Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly popular among businesses of all sizes in recent years. However, with this technology comes risks and challenges that business owners must be aware of to ensure they are compliant with regulations and protect their customers’ data. In this blog post, we will discuss the risks your business may face… Continue Reading AI Risks: Protecting Your Business and Customers
In today’s high-turnover job market, investing in your team is crucial for long-term success. We recently sat down with the highly experienced Caroline Fremont, LIHDC’s new Director of Lawyer and Client Services, to chat about this very topic. Caroline stressed the importance of well-being and human connection in the legal industry and shared ways in… Continue Reading PEOPLE: The Key to Any Successful Department or Company
As a new or independent General Counsel, building a strong legal department can be a daunting task. However, with the right approach, it is possible to establish a successful and effective team. Here are some tips to help you build a strong legal department: Define your goals and objectives: Before you start hiring, take the… Continue Reading Tips on Building A World-Class In-House Legal Department
As we celebrated and honoured the LGBTQ+ community in June, it’s important to reflect on how we can create a more inclusive workplace for everyone. One aspect of this is using correct pronouns for our coworkers. Why Pronouns Matter Using correct pronouns is a basic aspect of respect and recognition of someone’s identity. Not using… Continue Reading Pronouns in the Workplace
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and we’re excited to celebrate the appointment of Julia Shin Doi to the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario. Shin Doi is a respected lawyer with over 25 years of experience, and she’s the first Asian-Canadian woman appointed to the bench in Ontario. Her appointment is… Continue Reading Celebrating Julia Shin Doi’s Appointment to Superior Court of Justice of Ontario
Education is not only a means to a better future, but a beacon of hope that can transform lives, communities, and even entire countries. However, for numerous women and girls residing in rural Cambodia who dream of pursuing a career in law, this hope has been out of reach because of systemic barriers. That is… Continue Reading Breaking Barriers: How CLEW is Empowering Young Women and Transforming Communities
This month, we are highlighting the impressive work of Zubdah Ahmad, an in-house lawyer who is not only a skilled legal professional, but also an active global citizen and agent of change. As the lead volunteer for Canadians of Pakistani Origins (COPO), Zubdah has spent the past 15 years doing charity work for people in… Continue Reading LIHDC Agent of Change Spotlight: Zubdah Ahmad
Written by: Sumer Jafri As the new year rings in, many in-house legal counsel are increasing spend on innovative legal resources, enhancing security and privacy practices, and keeping up with the remnants of the pandemic’s new workspace systems. LawyersInHouse.com has compiled a list of in-house legal trends for 2023 that legal departments can… Continue Reading Maximizing In-House Effectiveness: Setting the 2023 Agenda
The new year is a time for reflection and growth, especially considering the difficulties leaders faced in the last few years. We’ve assembled four key leadership concepts to help you excel in 2023. Provide Flexible Work Options As we kick start 2023, the ‘return to office’ conversation remains a pressing issue. This begs the question… Continue Reading New Year, New Focus: 4 Essential Leadership Strategies for Success
This year, LIHDC turned 3, and with that we had the pleasure of reaching many milestones. We saw our company grow and celebrated at the end of the year with our first annual in-person event. Throughout the year, we welcomed 14 new team members, expanded in to the EU &UK, and had the pleasure to… Continue Reading 2022 In Review