Legal news and trends for Canadian in-house counsel and c-suite executives
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CONTENTS On the cover A collaborate, cost-eff ective connection In the search for high-quality legal advice at a lower cost, Fred Crooks, CLO of Bell Aliant, has come up with a creative, collaborative model of delivery that builds on established relationships with external counsel. By Kirsten McMahon Page 12 26 7 Moving on up Having an executive MBA or CA designation in addition to your law degree is a good way to climb up the ladder to the "C-suite" or to become a VP — but it isn't the only way to advance your career. By Helen Burnett 33 18 Outsourcing grows in complexity Now that global outsourcing is becoming increasingly popular and almost commonplace, the paperwork and nature of contractual agreements have evolved, following various experiences of lawyers and companies involved. By Daryl-Lynn Carlson 23 FROM THE PROFESSION Key factors for successfully managing a decentralized law department By Renee S. Danker 37 42 ONE ON ONE Going global with the CCCA An interview with the incoming Canadian Corporate Counsel Association president, J. Leanne Andree. By Kirsten McMahon PROFESSIONAL PROFILE At the top of her game A look at the career of Jacquie R. Castel, who has worked at some of Canada's largest casinos. By Maria Tzavaras INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT Counsel are driven in Canada's challenging auto sector As gas prices rise and manufacturing plants close, in-house counsel in the auto sector have tough times ahead. By Derek Hill BUSINESS CASE Retaining e-documents without losing your mind Beware of a "save everything" approach. By Heather Capannelli C ANADIAN Lawyer INHOUSE A UGUST 2008 5 COVER PHOTO: DAN CALLIS