Stephen R. Williams
Stephen R. Williams is in-house counsel with a multi-facility hospital network in the Midwest. His column will focus on a little talked about area of the in-house life, management. You can reach Stephen at [email protected].
Posts by Stephen R. Williams
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In-House CounselLook Inside Before Going Outside
On somewhat routine matters, don’t forget to look to in-house assistance before calling in outside help. -
In-House CounselDon’t Forget To Check Your Legal Advice’s Expiration Date
Sometimes legal advice can have a shelf life. 
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In-House CounselBe A Pragmatic Attorney
Remember to balance the risk of a hypothetical legal challenge to the very real risk of turning off the interest of a customer or consumer.
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In-House CounselMy Fellow Lawyers
This commencement season, yes, 'aim for the stars' and 'grow from your mistakes,' but also don’t forget to build your brand along the way. -
In-House CounselWhen It’s Your Time To Go, Make The Right Lasting Impression
Even if you switch companies, there is a fair chance you will inevitably cross paths with your past colleagues in the future. Don’t give them a reason to think poorly of you. -
In-House CounselPitching Your Firm's Services? Take A Note From Silicon Valley
For all the credit we tend to award ourselves, we could learn a thing or two from our non-lawyer friends in Silicon Valley. -
In-House CounselKnow When To Settle… And Fast
Never forget, your duty to your client reigns supreme. -
In-House CounselBook Smarts Versus Street Smarts? Don’t Forget To Hire Both
GPA and law school pedigree will still weigh heavily on hiring decisions, but street smarts are quickly becoming a leading factor. 
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In-House CounselWant Our Business? Don’t Forget Your Discount
While discounts may not make or break every engagement, you can be sure they will help start each new engagement on the right foot. -
In-House CounselEx Post Facto... Not A Good Time For Edits
Never forget to expressly ask for the opportunity to review your legal team’s work prior to its dissemination. -
In-House CounselLawyers Aren’t Infallible
Sometimes lawyers make mistakes. Shake them off, and keep going. -
In-House CounselDon’t Worry About My Feelings, Outside Counsel, I Want The Facts
As outside counsel, your duty is to serve your client, no matter the feelings that may be hurt. -
In-House Counsel'I’ll Defer To Legal On This One'
As in-house counsel, you may be stepping in front of more buses than you'd previously thought.
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In-House CounselAdvocating For A Toke Is No Joke For In-House Counsels
How should corporate counsel advise their clients when it comes to the legalization of cannabis for either recreational or medicinal use? -
TechnologyAre Robots Coming For Lawyers? Not Until They Can Translate Legalese
The fear of doomsday is misplaced. -
In-House CounselProfessor, Can You Just Give Me A Straight Answer?
No matter what area of the law you find yourself in, rarely will 'straight answers' exist. -
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Being Your Own Worst Client
As in-house counsel, your duty to protect your client is absolute. Even if they may not immediately appreciate it. -
In-House CounselIllegal? Are You Sure About That?
If a colleague errantly states something is against the law when it clearly is not, that is an opportunity to educate rather than belittle. -
In-House CounselThe Second Chair Compromise
An expert way to get your CEO to sign off on hiring a Biglaw firm as outside counsel. -
In-House CounselSettlement Happy CEO? Don’t Be Afraid To Push Back
Legal concerns may take a backseat to business ones, but that does not mean you should simply fold.
