From basketball star to leading lawyer, Linda DeRenzo coaches The MENTOR Network’s all-star legal team.
From the Editors – Jan/Feb 2013
Happy new year, readers! This is an important milestone for everyone, including Forefront. 2013 marks a year where all economic indicators should be improving—from unemployment numbers to property prices to GDP. The beginning of 2013 also marks our third issue of Forefront. After reading issues No. 2 and 3, it is our sincere hope you are enjoying the content, and …
Moving On Up – The Art of Becoming a Director
By Randi Morrison & Broc Romanek of TheCorporateCounsel.net The Holy Grail: Becoming a director. Meeting half a dozen times a year; sometimes in exotic locales. Earning a quarter million at larger companies. Many seasoned general counsels start thinking about the next stage of their career as they swiftly move through middle age. And becoming a director somewhere is a common …
Turning Outside Counsel In – Two Legal Veterans Discuss Their Transition Experience and Takeaways
Two legal veterans discuss their transition experience and takeaways. How did you make the transition from being outside to in-house counsel? What were your initial thoughts? [columns][/columns] What advice would you offer legal professionals considering making the outside to in-house switch, or vice versa? [columns][/columns]
Attorney & Beyond – Jeffrey Snider, General Counsel and CAO at Sonus Networks
Sonus Networks’ Jeffrey Snider works to improve efficiency, empower employees in new CAO role.
Changing Course Mid-Race – Chris Eck, General Counsel at Finish Line
Dog lawyer Chris Eck’s journey from private law practice to in-house counsel with the Finish Line Inc.
Hearing Opportunity Knock – Gavin O’Connor, General Counsel at General Nutrition Centers (GNC)
GNC’s Gavin O’Connor, Esq., answers the call.
Under 30, Overseeing – Chris Stanley, General Counsel at Loring Ward
Chris Stanley, General Counsel for Loring Ward, swiftly ascending the legal career ladder.
From the Editors – Nov/Dec 2012
Well, it’s been quite a ride. This issue marks the second edition of Forefront, and we’ve made quite a leap. Forefront’s inaugural issue highlighted some remarkable CEOs and entrepreneurs, but our editorial staff has turned it up a notch to provide you with an even broader perspective. Our team has been hard at work, conducting interviews with senior executives in …
Mona Patel, Hat Wearer – Livestrong’s General Counsel
Livestrong’s General Counsel segues from HR to legal, living strong and leading actively.