In this Office Hours episode, Deborah Solmor, founder of GC development program “Ready Set GC” is in The Legal Department to answer questions from aspiring general counsel. Tough questions include: Stacy and Deborah also chat about the Ready Set GC Ascend program, which helps deputy GCs and other aspiring legal leaders get ready for […]
You’re at a great company, with a fancy title and what seems from the outside to be exciting work. But all that glitters is not gold. No matter where you are in your career–whether you’re just starting out or at the top of the career ladder, you can feel stuck. Ellen Yang shares advice for […]
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Y Combinator is the tech incubator that has launched many of today’s largest companies–Airbnb, DropBox, Door Dash, Open AI and many, many others. Jonathan Levy, Managing Director and former GC of YC had a role in many of them. On this episode of The Legal Department, Jonathan shares how legal can support start-up companies and […]
Curious about compensation trends for in-house legal roles? What are the different components of private company compensation, how do private equity companies structure equity, or how to evaluate a compensation offer? John Gilmore is a veteran executive recruiter. His firm, Barker Gilmore, conducts one of the industry’s most comprehensive surveys on in-house compensation. In this […]
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Tricia Montalvo Timm rose to the top of her game in The Legal Department, hiding her true identity as a Latina and mother of two. For years, she led legal teams and served on the executive teams of several companies “passing” as white, but not realizing the impact this would have on her. […]
You’ve been a deputy general counsel, served at the right hand of the GC, and know the business—are you ready to take the next rung of the in-house career ladder? In this episode of The Legal Department, Candace Jackson dives into her journey from deputy general counsel to general counsel of a newly public company. […]
Starting a new job or joining a new company is exciting—but too often, leaders fail to plan. In this episode, Michael D. Watkins, author of the international bestselling book “The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting up to Speed Faster and Smarter,” shares his advice on how lawyers can successfully navigate job transitions. We […]
Are you stuck on the “broken rung” of the in-house career ladder, unsure how to make the jump from deputy GC to the GC role? In this behind-the-scenes episode, executive legal recruiter Brittney McDonough shares how to position yourself for GC opportunities. She shares resume tips–how to highlight executive presence and other soft skills, […]
In this episode, veteran GCs Julie Kinch and Deborah Solmor share their insights on the General Counsel role—what makes it unique compared to other in-house positions, how to approach this crucial step in your career, and how to prepare for it. Deborah, as a new GC seeking guidance, founded Ready Set GC, a professional […]
Michelle Banks has “been there, done that” in The Legal Department. The former General Counsel of The Gap led a global legal and compliance team for the largest specialty retailers in the U.S. Now, she’s an executive coach, helping other in-house lawyers navigate their roles. In this conversation, Michelle shares advice on how to position […]
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