Business & Securities Law

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Is Going In-House Right for You: How to Become Corporate Counsel

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Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
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5 hours 53 minutes
Alina Lee
James Susag
Keely Jac Collins
John McCall
With Alina Lee from Aspire Law + 3 others
Recorded June 06, 2025.
Product ID 100386

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Overview

From Courtroom to Conference Room: Your Guide to Thriving as In-House Counsel

Explore the path to becoming in-house counsel and thrive in your new role with this comprehensive CLE course. Is Going In-House Right for You: How to Become Corporate Counsel covers positioning yourself for opportunities, evaluating the transition from private practice, the day-to-day life of corporate counsel, and more. Gain insights into managing competing business and legal priorities, collaborating with and managing outside counsel, and navigating unique ethical challenges. Whether you're considering a career change or looking to enhance your in-house practice, this course provides the tools and knowledge you need for success - register today!

  • Weigh key factors to determine whether going in-house is the right move for you.
  • Discover how to position yourself for in-house career opportunities.
  • Prepare for the role of in-house counsel and new day-to-day activities.
  • Understand how to work with and manage outside counsel.
  • Work through unique ethical challenges that come with in-house practice.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Considering the Transition to In-House Counsel
  2. Positioning Yourself for In-House Opportunities
  3. Understanding the In-House Counsel Role
  4. Managing Outside Counsel
  5. Ethical Considerations for In-House Counsel

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Product ID 100386

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Considering the Transition to In-House Counsel

    1. Differences Between Private Practice and In-House Roles
    2. Evaluating Career Goals and Growth Opportunities
    3. Work-Life Balance and Lifestyle Changes
    4. Compensation Structures and Career Stability
    5. Geographic and Relocation Factors

  2. Positioning Yourself for In-House Opportunities

    1. Developing Expertise in Business Law and Compliance
    2. Gaining Industry-Specific Knowledge and Certifications
    3. Enhancing Communication and Negotiation Skills
    4. Leveraging Professional Networks and Recruiters Effectively
    5. Tailoring Resumes and Preparing for In-House Interviews

  3. Understanding the In-House Counsel Role

    1. Balancing the Company's Business Goals With Legal Risks
    2. Building Relationships With Key Stakeholders: Executives, Departments, and Teams
    3. Drafting, Reviewing, and Negotiating Contracts
    4. Advising on Compliance, Regulatory, and Risk Management Issues
    5. Identifying and Managing Competing Interests Within the Organization

  4. Managing Outside Counsel

    1. Evaluating Expertise and Cost-Effectiveness
    2. Monitoring Case Progress and Maintaining Communication
    3. Setting Expectations and Ensuring Cost Containment and Budget Adherence
    4. Leveraging Outside Counsel as a Strategic Partner

  5. Ethical Considerations for In-House Counsel

    1. Addressing Conflicts of Interest Within the Organization
    2. Protecting Attorney-Client Privilege in a Corporate Setting
    3. Navigating Dual Roles as Legal and Business Advisors
    4. Adherence to Ethical Business Practices
    5. Examples From Practice: Real-World Ethical Dilemmas Faced by In-House Counsel

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for attorneys.

Speakers

Alina Lee
Alina
Lee
Aspire Law
James M Susag
James M.
Susag
Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd.
Keely Jac Collins
Keely
Jac Collins
Jackson Lewis P.C.
John M McCall
John M.
McCall
Jackson Lewis P.C.
Speaker bio
Alina Lee

Alina Lee

Aspire Law
Alina Lee

is the Founding Partner of Aspire Law, which supports in-house legal departments at some of America's largest and most beloved brands. She provides practical legal advice to companies structuring multimillion-dollar marketing campaigns from start to finish. Alina also provides guidance on a wide variety of software for dark pattern compliance, compliance with payment processing laws, and pricing disclosures. Ms. Lee's firm supports a full array of transactions related to marketing, software development, IP licensing, sales transactions, procurement transactions, and general in-house transactional overflow support. Prior to starting her own law firm, Alina was in-house counsel to Mailchimp (a prominent tech company in the marketing space) and Southern Company Gas (a large public utility company). In her in-house roles, she was a general transactional attorney with a focus in marketing, IP, and IT related transactions and counseling. Ms. Lee is admitted in Georgia and her firm has attorneys licensed in California too. She earned her J.D. degree from Vanderbilt University Law School and her B.A. degree from the University of Georgia.

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James M Susag

James M. Susag

Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd.
James Susag

is a seasoned trial attorney with a focus on franchise and dealer disputes, real estate, and complex commercial matters. He has been the lead attorney in over 100 trials and arbitrations in state and federal courts across the country, and in domestic and international arbitration forums. Mr. Susag has the unique perspective of a trial lawyer who has also managed complex litigation and developed strategic legal plans as in-house counsel. Clients appreciate his boardroom-to-courtroom experience in crafting resolutions for their business disputes. Mr. Susag is admitted to practice in state and federal courts in Minnesota, Washington and Wisconsin, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh, Fourth and Eighth circuits. He earned his B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of St. Thomas and his J.D. degree, summa cum laude, from William Mitchell College of Law.

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Keely Jac Collins

Keely Jac Collins

Jackson Lewis P.C.
Keely Jac Collins

, Esquire, LL.M., is an attorney with Jackson Lewis P.C. As both counselor and advocate for businesses large and small across all sectors, unionized and non-unionized, Ms. Collins takes a practical approach to advising and advocating for businesses nationwide. Both small family businesses and corporate boards of directors have benefited from her attention to the details of law and business, creative solutions, and zealous advocacy for businesses in negotiations before numerous administrative agencies, and in all levels of state and federal court. As an experienced collaborator with large organizations' in-house counsel and general and employment counsel, Ms. Collins is trusted by other attorneys to strengthen the value they offer to the organizations they serve. She earned her LL.M. degree in tax, with a specialization in employee benefits, from Villanova University School of Law; and her J.D. degree from Widener University School of Law.

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John M McCall

John M. McCall

Jackson Lewis P.C.
John McCall

is an associate attorney in the Atlanta, Georgia, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He has a diverse legal background that gives him a unique perspective. Mr. McCall's law practice focuses on counseling and representing clients in active civil litigation. He has litigation experience in matters involving employment disputes, non-compete agreements, partnership and business disputes, fiduciary obligations, trusts, and torts. Mr. McCall has first and second chaired numerous trials and evidentiary hearings including second chairing a trial involving a dispute in excess of nine-figures. He also has experience in contract drafting and negotiation including in asset purchase agreements and stock agreements. Finally, Mr. McCall has experience in counseling business clients in interactions with government agencies. He understands that his job is to resolve disputes in a cost-efficient manner while still providing effective and ethical representation. Mr. McCall hopes to bring relief to clients by providing prompt responses and accurate risk assessments so as to not impede business decisions. He earned his B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from Furman University and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from University of Georgia School of Law.

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