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GC Searches Veer Away From Internal Hires, Upending In-House Promotion Tracks

GC Searches Veer Away From Internal Hires, Upending In-House Promotion Tracks

Succeeding as general counsel now requires a much broader range of skills, "making the step up for internal candidates from deputy to GC a much bigger gap to bridge," a report from the executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates says.
By Trudy Knockless
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Paychex CLO to Retire After Quarter-Century With Company

Paychex CLO to Retire After Quarter-Century With Company

Stephanie Schaeffer joined the payroll-services firm as corporate counsel. Just four years later, she became director of legal services, and two years after that chief legal officer.
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Call for Nominations: the 2024 Women, Influence and Power in Law Awards

Call for Nominations: the 2024 Women, Influence and Power in Law Awards

It is that time again! Corporate Counsel is seeking nominations for its Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards, which honors North American general counsel and law firm partners who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the empowerment of women in law and have shown extraordinary leadership in their careers.
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'Uncommon Approach': Husch Blackwell To Train Lawyers for In-House Roles

'Uncommon Approach': Husch Blackwell To Train Lawyers for In-House Roles

"It struck me that we had a pool of talent within our firm who aspired to transition in-house, but they didn't feel comfortable seeking support from us," Husch Blackwell Chair Joe Glynias said.
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