Feeling like you’ve hit a compensation ceiling? Not sure how to approach a money conversation at work? In this Office Hours episode, HR professional Patty Carl answers a listener’s question about whether a colleague’s recent retention bonus opens the door for her. Patty spent most of her career leading HR at public and equity […]
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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 […]
S is for soft skills—but what do they really mean for in-house counsel? In this episode, Inside Counsel Academy founder Joe Schohl joins Stacy Bratcher in The Legal Department to unpack executive presence—what it is, why it matters, and how to develop it for leadership success.
Plus, in this special Office Hours segment, Joe tackles a tricky listener question: What should you do if your boss gives the board incorrect advice?
Get expert insights and practical strategies from Inside Counsel Academy to strengthen your in-house legal career. […]
Overwhelmed by an unexpected vacancy on your team? Struggling with how to get the work done now that you’re leading your own team? Too many of us fall into a trap thinking we have to “do it ourselves” and don’t ask for help. But research shows that effective leaders delegate. In this episode, Elizabeth Smith […]
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, […]
Struggling with managing or developing a legal team? Unsure how to set effective goals and keep your team motivated? Feeling drained? Fear not! Kate Dugan, General Counsel of Energizer, joins The Legal Department to energize your approach to legal team management. In this episode, Kate shares her strategies for creating impactful Individual Development Plans […]
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 […]
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