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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
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
Interest Area: Career Development, Law Department Management
Region: Australia, Australia / Pacific, Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
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The Role of Personality in Choosing Outside Counsel
Michael A. Lampert
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.

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Interest Area: Career Development, Law Department Management
Region: Australia, Australia / Pacific, Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career
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Friday, February 26, 2021
Sponsored By: Willoughby & Hoefer
Telehealth Psychiatry: Working During COVID-19
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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Sponsored By: Littler
Reasonable Accommodations in an Unreasonable World
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Monday, February 22, 2021
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The Tail that Wags the Dog: Environmental Considerations in Due Diligence & Business Agreements
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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Sponsored By: Nelson Mullins
Attorney-Client Privilege & WPD for Corporate Lawyers

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(1) Hour CLE available. Password required.

Join us for a roundtable discussion about advancing your career and setting yourself apart professionally during a pandemic.

How do you handle advancement and make opportunity in a new remote world?

Get practical advice from a former Fortune 500 GC and someone transitioning to a significant GC role post-COVID.

ACC Houston Career Development Event
Maslow's Hierarchy - Manifesting the "Career" Actualization
February 11, 2021 | 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Join the Houston ACC Chapter and Gibson Arnold & Associates for an afternoon cup of tea and a lively discussion on Maslow’s Hierarchy: “Career” Actualization. This one-hour panel discussion will provide members with tools and exercises in an interactive online session, followed by a one-hour breakout session of your choosing. NOTE: Event gift box will be sent to the first 50 registrants.

• Am I manifesting the career I want?
• Obligation versus creative expression: How do I find a job that inspires me?
• Short term versus long term career objectives and life’s timing.
• How do I create a job that is aligned with my desires?
• Best practices for a job search.

Presentation Description:
You want a career that inspires you and aligns with your personal beliefs and ideologies allowing you to become the best possible attorney that you can be. This presentation will encompass what it means to find a career that is fulfilling and self-actualizing. We will discuss the ways in which we approach our career search, and how that can affect our ability to find the right position to fit our goals and desires. Focusing on your mindset, you can positively or negatively affect your own quest for the ideal in-house role and therefore, this presentation will show you how to shift that mindset to a productive one by providing tools and best practices for finding the right career for you.

Breakout Sessions:
1. Finding Your Passion – For anyone struggling to find their true passions, both professional and personal
2. Unleashing Your Passion – Come discover how to harness your passions in new and creative ways
3. Job Search Best Practices – Let Gibson Arnold’s 30 years of experience in legal recruiting help you maximize your job search

ACC Australia: In-House Lawyers Graduate Profile Handbook
Association of Corporate Counsel Australia
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
Interest Area: Career Development, Law Department Management
Region: Australia, Australia / Pacific
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
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In-house Practice: Lessons and Tips from ACC Australia Members’ Legal Journey
the Association of Corporate Counsel

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
Interest Area: Career Development, Law Department Management
Region: Australia, Australia / Pacific, Global
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, New to In-House
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