The First Five Years: A Fresh Perspective On The General Counsel Role
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Featured
Foreword: Barry Wolf
Barry Wolf discusses the effect of interconnectedness in business, and how this is changing the role of the in-house lawyer.
Interviews
Tony West
Uber
Tom Johnson
FCC
Stacy Cozad
Spirit Aerosystems
Audrey Lee
Starz
Eric Dale
Nielsen
Amy Sandgrund-Fisher
Clinton Foundation
Brian Israel
Planetary Resources
David Yawman
PepsiCo
Hazel-Ann F. Mayers
Simon & Schuster
Bradley Gayton
Ford Motor Company
Lori Schechter
McKesson Corporation
James Zappa
CHS
Hannah Lim-Johnson
Kelly Services
Susannah Stroud Wright
Credit Karma
Hannah Gordon
San Francisco 49ers
Ben Gross
Genius
Aimie Killeen
Cardtronics
Michael Stein
Live Ventures
Tim Murphy
Mastercard
Jon Allison
Root Insurance Company
Features
Foreword: Barry Wolf | Foreword
Barry Wolf discusses the effect of interconnectedness in business, and how this is changing the role of the in-house lawyer.
Voices of Experience | Veteran Perspective
‘I rise at 4.30am every day thinking, “How am I going to beat my competition?” I’m fiercely competitive and so are our lawyers.’ – Bradley Gayton, general counsel, Ford.
Unpacking the Present | Today’s Leader
‘I always focus on the “counsel” part. You cannot come to this role and think of yourself as a lawyer. You have to think of yourself as a counselor and partner who can provide legal advice – but also general counsel to your business partner on legal, business, policy and reputational issues.’ – Tony West, chief legal officer, Uber.
The GC of Tomorrow | Thinking Forward
‘I rise at 4:30am every day thinking, “How am I going to beat my competition?” I’m fiercely competitive and so are our lawyers.’ – Bradley Gayton, general counsel, Ford Motor Company.