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11 ❘ ASIA RISING
Expect big increases
in Asian litigation and
regulation work.
By Rhys Dipshan
12 ❘ FACE TIME
Three trends in
biometrics that every
general counsel needs
to know.
By Rhys Dipshan
13 ❘ MOVING IN
GCs are bringing
e-discovery in-house
(and it’s not just about
cutting costs).
By Rhys Dipshan
14 ❘ ON THE HUNT
Fintech companies
say their search for
outside counsel is
frustrating and often
fruitless.
By Stephanie Forshee
15 ❘ DATA DUMP
Drone-operating
companies have a big
legal worry: what to
do with all that data.
By David Ruiz
16 ❘ NEW DIRECTION
Seeking an alternative
career path? A post
in compliance may be
the answer.
By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez
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“I’ve worked for a lot of major movements,
and the animal rights people are the nicest,”
says PETA outside counsel Phil Hirschkop.
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BEST LEGAL DEPARTMENTS 2017
44 ❘ CLEANING UP
Clorox’s legal team partners with the business side for a
sparkling 2016. By Sue Reisinger
48 ❘ HAPPY WARRIORS
First Data’s regulatory work has a huge impact on the
retail world. By Stephanie Forshee
52 ❘ INNOVATORS
New ideas and embracing change drives IBM’s legal
department’s success. By Jennifer Williams-Alvarez
56 ❘ PASSION PREVAILS
From orcas to elephants, PETA Foundation’s landmark
litigation leads to banner year. By Kristen Rasmussen
L1 ❘ LEGALTECH NEWS: A SPECIAL REPORT
Inside Liberty Mutual’s legal tech transformation.
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