Sealed Air Corporation implemented a solution to optimize its working capital across Europe by rationalizing its account structure, streamlining cash concentration, and establishing long-term banking relationships across its many legal entities. It reviewed capabilities with four banks and restructured accounts to automate cash concentration and reduce costs across 20 European markets over two years. This provided benefits like accessing previously trapped cash, more efficient reconciliation, and lower banking and borrowing costs, allowing Sealed Air to gain a stronger financial position and more flexible business model in Europe.
The document discusses winners of the 2015 TMI Star Awards in three regions: North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. The awards recognize excellence in cash management, treasury management, working capital optimization, liquidity management, bank relationship management, and technology implementation. Example award winning companies mentioned include Campofrio Food Group, Firmenich, Honeywell, Lafarge, Abbvie, Albemarle, Future Electronics, McCain, Sealed Air Corporation, Vale, and Helloworld. The awards were presented at various conferences in association with BNP Paribas.
The Practising Law Institute certifies that David Kearney of Cohen & Grigsby participated in a live webcast for the Project Management for Lawyers 2017 program on February 1, 2017. The certificate confirms David Kearney's attendance and completion of the continuing legal education program.
Murfie - A Better Way to Buy Music (Toastmasters Speech, August 2015)David Kearney
Murfie is a new music service that aims to provide a better way to buy music compared to existing options like iTunes, Amazon, Pandora and Spotify. Murfie's website at www.murfie.com allows users to purchase and listen to digital music in a way that is positioned as an improvement over traditional online music stores and streaming services. The document promotes Murfie as offering a differentiated approach to buying music compared to established competitors.
CG Leveraging Social Media 06-23-15 finalDavid Kearney
This document summarizes a presentation about leveraging social media. It discusses using LinkedIn to market a firm and connect attorneys, using Twitter to share news and information, enhancing a firm website with profiles, using blogs to publish expert content, and using JDSupra as a publishing and distribution channel. The presentation provides tips on using each platform effectively and maximizing exposure and engagement.
This document outlines the curriculum for a Six Sigma Green Belt course. The course is divided into 21 modules covering topics such as Six Sigma goals and principles, the Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control process, probability and statistics, data collection and analysis, process improvement tools like Design of Experiments and Lean, and Statistical Process Control. The modules include multiple parts that provide an in-depth look at each phase of the Six Sigma methodology to help students earn their Green Belt certification.
Sealed Air Corporation implemented a solution to optimize its working capital across Europe by rationalizing its account structure, streamlining cash concentration, and establishing long-term banking relationships across its many legal entities. It reviewed capabilities with four banks and restructured accounts to automate cash concentration and reduce costs across 20 European markets over two years. This provided benefits like accessing previously trapped cash, more efficient reconciliation, and lower banking and borrowing costs, allowing Sealed Air to gain a stronger financial position and more flexible business model in Europe.
The document discusses winners of the 2015 TMI Star Awards in three regions: North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. The awards recognize excellence in cash management, treasury management, working capital optimization, liquidity management, bank relationship management, and technology implementation. Example award winning companies mentioned include Campofrio Food Group, Firmenich, Honeywell, Lafarge, Abbvie, Albemarle, Future Electronics, McCain, Sealed Air Corporation, Vale, and Helloworld. The awards were presented at various conferences in association with BNP Paribas.
The Practising Law Institute certifies that David Kearney of Cohen & Grigsby participated in a live webcast for the Project Management for Lawyers 2017 program on February 1, 2017. The certificate confirms David Kearney's attendance and completion of the continuing legal education program.
Murfie - A Better Way to Buy Music (Toastmasters Speech, August 2015)David Kearney
Murfie is a new music service that aims to provide a better way to buy music compared to existing options like iTunes, Amazon, Pandora and Spotify. Murfie's website at www.murfie.com allows users to purchase and listen to digital music in a way that is positioned as an improvement over traditional online music stores and streaming services. The document promotes Murfie as offering a differentiated approach to buying music compared to established competitors.
CG Leveraging Social Media 06-23-15 finalDavid Kearney
This document summarizes a presentation about leveraging social media. It discusses using LinkedIn to market a firm and connect attorneys, using Twitter to share news and information, enhancing a firm website with profiles, using blogs to publish expert content, and using JDSupra as a publishing and distribution channel. The presentation provides tips on using each platform effectively and maximizing exposure and engagement.
