General Counsel
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A Chief Lawyer’s Guide to Launching a Legal Department
General Counsel Mark Stachiw is NxGen Partners' first in-house lawyer. Here, his recipe for startup success.
Why Controversy Can Be Good for Your Career
Early in his career, a contentious turf war taught Bauer Performance Sports' Michael Wall everything he needed to know about being an in-house counsel.
Should Your Lawyer Do More Than Law?
What makes Interstate Hotels & Resorts' Christopher Bennett a good corporate lawyer isn't just his work in the legal department; it's his contributions outside it.
What Do Cowboys and Casinos Have in Common?
New Year’s reSOLUTIONS
2014 is here, what are your goals for the new year?
New Year’s reSOLUTION: Take More Breaks
Harsco Corp.'s Verona Dorch resolves to schedule more time for rest, relaxation and her recliner.
What Chess Can Teach You About Life (and Horse Racing)
How a black-and-white chessboard prepared Alan Tse for a storied gaming institution’s colorful General Counsel role.
New Year’s reSOLUTIONS: Put Time for You on Your Calendar
The CFO of the Future: the General Counsel
One day soon, your company's general counsel will be as influential as its CFO, predicts Harsco Corp.'s Verona Dorch.
Why You Should Hire Owners, Not Employees
Celanese General Counsel Gjon Nivica has discovered the secret to building a better team.
Start-Up Secrets from a Former Zipcar Exec
Generalists, not specialists, are the key to start-up success, according to General Counsel Dean Breda of Interactions Corp.
Cunning Career Tips from a Former Litigator
LexisNexis' Meredith Sidewater shares what she's learned during her journey from court room to corporation.
How to Make a Big Impact with a Small Team
NETGEAR General Counsel Andrew Kim on the benefits of having a "lean department."