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Experience The GC & CCO Advantage: Meet Michelle Banks, Former Global General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and CCO of Gap Inc.
Michelle Banks most recently served as Executive Vice President, Global General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Compliance Officer of Gap Inc. (Fortune: 178/NYSE: GPS), the third [...]
Think Like a CEO
Josh Beser went to law school because he was interested in the intersection between business and the law — but working in a law firm after graduation, he wasn’t [...]
How GCs Struggle (And Succeed) After Retirement
Jetting along in high-powered positions, top in-house lawyers can make the mistake of failing to prepare for the day when their landing gear drops for the last time. But [...]
Top Seven Mistakes Made by Compliance Officers
Compliance officers are often a company’s most important line of defense against the occurrence of costly mistakes and reputational risk. Most compliance officers take on [...]
Experience The GC & CCO Advantage Firsthand: Ann Harlan, Former Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of The J.M. Smucker Company
In her role as Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Ann Harlan was a member of the senior management team at The J.M. Smucker [...]
Leaders Create More Leaders: Why GC Succession Planning is Critical
There may be nothing more important to the work of the legal department - and its impact on the organization it serves - than the way it plans for and executes general counsel succession.
Top Six Trends for Compliance Officer Compensation in 2018
Within the last half decade, there has been a significant increase in the need for top compliance talent across all industries. Now more than ever, [...]
People-focused Leadership: Developing strong talent as a Chief Legal Officer
The importance of developing talent The Deloitte Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Program has been working closely with CLOs to help them become successful legal executives and strategic members of [...]
Maintaining an Effective Compliance Program: Webinar Recording
Our recent webinar showcased an expert panel discussing how to maintain an effective compliance program. Click here to access the WEBINAR RECORDING and review the SLIDES. [...]
Top Six Trends for In-House Counsel Compensation in 2018
Within the last year, uncovering compensation information has become increasingly difficult as states and cities across the country began passing legislation that bans employers from [...]
Experience The GC & CCO Advantage: Meet Maureen Brundage, Former EVP, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & Chief Ethics Officer of The Chubb Corporation
Maureen Brundage most recently served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & Chief Ethics Officer of The Chubb Corporation, which was one of the [...]
What to Look for When Hiring A-List Players
Steve Jobs was brilliant at hiring A-list players at Apple. His laser focus on designing the best products was dependent on hiring and keeping the [...]
