United States: Knowledge Management

The Department of Justice’s new National Fraud Enforcement Division (“NFED”) has told the market exactly where it intends to focus: (1) public trust and financial integrity, (2) health care, (3) internal revenue, (4) global trade and commerce, and (5) corporate misconduct. NFED plans to target these five priorities in parallel under one roof with a shared data infrastructure, compounding the risk to companies that operate at the intersection of multiple priorities and raising the stakes for any company considering a voluntary self-disclosure of potential misconduct.

Dr. Heidi Gardner, best-selling author and business advisor, explores how intentional collaboration creates competitive advantages in the legal industry. Drawing from extensive research, she examines why complex client challenges demand cross-disciplinary teamwork and reveals the performance benefits of strong internal networks. The discussion includes practical strategies for effective collaboration and insights on how collaborative cultures can drive successful AI adoption.

Summer associate Daniela Valladares shares her journey from McAllen, Texas to Foley's Chicago office, discussing her transition from accounting to law and offering valuable insights for law students navigating their career paths. She provides practical advice on maximizing summer associate opportunities through proactive networking and strategic use of career resources.

How can new associates build trust and navigate uncertainty in their legal careers? Bond's director of attorney professional development shares insights on the essential traits and strategies that help lawyers achieve long-term success, from emotional intelligence to embracing new opportunities.

Law and accounting firms routinely collect client feedback through surveys and reviews, but most fail to translate those insights into meaningful action. The firms that succeed in today's competitive market don't just listen—they systematically analyze feedback patterns, close the loop with clients, and embed insights into service delivery, pricing, and business development strategy.

Join General Counsel Da-Wai Hu of Chewy as he reflects on his career journey from Big Law to Amazon to leading a fast-paced startup's legal team. Discover his leadership philosophy on fostering open dialogue across hierarchies and his commitment to coaching and mentoring colleagues throughout their professional growth.

John Lowry—expert negotiator and author of Negotiation Made Simple—joins us to break down the real dynamics of deal-making.

Dr. George Bonanno, professor of psychology at Columbia University and head of the Loss, Trauma, and Emotion Lab, joins us to challenge everything you think you know about trauma and resilience.

This week we talk about split infinitives. Usually, an infinitive begins with the word "to" followed by a verb, e.g., "to sleep," "to dream," "to run," "to go." An infinitive can be used as a noun...