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Indiana Lawyer accepting submissions for 2022 Corporate Counsel Guide
Indiana Lawyer is now accepting submissions for its 2022 Corporate Counsel Guide, which will be made available exclusively through an online database.
Corporate costs: In-house legal departments spending more for outside counsel expertise
As consumers started paying more at the gas pump and the grocery store last year, businesses spent more for work done by their outside legal counsel.
IndyBar: Attend The Inaugural In-House CLE Getaway
The inaugural In-House Counsel CLE Getaway is June 16-18, 2022, in Louisville, Kentucky, at the Omni Hotel.
Geisler and Lueders: Effective communication key during major litigation
When working on major litigation, Steve Geisler and Dan Lueders agree that without effective communication, neither can do their job.
Broecker and Beraldi: 5 services outside counsel should be providing
The legal profession, particularly for in-house counsel, has not been immune from the “Great Resignation.”
Alford and Broadhead: Tips for creating, maintaining relationships between counsel
When it comes to creating a successful partnership with a client’s in-house lawyers, there is more to it than simply “doing good work.”
Barnes & Thornburg partner Prather named IU VP, chief legal counsel
Barnes & Thornburg partner Anthony “Tony” Prather has been selected to serve as the newest chief legal officer of Indiana University.
IU general counsel, VP Simmons terminated without cause
Indiana University’s longtime vice president and general counsel has been terminated without cause, according to documents obtained by Indiana Lawyer. However, it appears Jacqueline “Jackie” Simmons could remain a university employee until her retirement this summer, although on unpaid leave.
Faegre Drinker welcomes former airport general counsel
Tenley Drescher-Rhoades has returned to Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, stepping down as general counsel of the Indianapolis Airport Authority to rejoin the firm as counsel in the corporate practice group.
Automation, artificial intelligence touted as helping, not replacing, lawyers
Attorneys are embracing technology to be more efficient and responsive to client needs. However, for all the advancements being introduced into the legal profession, particularly in the areas of automation and artificial intelligence, workloads are not getting lighter and jobs are not being eliminated.
Legal workload expected to increase in ‘return to work world’
With offices reopening and employees relearning how to conduct themselves in a professional workspace, in-house attorneys and human resources leaders are not expecting the transition to a pre-pandemic normal to be easy. Decision-makers anticipate a rise in administrative claims and lawsuits related to labor and employment matters over the next year.
Braish, Kile-Maxwell: In-house opportunities to be leaders in pro bono work
In-house counsel play an important role in growing and shaping the development of pro bono legal services in our communities. In addition to providing direct legal services, leaders from corporate legal departments encourage their own colleagues to get involved and support collaboration with outside counsel.
Major companies grapple with turnover of top in-house counsel
A major shakeup took place among in-house counsel last month after big changes were made to law departments at three prominent U.S. companies. The sudden vacancies in such high-profile positions may seem unusual, or it could simply exemplify the demand for general counsel.
McKinzie: Is an in-house counsel position right for you?
Let’s examine the differences between working in-house and as an associate/partner in a law firm.
In-house counsel play key role in helping companies fulfill social equity commitments
One year after the death of George Floyd, are businesses sticking to their pledges to support diversity and inclusion initiatives? In-house lawyers say they have an important role to play in turning those promises into reality.
Ruesch: Insurance industry responses to 2020 and future trends
As the workforce continues to adapt to and accept this “new normal,” the insurance industry is also adjusting and evolving and introducing new methods of doing business that will impact in-house and outside practitioners alike. Here are some 2021 industry trends that we will likely see.
Steele appointed to St. Joe bench after lawsuit delayed selection process
The South Bend city attorney has been selected to fill a vacancy on the St. Joseph Superior Court. Stephanie Steele will fill the seat vacated by now-Senior Judge Jane Woodward Miller, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Wednesday.
IndyBar: Meet the Indianapolis Bar Foundation President: Adam Christensen
Meet Adam Christensen, the incoming president of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation.
Lawyer in charge: IU McKinney grad Tim Cook is first non-CPA to lead Katz Sapper & Miller
Indianapolis native Tim Cook made history at the start of 2021, riding his law degree into the C-suite and becoming the new CEO and president of Katz, Sapper & Miller, Indianapolis’ largest certified public accounting firm. He stepped into the leadership position Jan. 1 and is the first non-CPA to lead the 78-year-old national firm.