Business acumen and industry knowledge are the top two areas that CLOs believe their CEOs want them to develop further, with one third of participants reporting those areas.
GOWell’s General Counsel Kevin Colby provides an inside look into his fast-paced workday, daily morning routine, and quality time with his family and dog.
In-house counsel should consider reviewing their organization’s risk profile, its approach to DEI initiatives, and its preparedness for potential enforcement actions and employment challenges.
Drawing responses from 772 CLOs across 48 countries, the survey underscores the growing responsibilities of legal leaders beyond traditional legal tasks.
Legal operations is steadily evolving — here are five key leadership skills that are essential to legal ops professionals seeking to advance their legal department.
Andrea Peters, senior counsel and global head of compliance at Interface, Inc., offers a glimpse into her busy day as she balances work, self-care, and family time with her daughter, their Au Pair, Joana, and their cat, Minnie.
Jewelle Johnson, vice president and assistant general counsel at Graphic Packaging International, LLC, and Britney Torres, senior counsel at Littler Mendelson P.C., thought leaders in ethical sourcing, highlighted the growing importance of these issues in a recent ACC webcast, emphasizing that ethical sourcing is not just a moral imperative — it's a critical component of business success.
Geopolitical instability has emerged as a defining challenge for businesses operating on the global stage. From trade tensions to regulatory shifts to regional conflicts and political polarization, companies face a complex web of risks that can impact their operations, reputation, and bottom line. In-house counsel can be key organizational leaders to manage this risk.
As 2024 comes to a close, we're excited to highlight the top 10 ACC Docket articles that have provided invaluable insights and key takeaways from our in-house professionals. Take a look at the best of 2024 (including two popular series).
In this short Q&A article, members of ACC Europe’s ESG Working Group developed an ESG Framework to highlight the challenges that keep them up at night and showcase how they collaborate with other departments to ensure a cohesive approach to ESG.
Rishi Varma, Cargill’s corporate senior vice president, chief legal and compliance officer, and corporate secretary, discusses his transition into a new industry, Cargill’s workplace culture, his various roles and responsibilities, and advice for other aspiring GCs with ACC President and CEO Veta T. Richardson.
Around the holidays and into the start of the new year, organizations often see increases in employee layoffs and transitions. Now is the time to make sure your organization is taking the necessary precautions and following policies set in place when terminating an employee.
As generative artificial intelligence continues to make significant advances, CLOs are taking the lead in embracing the new technology, according to new research from ACC. But large gaps remain that in-house counsel should address.
The dust is beginning to settle on the Nov. 5 elections, which saw former President Donald Trump re-elected to just the second nonconsecutive presidential term in US history. ACC gathered experts from the in-house community and beyond to discuss what the election outcomes mean — and how in-house counsel can prepare now for the new administration.
Many of our in-house colleagues will be celebrating Diwali this season. For the unfamiliar, Kriti Tannan, senior director — legal at JLL, shares details about the holiday.
Welcome to our daily summary of the 2024 ACC Annual Meeting! We’re bringing you important insights, exciting moments, and major takeaways from each day. Whether you’re in Nashville or following from afar, we’re here to share the best of what’s happening at the Meeting, so you don’t miss out.
As in-house counsel, understanding the implications of this strike is crucial for advising your organization on risk management and supply chain continuity.
Frank Jimenez, general counsel and corporate secretary at GE HealthCare, joined ACC President and CEO Veta T. Richardson for a conversation about his unlikely path to becoming one of the most respected lawyers in the United States, including the skills he developed as a litigator before becoming an in-house counsel, the importance of networking, and questions to ask to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Though highly valued by their companies, legal teams are often perceived as roadblocks and overly risk averse — a long-standing perception that can have negative repercussions for cross-team collaboration, according to ACC’s The State of Collaboration in Corporate Legal Departments report. #ACCDocket #ACCResearch #collaboration
Crises large and small affect businesses of all sizes and across all industries — even more frequently in the digitally-connected world we live in. Emily Schmidt, a communications consultant and former CNN Newsource correspondent, shared insights with ACC members on how to prepare for the unthinkable and how to get alignment with key stakeholders to do so. #ACCDocket #CommunicatingInACrisis
Creating a truly inclusive and respectful workplace for in-house counsel and the LGBTQI+ community requires a multifaceted approach. Leaders from Australia and New Zealand joined a panel discussion on Authenticity in the Workplace, in partnership with Pride in Law. Watch the full program for more tips and insights. #ACCDocket #APAC #PrideInLaw
