For my “Introduction to the In-House Practice” class at Georgetown University Law School, I like to have experienced in-house counsel speak to my students. This exposes them to ideas they do not generally receive in other courses, with the added benefit that I always learn something as well. Recently, I asked Mike Dillon, a former… Continue Reading
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A Discussion with Paula Boggs: Retired but Not Tired
Posted in In the House, In-House Practice, LeadershipFor 10 years, Paula Boggs served as executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary to Starbucks Coffee Company. Earlier this year, she bid farewell to the coffee conglomerate and is now retired at the age of 53 — about 14 years ahead of schedule, according to a recent Gallup poll. For Paula Boggs, however,… Continue Reading
Recognize Your Boss for Outstanding Leadership
Posted in ACC DocketJennifer R. Deitloff is senior counsel for ConAgra Foods, Inc., where she advises the company on labor, employment and immigration matters. She also co-chairs the Programs subcommittee for ACC’s Employment and Labor Law Committee. A great boss supports, inspires and pushes those in her department for excellence. A great boss is direct, enthusiastic and imaginative…. Continue Reading
You Cannot Do It Alone!*
Posted in Annual Meeting 2012, In the House, In-House Practice, Leadership, On the RoadLast month, I closed my post Great Leaders Need Great Followers with a comment about the importance of “developing your own network of people whose judgment and discretion you can rely on.” Let’s expand on that thought. You should develop your own network because it is crucial to your success. You cannot do it alone!… Continue Reading
#ACCAM12 – At A Glance
Posted in Annual Meeting 2012, In the HouseIt has been one week since the conclusion of this year’s annual meeting in sunny Orlando, Florida. Take a look back at some of the highlights, including a Tweet-up held in ACC’s 30th anniversary lounge. We look forward to seeing you next year for ACC’s 2013 Annual Meeting! October 27-30, Los Angeles, CA Register today!
Renewing My Vows to ACC
Posted in ACC News, In the House, In-House Practice, LeadershipJoe Aronds is an Assistant Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at Hartz Mountain Industries, Inc. in New Jersey, President of the New Jersey Corporate Counsel Association, and writer and illustrator of a monthly law-related cartoon, Overruled! When an in-house employment opportunity presented itself to me, the first thing I resolved to do was join… Continue Reading
Great Leaders Need Great Followers *
Posted in ACC News, In the House, In the News, LeadershipACC’s celebration of 30 years of service to the in-house legal community gave me an opportunity to reflect about reasons for its success. I believe the essential factor was the many outstanding leaders and members willing to share their knowledge so others could learn from their experience. One such person was Bill Lytton, the 2002… Continue Reading
Learning the Business: My First Year In-house
Posted in In the House, In-House Practice, LeadershipRachel Okolski currently serves as assistant general counsel and manager of legal resources at the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) in Washington, DC. Her responsibilities include providing legal counsel to the organization, as well as managing the development of ACC’s legal resources and educational programs on topics related to compliance & ethics, corporate & securities… Continue Reading
Making the Move In-House
Posted in In the NewsThis is a revised version of an article originally posted July 16, 2012, in Canadian Lawyer Inhouse A recent survey by The Lawyer and an article in the Financial Post provide continuing evidence of the global attraction of practicing in-house. My 20 years as president of ACC provide me with a unique perspective on the… Continue Reading
How to Better Serve Your Client
Posted in ACC News, On the RoadI continue to be amazed by the ACC network and the willingness of members to share the insights gained through their experience. The recent WMACCA annual CLO panel provides a good example. Panelists Jim Bramson (LivingSocial), Angela Ciccolo (Special Olympics), Karen Litsinger (Mirixa Corp.), Brian Miller (The AES Corporation) and moderator Rob Falk (Human Rights… Continue Reading
Looking Back at Amsterdam and Forward to Barcelona
Posted in ACC Europe, ACC News, In the House, On the RoadGuest Blogger: Julien Valliorgues is an assistant general counsel at ACC, handling both transactional and resource development matters. He is A French attorney admitted to practice in France and New York. Prior to joining the ACC, he worked for six years with the Law Firm Gide Loyrette Nouel in both its Paris and Shanghai offices…. Continue Reading
Personal and Professional Skills for Building a Successful Legal Department
Posted in ACC Docket, ACC Europe, In-House PracticeGuest Author: Simon Zinger is Group General Counsel at Aegis Group plc The ability to deliver accurate and technically sound legal advice has been the foundation of in-house legal departments ever since lawyers joined company ranks. While legal know- how continues to represent a primary deliverable for in-house counsel, the growing opportunities for in-house lawyers… Continue Reading
Legal Leaders for Diversity and Inclusion: Embracing Leadership
Posted in ACC Canada, ACC News, In-House Practice, LeadershipGuest Authors: David Allgood is executive vice president and general counsel, Royal Bank of Canada; treasurer of the ACC Board of Directors and a member of the Legal Leaders for Diversity Steering Committee. Kenneth J. Fredeen is general counsel, Deloitte & Touche, LLP, Toronto, Ont., Canada and a member of the Legal Leaders for Diversity Steering… Continue Reading
Dealing with the Media
Posted in ACC News, In the House, In-House PracticeWe all enjoy those programs that engage the audience and provide practical information that you can use. A recent WMACCA chapter program on dealing with the media did just that. WMACCA Chapter President Michael Finn, who is also vice president & general counsel for General Dynamics Advanced Information System, moderated an outstanding panel that included… Continue Reading
A Look Back on ACC’s First All-Compliance Conference
Posted in ACC News, In the House, In-House Practice, LeadershipRachel Okolski currently serves as assistant general counsel and manager of legal resources at the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) in Washington, DC. Her responsibilities include providing legal counsel to the organization, as well as managing the development of ACC’s legal resources and educational programs on topics related to compliance & ethics, corporate & securities… Continue Reading
The Fastest Way to Get Promoted
Posted in ACC Docket, In-House Practice, LeadershipIt won’t be your awesome intellect. Your inspiring presentations are not enough. Even your striking good looks won’t push you over the top. If you want to get promoted fast, there is only one method for certain success: Save the company money. Imagine you’re a fly on the wall, secretly listening in as the CEO… Continue Reading
Collaborate, Plan, Work Smart and Get Noticed
Posted in On the Road, UncategorizedWe’ve all heard the advice given to in-house counsel: Learn the business; create value; earn a seat at the table. It’s tried and true, but nothing new. What other suggestions exist for making positive differences in your businesses? In a unique session at ACC’s first Corporate Counsel Institute Canada, Ken Fredeen, GC of Deloitte Canada,… Continue Reading
The 2011 ACC Census: It’s All About You
Posted in In-House Practice, LeadershipThe in-house profession is constantly evolving and adding value. You sit alongside CEOs, vice presidents and the like –– and you are being listened to. You already know your value, even if you have to prove it to your companies every once in a while. You don’t necessarily need a census, or a survey for… Continue Reading
Discovering Your Hidden Talents
Posted in In-House Practice, LeadershipBy Joe Aronds Joe Aronds is an Assistant Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at Hartz Mountain Industries, Inc.. In New Jersey, Joe is the President of the New Jersey Corporate Counsel Association (NJCCA), and writer and illustrator of a monthly law-related cartoon, Overruled! At the inception of my career, it was drummed into… Continue Reading