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
What is AI? AI (Artificial Intelligence) has been a hot topic in technology with programs like DALL-E and ChatGPT increasing in popularity. ML (Machine Learning) is a subset of AI that works when users train an algorithm by providing input and an expected result. A common example is a spam filter in your email. The… Continue Reading Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property – What are the legal concerns?
In the spirit of the holidays, we encourage you to give back to your community and those in need. It is important to keep others in mind and think of ways we can uplift others. This year, LIHDC hosted its first annual in person Jingle & Mingle to thank our wonderful clients and to give… Continue Reading ‘Tis the Season for Giving!
Congress is considering a US federal privacy law. The American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA) is a proposed online bill that would regulate how organizations keep and use consumer data. Privacy laws fall into two categories: vertical laws protect medical and financial data, and horizontal laws focus on how organizations use data. The current… Continue Reading Potential US Federal Privacy Law – What Does This Mean for Businesses?
Businesses have the power to play a crucial role in the fight against climate change – they can emit a huge carbon footprint or give individuals the ability to support green products and sustainable practices. Kristi MacDonald, CEO and Founder of EnviroLuv, has a mission to create products that can support a circular economy and… Continue Reading EnviroLuv – Striving for Sustainability in Food Storage
Gender equality in the workplace has improved, but there is definitely room for continued growth. In our new eBook, we looked at several different diverse identities – women of colour, women with disabilities, and women in the LGBTQ+ community – to gain a better understanding of their experiences and learn how to empower them in… Continue Reading Women in the Workplace