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While in-house teams continue to grow and examples of General Counsel with increased influence are more prolific, the impact of the legal function can still be muted. Moreover, while there is still plenty of talk of "demonstrating value" - how to clearly articulate value beyond cost reduction remains a challenge. How to use and approach your data and metrics Leveraging your data to provide strategic advice Communicating the value of legal beyond cost reduction Enhance the performance of the legal department.

In this session, we will explore the important steps which you can take to drive diversity initiatives forward within the legal profession and your business from taking the first steps to rolling out effective programs leading to meaningful change.

Mentorship programs can provide an essential framework to support the development and progression of your team and as you yourself move up the ladder. With a greater number of females entering the legal profession, yet very few still in the top positions, how can we use mentoring to bridge this gap and break the glass ceiling once and for all?

Hear from leaders who have developed and implemented successful crisis management plans, including Who to involve in the creation of your crisis management plan; Actionable first steps to take when you find yourself in a PR crisis; Strategies for monitoring borderline incidents and determining when to step in.

Ms. Agre and Ms. Rosenberg will discuss best practices in written communications, securing files and ensuring privacy of confidential meetings and interviews with a view towards protecting your company against the threat of litigation. They will also discuss strategies for adapting to virtual litigation without sacrificing content and effective advocacy.

SixFifty, the technology arm of the law firm Wilson Sonsini, assembled a panel of lawyers and diversity leaders to discuss how they have helped companies get their diversity and inclusion programs off the ground, while staying legally compliant

Join this session as our panelists highlight the business value of taking a proactive approach towards risk management, discuss best practices for mapping risks and their impact, and explore key strategies to help you become a more proactive GC and anticipate risks earlier.

This presentation will focus on COVID-19 testing and relevant regulations. We will cover the types of COVID-19 tests available, the various specimen types used for testing, and regulations determining who can receive the results.

In this session, we will explore best practices for managing a team through a crisis, the internal communications to reassure and support your team and how to re-organize to maximize your resources during these times.