Ahead of the inaugural Smarter Working Week in association with Shoosmiths event, Shoosmiths chief executive Simon Boss spoke with The Lawyer about the concept of smarter working and how that has evolved over the past year. “Many people may think smarter working is just about efficiency or productivity” and while it includes that, it’s actually […]
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Shoosmiths’ Caroline White-Robinson on finding the confidence to say “this isn’t going well” and that no, this is not “the worst thing that could have happened”.
Today’s “Success Stories” case study features Alexia Tomazos, the head of legal and business affairs at Outbrain, a leading recommendation platform for the open web. In this short video, Tomazos talks about smarter ways of working and shares a couple of practical examples for increasing productivity and efficiency. TL Success Stories – Alexia Tomazos from […]
Today’s “Success Stories” case study features Sarah Holford, the head of legal and compliance at Scania, a heavy goods vehicle company part of the Volkswagen Group. When promoted to this position in January 2019, Holford’s remit was to deliver change and to help the legal function become more commercial and approachable. In this video, she […]
Following a successful virtual debut in 2020, the Summit is returning digitally once more on 11 – 13 May 2021. We’re excited to continue building communities in 2021 that connect legal professionals across the industry through dedicated virtual events. To become a partner with the General Counsel Strategy Summit, click here to enquire about available […]
The Lawyer editor Catrin Griffiths presents a showcase of our virtual events held in 2020.
This free to watch webinar on the challenges and risks behind working remotely, and how companies are managing this in practice was part of the virtual conference Managing Risk and Litigation that took place on the 18-19 November. Complete the fields below to access the 40-minute recording of this discussion. The webinar starts with the speakers discussing whether productivity levels within their teams and within their companies have been maintained, increased or dwindled while working remotely. The discussion also touches on the return to the office, surveillance monitoring to check productivity, whether there are any privacy and human rights legal issues in doing so, and how organisations have tackled risk management in general. Other issues include: What are the impacts of companies having their core teams and senior management working remotely for most of 2020? Understanding the main risk areas of remote working and the challenges behind managing regulatory risks in this context: what type of work can and cannot be sensibly done from home? How have organisations dealt with the issue of decreased monitoring? What is the regulator’s expected response to issues arising from the decrease in monitoring? What strategies should in-house teams have in place ahead of a more significant return to the office? Speakers: James Blendis, General Counsel & Company Secretary, Nissan/Renault Joanne Winship, Director Legal Compliance, Tata Steel Europe Anthony Kenny, Assistant General Counsel Corporate and CBS, GSK Moderator: Sarah Walker, Vice President & Global Deputy General Counsel, Aon
In this latest advice video, Lisa Lee Lewis, head of advisory in Norton Rose Fulbright’s Risk Consulting practice, explores how the pandemic has prompted a rethink on operational resilience. She highlights key areas of risk and how institutions can strengthen their operational resilience frameworks as part of their 2021 business plans and beyond. The advice […]
Countrywide’s Tasha Dhami on being yourself, being curious and being prepared for an interview.
“Show your personality, show some emphathy and listen” – Bhavisha Mistry’s advice for in-house lawyers.
LexisNexis’s Mark Smith on the importance of focus: the “what”, the “how” and the “why”.
The “3 pieces of advice” series is a collection of brief, 5-minute slots created as a platform for legal professionals to share work and life advice with their peers. In this latest video, Consilio senior director James Morrey Jones looks back over the last 6 months and reflects on Consilio’s move to remote working: “In […]
Michael Quinn, managing director in the Cyber Risk practice of Kroll, a division of Duff & Phelps, recounts a case in which his team thwarted a ransom attempt on a global software company. Michael shares some details about the forensic investigation that uncovered the threat was from a former employee who still had access to […]
This free to watch webinar on the role of empathy, confidence and assertiveness in the workplace, and at gender biases in the legal industry was part of the virtual conference Managing Risk and Litigation that took place on the 18-19 November. Complete the fields below to access the 40-minute recording of this discussion. The webinar features 4 inspirational women working in litigation and the lessons they have to share with the rest of the industry, with the discussion moderated by The Lawyer editor Catrin Griffiths. Empathy, confidence and assertiveness should not just be the burden of women. Nevertheless, there are particular traits that seem to be associated with gender and an expectation that all women must have the impostor syndrome. In fact, the panel stresses how the idea that all women “are going around feeling like they’re incapable of doing their job effectively” can be quite damaging. Other interesting concepts discussed in this webinar include the notion of “guarding your voice” and how it’s all about choice: you are the one deciding when to speak, but also when to be silent. Often for those with an impostor syndrome, the issue is about making the choice not to speak when they know they should speak. “So don’t hold back, because you will have something important to say, something highly relevant that needs to be factored into the decision making”. And if people don’t really want to listen to your advice, it’s because it might be difficult advice to take on board, and not a reflection on you as an individual. Speakers: Carol Paton, Head of Litigation & Investigations, NatWest Claire Darwin, Matrix Chambers Chinwe Odigboegwu, Senior Commercial Legal Manager & Secretary, Diversity and Inclusion Board, Guinness Nigeria Charlotte Digby, Chief Counsel – Litigation and dispute resolution, Rolls-Royce Moderator: Catrin Griffiths, Editor, The Lawyer
This free to watch webinar on how the legal industry has embraced the “tech revolution” of 2020 and the challenges of virtual hearings was part of the virtual conference Managing Risk and Litigation that took place on the 18-19 November. Complete the fields below to access the 40-minute recording of this discussion. Virtual court hearings and trials are concepts that at the start of 2020 seemed futuristic to most of us. But the last 9 months have shown us that the technology is there, and the issue is mostly with culture and our willingness to embrace change. So, what are the permanent long-term changes we can expect from this year’s tech revolution? Can technology truly make things more efficient? Watching a screen all day is quite different from being in the courtroom. It is almost impossible to pick up the nuances, and there are genuine concerns when it comes to witnesses not being in the same room, despite the fact that it has been commonplace in English trials for a while now for certain witnesses to give their evidence by video. The conclusion is that we should expect a more institutionalised change around the optimal way of running a trial, now that we’ve seen what can be achieved through the use of technology. Watch the full webinar for further thoughts and predictions from Sir Nigel Teare, 10 Fleet Street and Dorothy Cory-Wright, Partner at Dechert.
