EVENTS

  • March 25, 2012 - March 27, 2012

    Amid the biggest legal crisis to rock the corporate world, News Corp serves as a valuable lesson for all companies on such critical issues as director independence, reputational preservation, and responsible corporate officer liability, among others. News Corp demonstrates the importance of the role of the General Counsel in ensuring strong...
  • April 22, 2012 - April 24, 2012

    Whether a Shared Services center is in the beginning stages of implementation or fully mature, leaders must prove their center’s value to the business. As elsewhere in the corporate arena, the value of Shared Services is defined by cost savings and growth. To serve this mission, Shared Services management must establish a strong governance...
  • May 20, 2012 - May 22, 2012

    In today’s corporate legal department, the pressure on the General Counsel to optimize services and minimize spending is multiplying. The increased interest in in-house efficiency and effectiveness requires improved talent management and development strategies to pursue and equip corporate counsel with the proper blend of specialized legal...
  • June 24, 2012 - June 26, 2012

    The Chief Litigation Officer’s role has never been more complex or demanding. In addition to managing ever-increasing caseloads, CLOs are regularly expected to provide broader strategic guidance for the legal department, as well as the whole business itself. In order to perform his or her duties effectively, today’s CLO must bring to...
  • July 22, 2012 - July 24, 2012

    The position of Chief Intellectual Property Counsel bridges the gap between that of business partner and legal counsel, making it imperative for these executives to manage day-to-day business transactions while integrating intellectual property into corporate strategy. No longer a purely legal role, Chief IP Counsel are expected to turn corporate...