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| Discover Thomson Reuters Contact & SupportPractical Law Menu Home Practical Law For In-house Lawyers Search for: REUTERS | Boxes of fresh strawberries for sale sit in the summer sun at a farmers’ market in Hoboken, New Jersey, June 24, 2015. REUTERS/Mike Segar April 29, 2024 What’s on the agenda for in-house lawyers in May 2024? REUTERS | Boxes of fresh strawberries for sale sit in the summer sun at a farmers’ market in Hoboken, New Jersey, June 24, 2015. REUTERS/Mike Segar April 29, 2024 What’s on the agenda for in-house lawyers in May 2024? by Robert Clay Editor at Practical Law In-house Sustainability and artificial intelligence are among the key themes for in-house lawyers this month. Noteworthy developments include the European Parliament’s formal adoption at first reading of the final text of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and the TUC’s publication of a draft Artificial Intelligence (Employment and Regulation) Bill. Read more [subscription required]. Leave a comment REUTERS | Phil Noble March 25, 2024 What’s on the agenda for in-house lawyers in April 2024? by Robert Clay Editor at Practical Law In-house The headline development this month is the SRA’s publication of a suite of draft guidance to clarify the role of in-house solicitors. Another high-profile development is the European Parliament’s publication of the Artificial Intelligence Act. Read more [subscription required]. Leave a comment REUTERS | An aerial view of tulip fields near the city of Creil, Netherlands April 18, 2019. REUTERS/Yves Herman March 18, 2024 Legal Leaders webinar: the major challenges facing in-house lawyers today by Rebecca Cater Director at The Centre for Legal Leadership Please join us on 17 April 2024 (2.00pm – 3.00pm) for a webinar hosted by The Centre for Legal Leadership that will look at the major challenges facing in-house lawyers today . Among the challenges that will be discussed are the pace of business change, new and developing risks, recruitment, retention, resources, remote working, demonstrating value and the effective use of technology. The webinar will also consider how in-house lawyers have adapted to changing priorities and demands in their organisations, and how they can continue to provide first class legal services to their organisation in the future. The discussion will be led by our speakers, Michael Jennings, Director of Legal Services at the Health and Safety Executive, and Alex O’Connell, Head of Legal, Fever-Tree. Leave a comment REUTERS | Jorge Adorno March 11, 2024 Mental health, stress and wellbeing in the legal profession by Bridget Clapham Executive coach and consultant at Clapham Associates ltd Stress can impact our physical and mental health, our behaviours, and our ability to both experience happiness in life and to perform and deliver excellence at work. A career in law can involve working under high levels of pressure and it is important to develop an awareness of how such pressure affects us as individuals, and to form and maintain habits that enable us to look after ourselves and others. In this way we can stay well, reduce levels of reactivity, and respond skillfully to protect and maintain a healthy balance and a sense of wellbeing. Continue reading → Leave a comment REUTERS | Louafi Larbi February 27, 2024 What’s on the agenda for in-house lawyers in March 2024? by Robert Clay Editor at Practical Law In-house The Spring 2024 Budget is on Wednesday 6 March 2024. Publication of guidance on the 2024 UK Corporate Governance Code, the launch of a consultation on digital assets and the government response to its AI White Paper consultation are also noteworthy. Read more [subscription required]. Leave a comment REUTERS | People run past Tower Bridge in the early morning autumnal sunshine, in London, Britain, October 24, 2018. REUTERS/Simon Dawson - RC129ACEEA00 January 30, 2024 Invitation for general counsel to attend GC100 working breakfast at the Commercial Court by Camelia Thomas at GC100 GC100 (the association of general counsel and company secretaries in the FTSE 100) is extending an invitation to general counsel (GC) peers in other companies, with an interest in Commercial Court disputes, to an in conversation” session with Commercial Court judges and other key stakeholders. The event will take place on Thursday 8 February 2024, from 8am-10.15am, at the Commercial Court in the Rolls Building in London. It will start with an introduction from Peter King, Legal Director at HM Treasury. Participants will then explore what is working about the Commercial Court for GCs and what can be done to prepare for challenges ahead. Suggested topics include AI, climate change litigation, commercial litigation funding and greenwashing, plus a practical focus on impactful GC engagement on pro bono. Please RSVP to the GC100 Secretariat . Leave a comment REUTERS | January 29, 2024 What’s on the agenda for in-house lawyers in February 2024? by Robert Clay Editor at Practical Law In-house Highlights this month include the publication of a new version of the UK Corporate Governance Code and a call for views on a draft Cyber Governance Code of Practice. The government has also published a Critical Imports and Supply Chains Strategy. Read more [subscription required]. Leave a comment REUTERS | January 4, 2024 Legal Leaders webinar: being influential in your role as an in-house lawyer by Rebecca Cater Director at The Centre for Legal Leadership Please join us on 17 January 2024 (2.00pm – 3.00pm) for a webinar hosted by The Centre for Legal Leadership that will look at how in-house lawyers can be influential in their roles . A key aspect of any in-house lawyer’s role is influencing your clients. The most obvious example is in relation to your legal advice. However, getting your advice accepted is not just a matter of what you say or write but how much influence you have in the relationship and generally in the organisation. This webinar will explore what influence means for in-house lawyers and legal teams, and how you can become more influential in your relationships with clients, colleagues and other key stakeholders. The discussion will be led by our speakers, Sinead Murray, General Counsel at Ofgem and Mandy Kaur, General Counsel at Pizza Express. Leave a comment REUTERS | December 19, 2023 What’s on the agenda for in-house lawyers in January 2024? by Robert Clay Editor at Practical Law In-house The Financial Reporting Council is expected to publish a revised UK Corporate Governance Code in January 2024. In-house lawyers are also likely to be interested in the UAE Consensus, the main outcome of COP 28, and recent developments in greenwashing and artificial intelligence. Read more [subscription required]. Leave a comment REUTERS | November 27, 2023 Presenting yourself: register to hear tips on how to develop confidence when public speaking and become an effective influencer by Alice Southall Editor at Practical Law In-house by Merhala Selvarajah Editor at Practical Law We would like to invite you to join a Future Forum meeting on the topic of presenting yourself” for early-career in-house lawyers, at 1300-1400 on Wednesday 13 December, via Teams webinar. Continue reading → Related topics: Coaching , Executive coaching , Leadership , Personal development and soft skills , Professional development , Wellbeing Leave a comment Posts navigation ← Older posts About the Blog About the Share on social media http://in-houseblog.practicallaw.com" Request a free trial If you are a lawyer or work in a legal capacity, please register for a free trial to see if Practical Law’s resources are right for your business. 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