This free to watch webinar on how regulators and organisations are looking at culture, the connection to litigation risk, and how companies are managing this was part of the virtual conference Managing Risk and Litigation that took place on the 18-19 November. Complete the fields below to access the 25-minute recording of this discussion. Businesses are having to operate in a global environment of heightened regulatory accountability and scrutiny, with regulators increasingly focusing on cultural change and on issues that only a few years ago would not have been seen as a regulatory priority area. Despite the fact that most businesses operate in an environment of rules and principles, this hasn’t delivered better outcomes so perhaps dealing with the root cause of bad behaviour, culture and conduct, is the way forward. The temptation for organizations is to only look at how to fix the problems, instead of what is actually causing them. This session aims to shed some light on how regulators and organisations are looking at culture, the connection to litigation risk, and how companies are managing this. The role of regulation in corporate culture: can a rulebook dictate culture? Why do regulators care about culture and can they influence this through their policies? Is the regulatory focus on culture leading to a reluctance to take responsibility? Speakers: Tepo Din, EMEA Head of Litigation, Enforcement and Investigations, BNY Mellon Christine Moran, Global Lead for Conduct Risk, State Street David Abbotts, Former Global Head of Regulatory Compliance, Legal, Conduct and Culture Audit, HSBC
This free to watch webinar on how businesses can best respond to external and internal pressures and how to successfully manage reputational risk was part of the virtual conference: Managing Risk and Litigation that took place on the 18-19 November. Please complete the fields below to access the 30-minute recording of this discussion. In today’s increasingly politicised world, companies often find themselves forced to “take a side” and join the political discourse. This session, therefore, touches on some of the non-COVID related big issues for 2020, such as the killing of George Floyd, the BLM movement worldwide, the impact of the US elections and some of the campaigns led by people like Marcus Rashford; huge societal issues that very difficult for current global organizations not to engage with. As a result, a lot of companies that are traditionally apolitical have found themselves getting involved in such issues, either out of choice or because they were compelled to as a result of the pressure received from their employees, shareholders or other stakeholders. Taking a stance is not enough though – it is important for companies to do so in a way that’s authentic while being aware of the potential backlash and how to respond to it. As an international business operating in multiple jurisdictions, sometimes with opposing political agendas, how do you define and uphold your company values when something that is right in one country might not be in another? Can companies remain apolitical, when their employees are increasingly political, expecting and demanding a reaction? Speakers: Tarun Tawakley, Head of Employment Law and Commercial Litigation, Deliveroo Stuart Leach, Head of Litigation and Disputes, Montfort Communications John Zerafa, Founder, Clear Thought Communications Sarah Emerson, Partner, Dispute Resolution, Teacher Stern
This free to watch webinar was part of the virtual conference In-house Counsel as Business Partner in association with EY that took place on the 21st – 23rd of October. Complete the form below to access the 40-minute recording of this discussion. Given the swift and somewhat seamless move from the office to working from home and a realisation that teams can get offshore commoditised work (and the fact that no one likes the morning commute), should we now be re-evaluating the necessity for office space? This session explores the new ways of working and what this means for the office of the future, current employees and new recruits. The speaker panel features Conga digital transformation officer Aishling Finnegan, Uber legal director Kandarp Thakar, Countrywide general counsel and company secretary Gareth Williams and is led by Cory Riverside Energy general counsel and company secretary Tess Bridgman.
This free to watch webinar was part of the virtual conference In-house Counsel as Business Partner in association with EY that took place on the 21st – 23rd of October. Complete the form below to access the 25-minute recording of this discussion. In this session, Ian Waterworth, head of programme and change – legal COO and executive director at Standard Chartered Bank offers an uncensored and personal view on a project he has worked on. He reflects on the things that went well, the things that didn’t go so well and how nothing ever goes exactly to plan. Some of his top tips includes the need to plan properly to avoid risks, be realistic about your goals, maintain a contingency and management reserve for those known unknowns and enjoy the rewards when you get to the end, the journey is worth it!
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Claire Carroll, partner at Eversheds, gives her opinion on the current hot topics in risk and litigation, and what the main differences in approach are between the FCA and the PRA. Watch this video interview taken at The Lawyer Managing Risk and Litigation event.
Sonia Cheng, managing director of FTI Consulting’s Information Governance Privacy and Security talks explains what core ingredients make a successful information governance programme, and the three emerging governance risk areas that corporations face in 2020.
“The most successful general counsels are those that can adapt and thrive,” says EY head of law UK&I Philip Goodstone, in our video interview, taken at The Lawyer’s In-house Counsel as a Business Partner event this October.