This document outlines the curriculum for a Six Sigma Green Belt course. The course is divided into 21 modules covering topics such as Six Sigma goals and principles, the Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control process, probability and statistics, data collection and analysis, process improvement tools like Design of Experiments and Lean, and Statistical Process Control. The modules include multiple parts that provide an in-depth look at each phase of the Six Sigma methodology to help students earn their Green Belt certification.
David Kearney earned his Six Sigma Green Belt certification on May 28th, 2015. The Six Sigma Green Belt is a certification in the Six Sigma methodology for process improvement. The document appears to be a record of David Kearney achieving his Six Sigma Green Belt certification on the given date.
Effectively Managing Your LinkedIn PresenceDavid Kearney
This document provides an overview of effectively managing your LinkedIn presence. It discusses LinkedIn as the largest professional network and outlines best practices for using the platform, including: having a complete professional profile with recommendations; engaging your network by following others, participating in discussions, and sharing content; and maximizing your presence through regular status updates and engagement. The presentation also highlights how companies can leverage their LinkedIn page to promote their brand and build relationships.
March 2014 aceds portfolio c&g kroll webinarDavid Kearney
The document discusses the benefits of adopting a portfolio management approach to e-discovery projects over the traditional case-by-case approach. It notes that while each case may be unique, there is significant overlap between cases in terms of documents, custodians, and tools used. A portfolio approach acknowledges this overlap and allows organizations to minimize redundant work, avoid duplicate data collection, and reduce total data storage needs. It emphasizes establishing consistent, repeatable processes and leveraging the same technologies across all projects to cut costs and work more efficiently. The document also provides considerations for implementing a portfolio solution and ensuring any tools adopted are secure, cost-effective and able to meet both current and future needs.
Legal project management techniques can be implemented to provide greater value to clients. Key aspects include developing complete project scopes, applying tools to manage risk and monitor progress, and establishing communication plans. Once the basic components are in place, firms can apply more rigorous tracking of tasks using work breakdown structures, estimates, and financial analysis. Value-based fee structures also better align interests by defining success metrics and linking compensation to outcomes achieved. Legal project management allows firms to better control costs, enhance client service and adapt to changing expectations.
This document discusses legal medical records and information governance. It begins with an overview of electronic health records, legal medical records, and the designated record set. It then covers the legal process of litigation and anticipated litigation, noting the importance of information management. It discusses data and information governance, including developing data management practices. It provides tips for response and preparedness, emphasizing the value of planning over reacting. The summary emphasizes the importance of coordination, collaboration, planning, recognizing potential consequences, and closely connecting legal, privacy and regulatory obligations to relevant information.
The document discusses the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM), which provides a standardized approach to e-discovery activities through 9 phases: Information Management, Identification, Preservation, Collection, Processing, Review, Analysis, Production, and Presentation. It is not meant as a strict linear process but rather an iterative one. The document focuses on explaining the Information Management, Identification, Preservation, and Collection phases in detail. It describes best practices, tools, and considerations for properly conducting each phase of the e-discovery process.
Considerations When Building e-Discovery David Kearney
This document discusses considerations for law firms when designing in-house or outsourced e-discovery processes, workflows, and technology solutions. It notes that with increasing data volumes, technology changes, personnel costs, and client budgets/knowledge, all but the largest firms need to seriously consider outsourcing some functions or using a hybrid model. When deciding, firms must consider organizational culture, maturity, risk tolerance, infrastructure, costs, training needs, service levels, collections, applications, personnel requirements, workflows, and protecting the organization. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, and options need evaluating based on each firm's unique needs and priorities.
This document discusses best practices for managing relationships within the "triangle" of law firms, clients, and service providers in e-discovery. It provides tips for establishing clear expectations, transparent processes, effective communication structures, and accountability to reduce costs, ensure data privacy and protection of privileged information, and increase efficiency throughout the e-discovery process. The presenters share examples and lessons learned from case studies to illustrate keys to success like trust, competence, group buy-in, and evolving practices in response to data.
Information Governance, Managing Data To Lower Risk and Costs, and E-Discover...David Kearney
Information governance, records and information management, and data disposition policies are ways to help lower costs and mitigate risks for organizations. Policies and procedures to actively manage data are not just an IT "problem," they're a collaborative business initiative that is a must in today's "big data" environment. With electronic discovery rules, government regulations and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, all organizations must proactively take steps to manage their data with well-governed processes and controls, or be willing to face the risks and costs that come along with keeping everything. Organizations must know what information they have, where it is located, the duration data must be retained and what information would be needed when responding to an event.
