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In honor of International Women's Day, we spotlight the impactful contributions of the women who have written for the ACC Docket. Join us in acknowledging their expertise and achievements in the legal field.
1. AI challenges
While AI offers immense opportunities for efficiency and cost savings, its integration into legal workflows presents several hurdles.
Spiwe L. Jefferson
As AI rapidly integrates into the legal landscape, legal teams must navigate through the complexities and practical challenges that will emerge.
2. Managing stress during high-stake legal ops projects
In addition to helping to prioritize tasks and remove unimportant ones, help the team be reasonable about what can be achieved to avoid feelings of “failure.”
Caterina Cavallaro
As a legal ops professional, learn how to effectively manage stress and stay focused during high-level projects.
3. The value of mentorship for aspiring lawyers
As students near the end of their degrees, they realize that there is much more to being a successful practitioner than legal knowledge. Placements provide valuable guidance and mentorship from legal professionals.
Jaclyn Masters, Stacey Pettit, Melissa Fletcher
Discover the advantages of creating valuable internship programs within in-house legal teams.
4. Transitioning into new career paths
By exploring alternative career paths, legal professionals can expand their horizons and continue making significant contributions in new and exciting ways.
Theresa Chikwendu, Orlesia Tucker
Expand your horizons by exploring career opportunities in non-traditional legal roles, broadening your impact in new and exciting ways.
5. Day in the life of an senior counsel
From early mornings scanning through emails to spending time with family, Andrea Peters, senior counsel and global head of compliance at Interface, Inc., shares a day in her busy life.
6. Integrating marketecture in legal communication
Marketecture allows legal teams to frame their initiatives in terms of value, positioning legal insights as vital, strategic contributions to the company’s growth and resilience.
Olga V. Mack
As the business landscape grows more complex, adopting marketecture enables legal teams to confidently, clearly, and purposefully communicate their value.
7. AI's potential in the legal marketplace
The legal marketplace could benefit from AI tools that not only predict deal success but also offer actionable recommendations on deal structure, financing options, and potential regulatory hurdles.
Jennifer F. Nelson
Delve into the potential of AI and Gen AI in the white space in M&A legal marketplace while assessing potential advantages and challenges for in-house counsel.
8. Safeguarding data when using AI tools
Organizations should be mindful when sharing identifiable information with AI tools without ensuring that they have sufficient technical and organizational measures to protect the information shared.
Anita Drummond, Lakshmi Sarma Raman
Consider three important legal issues every nonprofit should consider when evaluating the risks and benefits of using AI tools in your organization.
9. Have a seat at the table early
Establishing a seat at the table early on allows you to shape the discussion, such as by negotiating approach, and even the initial set of terms.
Alexandra Svensson , Jeanny Haw
Learn how to shape negotiations with these three approaches to ensure success in long-term licensing agreements.
10. Mastering receiving and delivering feedback
Commit to curiosity: Stay curious about the feedback and how it can contribute to your development.
Amii Barnard-Bahn
Learn how to effectively receive and deliver feedback to support growth and cultivate a learning culture in your organization.
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