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Regulation Forum 2024

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In-House Survival Peer Group for Future Legal Leaders!

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The Lead In-House Lawyer

Are you a senior in-house lawyer looking to enhance your personal leadership skills? If so we are delighted to once again bring you this virtual course in collaboration with The University of Law.

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Community Clinic

An initiative for you and by you. This community clinic is a space where in-house lawyers (you) can submit questions to each other in relation to the role of the in-house lawyer, to help with career growth and development.

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2024 Legal Leaders series for in-house lawyers

We are delighted to be continuing our special content partnership with Thomson Reuters into 2024, with four virtual events brought together under the existing title of 'Legal Leaders Programme'.

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How do I agree with my CFO on a liability cap that is acceptable to the business / Community Clinic on 15/11/2024

How do I agree an acceptable liability cap with my CFO?

How do you find common ground that protects the business and aligns with financial strategy?

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Skills and behaviours you will need - mid-level

Building a legal team's people function

The evolving role of in-house counsel

Practical tips and advice from those new to in-house

Legal risk in an organisation

Managing trainee lawyers

How do I change the perception of the legal function within the business?

How to stay relevant in a changing legal landscape

Reading between the lines when advising internal clients / Delivering Services on 11/10/2024

Reading between the lines when advising internal clients

One of the key strengths of practising in-house is the ability to build close links with internal clients – and to understand the context in which your organisation operates.

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20Nov 2024

Legal Leaders webinar: unanswered questions unveiled

Will Morris and Alex Kucynski respond to your extra webinar questions on in-house lawyer effectiveness.

29Oct 2024

Event report: Junior to Mid-Level Lawyer Networking Evening

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of networking and professional growth!

25Oct 2024

Webinar recording: Personal Effectiveness for In-House Lawyers

We are excited to announce that a recording of our recent virtual session, part of our Legal Leaders series, is now available for viewing.

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26Nov 2024

Community Clinic

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This is a space where in-house lawyers (you) can submit questions to each other in relation to the role of the in-house lawyer, to help with career growth and development. Learn more.