That magic moment when an idea, trend or social behaviour crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire. This article examines the recent developments of NewLaw firms in the Australian corporate legal services arena, law firms’ adaptive responses and implications for corporate counsels.
Richard Dammery, Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary of Woolworths Limited, explores some of the current, and not so new, challenges and opportunities for in-house lawyers.
In this member profile, Freya Smith discusses how to build an in-house team from the ground up.
In this article, learn more about Iohann Le Frapper's journey through the in-house counsel world.
In this article, learn more about the state of the legal profession in the Asia-Pacific region during 2016.
"But the lawyers signed off on it..." is a common refrain that in-house counsel hear about their duties. In this article, learn more about how to add value to your work through some due diligence practices.
As companies become more global both in their thinking and practice, how do in-house counsel lead the way for success? In this article, learn how to integrate cultural understanding to better succeed in a new jurisdiction like Asia-Pacific.
Finding and keeping skilled and enthusiastic in-house counsel for your legal department can be difficult. Career paths are ever-changing and the skills your company might need evolve as well. In this article, learn how to develop connections within the legal world to cultivate and keep top talent.
In-house counsel are trained lawyers with an extensive legal vocabulary at their fingertips. Sometimes, that legal speak can get lost in translation to non-legal personnel. In this article, learn how to leverage your expertise to communicate with internal and external shareholders more efficiently.
The more you share your knowledge and experience, the more you learn. In this article, in-house counsel can learn about the benefits of mentoring and how their expertise is elevated by connecting with newer members of the legal community.