In this episode of In-House Counsel Chronicles, host Shawna Rosner sits down with Deborah Weisman, Deputy General Counsel at HireVue. Deborah shares her journey from private practice to becoming in-house counsel, offering insights into the transition and the broader role in-house attorneys play. She discusses the importance of adaptability, the shift from specialization to generalization, and what it means to serve as a strategic business advisor. Deborah also shares her perspective on the differences between working on M&A from the inside vs. as outside counsel, how remote work is impacting the legal profession, and the fast-evolving regulatory landscape around AI. For those aspiring to move in-house, she provides practical advice on navigating the path and thriving within a corporate legal team.

In this episode of In-House Counsel Chronicles, Nancy Berardinelli-Krantz, shares her inspiring journey from a small town in Ohio to serving in the military to becoming the Chief Legal Officer at Grainger highlighting how her early life and time in the military helped shape her impressive path in the legal profession. Our discussion explores key themes such as leadership, workplace culture, and the growing impact of AI in the legal industry. Nancy underscores the importance of networking and a genuine passion for business as essential ingredients for a thriving in-house legal career. She also opens up about one regret she has, as she looks back. Tune in to hear Nancy's story and gain some actionable advice for your own career.

In this episode, Shawna Rosner speaks with Jessica Cohen, an in-house counsel attorney at Verizon, who shares her inspiring journey from working in the nonprofit sector to attending law school and ultimately finding her place at Verizon. She delves into her current role in regulatory affairs, where she focuses on emerging issues like AI, privacy, and cybersecurity.

The conversation highlights the supportive culture at Verizon and the unique challenges and rewards of being a mid-career attorney. Jessica also underscores the ongoing importance of community service in her professional life. Drawing from her own experience, she offers insightful advice to aspiring in-house lawyers, particularly those considering a career pivot or seeking meaning in their legal work.