“When are you coming back to legal practice?” This question, from a young associate surprised me. I was called to the bar twenty years ago (when he was seven years old)....Read more

Opportunities to influence legislation and engage with proposed procedural reform may feel reduced when transitioning to an in-house role. In-house lawyers typically have more of an operational focus and are...Read more

Jake Campbell, a character in Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises, explained how he went bankrupt: “Two ways. Gradually and then suddenly.” The humor of his observation masks its profound insight-and...Read more

We often hear about clients and lawyers frustrated with each other. Certainly, both sides would have wished to avoid the disappointment. However, do we know how to forge a healthy...Read more

Corporate culture is a fundamental element that permeates every aspect of an organization, including a company's legal department. It defines the values, norms, expectations and behaviours that guide employees in...Read more

For those awaiting transformation of the legacy legal delivery model, it’s been a long, frustrating wait punctuated by high hopes and dashed expectations. The Economist raised legal transformation expectations in...Read more

This article provides an overview of how in-house legal services are provided to the government of the State of Delaware, discusses the role of the government attorney as a check...Read more

As an in-house lawyer, managing legal risks is a critical part of your role. A Legal Risk Framework, used as a critical business document, enables you to speak to the...Read more

An in-house colleague of mine once disclosed that he was known as the ‘Sales Prevention Officer’ in one of the businesses he worked for. And this sort of attitude towards...Read more

In August, US rental car giant Hertz announced that it is adding two lawyers as board members, a current and a former general counsel of corporations. This is the latest...Read more