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NALP Foundation and the Center for Women in Law
Publication Date
06/19/2020
166 pages

This study looks at the fundamentally different experiences of law students when it comes to racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and provides information about how these differences may impact their professional opportunities.

For questions about the report, please contact centerforwomeninlaw@law.utexas.edu or info@nalpfoundation.org.

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Author
Lotus Chen, Program Operations Manager, Association of Corporate Counsel
Publication Date
07/20/2020

Due to the global pandemic, employees are reorganizing what it means to connect and work from home. In this article, learn tips on how to craft your communication style to find the right balance of structure.

1 person found this helpful.
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Author
Erin Berkowitz, Legal Resources Manager, and Pam Entsminger, Legal Resources & Program Development Specialist, Association of Corporate Counsel
Publication Date
07/23/2020

During a webcast on 12 May 2020, former General Counsel Rich Cohen shared his personal career development tips, including how he leveraged his ACC membership.  ACC has compiled Rich's advice into this Top Ten resource to assist in-house counsel in their personal and professional journey.

Resource Details
Region: Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
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Author
Stephanie Prevost, General Counsel and ACC Member
Publication Date
08/05/2020

As in-house counsel help lead companies and departments through this challenging time, it is important to keep in mind that as leaders, we have a responsibility to support our employees. What can corporate leaders do to help ease the burdens of this new way of working and avoid burnout for themselves and their employees? Here are ten ideas to help.

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Author
the Association of Corporate Counsel
Publication Date
09/29/2020

As Chief Legal Officer, how can you help your organization build trust, especially during a time of crisis? In this article, learn more about how you can increase focus on social good, support the safety of your employees and stakeholders, and engage in proactive policies that will support staff while working remotely.

Resource Details
Collection: Leadership Skills, CLO Toolkit
Region: Global
Audience: CLO / GC
Articles
Author
Joshua Shields, Managing Editor, Association of Corporate Counsel
Publication Date
10/09/2020

For better or worse, the COVID-19 pandemic has upended the way in-house counsel work. While managing childcare, elder care, and self-care, lawyers have been forced to work from home while living through a global pandemic. The five tips in this resource can help you organize your time more efficiently.

Resource Details
Region: Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC
Articles
Author
ACC Australia
Publication Date
11/05/2020
28 pages

ACC Australia's profiles of women in-house counsel celebrates and showcases their extraordinary journeys. In this article, our members share their personal and professional growth, challenges they faced, and "advice to their younger self", learning from growing.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
Articles
Author
Lori Middlehurst, APAC Employment Law Lead, Salesforce, Nick Willets, Board Director (Volunteer), John Mac Foundation, and Vered Keisar, VP and GC, ResMed
Publication Date
08/01/2020
4 pages

In a time where social justice issues are attracting greater awareness, it is important to recognise how in-house counsel area uniquely positioned to guide their organisations in supporting these important issues.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC
Articles
Author
Association of Corporate Counsel
Publication Date
11/17/2020

Have you ever thought about what advice you’d offer your younger self? The ACC Australia: Women in the House publication profiled ten equally impressive in-house counsel from the Australia and Asia-Pacific region, to understand their career paths and the decisions that led them to their current in-house roles.

Resource Details
Region: Australia, Australia / Pacific
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House
1 person found this helpful.
Articles
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Lotus Chen, Program Operations Manager, Association of Corporate Counsel
Publication Date
11/19/2020

For those in the United States, the days are becoming shorter, and holiday stress hovers around the corner for some. Check out the list below to see some aspects of your wellbeing to keep an eye on through the next few months.

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Region: United States
Articles
Author
Andrew McCallum, Senior Director, Membership and Member Services , Association of Corporate Counsel, Australia and Asia Pacific
Publication Date
11/24/2020

The advent of new technology, staffing models, and legal operations strategy is driving profound change and disruption in the way in-house teams are delivering legal services for their organisations. Just as the global in-house sector is rapidly evolving, the Japanese in-house sector too is experiencing immense change.

