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After two years in private practice, Mark Willson made the switch to in-house counsel and never looked back.

From his office on the 18th floor of Van Hise Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Tomas Stafford has a sprawling view of the campus and the surrounding area.

When it comes to his job as an in-house attorney at Trek Bicycle Corp., Jonathon Fritz uses skills cyclists regularly employ: balance and being prepared for the unexpected.

With operations in six states, in an industry heavy on legal documents, Ken Baumgart had a lot on his plate as former compliance manager for Menasha-based Faith Technologies Inc.

The frequency of cyber breaches, the reputational and financial effects of breaches, and their prevalence have become manifest.

As is often the case with publicly announced mergers, the recent blending of Journal Communications Inc. and E.W. Scripps Co. resulted in the immediate filing of lawsuits for breach of fiduciary duties.

Companies with a multistate workforce have the daunting task of staying abreast of legal and compliance issues on a number of fronts.

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If you’re an in-house counsel whose case is heading for trial, make it a priority to help shape the opening statement.

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