Best Stacy Bratcher Podcasts (2025)

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Office Hours: 3 GC's Answer Your Burning Questions Sterling Miller And Deborah Solmor (E68) 41:25

6d ago41:25

41:25

In this #OfficeHours episode, 3x general counsel and author Sterling Miller joins Deborah Solmor, 3x General Counsel and Founder of Ready Set GC to answer listener questions about life in #TheLegalDepartment. Topics include: the transition from Deputy GC to General Counsel, how to advocate for budget and headcount, how to set goals, how to get boar…

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#78: Let's Get Personal about Preparing for the Bar Exam with Rebecca Petrilli from Themis Bar Review 30:28

13d ago30:28

30:28

Is the July 2025 bar exam already stressing you out? Are you thinking about adding another jurisdiction to your practice? If you're taking the bar exam, this episode is for you! We chat with Rebecca Petrilli, the bar exam expert from Themis Bar Review, about the top 5 tips for bar exam study, common roadblocks in studying, how to personalize your b…

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Lawyer Math, Truffle Sniffing And Other Lessons From Litigation Finance Eva Shang, Co-founder & CEO, Legalist (E67) 36:36

20d ago36:36

36:36

Too often, legal departments are on their heels defending litigation and managing unwieldy litigation budgets. Legal departments can generate an ROI for their companies by engaging in affirmative litigation. But who has the budget for that? At 20 years old, Eva Shang figured out how to turn litigation into investment returns and is now running a te…

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Creating An Inclusive Legal Department: Tricia Montalvo Timm, Board Member, Former GC & Author Of Embrace The Power Of You, Owning Your Identity At Work 37:56

1M ago37:56

37:56

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. All that changed when she interviewed for a general counsel p…

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Talk The Talk: How To Communicate With Sales And Drive Results + Office Hours With Alex Su, Chief Revenue Officer, Latitude Legal (E65) 35:47

2M ago35:47

35:47

Do you ever feel like you're speaking another language when you're talking to your sales team? Why can't they see the risks? How did they get this far into the deal without involving Legal? In this episode, Alex Su helps us understand the sales team and how to talk the talk and improve our company's results. Alex left a career in litigation to join…

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#77: Let's Get Personal with Chris Louis-Jacques, Law Student at the University of Georgia School of Law 58:55

2M ago58:55

58:55

Chris Louis-Jacques is a 3L at the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens, Georgia. He will graduate from UGA Law in May 2025. Chris serves on the editorial board of the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law, was a Teaching Assistant for Professor Anna Howard’s Legal Writing Class, and spoke at the 2024 HBCU Pre-Law Summit las…

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AI in Litigation Alex Alben UCLA Law School, 2x Tech GC and Former Chief Privacy Officer of Washington 38:48

2M ago38:48

38:48

AI and legal tech vendors are selling a new world where lawyers' work will be streamlined, more efficient, and more productive while also cutting down on legal fees. Most tools for in-house lawyers focus on improving workflows, contract review, and other transactional tasks. In litigation, news reports highlight the latest embarrassments—or even sa…

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The "F" Word: Feedback in The Legal Department Hanna Hart Executive Coach and Forbes Contributor 44:31

3M ago44:31

44:31

Do you avoid tough conversations? Frustrated when your team doesn't deliver the work product you expected? Or did someone tell you to work on "executive presence" and you don't know how? In this episode, executive coach and Forbes contributor, Hanna Hart is in The Legal Department with a framework for giving and receiving feedback. Lawyers avoid fe…

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#76: Let's Get Personal with Alicia Ulibarrí, Law Student at the University of New Mexico School of Law and APIL/EAJ Fellow 53:52

3M ago53:52

53:52

This episode was created in partnership with the University of New Mexico School of Law’s Association of Public Interest Law (or APIL) and New Mexico’s very own Equal Access to Justice. APIL provides funding and education related to public interest law to UNM’s law students. And EAJ supports some of the most important public interest organizations …

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Executive Presence In The Legal Department Joe Schohl Inside Counsel Academy And 2x Public Company GC (E62) 34:24

