Raul Lara, a Poly graduate, expressed amazement at the renovation of Long Beach Poly, mentioning significant changes like an all-weather sports field and modernized facilities in a current $450 million construction project.
"One of the biggest mistakes I made early on was assuming that everyone wanted to be edited the same way I did," said Kathleen McGrory, an editor for The New York Times' Local Investigations Fellowship. "When I was a reporter, I liked to have my editor in the trenches with me. And when I turned in a first draft, I would be disappointed if the editor didn't rip it up. As it turns out, some reporters feel quite differently. While some want to talk multiple times per day, others need time to digest what they're learning in the field. Reporters have different styles, strengths and needs. Part of the job of the editor is to figure out what kind of support will help empower each individual reporter to do his or her best work."
"So even after this, he will sit with his coach and watch his reads. Some are great, some can be better. ... But it comes with confidence and even this game, whether he made the shot or not, that's not what it's about. It's about making the right read."
The expectations for in-house counsel have grown exponentially. No longer viewed solely as risk mitigators or compliance gatekeepers, today in-house lawyers are strategic partners who influence business decisions at the highest levels.