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Corporate Counsel

26 In-House Leaders Join Five Law Firms in $5M Move the Needle Fund With Diversity Lab

Yes, this is another diversity initiative. But resist the urge to eye roll—this is shaping up to be a different animal: an initiative built on collaboration, transparency and accountability wrapped around a framework of measurable, public diversity goals.
7 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Facing Bribery Charges, SNC-Lavalin Hires New General Counsel

Charlene Ripley joins SNC as the global construction firm continues to fight federal fraud and corruption charges connected to an alleged bribery scheme in Libya, one that has entangled Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
3 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Partner: Venable's Maggie Lynch Selwood

"This is just the beginning of an opportunity to continue to grow personally and professionally. I now have a platform to help raise and sponsor other women and show through example that there is not just one way to become a partner."
5 minute read

International Edition

Revealed: The Law Firms That Appear to Have Settled Sex Discrimination Claims

Seven top UK firms have had claims against them settled or withdrawn since 2017, according to a new database.
3 minute read

Law.com

My Weekday Workout: Cooley's Colleen Gillis

"Regular exercise keeps me calm and my mind clear. It's like the gas in my tank to keep me going in all the ways that I need. It also helps me sleep better at night, which is critical."
4 minute read

International Edition

Ashurst Continues Projects Push With New York Hire

The new joiner becomes the co-chair of the firm's Americas infrastructure team.
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Newsmakers: Week of Sept. 16, 2019

Lisa Atlas Genecov, national co-chair of Katten Muchin Rosenman's health care practice, who is based in the firm's Dallas office, was recently named president of the executive committee for the Center for Women in Law at the University of Texas in Austin.
7 minute read

International Edition

In Pictures: Moves for RPC, Dentons and McDermott

Hires include: Richard Marsh to BDB Pitmans, Brian Ghatan to Weightmans, Tatiana Minaeva to RPC, David Herbert to Locke Lord, and Marco Crosignani…
1 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Walmart Hires Former Amazon Lawyer as First Chief Counsel of Digital Citizenship

In the newly created role, Nuala O'Connor will focus on leveraging data and technology while also advising on privacy issues, cybersecurity and records management.
3 minute read

International Edition

Most Female Lawyers Have Experienced or Seen Workplace Sexual Harassment

Lawyers anonymously shared their stories of sexual harassment at work as part of Legal Week's job satisfaction survey.
6 minute read

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