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Thinking about going in-house? Here’s what you need to know
The decision to pursue in-house work became clear for Paul Hinkfuss after reflecting on the experience of waiting to baptize his baby son because of pending patent litigation.
Wells Fargo board to lawyers: pay attention
Corporate counsel need to keep their eyes open and fixed on the big picture.
Corporate clients innovate to slash spending on outside counsel
Attorneys should expect no relief in the great game of catchup being played with business clients intent on reducing their legal expenses. From every corner of the country, corporations are finding only more innovative ways to rein in spending on outside counsel.
In-house counsel weigh in on top qualities sought in outside counsel
When in-house counsel are looking for outside help on legal matters, they are often searching for someone with deep knowledge of a specific subject within the law and good communication practices.
HOME SCHOOLED: Law students getting real-world business experience from clinics, externships
To Daniel Aiman, vice president and general counsel at Ashley Furniture Industries Inc., curiosity is an essential attribute if a law student wants to work effectively as an in-house attorney.
The Pros of Pro Bono: New rule helps legal teams fill need for civil legal aid
Once a month, Rebecca Rapp, general counsel at Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation & Affiliates, travels with several attorneys at her company to do volunteer work at a four-hour legal clinic in a neighborhood on Madison’s north side. She and her peers offer limited-scope representation on civil matters to people who cannot afford a lawyer.
COMMENTARY: Cyber security and the fiduciary board
The frequency of cyber breaches, the reputational and financial effects of breaches, and their prevalence have become manifest.
Lemke puts plans, products in motion
While many lawyers’ offices contain shelves of reports, Ken Lemke is surrounded by connecting rods and other engine parts.
Jorgens builds a career on campus
Catherine Jorgens graduated from law school 15 years ago but still looks forward to the first day of classes.
Anthony balances client and customers
Chad Anthony has one client but about 160,000 customers at Johnson Controls Inc.
Fagre covers a broad Spectrum
Clinking the champagne flutes in celebration of a new acquisition marks the end of a transaction. But it’s only the beginning when it comes to the hefty task of integrating the new company into the existing enterprise.
Business background bolsters Redding’s role
Some days, Michael Redding’s work at ManpowerGroup Inc., Milwaukee, takes him back to his classes as an undergraduate majoring in business at Truman State University.
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- Some State Bar diversity participants walk away from program
- Wisconsin court issues arrest warrant ‘in error’ for Minocqua Brewing owner
- Iranian nationals charged cyber campaign targeting U.S. Companies
- Facing mostly white juries, are Milwaukee County defendants of color truly judged by their peers?
- Milwaukee Mayor speaks in D.C. Tuesday at White House water summit
- Chicago man sentenced to prison after being caught with ‘Trump Gun’
- FTC bans non-competes
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Dane County Circuit Court
- Milwaukee man charged in dismemberment death pleads not guilty
- Democratic-led states lead ban on the book ban
- UW Madison Professor: America’s child care crisis is holding back moms without college degrees
- History made in Trump New York trial opening statements
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