Posted on September 29, 2016 in Corporate Boards, Crisis and Risk Management, General News, General Counsel, Corporate Culture, Leadership, Mentoring
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Posted on September 23, 2016 in Corporate Culture, Leadership, Mentoring
What makes a great leader in an age of rising competition and rapid globalization?
That question drove a lively, illuminating discussion at DLA Piper's fourth Global Women's Leadership Summit in Chicago this week. We heard an array of speakers and panelists share their perspectives on the evolving role of the general counsel and how to effectively lead, innovate and manage risk within their organizations.
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Posted on October 20, 2014 in Corporate Boards, Crisis and Risk Management, General News, General Counsel, Corporate Culture, Leadership, Mentoring
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Posted on September 25, 2014 in General News, Mentoring
In the legal profession, the mentor-mentee relationship isn’t new. In fact, just the nature of our work marries perfectly with the idea of mentorship, and for years lawyers have recognized its value.
Historically, finding the right mentor was an organic process lawyers would often stumble into: a great professor recognizing the potential in a third-year law student; a senior partner offering coveted opportunities to a junior lawyer; or a seasoned GC choosing and nurturing her successor. Recently, research has shown the true value of mentorship, underscoring the fact that being proactive and finding the right fit can be a key component to an individual’s career success.
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