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US in-house lawyer numbers rise, new Association of Corporate Counsel report shows

US in-house lawyer numbers rise, new Association of Corporate Counsel report shows

Number of US in-house counsel increased to 140,800 in 2023 from 126,270 in 2022, ACC shares

Association of Corporate Counsel releases career advancement toolkit for in-house lawyers

Association of Corporate Counsel releases career advancement toolkit for in-house lawyers

Resource gives checklists for developing business acumen, building executive presence, and more

Merging role of corporate secretary and chief legal officer may reduce legal issues: study

Merging role of corporate secretary and chief legal officer may reduce legal issues: study

Board independence complements dual chief legal officer-corporate secretary role, research suggests

Chief legal officers see data breaches as biggest data risks in 2024: ACC survey

Chief legal officers see data breaches as biggest data risks in 2024: ACC survey

Cybersecurity threats are also a major concern, reports Association of Corporate Counsel

Ryan Huggett promoted to chief legal officer of Info-Tech Research Group

Ryan Huggett promoted to chief legal officer of Info-Tech Research Group

He was general counsel to the global IT research and advisory firm in London, Ontario

Steve Levitt appointed CEO of Canadian Bar Association

Steve Levitt appointed CEO of Canadian Bar Association

He has been general counsel at Carleton University and partner at Nelligan Law