Do you aspire to ascend to the General Counsel role? Or perhaps you know someone who does?
If your answer is yes, then RSGC Ascend: From Aspiration to General Counsel is the program designed for you. This one-day event in Chicago, on February 12, 2025, hosted by Skadden Arps with the support of our esteemed colleagues Amy Reitmeier and Amy Van Gelder, is tailored to help you create a concrete action plan to confidently move forward in your GC journey. A day curated by our wonderful Planning Committee of Deborah Solmor, Julie Kinch, Stacy Bratcher, Sterling Miller, Jennifer Miller, and Candace Jackson, this program is designed to answer your most pressing questions with strategic guidance on the steps ahead:
1. Is this the role you’re truly looking for?
2. How ready are you ready for the GC role?
3. What do you need to become GC ready?
4. How to strategically search for the right GC opportunity?
Program Highlights Include:
Complete a GC Preparedness Self-Assessment & Personal Action Plan: Evaluate your readiness and create your own personalized roadmap for success.
From Lawyer to Leader: Moderated by Stacy Bratcher, GC at Cottage Health and host of The Legal Department Podcast, this session will foster a conversation with experienced GCs who will reflect on their transitions to the role, including whether they felt ready and if they fully understood the breadth of responsibilities.
Preparation & Positioning for Success: Moderated by Jennifer Miller, GC at Grammarly, this panel will focus on a strategic approach to finding the right GC role and organization. Learn how to align your strengths with the right leadership team and culture, identify the right CEO and company that fit your values, and position yourself for long-term success.
Lunch & Learn: How to Compete to Win the GC Role: Hear from Casey Gordon of Russell Reynolds, an expert in placing GCs. She will share critical insights on how Deputy General Counsel can position themselves competitively against sitting GCs. Learn what recruiters are looking for and what DGCs need to focus on to win the role by showcasing their strengths and potential over more experienced candidates.
The Room Where It Happens: Sterling Miller, three-time GC and author of the Ten Things You Need to Know as In-House Counsel blog, will explore the transition from providing legal guidance to becoming a trusted, influential member of the executive leadership team.
The GC Readiness Check: RSGC Advisory Board Co-Chair and JK Leadership Advisors founder, Julie Kinch, will lead a session to assess, align, and activate your career plan based on your assessment results and what you learn throughout the day. This program will ignite your confidence and motivation and you will leave the day with an action plan tailored to your specific needs.
Space is limited, so be sure to mark your calendar and save the date for this transformative program. If you’re interested in attending please click below. Skadden will send invites in early November.
Please note that sometimes invitations may end up in your spam or junk folder, so be sure to check there as well. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take the next strategic step in your journey to General Counsel!
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