In this Quick Overview, learn more about how Japanese Chief Legal Officers (CLOs) and their companies are dealing with these changes.

Resource Details
Region: Japan
Audience: CLO / GC
Articles
Author
Caterina Cavallaro, Senior Legal Counsel, Commonwealth Bank
Publication Date
08/15/2020
4 pages

Positive team meetings are not an oxymoron. In this article, learn how small and consistent practices can help you and your team thrive.

Resource Details
Region: Australia, Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
Articles
Author
Peter Connor, Founder & CEO, Alternatively Legal
Publication Date
08/15/2020
5 pages

Legal knowledge isn't everything when you're in-house counsel. In this article, learn how the development of non-legal skills can really boost your career.

Resource Details
Region: Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, CLO / GC
Articles
Author
Rich Cohen, President and General Counsel of Qualmet
Publication Date
12/09/2020

When you take your year in stock, it feels like it's time answer some fundamental questions about your life, career, relationships and finances. How long should I continue to work? What things should I be thinking about for my “post” career years and what is my professional legacy? These questions should not wait to be answered. Take control of your gray years and turn them into great years.

Resource Details
Region: Global, United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, CLO / GC
2 people found this helpful.
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Author
Lori Middlehurst, APAC Law Lead, Salesforce
Publication Date
02/15/2020
2 pages

Conflict, which is a positive by-product of diversity, must be expected and welcomed in today’s innovative, diverse workplace. Diversity of thought is increased in the more diverse workplace, and while most Australian companies look for ways to increase diversity, they may struggle if the inherent conflicts get out of hand.

This article appears in the Australian Corporate Lawyer, Volume 30, Issue 1 - Autumn 2020

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: Deputy GC, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
Articles
Author
Amy Jacobson, Human Behaviour Specialist
Publication Date
02/20/2020
1 pages

Emotional Intelligence (EI) is an important aspect to being a successful in-house counsel. Being aware of yours and others emotions, especially within your team, will allow for better communication and teamwork.

This article appears in the Australian Corporate Lawyer Volume 30, Issue 1 - Autumn 2020

Resource Details
Region: Global
Audience: New to In-House
Articles
Author
Simone Stebler, Consultant, and Jill Ader, Chairwoman, Egon Zehnder 
Publication Date
01/11/2021

In this Top Ten, find tips to unleash leadership potential and transform yourself and others into an inspirational legal leader.

Resource Details
Collection: Leadership Skills
Region: Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
Articles
Author
the Association of Corporate Counsel
Publication Date
01/20/2021

There has been significant growth in the number of in-house lawyers in Australia over the past decade, with the in-house profession now representing the fastest growing segment of the Australian legal sector. The ACC Australia Graduate Profile Handbook traces the legal careers of several young ACC Australia members, details how they arrived at their first in-house counsel role, and offers key lessons learnt in these roles. Based on excerpts from the handbook, this article outlines tips and lessons from these graduates’ in-house journey.

Resource Details
Region: Australia, Australia / Pacific, Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
Articles
Author
Association of Corporate Counsel Australia
Publication Date
01/20/2021
32 pages

This publication includes a series of profiles of in-house lawyers in Australia, tracing their career pathways since graduation and highlighting the career decisions that have led to their in-house career. By highlighting these individuals, ACC aims to showcase the dynamic career opportunities offered by an in-house legal career.

Resource Details
Region: Australia, Australia / Pacific
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
Articles
Author
Michael A. Lampert
Publication Date
05/01/2020
4 pages

There are countless articles outlining the best ways to evaluate outside counsel. Many of them leave out an important factor: the personalities of the lawyers and companies they represent. This article addresses the role of personality in outside counsel selection.

Resource Details
Region: Australia, Australia / Pacific, Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
Articles
Author
Kelly Xiao, Employment Counsel, SPJ Lead, VMWare, Kirsty Harvison, General Counsel, Quest, Theo Kapodistrias, Lawyer, University of Tasmania, and Niti Nadarajah, Senior Counsel, Philip Morris
Publication Date
05/01/2020
4 pages

As we all navigate the new ‘normal’ in the post-COVID-19 world, one major adjustment has been the ‘new’ workplace, aka our homes. This article profiles four in-house counsel and shares their experiences of working from home and their tips for getting through this challenging time.

