Becoming the GC

Networking As A Superpower: Building A Portfolio Career In Law With Lisa Harrington

Meet Lisa Harrington [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisahattonharrington/], the ultimate portfolio career architect in the legal world. From top litigator to multiple General Counsel (GC) roles, a public company board member, and now the CEO seat, Lisa has mastered the art of continuous professional evolution. In this powerful conversation, she reveals the secret to her success: networking as a superpower. We dig into how to turn an 'odd' early job (like insurance defense) into a hidden advantage, how GCs confidently step into broader business and board roles, and practical strategies for managing a career inflection point. Whether you're an aspiring GC or wondering what's next, discover how to build your own unstoppable career infrastructure. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://www.insidecounselacademy.com/

The Evolution Of Corporate Law Practice And The Modern GC With Noah Popp

The role of the modern GC has evolved from being a technical gatekeeper to a strategic business partner who must balance the "speed of light" provided by technology with the "speed of right" required for sound judgment. Noah Popp [https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-popp-2a2458a], Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Enerpac Tool Group, [https://www.enerpactoolgroup.com/] joins the show to trace the transformation of corporate practice—from the era of hand-carried SEC filings and physical corporate seals to the current age of AI-assisted due diligence and global compliance. Noah shares candid insights into navigating the 2008 financial crisis, the shift toward "mile-wide" generalist expertise, and why a GC’s value is actually enhanced, not diminished, by the rise of ChatGPT and data-driven decision-making. This conversation is essential listening for aspiring legal leaders looking to build the pragmatism and global perspective necessary to lead in an increasingly fractured and automated world. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://www.insidecounselacademy.com/

The Tech-Forward GC: How Ritesh Patel Turns Technology Into Strategic Advantage

Technology will only evolve as time passes by, and you cannot afford to be left behind. You have to grow alongside it and use it wisely to your career advantage. Joseph Schohl sits down with Ritesh Patel, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Viant Technology, a publicly traded advertising technology company. He shares the role of tech innovation in his job as an in-house counsel, particularly AI-powered tools like GC AI. Ritesh also explains why adopting new technologies is now non-negotiable for lawyers, which allows them to handle even a ton of overly complex and highly confidential data. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://www.insidecounselacademy.com/

Beyond Compliance: Jamie Anderson On Building Modern In House Teams In A Changing Healthcare World

Jamie Anderson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-anderson-6018b930], CLO of Virta Health [https://www.virtahealth.com/], is not your typical General Counsel. She's a high-impact leader who has navigated a non-linear career path—from politics-obsessed DC student to Big Law at Aiken Gump, scaling teams at the healthcare giant DaVita, and finally leaping to the GC seat at the metabolic disease reversal startup, Virta. She also brings a deeply personal connection to her work as someone who has lived with type 1 diabetes her entire adult life. In this exclusive interview, Jamie offers a masterclass on what it takes to thrive in modern healthcare law. She reveals why legal professionals must move beyond mere compliance to become true strategic partners, how she is rapidly scaling a small legal department using AI and automation (tools like GCAI are essential!), and the critical importance of being embedded with the business. If you’re an in-house counsel, aspiring GC, or simply passionate about the intersection of purpose-driven business and law, you won't want to miss her candid insights on building a successful, efficient, and deeply satisfying legal career in a fast-changing landscape.

From Big Law To ‘Retirement’ And Beyond: Mike Sennett’s Second Act As General Counsel

What does a “retirement” career look like for a Big Law antitrust partner? In this exclusive interview, we speak with Mike Sennett [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-sennett-1744a114/]—former antitrust partner at Jones Day—about his unconventional transition to General Counsel of the Water Quality Association [https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESTAE7q4ylFgl6KbZbU2_QUCkyTyz79rcEisyQWK249tGGpk8Z8RQFoGs58ZeWlpxR5l6NjAZkA4JVKsRpisbzz45mqXeOyt5hXDPOVvI=] (WQA). After decades handling complex global deals, cartel cases, and evolving regulatory challenges, Sennett found a rewarding “second act” he jokingly calls his retirement years. He shares insights on the evolution of U.S. antitrust law, why qualitative arguments matter beyond the HHI index, and the skills needed to navigate global regulation. Most importantly, Sennett reflects on how senior lawyers can find meaningful GC roles that offer impact and responsibility—without running a massive legal department. Tune in. This is a thoughtful blueprint for experienced lawyers looking to scale back without stepping away.