There have been numerous instances of severe legal penalties for organizations that did not have an electronic data strategy, tools, processes and controls to locate and understand their own data. In addition, the risks of unmanaged data include skyrocketing infrastructure and personnel costs and an increase in attorney time to manage massive amounts of data when a litigation event occurs.
Information governance is needed much like any business continuity and disaster recovery plans, but with an understanding of data: where data are located, how data are managed, event response, and regular testing of processes and procedures for preparedness.
E discovery, litigation support, and legal related education optionsDavid Kearney
This document provides information on various options for e-discovery education, including certifications and organizations. It discusses the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS), which offers a certification exam and training resources. It also covers The Organization of Legal Professionals (The OLP), which provides webinars, courses and certificates in e-discovery and litigation support. Additional resources mentioned include training from DTI/LitWorks, e-Discovery Team Training by Ralph Losey, podcasts and meetings from Karl Schieneman, LegalTech conferences, programs at Georgetown Law, vendor-specific training, books, and certification options through the Project Management Institute (PMI) and International Legal Technology Association (IL
The document discusses the EDRM Collection phase. It covers what collection entails, including transferring data for review from sources like servers, PCs, devices, and databases. It emphasizes the importance of a proper collection strategy and methodology to ensure integrity of evidence and a defensible process. Factors like what data should be collected, timing of collection, and level of forensic defensibility are addressed. Maintaining metadata integrity and tools used in collection are also summarized.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against developing mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness and well-being.
Project Management In Legal One Of The Missing PiecesDavid Kearney
This document discusses project management in the legal field and provides an overview of key project management concepts and tools that can benefit legal clients, firms, and attorneys. It outlines reasons why projects may underperform or fail and explains that project management aims to control costs, enhance communication, and help ensure quality. Finally, the document lists some tools and techniques used in project management, such as risk management, work breakdown structures, and lessons learned reports.
The document discusses establishing a formal litigation support group within a law firm to better manage the litigation process, maximize returns, and minimize risks. It covers topics like assessing current technology investments, challenges in building an organized group, and exploring options to formalize processes, identify internal and external capabilities, and establish best practices and standards. The goal is to understand processes, manage expectations, avoid sanctions, and justify resources to improve services for clients and the firm.
David Kearney earned his Six Sigma Green Belt certification on May 28th, 2015. The Six Sigma Green Belt is a certification in the Six Sigma methodology for process improvement. The document appears to be a record of David Kearney achieving his Six Sigma Green Belt certification on the given date.
Effectively Managing Your LinkedIn PresenceDavid Kearney
This document provides an overview of effectively managing your LinkedIn presence. It discusses LinkedIn as the largest professional network and outlines best practices for using the platform, including: having a complete professional profile with recommendations; engaging your network by following others, participating in discussions, and sharing content; and maximizing your presence through regular status updates and engagement. The presentation also highlights how companies can leverage their LinkedIn page to promote their brand and build relationships.
March 2014 aceds portfolio c&g kroll webinarDavid Kearney
The document discusses the benefits of adopting a portfolio management approach to e-discovery projects over the traditional case-by-case approach. It notes that while each case may be unique, there is significant overlap between cases in terms of documents, custodians, and tools used. A portfolio approach acknowledges this overlap and allows organizations to minimize redundant work, avoid duplicate data collection, and reduce total data storage needs. It emphasizes establishing consistent, repeatable processes and leveraging the same technologies across all projects to cut costs and work more efficiently. The document also provides considerations for implementing a portfolio solution and ensuring any tools adopted are secure, cost-effective and able to meet both current and future needs.
Legal project management techniques can be implemented to provide greater value to clients. Key aspects include developing complete project scopes, applying tools to manage risk and monitor progress, and establishing communication plans. Once the basic components are in place, firms can apply more rigorous tracking of tasks using work breakdown structures, estimates, and financial analysis. Value-based fee structures also better align interests by defining success metrics and linking compensation to outcomes achieved. Legal project management allows firms to better control costs, enhance client service and adapt to changing expectations.
This document discusses legal medical records and information governance. It begins with an overview of electronic health records, legal medical records, and the designated record set. It then covers the legal process of litigation and anticipated litigation, noting the importance of information management. It discusses data and information governance, including developing data management practices. It provides tips for response and preparedness, emphasizing the value of planning over reacting. The summary emphasizes the importance of coordination, collaboration, planning, recognizing potential consequences, and closely connecting legal, privacy and regulatory obligations to relevant information.
