So You Want to Be a GC ...

The role of the GC has become increasingly important and complicated. To help you better understand the role and what makes a GC successful, join our expert faculty as they discuss some of the key challenges and opportunities arising in this unique leadership position.

Participants will leave this program with a greater understanding of: 

• What does a GC actually do (15 minutes)
• Best practices for effective relationship management and communication with the C-suite and board of directors (10 minutes)
• How to successfully build relationships with key internal stakeholders across the organization (10 minutes)
• When and how to interact with outside counsel, regulators and other key external stakeholders (15 minutes)
• Time management and prioritization tips (10 minutes)

Who Should Attend: In-house counsel, or those transitioning to in-house who are seeking a better understanding of the role of the GC

Program Level: Overview

Prerequisites: None

Advanced Preparation: None 

Faculty:

Michelle H. Browdy

Senior Vice President, Legal & Regulatory Affairs and General Counsel

IBM Corporation

Lorin L. Reisner

Partner

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Cari Robinson

Senior Managing Director

August Strategic Communications

Former Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Revlon