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Joe Green & Monica Rodriguez Kuniyoshi on Integrating Generative AI with Your Experts - Passle CMO Series Podcast RE-RELEASE:
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FCPA Compliance Report: Kristy Grant-Hart on A 360° Review of the Future of Compliance
Compliance Tip of the Day: Embedded Compliance
A Blueprint for Efficient SRRs: Mastering Your Subject Rights Workflow
Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 496: The Early BigLaw Recruiting Timeline (w/Sadie Jones)
Whistleblower Challenges and Employer Responses: One-on-One with Alex Barnard
Compliance Tip of the Day: Compliance By Design
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Podcast - How to Use Humor and Anger Effectively in the Courtroom
Podcast - At Trial, Less Is More
Enhancing Workplace Feedback: Lessons From Harry Potter — Hiring to Firing Podcast
Podcast - Voice and Delivery
Podcast - Crafting Winning Strategies: Theories and Themes in Trials
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This Extraordinary Process Called "Trials"
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 209: North Carolina’s Life Sciences Industry with Laura Gunter of NCLifeSci
Due Diligence in AI: 3 things you need to survive AI scrutiny
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Reporting from the Virginia State Bar’s Office of Bar Counsel indicates general consistency in the overall number of complaints made against lawyers and the corresponding levels of discipline....more
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JW Way Fundamental #14: Work Smart. "Be organized and plan work for maximum efficiency. Have the tools necessary before starting your work. Be thoughtful about your schedule and have a game plan for calls, tasks, and the...more
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Join Bricker & Eckler for our seventh-annual leadership summit, hosted by Bricker's Walker Link Leadership Group especially for in-house counsel. At this year's event, we are pleased to welcome Aaron Granger, Head of Legal at...more
JW Way Fundamental #9: Leave your ego at the door . "At all times, stay focused on serving the needs of our client and our firm, rather than on serving your ego. Remember – it’s about the client and our firm, not you!" ...more
JW Way Fundamental #8: Act with integrity. "Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to doing the right thing in very action you take and in every decision you make. Own up to your own mistakes and apologize. If you make a...more
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