Defending litigation is a core function of The Legal Department, but class action cases are different. The stakes are higher, the risks are greater, and all eyes are on the General Counsel to steer the ship through what can be the highest litigation exposure a company can face. Not to worry, Chris Chorba, an […]
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The “Why” And “How” Of Delegating With Elizabeth Smith And Michael Albino Of Major, Lindsey & Africa
Overwhelmed by an unexpected vacancy on your team? Struggling with how to get the work done now that you’re leading your own team? Too many of us fall into a trap thinking we have to “do it ourselves” and don’t ask for help. But research shows that effective leaders delegate. In this episode, Elizabeth Smith […]
Using DEI To Level-Up The Legal Department: Valerie Portillo, Diversity Lab
Valerie Portillo leads the legal department and law firm integration at Diversity Lab, the organization that pioneered DEI for the legal profession. The Diversity Lab convened a hackathon of legal leaders at Stanford Law School, where the Mansfield Certification was developed. This framework has become “the” standard to measure diversity and inclusion at more […]
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What It Takes To Be A Good Lawyer In The Legal Department: Dana Lira Warner Brothers Discovery
The client’s definition of “a good lawyer” is different than yours.” “Harry Potter’s Lawyer” in-house veteran Dana Lira SVP Legal at Warner Brothers Discovery shares tactics for being a good business partner and building relationships with clients. We talk about why communication is one of the hardest “soft skills” to master in-house and how […]
How To Use Legal Operations To Level-Up The Legal Department: Mary O’Carroll Chief Community Officer Ironclad
If you’re a busy GC and you think you don’t have the time to think about legal operations, then you’re probably the very person who needs it the most. It’s a force multiplier that many GCs don’t know existed. On today’s episode of The Legal Department Mary O’Carroll, former director of legal operations for […]
The Legal Department Fundamentals: Handling #metoo Matters With Allison West Employment Practices
Employment law matters, especially #metoo complaints and investigations are meat and potatoes for an in-house attorney. In this episode, veteran employment lawyer Allison West shares the fundamentals of workplace investigations. She provides best practices for engaging investigators including how to avoid legal traps, ensuring independence and maintaining credibility throughout the process. Allison is an investigator, […]
Leadership Development In The Legal Department With Jeannine Taylor, Deputy General Counsel Of Keck Medicine Of USC
Jeannine Taylor of Keck Medicine of USC shares her journey into a senior leadership position at a top 20 academic medical center in this episode of The Legal Department podcast. While leading the legal team at a $3 billion health system, Jeannine also serves as president of the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, […]
Run The Board: Governance Essentials For The Legal Department With Lisa Hatton Harrington
It is quite the leap to go from in-house counsel to the board of directors. The transferable skills are definitely there, but there are governance essentials you have to practically learn on the job. We talk about this fascinating topic with today’s guest. Lisa Hatton Harrington has been Corporate Secretary and Chief Legal Officer […]
Finding Identity Outside The Legal Department: Executive Coach Carol Fabrizio On Finding The Life You Want
It’s too easy in our profession to be a little too stuck in our identity as lawyers. But once we get outside the four walls of the legal department, who are we, really? Who are you going to be if you suddenly woke up tomorrow and you’re no longer a lawyer? In this episode […]
Crumbs, Silver Bullets & Google Docs: How To Protect The Attorney-Client Privilege In The Legal Department With Diana Feinstein Of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher
As digital communications become more advanced and complicated, protecting confidential information and documents also becomes a more complex process to accomplish. In this in-house fundamentals episode, litigation partner Diana Feinstein of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher breaks down what you need to know to protect the attorney-client privilege in your in-house Legal Department. She shares concrete […]
