Crain’s article: M&A impact on in-house counsel positions
Hmm… I think I come across a bit grouchy. We do, after all, work with a lot of in-house counsel who are displaced post-merger and I do feel the pain from folks who do not land softly and quickly. But there really is a huge glass half full element here: Companies...Mattersight GC finds satisfying career in the technology sector
Growing up an only child to hard-working parents in a small Midwest town, Christine Carsen excelled in school and set her dreams high. Taking note that the most successful people in her hometown donned either the title of “doctor” or “lawyer,” Carsen decided she would...Pro bono at work: LCBH offers lawyers an opportunity to give back
Last month, I discussed why it’s important, when possible, for lawyers to volunteer for pro bono work. In summary, pro bono helps your career in three ways: it enhances your skill sets, offers opportunities to build relationships within the legal community and...As more companies put legal recruiting in the hands of HR, help me help them
“I would like to use you, but our HR team is in charge of the opening,” a general counsel we respect and have known for years said to me during a recent phone call. This is not a new development, of course. Many organizations fill law department positions without...Rich Veys’ winding career path led him to the GC seat at Society of Actuaries
Rich Veys knew one thing when he was entering college: He was going to be an engineer. As a high school student, he excelled in math and science, so his obvious course of action was to follow in the footsteps of his dad and older brother, both of whom were engineers....The art of giving: 3 Reasons pro bono work is excellent for your career
Just because you’re a busy lawyer in a bustling legal department doesn’t mean pro bono work isn’t an option for you. Pro bono isn’t just for the law firm lawyers. In fact, quite the opposite is true. Over the years, I’ve talked to countless in-house counsel who set...Compliance, Compliance, Compliance
Should a general counsel also hold the chief compliance officer (CCO) title? Associations that have sprung up in support of the CCO function say definitely no and advocate for a direct reporting relationship between a CCO and CEO, while other experts believe there are...Evers to speak at ACC Kentucky Chapter, Sept 26
If you are a member of the ACC chapter in Kentucky, I look forward to meeting you on Sept. 26 at Churchill Downs. I will be on the 11:30 panel titled, “Me 2.0: The Importance of a Digital Profile for Career Development.” Since this is your “Day at...ITT Deputy GC Hufford places high value on mentoring
Wendy Hufford likes the idea of giving back what she’s received—and many young lawyers can thank her for that. As the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary of global manufacturing company ITT Corp., Hufford owns a lot of...
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