Resource Details
Region: Australia, Australia / Pacific, Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
Articles
Author
Serryn O'Regan, Executive Manager Governance and General Counsel, Evolve College
Publication Date
05/01/2020
2 pages

Faced with the COVID-19 pandemic, the resulting health, social, business and economic impacts have tested the metal of many organisations worldwide. This article explores the role of the General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer (GC/CLO) in guiding an organisation through times of crisis or turmoil.

Resource Details
Region: Australia / Pacific, Australia, Global
Audience: CLO / GC
Articles
Author
Hailey Cavill-Jaspers, Leader, Cavill + Co
Publication Date
05/01/2020
5 pages

Increasing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) investment and forging social sector partnerships in a post-COVID-19 recessionary world isn’t just the right thing to do, but the smart thing to do for in-house counsel and their companies.

Resource Details
Region: Australia
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
Articles
Author
John Connolly and Stan Glasser, PH.D., M.A.P.S., Senior Advisor, John Connolly and Partners
Publication Date
05/01/2020
2 pages

When in-house counsel think of negotiations, they generally think of a small room with professionals huddled around a table late, arguing their point. This article explains that it's more about negotiation than battling till the end.

Resource Details
Collection: Contract Negotiation Skills
Region: Australia, Australia / Pacific, Global
Audience: Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
Articles
Author
Andrew Murdoch, Managing Director, Dovetail Legal Solutions
Publication Date
05/01/2020
2 pages

In this article, in-house counsel speak about their experiences during the current crisis, and many lay out a range of useful steps they can take if they are currently looking for work or anticipating that they may soon need to be looking for new opportunities.

Resource Details
Region: Australia, Australia / Pacific, Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
Articles
Author
Nasim Bazari, Legal Counsel for Middle East and Africa, Novartis
Publication Date
03/08/2021

If you are reading this Top 10 article, then you are probably considering or are curious about living and working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and about international mobility. Learn more on how to secure a move of your own and enjoy a smooth transition into the UAE – the tips are relevant for international transitions in general, and can help you acclimatize to an in-house role in a numerous countries.

Resource Details
Region: United Arab Emirates, Middle East, Global
Audience: Mid-Career, New to In-House
Articles
Author
Aparna Dasai Williams, Associate General Counsel- Corporate at Imperva, Inc.
Publication Date
04/20/2021

The way to get the most out of your team members is to develop each person into a leader. In this member written Top 10, learn how to connect with your colleagues and build a team of leaders.

Resource Details
Collection: Leadership Skills
Region: Global, United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
Articles
Author
Elena Antonetti, Executive Counsel, Travelers
Publication Date
04/21/2021

In this Top Ten, in-house counsel can brush up on some tips for public speaking at live events and how to prepare yourself (and you team) for event presentations.

Resource Details
Region: Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
Articles
Author
Dr. So-Ang Park, Consultant, and Lisa Birkenbach, Leadership Advisory Expert, Egon Zehnder
Publication Date
05/03/2021

In this Quick Overview, the intricacies of the legal department’s role in organizations’ culture journeys is examined as well as why this positions general counsel (GCs) as cultural role models within organizations.

Resource Details
Collection: Leadership Skills
Region: Global
Articles
Author
Stacy McLean, Partner; Kathleen Keilty, Partner; and Alison Jeffrey, Senior Advisor, Strategic Initiatives & Client Development Coaching at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Publication Date
05/24/2021

Boards increasingly recognize the value proposition of corporate directors who come from an in-house counsel background. The role of the general counsel (GC) today extends well beyond legal and requires an array of skills — notably business acumen and leadership. This Quick Overview discusses optimization of Board performance.

Resource Details
Region: Canada, Global
Audience: Deputy GC, CLO / GC, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
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