Present-Proofing Your Future March 13, 2020 Wendy Lund, RN, BScN, MSc in Mindfulness Studies The notion of future-proofing your career is really a present-based practice of understanding where you are and how to remain relevant. Remaining grounded in the present will allow you to be more strategic and meet your goals.
So You Want to Work Abroad? March 06, 2020 Patricia Osoko I work in-house for a Canadian-based conglomerate in Mexico City. Here’s how i got here and some advice for anyone looking to move beyond Canada’s borders.
How AI is Reducing the Cost of eDiscovery December 13, 2019 Susan Wortzman As in-house counsel continue to face cost pressures from within their organizations, external counsel need to help. Leveraging technology to reduce costs while improving efficiency is an easy first step.
Creating a Space for Innovation December 13, 2019 Patricia Osoko Is your team agreeing with you because it's a good idea or because you're the boss? How do you make it safe for them to suggest other approaches? How do you create a culture in which innovation thrives?
Adopting Innovation In-House December 13, 2019 Kevin Wentzel, CIC.C Through proper stakeholder engagement, evaluation and implementation, we’ve been able to leverage innovations to help expand our legal operations and increase our value proposition at Pivotal.
Luddites or Cutting-Edge Innovators: An In-House Practice Analysis December 13, 2019 Theodore Dela Avle, CIC.C Many departments in a company, like many sectors of the corporate world, embrace technology and innovation quickly, while others, like legal, seem to get left behind. We in the law group here at Bruce Power, however, focus on getting ahead.
The Antidote to Devil’s Snare: Reflections of a First GC September 13, 2019 Tamiko Ohta As the first GC at a company, this author learned the importance of relationships, transferrable skills, being flexible and staying true to herself—and her knowledge continues to grow with her experience.
The Winding Road to Women’s Empowerment June 13, 2019 Patricia Osoko Gender diversity has come a long way in Canada and in Mexico, where this author is now based. We should be proud of our successes—but remember there is still a long road ahead to achieve equity for all.
Living Out History: Using Blankets to Learn 500 years of Indigenous History June 13, 2019 Abigail Cheung The KAIROS Blanket exercise was challenging but enlightening for this author. It strengthened her belief that a deep understanding of Indigenous history and legal traditions is essential to practicing from a place of cultural sensitivity and awareness.
From Being There to Being Part of It June 13, 2019 Theodore Dela Avle, CIC.C Engagement happens when you can see yourself and your views reflected in those making the decisions in your organization. It takes focused effort and commitment to make it happen, says this in-house counsel, who has experienced the best and the worst.