Corporate clients are reshaping big law firms
The demands being made by corporate executives and legal departments are forcing law firms to change not only how they do business but also how they run their business.
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Bock receives award for anti-doping efforts
William Bock’s role in the Lance Armstrong doping investigation and others made him one of four people to receive an award from the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy Center for the Public Trust recognizing ethical leadership in business and professional communities.
General counsel are business enablers in the corporate environment
The days of in-house legal departments working in the shadow of the executive suite are history, or should be. That’s the perception of general counsel in Indiana, who want a seat at the table in setting strategy for their companies and organizations. A recent Indiana general counsel survey reveals more.
Indianapolis attorney turns pastime into an album of children’s music
Dave Heger, an in-house counsel for AES Corp., is a musician in his off-hours, playing guitar and making up songs for his two children. He turned those snippets of melodies into songs and turned those songs into an album.
Survey: Corporate counsel use buying power to control costs
Corporate chief legal officers are using their buying power to get lower fees or alternate fee arrangements from outside counsel, and they’re also keeping more work in-house, according to the 15th annual Altman Weil Chief Legal Officer Survey.
Former Indy deputy mayor joins developer as general counsel
Deron Kintner, the city of Indianapolis' former deputy mayor of economic development, has landed at local apartment developer Flaherty & Collins Properties.
Simon, Lilly attorneys among top-paid general counsel
General counsel for two Indianapolis-based Fortune 500 companies are among the 100 highest-compensated corporate attorneys, according to Corporate Counsel’s 2014 Survey.
7th Circuit rejects lawsuit on insurer’s use of in-house counsel
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Tuesday agreed that a woman’s lawsuit against State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. should be dismissed because state law creates no obligation for an insurer to provide advance notice to an insured that it uses in-house counsel to defend its policyholders.
Survey says a majority of chief legal officers are happy with their jobs
A survey released Wednesday by the Association of Corporate Counsel found that 85 percent of chief legal officers are satisfied with their current role and level of responsibility within their companies, a four percent increase as compared to last year.
New survey outlines how corporate law departments are cutting costs
Chief legal officers have turned to negotiating price reductions with outside counsel, doing more work in house, and greater use of technology in efforts to control costs, according to a survey released Wednesday by legal management consulting firm Altman Weil Inc.
Book chronicles Indy attorney’s role in Armstrong doping case
The role of an Indianapolis attorney in investigating and exposing doping by disgraced cycling champion Lance Armstrong is chronicled by two Wall Street Journal reporters in a book released Tuesday.
Lilly, Simon lawyers make best-paid general counsel list
Attorneys for two Indianapolis-based Fortune 500 companies are among the 50 best-paid general counsel, according to a list published Monday by Corporate Counsel Magazine.
From bridge builder to Boilermaker
Steve Schultz is settling into his new position as Purdue’s first in-house counsel.
Indiana lawyer key player in anti-doping case
Bill Bock worked for more than 2 years to uncover evidence against Lance Armstrong.
Attorneys discuss key traits of in-house counsel jobs
With a handful of exceptions, rarely do new law graduates waltz into a general counsel job. Making careful decisions now, however, could create an opportunity to move from a law firm to a corporate law position.
IMS attorney excels in fast-paced work environment
Susan Rivas enjoys the sound of cars zipping around the track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Her office window overlooks the back of the grandstand, about 100 feet away, where workers are busy readying the stands for thousands of visitors.
Governor names new general counsel
Gov. Mitch Daniels announced Friday that Anita Kolkmeier Samuel, assistant general counsel and policy director for the governor, has been named general counsel. Samuel replaces David Pippen, who has resigned to accept a position with Indianapolis law firm Bose McKinney & Evans.
Corporate counsel is running strong
Indianapolis attorney Norm Wain creates a new national Association of Corporate Counsel committee on sports and entertainment law.
Lawyer enjoys helping cities and towns
Jodie Woods is general counsel for the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns, a role she’s had since 1998.
Lilly lawyer is leader in patent reform
Robert Armitage nears 40 years of practicing IP-focused law.