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1 month ago | 
axiomlaw.com | Ashlin Quirk |Kelsey Provow |Susan Jacobson
As Axiom celebrated International Women's Day on March 8th, I had the privilege of joining three extraordinary legal leaders, Catherine Kemnitz (Axiom), Lisa Brower (NatWest Markets), and Jasmine Singh (Ironclad), for a candid conversation on how women are navigating, redefining, and leading in the legal field. Together, we explored the progress made, the work still to be done, and the very real, very human stories behind career milestones.
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1 month ago | 
clearwatertribune.com | Susan Jacobson
The Idaho Department of Commerce chose Orofino as one of three cities selected to compete to be awarded a Main Street America Transformation Strategy Workshop. Last week, we were notified that Orofino was selected. This initiative, at no cost to the city, is designed to support community-led economic growth and create sustainable, revitalized downtowns through focused strategy and resource alignment.
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2 months ago | 
clearwatertribune.com | Susan Jacobson
Clearwater County Economic Development (CCED) is hosting a free "giving night" at The Rex Theater on Johnson Avenue in Orofino on May 1, at 6 p.m.. CCED will show a screening of the movie "Uncharitable" and a meet and greet with local charities in conjunction with Idaho Gives, the statewide charitable fundraising donation drive. The movie, "Uncharitable", asks the question, "What if charity could be transformed from a gesture to an answer- to solving the world's greatest problems?
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Feb 21, 2025 | 
axiomlaw.com | Amanda Rubio |Meaghan Johnston |Susan Jacobson |Sara Morgan
As I moderated our recent webinar exploring burnout and attrition in legal departments, one stark statistic stood out to our audience members: 73% of in-house lawyers globally report experiencing stress and burnout, with 42% saying this burnout is severe. These numbers from our 2024 In-House Legal Survey paint a concerning picture of the challenges facing legal teams today.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
axiomlaw.com | Matthew Levine |Meaghan Johnston |David McVeigh |Susan Jacobson
The commercial real estate landscape is approaching a critical turning point. Unlike the 2008 crisis that primarily impacted residential properties, today's challenges stem from unprecedented shifts in how we work and shop. With nearly $1 trillion in commercial real estate loans maturing by the end of 2024, savvy investors are positioning themselves for what could be a significant buying opportunity.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
forbes.com | Susan Jacobson
Susan Jacobson, President of Jacobson Strategic Communications, specializes in media outreach, thought leadership and crisis communications. On March 20, I stood on a stage, honored with the Paradigm Award—the highest accolade bestowed upon a businesswoman in Philadelphia. It was a moment of celebration, a testament to years of hard work and dedication. Just three days later, I found myself in the intensive care unit, battling a deadly virus.
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Jul 25, 2024 | 
axiomlaw.com | Kelsey Provow |Wendy Thurm |Susan Jacobson
With artificial intelligence (AI) emerging as a game-changing force, the legal operations landscape is evolving rapidly. However, a recent study reveals a complex picture of growth and challenges within legal ops departments. While budgets and teams are expanding, internal tensions and resistance to change are hampering progress and job satisfaction.
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Jun 7, 2024 | 
axiomlaw.com | Kelsey Provow |Catherine Kemnitz |Susan Jacobson
In-house legal departments worldwide are facing unprecedented challenges in today's fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape. From budget cuts to resourcing issues to the need for more efficient solutions, General Counsels (GCs) have their work cut out for them. To shed light on these challenges, Wakefield Research surveyed GCs in the US, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the UK, as hired by Axiom.
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Jun 7, 2024 | 
axiomlaw.com | Kelsey Provow |Susan Jacobson
After practicing law for over 30 years, including time at both law firms and in-house roles, Paul has found his ideal legal engagement as an Axiom lawyer embedded at a leading technology company. Paul's specialty is working on commercial contracts, describing himself as "a transactional attorney" who helps his client "spend money" wisely through vendor agreements and statements of work. What makes his arrangement through Axiom so unique and rewarding compared to previous roles?
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Jan 22, 2024 | 
axiomlaw.com | Kelsey Provow |Catherine Kemnitz |Susan Jacobson
Looking Back: Lessons Learned in 2023The new year is here and with it come our annual reflections on the state of the legal industry. And boy, do we have a lot on which to reflect. It’s safe to say that 2023 was a year of rapid change for corporate legal teams everywhere, from the sudden implementation of large language models (LLM) and generative AI to the quick pivots required by shrinking budgets and increasing workloads.
