Season 12, Episode 2: Wait, I Have To Know How To Do What Now? (with Minh Merchant)

Notes To My (Legal) Self

In this episode of Notes to My (Legal) Self, Olga Mack continues the Legal Operations series with Minh Merchant, a three-time General Counsel and mission-driven legal leader in the healthcare industry.

In “Leading with Intent,” Minh joins Olga to unpack what it really takes to become—and remain—a public company GC. From writing earnings scripts and navigating securities disclosures to conducting career “true-up” conversations, Minh shares how she’s built a business-aligned legal path by leading with clarity, courage, and intentionality.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

• How to “true up” your experience when pursuing a stretch role

• What hiring managers actually look for in a general counsel

• The mindset shift from qualified to capable

• How to tap into your network for mentorship and accelerated growth

• Why asking “Do I still want this?” is key to long-term career alignment

Whether you're preparing for a leap into a new role, transitioning into a different industry, or refining your career blueprint, Minh offers a thoughtful, practical framework for legal leadership that lasts.

This episode is for:

• In-house counsel mapping their next move

• Legal ops professionals with executive ambitions

• Legal leaders seeking growth beyond traditional career ladders

Tune in to explore what it means to grow your legal career intentionally—on your terms, and in alignment with where you’re headed next.