The document discusses the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM), which provides a standardized approach to e-discovery activities through 9 phases: Information Management, Identification, Preservation, Collection, Processing, Review, Analysis, Production, and Presentation. It is not meant as a strict linear process but rather an iterative one. The document focuses on explaining the Information Management, Identification, Preservation, and Collection phases in detail. It describes best practices, tools, and considerations for properly conducting each phase of the e-discovery process.
Considerations When Building e-Discovery David Kearney
This document discusses considerations for law firms when designing in-house or outsourced e-discovery processes, workflows, and technology solutions. It notes that with increasing data volumes, technology changes, personnel costs, and client budgets/knowledge, all but the largest firms need to seriously consider outsourcing some functions or using a hybrid model. When deciding, firms must consider organizational culture, maturity, risk tolerance, infrastructure, costs, training needs, service levels, collections, applications, personnel requirements, workflows, and protecting the organization. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, and options need evaluating based on each firm's unique needs and priorities.
This document discusses best practices for managing relationships within the "triangle" of law firms, clients, and service providers in e-discovery. It provides tips for establishing clear expectations, transparent processes, effective communication structures, and accountability to reduce costs, ensure data privacy and protection of privileged information, and increase efficiency throughout the e-discovery process. The presenters share examples and lessons learned from case studies to illustrate keys to success like trust, competence, group buy-in, and evolving practices in response to data.
Information Governance, Managing Data To Lower Risk and Costs, and E-Discover...David Kearney
Information governance, records and information management, and data disposition policies are ways to help lower costs and mitigate risks for organizations. Policies and procedures to actively manage data are not just an IT "problem," they're a collaborative business initiative that is a must in today's "big data" environment. With electronic discovery rules, government regulations and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, all organizations must proactively take steps to manage their data with well-governed processes and controls, or be willing to face the risks and costs that come along with keeping everything. Organizations must know what information they have, where it is located, the duration data must be retained and what information would be needed when responding to an event.
There have been numerous instances of severe legal penalties for organizations that did not have an electronic data strategy, tools, processes and controls to locate and understand their own data. In addition, the risks of unmanaged data include skyrocketing infrastructure and personnel costs and an increase in attorney time to manage massive amounts of data when a litigation event occurs.
Information governance is needed much like any business continuity and disaster recovery plans, but with an understanding of data: where data are located, how data are managed, event response, and regular testing of processes and procedures for preparedness.
E discovery, litigation support, and legal related education optionsDavid Kearney
This document provides information on various options for e-discovery education, including certifications and organizations. It discusses the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS), which offers a certification exam and training resources. It also covers The Organization of Legal Professionals (The OLP), which provides webinars, courses and certificates in e-discovery and litigation support. Additional resources mentioned include training from DTI/LitWorks, e-Discovery Team Training by Ralph Losey, podcasts and meetings from Karl Schieneman, LegalTech conferences, programs at Georgetown Law, vendor-specific training, books, and certification options through the Project Management Institute (PMI) and International Legal Technology Association (IL
The document discusses the EDRM Collection phase. It covers what collection entails, including transferring data for review from sources like servers, PCs, devices, and databases. It emphasizes the importance of a proper collection strategy and methodology to ensure integrity of evidence and a defensible process. Factors like what data should be collected, timing of collection, and level of forensic defensibility are addressed. Maintaining metadata integrity and tools used in collection are also summarized.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against developing mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness and well-being.
Project Management In Legal One Of The Missing PiecesDavid Kearney
This document discusses project management in the legal field and provides an overview of key project management concepts and tools that can benefit legal clients, firms, and attorneys. It outlines reasons why projects may underperform or fail and explains that project management aims to control costs, enhance communication, and help ensure quality. Finally, the document lists some tools and techniques used in project management, such as risk management, work breakdown structures, and lessons learned reports.
The document discusses establishing a formal litigation support group within a law firm to better manage the litigation process, maximize returns, and minimize risks. It covers topics like assessing current technology investments, challenges in building an organized group, and exploring options to formalize processes, identify internal and external capabilities, and establish best practices and standards. The goal is to understand processes, manage expectations, avoid sanctions, and justify resources to improve services for clients and the firm.