When lawyers think about their next career move, many make one critical mistake. They focus on the job title instead of the profession. Titles are narrow. Professions are portable. Every profession exists because it fulfills a fundamental human need. Throughout … [more]
Most General Counsel are not underdogs in the traditional sense. They are highly educated, deeply trained, and often sit near the center of power. They advise CEOs, boards, investors, executive teams, and business leaders making consequential decisions. And yet, in … [more]
Here are the key takeaways from The Conference Board’s 2026 CLO Report, which examines the evolving role of the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) at US public companies and highlights the CLO’s transition to a central C-Suite position. Role Evolution and … [more]
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VIRTUAL EVENT: LEADING THROUGH UNCERTAINTY JULY 22, 2026, 8:30-9:30 am REGISTER NOW Leading Through Uncertainty with Dr. Larry Richard, the LawyerBrain. Join Dr. Larry Richard for a practical discussion on the science of resilience and why lawyers are particularly susceptible … [more]
For years, retirement has been viewed as a personal decision. A financial milestone. A lifestyle choice. A future event. Across the legal profession, retirement is becoming something larger. It is becoming a leadership transition issue. And for many lawyers who … [more]
Bryan Jenkins is Assistant General Counsel, Securities & Finance with Solventum. Solventum is a global healthcare company that specializes in medical technology, including wound care, surgical tools, dental solutions, and health information systems. Bryan is a graduate of the University of Chicago … [more]
There’s a leadership risk that rarely appears on a dashboard. It doesn’t announce itself in a missed quarter. It doesn’t trigger an immediate escalation. It compounds quietly. This is less about decline and more about the erosion of a critical … [more]
The traditional advice still applies: excel, build relationships, demonstrate leadership, produce results. Executives don’t put people on the shortlist simply because they are technically strong or highly reliable. They do it because they trust how that person thinks when the … [more]
Kate Perez Whittaker is VP, Assistant General Counsel with CorMedix. CorMedix is a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative products that help prevent life-threatening infections and improve outcomes for patients with chronic kidney disease and other serious … [more]
