News, articles, interviews and podcast mentions.
Articles
Ten Things: Best Blogs (And Other Media) For In-House Lawyers (2024 Edition)
9. Podcasts (podcasts). I admire anyone with the patience to put on a podcast. The only thing I know for sure about podcasting is that I prefer to be a guest vs. a host! That said, I love to listen to them. Here are a few that focus on the needs of in-house lawyers:
ABA Journal: Why I Created a Legal Podcast: To learn, connect and grow
I don’t know about you, but I didn’t have a law school class on networking, business development or client service. Even during my time as a law firm associate, training on these professional skills was informal (at best) but mostly observational as I listened on speakerphone or sat quietly at a client lunch while the partner carried the conversations. There was no structured training in these essential business skills.
Podcast Interviews
Let’s Get Personal with Stacy Rummel Bratcher, Chief Legal Officer at Cottage Health and Host of The Legal Department Podcast
If you’re interested in an in-house counsel role, this is the episode for you! Episode 72 features fellow podcaster and healthcare attorney, Stacy Rummel Bratcher. In this episode, we chat with Stacy about all things in-house counsel, including the importance of being a curious observer, learner, and detective, as well as why connecting with others is often more important than knowing the right answer in an in-house role.
The Portia Project: Episode 152: Stacy Bratcher — Portia Project™
Stacy Bratcher, General Counsel of Cottage Health, in conversation with host M.C. Sungaila, shares her journey to in-house leadership and dives into the role of bar associations in shaping professional connections, skills development, and career advancement. She also discusses the pivotal role played by general counsel in organizations.
Leveraging Latitude | Leveling Up In-House: Leadership, Strategy, and Professional Development
Leveraging Latitude hosts Candice Reed and Alex Su sit down with Stacy Bratcher, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Cottage Health. Stacy shares her journey from law firm associate to in-house leader, offers actionable advice on aligning legal goals with business objectives, and emphasizes the importance of professional development. Learn how to build strategic partnerships, position legal departments as value-driven business units, and identify growth opportunities within your organization.
Personalization Outbreak: #50: Going Beyond General Counsel Responsibilities
How to go beyond general counsel responsibilities in order to provide more value to your industry?
General counsel are often seen as a necessary evil in the industry. In healthcare it can be even worse since health providers are facing unprecedented challenges that have never been seen before in a post-pandemic chaotic world.
Accelerate Your Vision: Episode 138: Connecting Through Podcasting with Stacy Bratcher
Stacy Bratcher is a senior vice president and chief legal officer of a large health system headquartered in Santa Barbara. She’s also the host of The Legal Department podcast. Not only does Stacy share great podcasting tips for anyone interested in starting their own podcast, but she has a pretty unique take on how podcasts create connection.
