Recent survey data confirms what many chief legal officers (CLOs) have already experienced firsthand: Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern — it’s a fundamental business risk that demands legal leadership.
Legal operations leaders are redefining success with AI, automation, and data-driven decision-making. Discover 7 strategies from ACC Value Champions to help streamline legal work and reduce costs.
The wildfires in Los Angeles again highlighted the crucial role that in-house counsel play in ensuring their organizations remain operational and legally compliant in times of crisis.
Amid off-and-on tariffs, looming trade wars, and the risk of a recession, in-house counsel must take proactive steps to protect their businesses. Consider these six key strategies to mitigate risk and ensure resilience through economic uncertainty.
Tune into this insightful discussion between Veta T. Richardson, ACC president and CEO, and Inderpreet Sawhney, CLO and CCO at Infosys. Discover her unique career journey, her dual role at Infosys, and how she navigates the complexities of compliance and legal leadership.
In honor of International Women's Day, here are 10 ACC Docket articles by women in-house lawyers that explore trending topics and help shape the future of the legal industry.
Germany’s recent election resulted in a victory for Friedrich Merz’s center-right CDU/CSU parties, but forming a government could prove difficult due to complex coalition negotiations. High voter turnout reflected concerns over immigration, economic stagnation, and energy policy.
US immigration enforcement preparedness is a heightened priority for many employers. Corporate counsel should consider how to help their organizations remain compliant and prepared.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is facing uncertainty after OMB Acting Director Russell Vought ordered a freeze on much of the agency’s work, prompting two lawsuits from a federal employee union. Here's what in-house counsel need to consider.
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.
