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How to build out your in-house legal team
By Sian Simpson
Building an in-house team is a bit like a game of Tetris as finding lawyers with the right skill set and cultural alignment i...
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How to get the top job with Lauren Zajac
By Connor Amor-Bendall
Lawyers often share a similar goal – reaching the coveted position of General Counsel or Partner. Discussion around cli...
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How to unify your in-house legal processes
By Christoper McGavin
Unifying your in-house legal processes, especially your file management system, reaps many benefits for your legal team. Matt...
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In-house counsel’s role in crafting effective DEI policy
By Christoper McGavin
To craft an effective DEI policy takes time, consideration and care. Rushing to match the outputs of companies further along ...
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Is the Vice President of Legal a role on the rise?
By Tim Boyne
General Counsel has long been the pillar of the legal department, providing strategic direction and legal depth. Modern busin...
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Leadership in the age of the millennial majority
By Sian Simpson
As the workforce acclimatizes to its millennial majority, leaders must understand the needs of this new generation and change...
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Legal leadership is about giving not taking
By Christoper McGavin
Legal Leadership is an elegant balance of give and take. The best legal leaders balance the performance requirements of their...
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Pandemic produces unexpected silver lining for General Counsel
By Connor Amor-Bendall
A crisis can be a catalyst for change. In Margaret Maguire, General Counsel at Fexco’s case, the pandemic paved the way...
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Sullivan’s travels – tales of an in-house legal veteran
By Christoper McGavin
James Sullivan, COO, and GC of Ziglu’s career has been far from boring. He has tried his hand in an array of industries...
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The art of personal branding for in-house lawyers
By Sarah Ouis
Marketing is not a concept particularly favoured by lawyers. However, it is a skill that has the potential to elevate the car...
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The journey to being a legal leader with Kate Sherburn and Theo Kapodistrias
By Connor Amor-Bendall
No amount of future thinking and planning can prepare us for the reality of a situation, just as it can’t guarantee a foolpro...
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What is culture, with Adam Wardel
By Christoper McGavin
Culture is not about perks, rather it is about connectedness and helping employees achieve their goals. Culture is intangible...
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Don’t devalue your employees in tough times
By Connor Amor-Bendall
It’s easy to reduce people to dollar signs during a recession. Adam Wardel thinks it’s a terrible idea. Tough tim...
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Adaptability powered by continuous learning in legal
By Marija Barbarich
Reflecting on this past year, Seshani Bala, General Counsel of KPMG New Zealand, shares how adaptability powered by continuou...
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Effective DEI Policy: Why Thoughtful Implementation Matters More Than Trends
By Christoper McGavin
To craft an effective DEI policy takes time, consideration and care. Rushing to match the outputs of companies further along ...