In-House

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    Biotech Co. Names Well-Traveled Former GC As Board Chair

    Virometix AG, a privately held Swiss biotechnology company developing synthetic vaccines against infectious diseases and cancer, has appointed a globe-trotting former general counsel as chair of its board of directors.  

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    Staples CLO Named As Chair Of Corporate Counsel Org

    The longtime top lawyer for office supplies powerhouse Staples Inc. was sworn in as board chair for the Association of Corporate Counsel at the trade group's annual meeting in Nashville, the ACC announced Wednesday, after she most recently spent a year as vice chair for the global organization.

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    Mutual Group Hires Veteran Exec As New GC

    Insurance company The Mutual Group announced Wednesday that an experienced executive who most recently spent seven years at public safety company Mindr has been named its new general counsel and chief compliance officer.

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    Fileread GC Departs For New Venture After 6 Months

    The general counsel for litigation platform Fileread has announced that he's left the company to "build something new," having just joined from AstraZeneca earlier this year.

  • Ex-Uber Exec's Actions Smell Like Cover-Up, 9th Circ. Judge Says

    A Ninth Circuit panel appeared skeptical Tuesday of Uber's ex-security chief's effort to overturn his convictions for obstructing an investigation into an Uber data breach, with one judge saying the defendant's abrupt changes to Uber's policies "does smell to me like a cover-up."

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    Cybercriminals Will Hit You On Holidays, In-House Attys Say

    As ransomware attackers like to hit companies on holidays and other sensitive times, in-house attorneys should role-play the holiday attack scenario in advance as they prepare to respond, members of an Association of Corporate Counsel conference panel said Tuesday.

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    Western Digital's Ex-Legal Chief Saw Comp Dip In Final Year

    The former chief legal officer at Western Digital Corp. saw a slight fall in his overall compensation package for fiscal year 2024 compared to the previous two, according to a recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing.

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    Judge Security Data Reflects Policy Shifts As Much As Threats

    Former employees of the U.S. Marshals Service say that while judicial security has never been more urgent, finding trends is nearly impossible: The way threats against federal judges are tracked has varied so much from year to year, the data is essentially meaningless.

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    Abridge GC Talks AI's Future In Healthcare Industry

    Interfacing with artificial intelligence at your doctor's office is going to eventually feel as natural as turning on a tap to get running water. Tim Hwang, general counsel at generative AI company Abridge, shares his thoughts on the technology's future in healthcare.

  • Robin AI CTO Says Innovation Puts Pressure On Hourly Billing

    The traditional hourly billing model in the legal industry is facing increasing scrutiny as in-house legal teams leverage technology to enhance efficiency, the co-founder of a leading AI service told Law360.

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    Mining Industry Vet Named Teck Resources' New Legal Chief

    Canadian mining giant Teck Resources Ltd. has appointed a former group general counsel at BHP Group as the company's new top attorney and sustainability chief. 

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    In-House Attys Urged To Spearhead Creation Of AI Policies

    In-house lawyers should craft a single artificial intelligence governance policy for their organizations, build cross-functional teams to assess AI needs and risks and audit and update their AI policy frequently to keep pace with the technology's rapid evolution, according to experts on an Association of Corporate Counsel conference panel.

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    Law Firm Billing Rate Hikes Doubled In 2024

    Billing rates for the top 100 law firms in the United States surged by 10% from 2023 to 2024, the largest rate hike in the past three years, according to a new research report on Tuesday.

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    Corporate Counsel Share Strategies For Learning From Failure

    A panel of in-house lawyers speaking at the Association of Corporate Counsel conference on Monday sought to give attorneys a healthier attitude toward failure, advising them to look at setbacks with emotional detachment, to seek help when necessary, and to persist.

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    Ex-Allstate Atty Named Biotech Co.'s General Counsel

    Immunotherapy developer Imunon has hired an attorney who previously worked in Allstate's legal department as its new general counsel, the biotech firm disclosed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing Monday.

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    Legal Employers Say AI Is Affecting Hiring

    A majority of legal industry employers say that artificial intelligence is changing the skill sets they look for in hiring, according to a report released Monday by business consulting firm Robert Half, with the report also finding that employers prefer to train existing employees than hire externally.

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    Akerman Adds In-House Atty From WR Berkley

    An assistant vice president and counsel to W.R. Berkley Corp., a commercial lines property and casualty insurance holding company, left his in-house role to become a partner with Akerman LLP in New York, the firm announced Monday.

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    Photronics GC Departing After Internal Review

    Photronics Inc. has reached a separation agreement with its general counsel of 14 years after placing her on paid leave in mid-June while the company conducted an internal review.

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    Chemical Co. GC Announces 2025 Retirement

    The general counsel of chemical company Element Solutions announced in a recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing that he plans to retire from his position in 2025.

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    Retired Exxon GC Starts 2nd Act Leading Texas Energy Center

    Eight years after stepping down as general counsel of Exxon Mobil Corp., Jack Balagia is planning to leverage his decades of experience to assist students at the University of Texas at Austin as the new executive director of its Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center. Law360 Pulse spoke with Balagia about his new role and the path that led him to it.

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    Chemical Co. Albemarle To Part With GC After Revamping

    Chemical manufacturing company Albemarle Corp. is reorganizing its operating structure, leading to the departure of its general counsel and promotion of its deputy general counsel, the company said Monday.

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    In-House Teams Using More GenAI And Fewer Law Firms

    Nearly 60% of general counsel and chief legal officers expect a reduced reliance on outside legal service providers due to generative artificial intelligence — more than double since a 2023 survey showed 25% of respondents would cut the number of law firms they work with in the next year to slash costs, according to data released Monday.

