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How to See and Say What Really Matters

  • September 13, 2019
  • Jim Middlemiss

The balancing act general counsel must play as trusted advisors is a tough one. Successfully mediating the space between the board and management takes soft skills, such as selfregulation, empathy and motivation. The good news is these skills can be developed. Begin with understanding the dynamics and move on to learning ways to build trust, credibility and heightened awareness.

How to be a Better Board Member

  • September 13, 2019
  • Amee Sandhu, CCEP-I

The board of directors sits at the strategic, not operational, level, with a multitude of fiduciary responsibilities and liabilities. To understand and better work with it, it helps to seek out training and get a taste of what it is like to sit on a board. This author did just that and says her experience was invaluable for her, both professionally and personally.

The Case for Hiring Diverse Lawyers: How In-House Counsel Can Attract Diverse Talent

  • June 13, 2019
  • Julie Sobowale

Diversity and inclusion are about building a culture where each person feels valued and their ideas are heard. The result is understanding and meeting the needs of diverse clients while fostering innovation and growth. So how can legal departments promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace and become leaders in their organizations?

No One Knows How Toilets Work

  • June 13, 2019
  • Chris Graham

A critical, but often overlooked, part of leadership is creating a culture where effective communication flourishes. What gets in the way? It requires both a good transmitter and an open receiver. unpack why people think they know more than they do and how you can change their mind. (Short answer: you need to get people to explain their understanding of, not reasons for, their position.)

Legal Departments as Champions of Inclusive Language

  • June 13, 2019
  • Karen Sadler

Many of the best practices around inclusivity relate to language. Inclusive language sends a signal to employees, potential employees and clients that all are welcome. as in-house counsel, you have the opportunity to set an example for other departments while adding value to your own.

Announcing the 2019 CCCA Award Winners

  • May 14, 2019
  • Karen Sadler

A round of applause goes out to this year’s CCCA award winners! During the National Conference, members were recognized for their exceptional contributions to both the CCCA and the wider legal community.

Workplace Investigations: The Elephant in the Room

  • March 13, 2019
  • Luis Millán

Internal investigations have become an important exercise of good corporate governance. However, it can be challenging to determine what is “fair and appropriate in the circumstances,” and how the courts will decide when reviewing workplace investigation processes and issues of privilege. What steps can you take to best prepare and execute when faced with a workplace investigation?

The Power of People

  • March 13, 2019
  • Patricia Osoko

This author has seen the effects of corruption in different countries and how people there are responding. using Latin america and South Asia as examples, she looks at the significant efforts governments are making to show their commitment to curbing corruption. Is it leading to increased confidence and integrity? And are increasingly global companies ready to follow suit?

Ethics and Integrity Officers: Guarding the Moral Compass

  • March 13, 2019
  • Jim Middlemiss

Organizations across the country have added or are looking to add “Chief Ethics/Integrity Officer” to their C-Suites—a role perfectly suited to in-house counsel. Ensuring more than compliance, this position joins legal, business and personal ethics to guide organizations and people. See how this is playing out and if you have what it takes to lead with integrity.