Legal Commentary

Honors Flow to FMC Technologies' Jeff Carr

By Patrick J. Lamb

The last several weeks have been big ones for my friend and client, Jeff Carr.  Jeff is the General Counsel of FMC Technologies.  First, Jeff and his fantastic team were named a Top 10 Most Innovative Law Department by Inside Counsel.  Last week, Jeff was named one of the 2010 winners of the Corporate Leadership Award presented by the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution.  This week, the Association of Corporate Counsel named Jeff this year's winner of its Excellence in Corporate Practice Award.

These awards and the accompanying recognition are well-deserved.  For years, Jeff has been preaching the importance of value, of linking pay and performance, and of using metrics and business principles in the operation of the law department.  I've kidded him that like other revolutionaries, he has moved from wacko status to cult hero status, but unlike many others, he has done it while still alive and able to enjoy the respect and honor he has earned. 

Congratulations, Jeff.  And stay thirsty, my friend.

Full post as published by In Search of Perfect Client Service on October 29, 2010 (boomark / email).