There are many approaches a legal team can take to build a culture of diversity and inclusion. Clerkships are one avenue. This article discusses how a well-structured 1L diversity clerkship program can add value to an in-house team. Not only do clerkships highlight a company’s commitment to diversity, but they also build a talented pipeline of professionals that can enhance a company’s brand for years to come.
This article offers a step-by-step guide on how to apply creative thinking to solve even the most impossible challenge.
Members respond to question of how to deal with an RFP requesting contract exceptions, particularly when dealing with a large corporation.
Read this article and learn which terms to avoid when freshening up your resume.
Even if you don’t know why your job hunting efforts have yet to yield results, you may be able to breathe new life into your search by taking the actions outlined in this article.
This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted onthe Small Law Departments eGroup, addresses issues involving negotiating terms and conditions. The issues discussed include avoiding restrictive terms & conditions, battling conflicting terms, and dealing with hard-line negotiators.
Representing 1,104 CLOs and general counsel from 36 countries, the ACC Chief Legal Officers 2013 Survey provides an unbiased and in-depth analysis of the highest ranking lawyers in corporate legal departments—reviewing their top concerns for the past 12 months, today, and into the future, and a prioritization of their business issues.
Don't be daunted by the challenges that go along with making a transition. This article contains some tips for making the transition easier in the United States.
Five trends that may affect your career in 2013.
This Wisdom of the Crowd, compiled from questions and responses posted on the ACC Small Law Departments and Law Department Management Committee eGroups, addresses the issue of disclaimer messages in company emails. The issues discussed include: I. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN "GENERAL COUNSEL" AND "CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER" II. TAILORING YOUR TITLE TO SPECIFIC LEGAL DUTIES III. CRITERIA FOR SENIOR COUNSEL