Category: General news

Can Tech Ever Replace Lawyer Magic?

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  Professor Oliver Goodenough, professor of law at Vermont Law School, raises a question about the role of artificial intelligence in the legal profession: Is what lawyers do really special enough to rule out automation?

20 LegalTech Tweets that Amazed Everyone in 2018

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Everyone likes getting awards. But the most eagerly anticipated end-of-year awards are the annual handing out of the 20 top Legaltech Tweets of 2018. In a landmark year, Twitter reflected radical transformation, distinct voices, wit, and wisdom (as well as lots of other bizarre stuff) within the legal technology space. Congratulations to all the worthy … Continued

GCs At Cool Companies: Elisa Garcia At Macy’s

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 In our new series, “GCs At Cool Companies Talk About Work (with apologies to Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee) we speak with the world’s leading general counsel to discover the essence of the modern top legal leader, and their impact on core business challenges.   This month we talk to Elisa Garcia, GC at Macy’s. The … Continued

8 Stats You Need to Know About the Male Female General Counsel Divide

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In a major new report, Landscape of a General Counsel (GC), from LawGeex and the Association of Corporate Counsel, we uncovered a fascinating picture of the role of the General Counsel across the United States. The findings are based on analysis including 34,0000 US General Counsel on professional social network, LinkedIn, alongside comprehensive surveys, and job data.

New Infographic: The Complete General Counsel Gender Breakdown

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In a major new report, Landscape of a General Counsel (GC), from LawGeex and the Association of Corporate Counsel,  we see the most comprehensive picture of the General Counsel role across the United States. The findings are based on analysis of 34,0000 US General Counsel on professional social network, LinkedIn, alongside job listings and compensation surveys. … Continued

10 Amazing New Facts About General Counsel

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LawGeex has just launched The 2019 General Counsel Landscape. In association with the Association of Corporate Counsel, this unprecedented 30-page analysis is the first-ever in-depth audit of the General Counsel position in the United States. Based on an analysis of more than 34,000 GC profiles on LinkedIn here are 10 amazing new facts about this central … Continued

Meet The Unexpected New Boss of The C-Suite

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  Not so long ago, the role of General Counsel could be easily dismissed. “If you are looking back 30 years ago, a General Counsel and the in-house legal department was not robust, it was essentially a narrow and reactive role,” says Julie Brush a top legal recruiter who has placed hundreds of general counsel … Continued