Why do lawyers and regulators waste their energy on policies that backfire? Columnist James Bellerjeau thinks it’s time to hold them accountable.
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Corporations are often maligned as greedy when they are simply letting market forces dictate value, argues columnist James Bellerjeau. #ACCDocket #capitalism #CareerPath
Criticism is hard to swallow but it can make the difference between your learning or being unaware of your mistakes and how you are perceived. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation
Active listening is much more than acting like you’re listening. Improve with tips from James Bellerjeau, ACC Docket Career Path columnist, in this Master Skills to be Effective In-house Counsel series. #ACCDocket #MindfulMonday #MondayMotivation
Understanding AI's role and legislative changes in law can significantly impact your career. Columnist Olga Mack offers insights on adapting and thriving. #InnovationInLaw #CareerProgression #AI #OpenAI #ACC #ACCDocket
Chairing ACC during COVID was a difficult challenge but as Mike Madden transitions his seat, he shares the many accomplishments realized and about the growth in law and what every in-house lawyer should know.
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro dives in depth with Grampians Health GC, Laura Hartmann and Principal Legal Designer Sarah Rayment, discussing the benefits design thinking can provide for in-house counsel and how it’s utilized to cultivate an innovative organization. #ACCDocket #inhouse
As a lawyer, you are trained to understand how your clients’ business processes work. A lawyer who understands technology may be able to suggest ways to improve those processes that may not arise in your company’s IT team, which typically only gets involved when asked. Or, you may be able to suggest ways your entire legal department can better leverage technology as a group.
Whether you are at a law firm or legal department, legal tech — and specifically Contract Management Software (CMS) — helps create that alignment. This article outlines five skills that CMS enhances that will help ensure your continued job security and career growth in an ever-changing legal market.
Dive into Barry Yau, David Catanzariti, and Glenda Bloomfield’s revealing study on the pivotal factors shaping law students’ careers over seven years. Discover findings that might redefine legal success. #ACC #ACCDocket
If you truly aspire to be a leader, you need to make developing a diverse and inclusive culture as important as any other operational and leadership action you take to drive performance.
Our fresh and eager summer clerks made me reflect on my own path. What choices did I make that led me to this point? What advice could I possibly give someone starting out today?
Leaders don’t become leaders without mentors — or their mentees. Brian Ellis has learned this firsthand on his career path to senior vice president and general counsel at Danaher.
Odeko’s Chief Legal and Administrative Officer Stephen Mar and Hearst Counsel Bree Thompson, with coauthors Arian June and Kim Le of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, share a list of ways in-house lawyers can leverage law firm connections to accelerate their in-house careers. #ACCDocket #inhouse #career
Jennifer Jaskolka’s meeting with her would-be coach Stewart Hirsch at last year’s Annual Meeting was meant to be — and right on time. Find out how a call from the office that day set the stage for this coaching pair and learn more about ACC’s Career Coaching benefit. #ACCDocket #coaching #professionaldevelopment
Who do you call when disaster strikes? If you are Lori Middlehurst, the Asia Pacific employment law director for VMware, you call your local contacts first to get the on-the-ground scoop.
In honor of Women’s History Month, ACC members share strategies for balancing motherhood and careers in law. Dive into our recap of highlights from the ACC Foundation & ABA webinar. #LegalCareers #AttorneyMoms #ACC #ACCDocket
With rapid increases in AI capability comes uncertainty and fear around job security within the legal industry. However, with this uncertainty comes a welcome opportunity to consider strategic transitions and unlock greater potential in your career, share Jessica Lehman and Shema Mbyirukira #ACCDocket #career #AI