3M ago34:24

34:24

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 listen…

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Deputies: From DGC To GC + Office Hours With Candace Jackson, SVP And General Counsel, Silvaco (E61) 37:23

3M ago37:23

37:23

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. She discusses how deputies can po…

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#75: Let's Get Personal with Yvette Diaz, Personal Injury Attorney at Freese & Goss, PLLC 59:21

3M ago59:21

59:21

Yvette Diaz is an attorney at Freese & Goss, PLLC in Dallas, Texas, where she focused her practice on personal injury and mass tort law. As a plaintiff’s attorney, Yvette represents individuals injured in car accidents, 18-wheeler collisions, motorcycle collisions, pedestrian collisions, slip and falls, general negligence, work injuries, and dog bi…

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C-Suite Series: What The CEO Wants In The Legal Department With Evan Wong, CEO Checkbox 38:37

4M ago38:37

38:37

The CEO is the General Counsel's most important client, but do we truly understand what they need from their lawyer? In this episode of the C-Suite Series, Evan Wong, CEO of legal tech firm Checkbox, joins The Legal Department to help lawyers understand what CEOs want. Evan shares insights on how lawyers can deliver value during "wartime" and "peac…

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#74: Let's Get Personal about Success (Season 3) 23:16

4M ago23:16

23:16

Episode #74 compiles the "success" responses from the following wonderful Season 3 Guests: E34: David Lat, Lawyer Turned Writer and Commentator on the Legal Profession E35: Abimbola Oladokun, Lead Counsel, General Litigation at Meta E36: Nathan Brenner, Attorney, Mergers IV at the Federal Trade Commission E37: Wookie Kim, Legal Director at the ACLU…

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Brass Tacks Of Litigation Management: Adwoa Ghartey-Tagoe Seymour, VP Litigation, Albertsons Companies (E59) 35:25

4M ago35:25

35:25

Overwhelmed by how to organize your company’s litigation portfolio? Unsure how to strike the right balance in your board’s legal reports? Or are you a law firm lawyer struggling to craft the perfect pitch to a corporate client? In this episode of The Legal Department, veteran litigator Adwoa Ghartey-Tagoe Seymour, VP of Litigation at Albertsons Com…

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Bonus Episode: Personal Jurisdiction Replay With Allison Freedman And Hallie Ritzu (E58) 52:03

5M ago52:03

52:03

Kick off the New Year with a bonus episode of The Legal Department! This episode features a lively discussion with Allison Freedman and Hallie Ritzu, the hosts of the popular legal podcast, Personal Jurisdiction. They interview Stacy Bratcher, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer for Cottage Health, to get her insights on succeeding as in-…

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Shake Down Repellent: How To Survive A Class Action Lawsuit Chris Chorba, Co-Chair Class Actions Practice Group, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher (E57) 44:14

5M ago44:14

44:14

Defending litigation is a core function of The Legal Department, but class action cases are different. The stakes are higher, the risks are greater, and all eyes are on the General Counsel to steer the ship through what can be the highest litigation exposure a company can face. Not to worry, Chris Chorba, an expert class action defense lawyer at Gi…

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The "Why" And "How" Of Delegating With Elizabeth Smith And Michael Albino Of Major, Lindsey & Africa (E56) 39:05

5M ago39:05

39:05

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 and Michael Albino of Major, Lindsey & A…

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More Than Just OK: Great Lawyers Give Opinions - Tracey Lesetar-Smith TLSK Advisory, Former NASCAR GC (E55) 44:05

6M ago44:05

44:05

“What do you think we should do?" Many in-house lawyers dread this question from business colleagues. What's the best response? Spoiler alert, it's not, "It's a business decision!" Tracey Lester-Smith, former General Counsel of NASCAR and Bellator MMA, joins The Legal Department to help lawyers confidently give opinions. Tracey argues that providin…

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Let's Get Personal with Jeremy Wilson, VP of Legal at Fabletics and TechStyleOS 57:02

