LODcast
Oct 12, 2020
Business thinking for in-house counsel
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This episode focuses on bringing business thinking into the world of in-house counsel.
Further Resources:
- LOD's website: www.lodlaw.com
- Catherine's website: www.catherinemcgregor.co.uk
- Catherine's book: https://books.globelawandbusiness.com/business-thinking-in-practice
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