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NVCA Updates Model Legal Documents to Address Moelis Ruling
NVCA Updates Model Legal Documents to Address Moelis Ruling

The revisions cover different aspects, from the role of Preferred Directors to board committee requirements and various investor rights.

CareerGovernment
Jun 14, 2024
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Yale Law Survey Shows Preference for Firm Culture Over Pay
Yale Law Survey Shows Preference for Firm Culture Over Pay

Compensation and advancement opportunities remain, however, important factors for aspiring lawyers.

CareerDiversity and Inclusion
Jun 13, 2024
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25 Years of Am Law 200: Key Takeaways
25 Years of Am Law 200: Key Takeaways

Exploring 25 years of Am Law 200 data reveals how growth strategies have led to the rise and fall of some of the nation's largest law firms.

CareerLaw Firms
Jun 13, 2024
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ExxonMobil Announces Legal Leadership Transition
ExxonMobil Announces Legal Leadership Transition

ExxonMobil announced Craig Morford, Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, will retire on July 1, 2024, and will be succeeded by Jeff Taylor, who brings extensive legal and corporate governance experience.

CareerGeneral Counsel
Jun 13, 2024
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First NCBE Pilot Test Insights
First NCBE Pilot Test Insights

The NCBE's pilot test for the NextGen bar exam, conducted between August 2022 and April 2023, involved over 2,500 participants.

CareerEducation
Jun 12, 2024
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Power Moves: The Latest Legal Appointments in Top Corporations
Power Moves: The Latest Legal Appointments in Top Corporations

From Krispy Kreme to ByteDance - big brand names are adding new legal talent to their rosters.

CareerGeneral Counsel
Jun 07, 2024
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Xcel Energy Appoints Rob Berntsen as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer

Rob Berntsen has been appointed as Xcel Energy's new Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, bringing over two decades of experience in the energy sector.

CareerGeneral Counsel
Jun 04, 2024
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Krispy Kreme Appoints Atiba Adams as New Chief Legal Officer

Atiba Adams will join Krispy Kreme as Chief Legal Officer on June 25, 2024, bringing over two decades of legal experience from companies like Mars, Pfizer, and Bausch + Lomb.

CareerGeneral Counsel
Jun 04, 2024
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ByteDance Names John Rogovin New Global GC Amid Legal Challenges

ByteDance has appointed John Rogovin as its new Global General Counsel, bringing extensive legal experience from his previous role at Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.

CareerGeneral Counsel
Jun 04, 2024
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Stephen Simcock Appointed as General Counsel of SoFi Technologies

Stephen Simcock, previously a lead consumer-banking lawyer at JPMorgan Chase, has been appointed General Counsel of fintech company SoFi Technologies, succeeding the retiring Rob Lavet.

CareerGeneral Counsel
Jun 03, 2024
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BigLaw Embraces Hybrid Working Model

A new report by Thomson Reuters found 57% of law firm employees are satisfied with their office attendance policies after BigLaw embraces the hybrid office culture.

CareerLaw Firms
May 31, 2024
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Lawyers Struggle To Disconnect From Work
Lawyers Struggle To Disconnect From Work

A Bloomberg survey highlights the demanding nature of legal work, with lawyers averaging 53-hour weeks and nearly 20% billing over 80 hours in their busiest weeks.

CareerMental Health
May 29, 2024
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