6M ago57:02

57:02

Jeremy Wilson is VP of Legal at Fabletics and TechStyleOS in Los Angeles, California, where he has worked for over three years. Jeremy began his legal career at Vedder Price in Chicago doing mergers and acquisitions work before moving to Winston & Strawn LLP, where he was an associate in the Venture Capital and Private Equity group. He then moved i…

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AI for the Legal Department: Laura Jeffords Greenberg, Senior Legal Director Worksome and Legal AI Consultant (E54) 38:51

6M ago38:51

38:51

Worried that the AI bots are going to make lawyers obsolete? In-house tech lawyer and AI-thought leader Laura Jeffords Greenberg is in The Legal Department this week to help alleviate those big feelings. She shares practical AI use cases for in-house legal departments, offers advice for how to approach this new (and sometimes scary technology) and …

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The First 90 Days In The Legal Department: Michael Watkins, Executive Coach, Professor & Author Of The First 90 Days (E53) 43:35

6M ago43:35

43:35

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 talk about ho…

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Flirting with AI and Tech In The Legal Department Ari Kaplan Ari Kaplan Advisors (E52) 43:59

7M ago43:59

43:59

Feeling overwhelmed by the endless legal tech solutions? Bombarded by vendors offering the latest shiny tools? In this episode, Legal tech analyst and writer Ari Kaplan, with over 18 years of expertise, shares practical advice on evaluating legal tech solutions for your department. Ari discusses how to work effectively with vendors, streamline lega…

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Let's Get Personal with Stacy Rummel Bratcher, Chief Legal Officer at Cottage Health and Host of The Legal Department Podcast 51:41

7M ago51:41

51:41

Stacy Rummel Bratcher is the Chief Legal Officer at Cottage Health in California, where she has worked for over four years. Prior to joining Cottage Health, Stacy held many in-house roles during her nearly fifteen years at the University of Southern California. Stacy started her legal career at Hooper, Lundy & Bookman, PC (in Los Angeles), the nati…

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How To Be Productive In The Legal Department: Sterling Miller CEO Hilgers Graben 6x Author (E51) 41:38

7M ago41:38

41:38

Sterling Miller, a seasoned expert in in-house counsel, shares actionable tips, hacks, and systems to boost legal productivity. From taming the email monster to avoiding time-wasting meetings and mastering your calendar, Sterling offers practical strategies that will help you get more done every day. By implementing a "not-to-do list" and focusing …

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Why We Need Creativity In The Legal Department – Anne Jacoby, CEO Of Spring Street And Author Of Born To Create (E50) 34:40

7M ago34:40

34:40

In this episode, Anne Jacoby, CEO of Spring Street and author of Born to Create, dives into the importance of Creativity Legal. Together with host Stacy, they explore how creativity can help lawyers rethink traditional practices, overcome common creativity blockers, and handle crises with fresh perspectives. Anne also shares her journey in the lega…

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Deputies: How To Position Yourself For A GC Role With Brittney McDonough, BarkerGilmore (E49) 42:27

7M ago42:27

42:27

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, how to pr…

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Don't Say "No" Ask How: Developing a Team in The Legal Department Kate Dugan Energizer (E48) 41:27

7M ago41:27

41:27

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 Develop…

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Wellness In The Legal Department: Janet Thompson Jackson, CEO Paraplu Wellness And Founder Of The Well-Law App (E47) 43:28

8M ago43:28

43:28

Attorney wellness seems like a trend, but until recently, lawyers had few obvious resources to deal with stress and burnout from this challenging career. Law professor and wellness coach Janet Thompson Jackson is working to change that. A pivotal experience with a struggling law student opened her eyes to the urgent need for better wellness support…

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Let's Get Personal with Jason Burch, Legal Director of US Regulatory at Uber 1:04:42

8M ago1:04:42

1:04:42

Jason Burch is the Legal Director of US Regulatory at Uber, where he has worked for over six years. Prior to joining Uber, Jason was an associate in the Chicago and New York offices of Sidley Austin. He has served on the Board of Directors of the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of Dibbs. He was also a…

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How To Build An Advocacy Practice In The Legal Department: Chad Golder General Counsel, The American Hospital Association (E46) 37:11

