GCs in the House

A Conversation with Scott Samuels

In this episode of GCs in the House, Lina Guo sits down with Scott Samuels, the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary of Geron Corporation, to discuss his journey from a rural upbringing in Pennsylvania to becoming a seasoned life sciences executive in Boston. Listen in as Scott explores building and scaling legal teams, the challenges of transitioning from clinical to commercial stages in biotech, and the importance of mentorship and networking.

A Conversation with Martha Ha

From her humble beginnings as an immigrant to becoming a leading legal executive at a Fortune 500 company, Martha Ha, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of US Foods, shares her remarkable journey. In this episode of GCs in the House, Lina Guo sits down with Martha as she talks about her nonlinear career path, the challenges she faced as an AAPI female attorney, and how she balanced professional growth with single motherhood.

A Conversation with Alice Geene

Throughout her career, Alice Geene has driven growth and transformation in multiple tech companies. In this episode of GCs in the House, she shares with Lina Guo her inspiring journey from private practice in New York to leading tech companies through IPOs. She offers invaluable advice on honing business skills, the importance of mentorship, and adapting to the ever-evolving tech landscape. Plus, learn how she balances her demanding career with her passion for yoga.

A Conversation with Matt Campobasso

Matt Campobasso, General Counsel of Enfusion, sits down with Lina Guo to discuss his career transitions from government prosecutor to law firm partner and finally to an in-house counsel role. Listen in as Matt talks about the challenges of scaling a company, navigating an IPO, and what he believes makes a great lawyer and businessperson.