Legal Insights with Theresa Chikwendu: A Monthly Digest for In-House Counsel (May 2024)
This series is inspired by Theresa’s weekly LinkedIn posts entitled diary of an In House Legal Counsel and aims to empower African In house lawyers with practical advice and strategic thinking to excel in the corporate legal landscape. Below we summarise Theresa’s weekly posts. To access Theresa’s full weekly Linkedin post please click on the link within each title.
- Week Thirteen: Crafting Contracts for Clarity and Longevity
The importance of crafting contracts and documents that are clear and understandable beyond the person drafting. It warns that poorly communicated agreements can lead to doubts about competence and integrity. It advises considering future scrutiny and the “sunshine test” when drafting, urging professionals to ensure their work stands the test of time.
- Week Fourteen: LinkedIn Polls
The role of polls is to stimulate discussions, expand perspectives, and assess comprehension of various topics. By following the hashtags, professionals can stay updated and engage with the polls, fostering continuous learning and growth in their roles.
- Week Fifteen: Optimising Legal Administration
The significance of efficient legal administration is particularly relevant for new legal departments or startups and it encourages consideration of document storage methods, both physical and electronic, emphasising accessibility and backup protocols.
- Week Sixteen: Mastering Negotiation
The value of effective negotiation strategies is outlined, proving useful in both personal and professional settings.