8M ago37:11

37:11

Think you're too busy managing legal work to get involved in public policy? Think again. In this episode, Chad Golder, General Counsel of the American Hospital Association, shares why it's important for lawyers (especially in-house counsel) to develop relationships with trade associations and share their company's perspectives with policy makers. A…

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Do You Want To Be A GC? Taking The Next Step In The Legal Department: Julie Kinch And Deborah Solmor Ready Set GC (E45) 46:26

8M ago46:26

46:26

The General Counsel role is the brass ring in the in-house career. How do you know if you want it? 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 and how to know if it's right for you. They describe how the GC role is different th…

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C-Suite Series: How to Partner with the CIO and IT Sarah Richardson This Week Health (E44) 38:45

8M ago38:45

38:45

Are you tired of the friction between IT and Legal? In this episode of The Legal Department podcast, Sarah Richardson of This Week Health, shares her insights on what the CIO wants in a GC partner. Discover how IT and Legal can become strategic allies, collaborating on everything from cybersecurity to vendor negotiations. Learn about the importance…

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Let's Get Personal with Amy Chua, Professor of Law at Yale Law School and Bestselling Author 1:01:47

9M ago1:01:47

1:01:47

Amy Chua is the John M. Duff, Jr. Professor of Law at Yale Law School where she teaches contracts and international business transactions, among other things. Her areas of expertise include international business transactions, law and development, ethnic conflict, and globalization and the law. You may also recognize Amy as the author of the intern…

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NSFW? Emojis and The Legal Department: Eric Goldman Professor, University of Santa Clara School of Law (E43) 39:16

9M ago39:16

39:16

A "Thumbs Up" might seem like a harmless response to a text message, but it turns out it might not be so safe for work after all. In this episode, Professor Eric Goldman delves into the legal implications of emojis and how they can influence the outcome of a case. He offers valuable tips on handling discovery when emojis are critical evidence and e…

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C-Suite Series: What The CFO Wants In The Legal Department Kevin Rubin, CFO BetterUp (E42) 35:04

9M ago35:04

35:04

The CFO is one of the most important partners for the General Counsel. To maximize this relationship, legal teams must understand the CFO's priorities. In this C-suite conversation with Kevin Rubin, CFO of BetterUp, discover how in-house counsel can deliver tangible value to the finance function. Learn to position legal as a strategic partner, effe…

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The Goldilocks Of Authentic Communication In The Legal Department: Dina Denham Smith, Cognitas Consulting (E41) 36:55

9M ago36:55

36:55

These days, we're expected to bring our "whole selves" to work, right? Well, not always. Leaders often find themselves in an "authenticity paradox" where they are expected to share just the "right" amount with their teams, peers and leadership. Executive Coach Dina Denham Smith says that this emotional labor is taxing on leaders, especially lawyers…

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Level Up And Hold On: Leading The Legal Department Of A Start Up To IPO: Eric Lentell Archer Aviation (E40) 36:30

10M ago36:30

36:30

Hold on tight! The Legal Department is going on a wild ride of acquisitions, IPOs, and spinouts with Eric Lentell, General Counsel of Archer Aviation. At the start of Eric's legal career, the GC informed him that the company had been sold and he no longer had a job. Since that first role, he has ridden the roller coaster at companies like Fitbit, D…

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Let's Get Personal With Bryan Nese, Patent Litigator at Mayer Brown 56:33

10M ago56:33

56:33

Bryan Nese is a partner in the D.C. office of Mayer Brown where practices complex patent litigation, both in district court and at the International Trade Commission. Bryan is a graduate of Rowan University and George Washington University Law School. He also has a Master of Science from Pennsylvania State University. Thank you to our sponsor, Them…

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Level Up Your Negotiation Skills And Ask for More With Alex Carter Professor, Columbia Law School And Author Ask For More (E39) 45:51

10M ago45:51

45:51

Negotiation skills are fundamental for lawyers, but how many of us really know what it takes to get the most out of a mediation? Alex Carter, Professor and Director of the Mediation Center at Columbia Law School, mediator, and author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book, "Ask for More," shares her insights on negotiation and how to succeed i…

