The cycle of grooming leaders

By Cathleen Flahardy

Mentors provide influence we can't find on our own

Easy steps to keep unethical behavior at bay

By Thomas Lalla

As the economy improves, some employees will do anything to get ahead

External programs work to prepare diverse lawyers for leadership positions

By Laurie Robinson

There may be hope yet on the horizon for diversity in legal departments

2nd Circuit adopts nuanced approach to discovery sanctions

By Adele Nicholas

New approach considers relevance of lost evidence and attempt to preserve

Circuit split reignites debate over reverse payments

By Steven Seidenberg

Experts say a Supreme Court ruling would be hard to predict

Avoiding ADA liability when dealing with obese workers

By Mary Swanton

Employers must be cautious as new cases and anti-discrimination laws develop

Senators propose antitrust whistleblower protections

By Melissa Maleske

Effects of program may be limited absent a financial incentive

EU Working Party releases cloud computing recommendations

By Melissa Maleske

Group identifies privacy and security risks

The privacy and security concerns of BYOD

By Michael Kozubek

As more employees use their own mobile devices for work, experts offer tips to protect data

Stanford's GC makes the grade

By Alanna Byrne

Debra Zumwalt discusses her job as the university's top lawyer

4th Circuit limits application of Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

By Adele Nicholas

Court declines to extend CFAA penalties to employees who violate computer-use policies at work

Unsupervised FLSA agreements valid if plaintiffs have lawyers, know their rights

By Mary Swanton

5th Circuit rules in first private FLSA settlement case in 30 years

Court allows patenting of business methods in confusing “abstract idea” ruling

By Julie Beck

There are plenty of tests, but no clear standard, for counsel to use when determining if a method is patentable

Roundup: 2nd, 7th, 9th and D.C. Circuits

By Julie Beck

NYC can't force retailers to display anti-smoking signs; School district violated rights of teacher with SAD; Settlement may not include charitable donations; Rules force online publishing of political ad contracts

Boy Scouts reaffirm policy against admitting gay leaders

By Bruce D. Collins

Organization bypassed governing body to make controversial decision

In-house career changes

By Alanna Byrne

Notable moves in the corporate legal world

Lawyers partner with Equip for Equality to defend disabled peoples' rights

In-house counsel can help by working the non-profit's legal helpline

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act grows up

By Melissa Maleske

FTC makes changes in light of a new world of web technologies

Video slideshow: 2012 Transformative Leadership Award winners

By InsideCounsel

One-on-one interviews with this year's winners

Q&A: Lawrie Demorest, Rainmaker Award

By Ashley Post

The Alston & Bird partner discusses her personal journey in the legal profession

Q&A: Pat Gillette, Rainmaker Award

By Ashley Post

The Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe partner aims to get more women in positions of leadership and economic power

Q&A: Hyun Park, James M. Strother Award

By Adele Nicholas

Pacific Gas and Electric Co.’s GC prioritizes diversity

Q&A: Christine Edwards, Mary Ann Hynes Award

By Ashley Post

The Winston & Strawn partner is a woman of many firsts

Q&A: Charles Robinson, Louise H. Renne Pioneer in The Public Sector Award

By Julie Beck

The vice president and general counsel for legal affairs at the University of California talks about promoting diversity and taking career risks

Q&A: Teveia Barnes, Debra L. Zumwalt Pioneer Award

By Julie Beck

The commissioner of financial institutions for the State of California discusses her career, mentoring and helping solve others' problems

Q&A: Janet Langford Kelly, Anastasia D. Kelly Award

By Alanna Byrne

The senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary at ConocoPhillips Co. discusses her career path

Q&A: Tom Sabatino, Thomas A. Mars Award

By Adele Nicholas

The executive vice president and general counsel of Walgreens puts his belief in diversity into action

Q&A: Karen Cottle, Laura Stein Award

By Julie Beck

Adobe Systems Inc.’s senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary discusses how she helps women in law

Q&A: Mary Doyle, Laura Stein Award

By Julie Beck

The vice president, legal, and chief compliance & ethics officer at Oracle Corp. discusses how she helps women in law

Q&A: Vicki O’Meara, Pamela L. Carter Award

By Julie Beck

The executive vice president and president of Pitney Bowes Services Solutions reflects on her career