Career Development

Career Development

David Botter | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Akin Gump hiring partner David Botter discusses the firm's quest for exceptional talent. Spoiler alert: One size does not fit all.

CCBJ: Tell us about Akin Gump’s culture and the spirit of your hiring process.

David Botter: We've always had a sincere interest in the development...

Board of Directors

Susan Angele | KPMG LLP

KPMG’s Susan Angele offers perspectives on working with boards and increasing their diversity.

CCBJ: How would you describe the role of the general counsel or chief legal officer in relation to the board?

Susan Angele: The role is very strategic, and it's interesting because it's one...

Career Development

Anne Urda | Law360

Editor-in-Chief Anna Urda discusses Law360’s annual survey on women in the profession. The biggest surprise? How little upward movement there’s been.

CCBJ: Let’s start by talking about why Law360 started this survey.

Anne Urda: It started five years ago, and what we really wanted...