Chief Legal Officers face mounting compliance, privacy and cybersecurity obligations

After earning his master’s degree in computer science and working on the IT side of the business at a number of large financial services organizations, Bobby Balanchdran observed one interesting thing: the legal department in these organizations had be… Continue reading Chief Legal Officers face mounting compliance, privacy and cybersecurity obligations

The state of corporate legal departments and the role of the Chief Legal Officer

The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) and Exterro survey shows the ever-increasing role of Chief Legal Officers (CLOs) as key business partners. In addition, respondents are increasingly assuming responsibility for their company’ privacy function,… Continue reading The state of corporate legal departments and the role of the Chief Legal Officer

ACC Data Steward Program: A data security evaluation and accreditation program designed for law firms

The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) announced the formal launch of its new Data Steward Program (DSP) – the legal industry’s first and most comprehensive data security evaluation and accreditation program specifically designed for law firms and … Continue reading ACC Data Steward Program: A data security evaluation and accreditation program designed for law firms