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What's Next: Career Transitions In The Legal Department - Michelle Banks Barker Gilmore (E38) 36:04

10M ago36:04

36:04

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 yourself …

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C-Suite Series: How to Move from The Legal Department into the Business: Michelle Johnson-Tidjani CAO, CommonSpirit Health (E37) 40:20

10M ago40:20

40:20

Tired of being "just a lawyer"? If you're thinking about moving from the legal department into a business role, this episode is for you. Michelle Johnson-Tidjani served for years as General Counsel of Henry Ford Health and before that at top healthcare companies such as The Cleveland Clinic and Tenet Healthcare. With a true passion for learning the…

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C-Suite Series: How to Partner with the Chief Human Resources Officer/CHRO Jim Dunn LD Human Capital Consulting (E36) 35:33

10M ago35:33

35:33

Forget the stereotype of lawyers toiling away in isolation. Buckle up, legal eagles, because you're about to become strategic partners with the C-suite! This episode of C-Suite dives deep with Jim Dunn, CEO and President of LD Human Capital Consulting. Jim pulls back the curtain on the Chief Human Resources Officer role, offering a treasure trove o…

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Let's Get Personal with Katie O'Neill, Healthcare Attorney at Sheppard Mullin and Registered Nurse 50:45

11M ago50:45

50:45

Thank you to our sponsor, Themis Bar Review! Themis Law School Essentials will enhance your understanding of your course material and teach you skills to help you succeed in law school and beyond. It's all 100% free at themisbarsocial.com/personaljxpod. Katie O'Neill is an associate in the Chicago office of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP in …

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Own Your Own Professional Development: Sapna Pandya Red Bull (E35) 36:15

11M ago36:15

36:15

Sapna Pandya is executive vice president and general counsel of Red Bull North America--one of the most iconic beverage companies. But the company is much more than that, covering media, events, marketing, and distribution. Pandya's team provides legal support for this complex business. In this episode, Sapna shares how to foster a culture of profe…

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Level-Up Contracting In The Legal Department With Laura Fredrick (E34) 38:47

11M ago38:47

38:47

Contracting is the "meat and potatoes" of in-house practice, but sometimes it seems to lack sizzle, yet Laura Fredrick disagrees. She's so passionate about contracting that she founded How to Contract, a contract training business focused on helping lawyers and in-house contract teams learn real-world contracting skills. Laura is no stranger to in-…

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Level-Up Ethics And Compliance By Putting People First: Jen Brewer, ActivisionBlizzard (E33) 42:41

11M ago42:41

42:41

Activision's Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer Jen Brewer is in The Legal Department to share her experience leading a global ethics and compliance function. An award-winning corporate governance and compliance professional, Jen led a cultural transformation at Activision Blizzard and engaged 140+ "heroes" in the company to promote a culture of o…

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Leading Teams In The Legal Department: Michele Mollkoy Cottage Health (E32) 36:35

12M ago36:35

36:35

From the first day of law school, you were trained to be the one with the answer, with little to no training about working on a team. But in the workforce, you should work with others, and as the saying goes, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." In this episode of The Legal Department, change management consultant…

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Let's Get Personal with Jacob Abudaram, Judicial Law Clerk at the Supreme Court of Hawai'i 54:30

12M ago54:30

54:30

Thank you to our sponsor, Themis Bar Review! Themis Law School Essentials will enhance your understanding of your course material and teach you skills to help you succeed in law school and beyond. It's all 100% free at themisbarsocial.com/personaljxpod. Personal Jurisdiction listeners also get $300 off Themis’s bar prep course with this discount co…

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Prioritize Happiness: Building Effective Outside Counsel Relationships: Tim Reimers Sheppard Mullin (E31) 34:29

12M ago34:29

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Prioritize happiness is not the advice you'd expect from a real estate partner in Big Law. But Tim Reimers isn't In the average bear. In this episode of The Legal Department, we talk about how to build a mutually beneficial relationship with outside counsel and how in-house counsel and GC's can set the tone in deals to keep the team focused on the …

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