The First Five Years: A Fresh Perspective On The General Counsel Role
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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
Lori Schechter
McKesson Corporation
Jon Allison
Root Insurance Company
Tim Murphy
Mastercard
Michael Stein
Live Ventures
Aimie Killeen
Cardtronics
Ben Gross
Genius
Hannah Gordon
San Francisco 49ers
Susannah Stroud Wright
Credit Karma
Hannah Lim-Johnson
Kelly Services
James Zappa
CHS
Tony West
Uber
Bradley Gayton
Ford Motor Company
Hazel-Ann F. Mayers
Simon & Schuster
David Yawman
PepsiCo
Brian Israel
Planetary Resources
Amy Sandgrund-Fisher
Clinton Foundation
Eric Dale
Nielsen
Audrey Lee
Starz
Stacy Cozad
Spirit Aerosystems
Tom Johnson
FCC
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.