Training Courses for International Legal Departments

April 2012

Abstract

Managing an International Legal team spread out across various regions, countries and time zones comes with a unique set of challenges. How can a manager inspire the team to a common vision? How can management control legal risk over multiple jurisdictions? Can there ever be common standards given the diversity? Is it possible to have a close cohesive team across borders and time zones? An integral part of answering these questions in the affirmative is a strong departmental training program that includes on boarding, a continuous rotation of refresher training, site specific training, department wide training, business training and legal training. This article aims to serve as a guide for the International Legal Department manager to building a strong learning and development program in order to reap the benefits of team building and forging strong relationships between remote sites and their head offices.

Author

Diane Rodgers

General Counsel, AIG Canada, Canada

Diane Rodgers is the General Counsel for AIG Canada. In that role, she has been working with various aspects of disruptive technology in Canada and around the world. Prior to AIG, Diane managed the International Legal Department of a US niche insurer with operations in 15 countries world wide. Diane has experience in the banking industry and in private practice.

Company

AIG Canada

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading international insurance organization serving customers in more than 100 counties and jurisdictions. AIG companies serve commercial, institutional, and individual customers through one of the most extensive wroldwide property-casualty networkds of any insurer. In Canada, approximately 500 employees serve more than 21,000 clients from offices in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.

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