Just as compliance continues to take on increasing importance for businesses around the world, so too have questions of ethics. But the relationship between the two concepts and their implications for business in general are not always easy to pin down – particularly in the context of investigatory risk.
Planning for investigations and prosecutions is challenging enough in a vacuum, but a rapidly changing global environment has exacerbated this further, redefining the risk profiles of many businesses in the process. GC looks at the ways in-house counsel are grappling with such constantly disrupted risk environments.
In March 2020, Finnegan announced the rebranding of its women’s business initiative, Finnegan FORWARD (Focused on Raising Women’s Advancement, Representation, and Development). It was an opportunity to devise a programme that could address the practical challenges facing female attorneys.
The eight minute and forty-six second murder of George Floyd that we all witnessed in 2020 opened America’s eyes to acknowledge systemic racism. The aftermath reignited conversations around racism, discrimination, and implicit bias in the workplace.
As questions over racial equity rise to the top of the corporate agenda, diversity and inclusion (D&I) more broadly is being transformed from a feel-good story to a core part of business strategy. Read more about initatives such as The Diverse Dollar and Moving the Needle.
The head of the global legal and compliance function at consumer giant Nestlé reflects on what GCs can do to promote positive change.
A proud Latina and mother of two, Jennifer Salinas shares her story of personal and professional adversity, beating all odds to become a formidable litigator, and how we can take action to give BIPOC communities fairer access to the legal profession.
For GCs, the very first question you need to ask yourself is how much of a diverse and inclusive mindset you have as a leader. Only then can you successfully analyse how diverse and inclusive your current team is.
Eli Lilly and Company’s Anat Hakim talks to GC about finding strength in adversity, the importance of inclusive leadership, and the innovative approaches the company is taking to D&I.