Labor & Employment

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Workforce geography deserves a permanent place on every legal risk register By Emily Tupy

Over the past decade, legal departments have built formal capabilities to manage risks once missing from any register: cybersecurity exposure, data privacy obligations, sanctions screening, and ESG disclosure.

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Nathan Peart and Elena Bajada examine why lawyers increasingly move between private practice and in-house roles

The traditional path between private practice and in-house legal departments is becoming increasingly fluid on both sides of the Atlantic.

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What the NextGen Bar Exam means for corporate legal hiring

The NextGen Bar Exam shifts attorney licensing toward practical legal skills that align more closely with the needs of today’s corporate legal departments. Here’s why general counsel should pay attention.

Anitra Walden-Jacobs
At The Kroger Co., Anitra Walden-Jacobs connects workforce risk, legal guidance, and operational decision-making

Change in retail never shows up neatly. Labor availability fluctuates, policies shift with little warning, and decisions ripple across thousands of stores at lightning speed.

Robyn Coltin
Employment lawyer Robyn Coltin brings ethics and judgment to people decisions at Entertainment Partners

Employment law doesn’t start with statutes. It begins with people whose jobs shape their stability, identity, and sense of fairness.