones for the Business of Law and Remote Work in 2022

Legal industry experts weigh in on the biggest developments in the business of law, the impacts of COVID, and remote/hybrid work in the past year.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

The Fully Human Lawyer: 7 Things Successful In-House Lawyers Do

Making the move in-house may require lawyers to draw upon different skill sets than they are used to. Career coach Lauren Krasnow outlines those key attributes below.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

In-House Hiring Market Stays Robust as Companies Move Ahead With Cautious Optimism

In the last year, a number of startups have hired their first legal chief. "They're not hiring large teams but it still makes sense for them to have someone internally rather than just going to a law firm," said Inclusive Legal Search founder Chantal Raymond.
6 minute read

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