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Becoming the GC - Joseph Schohl | Hemang Shah | Corporate Law

Expanding Globally: Hemang Shah Shares Expertise In Corporate Law And Cross-Border Transactions

  Understanding the complexities of corporate law is crucial for businesses aiming for global expansion, and our guest, Hemang Shah, offers a unique perspective on ...
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Becoming the GC - Joseph Schohl | Christy Crase | In-House Counsel

Lessons In Leadership For In-House Counsel with Christy Crase

  Christy Crase shares her remarkable journey to becoming in-house counsel, transitioning from intense law firm work to leading legal teams at Professional Case Management ...
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Becoming the GC - Joseph Schohl | Stacy Bratcher | Leadership Role

What It Takes To Embrace A Leadership Role With Stacy Bratcher

  Embracing any leadership role requires not only the necessary skills or knowledge. It is also about taking initiative, building relationships, and driving actual results. ...
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Becoming the GC - Joseph Schohl | Tommy Haldorsen | Intuition

How Intuition Fuels Home Run Decisions: Tommy Haldorsen Of Galardi Group

  Trust your intuition—it’s the secret to hitting home runs in your career and personal life, according to Tommy Haldorsen, General Counsel at Galardi Group, ...
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Becoming the GC - Joseph Schohl | Caren Weakley | Healthcare

A Passion For Healthcare: Caren Weakley Of Sutter Health

  Driven by a passion for healthcare, Caren Weakley, General Counsel of Sutter Health, shares her inspiring journey from law school to leading a major ...
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What Sets Cutting-Edge Leaders Apart?

What sets cutting-edge leaders apart? A commitment to growth—not just their own, but their team’s. This month, we had the privilege of delivering a live ...
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Be Upfront About Your Enthusiasm

When searching for a new job, there are two schools of thought. Be coy about your preferences to avoid conceding anything in the negotiation process. ...
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BTG 1 | Influence And Network

Building A Powerful Network And Expanding Your Influence: Stephen Chu Of InStride

  When it comes to building a powerful network and expanding your influence as a legal leader, few people embody that journey better than Stephen ...
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Don’t Reinvent the Wheel

As a very junior associate at Milbank, I was given an assignment at 6 PM to mark up a 50-page agreement by the next morning. ...
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The Importance of Mentors

Weather matters. And so does finding a great mentor. I moved to Los Angeles for a 2L summer job at Milbank and returned to California ...
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Don’t Panic – Things Are Rarely As Bad As They Seem

I remember my first visit to California.  I was interviewing for a 2L summer position.  I knew from the minute I arrived that this place ...
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This Is An Awesome Day

SpaceX Falcon9 launched this morning – 21 Starlink satellites going into low-Earth orbit! This is a photo from our back yard. We also saw the ...
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What Our Members Say

“One of the things I love about working with Joe is the joy and camaraderie he invariably brings to every discussion, including times when we have to discuss emotionally challenging subject matter. It’s hard to remember a call without laughter, and some lighthearted talk, to accompany the intellectual challenges we tackle together. Joe has a unique ability to tackle challenging topics while remaining positive and uplifting – skills which serve him incredibly well as a coach.”
Dave K.Law Firm Partner
“Joe has played many roles in my career: mentor, boss, colleague, outside counsel, client, and friend. He is the person I go to for advice of all kinds, who gives of himself and who has opened doors I never thought possible. He is a man of character and upmost integrity who astonishes me every day with the intentionality he brings to everything in his life, personally and professionally.”
Caren W.General Counsel
"Senior lawyers often face challenges that require wisdom more than technical expertise. When I faced complex ethical decisions, Joe helped me navigate to the best acceptable outcome. For leaders of law departments seeking not just technical improvement but strategic insight and clarity, Joe's combination of experience and wisdom makes him an invaluable coaching partner."
Michael S.Chief Legal Officer
“I’ve known Joe for the better part of two decades, in multiple roles over those years. Whether as a Chief Legal Officer over one of the largest in-house departments in healthcare or as an outside advisor, Joe uniformly appears with focus, equilibrium, and perspective. The last quality is the most valuable to me and I’m excited he’s chosen to share his wealth of real-world experience with other professionals. He is a leader first, who happens also to be a good lawyer.”
Greg T.Managing General Counsel
"Because of Joe’s mentorship and coaching, I was able to switch my practice area from general litigation to health law transactional work. Joe educated me on the nuances of this practice area, guiding me from his personal experience and introducing techniques for managing contract negotiations and business clients. I am very appreciative of Joe’s kindness, patience, and extensive knowledge on running an in-house environment, as well as his focus on continuous, personal improvement."
Melissa H.Associate General Counsel
"Joe not only got me focused on the right things, he helped hold me accountable in between meetings. It is invaluable to pitch ideas and strategies to a coach like Joe, who very recently sat in the C-level seat. I have a much better idea of how things will be received after I’ve done a dry run with Joe."
John P.Law Firm Partner and Adjunct Professor
"Joe trained me to think more like a business person, which has helped me deliver a more accessible and usable work product for my clients and colleagues. He imparts wisdom gained from his vast array of legal and life experiences, making him an excellent resource and sounding board for me in my day-to-day practice. I consider him a trusted and experienced mentor, who has helped make me an indispensable part of my teams from behind the scenes.”
Mary L.Associate General Counsel

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