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    Corporate Boards Must Address Tech, Commission Says

    A blue ribbon commission announced Monday that strengthening oversight, deepening insight and developing foresight are the three main pillars of a new framework for how corporate boards can thrive in the digital age.

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    Compensation For CLO Of Laser Biz Coherent Tops $2M In '24

    Coherent Corp.'s chief legal officer received about $2.1 million in total compensation for the fiscal year ending on June 30, a public filing says.

  • Milbank LLP Lands Departing SEC Enforcement Chief Grewal

    Departing U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement director Gurbir Grewal will land at Milbank LLP in New York after he leaves the agency later this month, joining the law firm's litigation and arbitration group, according to a person familiar with the matter.

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Expert Analysis

  • BigLaw Vs. Mid-Law Summer Programs: The Pros And Cons Author Photo

    There are major differences between BigLaw and Mid-Law summer associate programs, and each approach can learn something from the other in terms of structure and scheduling, the on-the-job learning opportunities provided, and the social experiences offered, says Anna Tison at Brooks Pierce.

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    Ask A Mentor: How Do I Take Time Off? Author Photo

    David Kouba at Arnold & Porter discusses how attorneys can prioritize mental health leave and vacation despite work-related barriers to taking time off.

  • Law Firms Must Prioritize Mental Health In Internal Comms Author Photo

    The traditional structure of law firms, with their compartmentalization into silos, is an inherent challenge to mental wellness, so partners and senior lawyers should take steps to construct and disseminate internal action plans and encourage open dialogue, says Elizabeth Ortega at ECO Strategic Communications.

  • Our Current Approach To Trial Advocacy Training Is Lacking Author Photo

    The key to trial advocacy is persuasion, but current training programs focus almost entirely on technique, making it imperative that lawyers are taught to be effective storytellers and to connect with their audiences, says Chris Arledge at Ellis George.

  • How Women In Law Can Advance Toward Leadership Roles Author Photo

    Female attorneys in leadership roles inspire other women to pursue similar opportunities in a male-dominated field, and for those who aspire to lead, prioritizing collaboration, inclusivity and integrity is key, says Kim Yelkin at Foley & Lardner.

  • The Case That Took Me From Prosecutor To Defense Attorney Author Photo

    Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Moira Penza, now at Wilkinson Stekloff, recalls the challenges of her first case as a civil defense attorney — a multibillion-dollar multidistrict class action against Allergan — and the lessons she learned about building rapport in the courtroom and with co-counsel.

  • The Importance Of Legal Macroeconomics Education For Attys Author Photo

    Most legal professionals lack understanding of the macroeconomic trends unique to the legal industry, like the rising cost of law school and legal services, which contributes to an unfair and inaccessible justice system, so law school courses and continuing legal education requirements in this area are essential, says Bob Glaves at the Chicago Bar Foundation.

  • What ABA Student Well-Being Standards Mean For Law Firms Author Photo

    While the American Bar Association's recent amendments to its law school accreditation standards around student well-being could have gone further, legal industry employers have much to learn from the ABA's move and the well-being movement that continues to gain traction in law schools, says David Jaffe at the American University Washington College of Law.

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    Ask A Mentor: How Do I Build Rapport In New In-House Role? Author Photo

    Tim Parilla at LinkSquares explains how new in-house lawyers can start developing relationships with colleagues both within and outside their legal departments in order to expand their networks, build their brands and carve their paths to leadership positions.

  • What Attys Should Consider Before Taking On Pro Bono Work
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    Piper Hoffman and Will Lowrey at Animal Outlook lay out suggestions for attorneys to maximize the value of their pro bono efforts, from crafting engagement letters to balancing workloads — and they explain how these principles can foster a more rewarding engagement for both lawyers and nonprofits.

  • Opinion

    NY Bar Admission Criminal History Query Is Unjust, Illegal Author Photo

    New York should revise Question 26 on its bar admission application, because requiring students to disclose any prior interaction with the criminal justice system disproportionately affects people of color, who have a history of being overpoliced — and it violates several state laws, says Andrew Brown, president of the New York State Bar Association.

  • 7 Ways Attys Can Improve Their LinkedIn Summaries Author Photo

    Lawyers can use LinkedIn to strengthen their thought leadership position, generate new business, explore career opportunities, and better position themselves and their firms in search results by writing a well-composed, optimized summary that demonstrates their knowledge and experience, says Guy Alvarez at Good2bSocial.

  • How Law Firms And Attys Can Combat Imposter Syndrome Author Photo

    Imposter syndrome is rampant in the legal profession, especially among lawyers from underrepresented backgrounds, leading to missed opportunities and mental health issues — but firms can provide support in numerous ways, and attorneys can use therapeutic strategies to quiet their inner critic, says Helen Pamely at Rosling King.

  • The Law Firm Qualities Partners Seek In Lateral Moves Author Photo

    In 2022, partners considering lateral moves have new priorities, and firms that hope to recruit top talent will need to communicate their strategy for growth, engage on hot issues like origination credit and diversity initiatives, and tailor their integration plans toward expanding partners’ client base, says Gloria Sandrino at Lateral Link.

  • Small Steps Can Help Employers Beat Attorney Burnout Author Photo

    Lawyers are experiencing burnout on a massive, unprecedented scale due to the pandemic, but law firms and institutional players can and should make a difference by focusing on small, practical solutions that protect their attorneys’ most precious personal resource and professional commodity — time, says Chad Sarchio, president of the District of Columbia Bar.

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