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In August 2017, Breana Jeter began her first in-house role at @WellsFargo, transitioning from private practice and public defense to create a more manageable life for her young children. Discover more about her journey and role: hubs.la/Q02KmyqG0

Rick Hansen has had a successful career at Perkins Coie, Amazon, Chevron, General Motors, and now at @HP Inc. He excels in law, business, and public policy globally. Discover more about his journey: hubs.la/Q02KgsK20

Angie Nolet sought a change after facing challenges with work/life balance despite her legal background in civil litigation and government work. Learn more about Angie’s journey and role at @Redfin: hubs.la/Q02JYFmq0

Tim Braley chose to join @bakerhughesco as the Executive Counsel of Global Ethics and Investigations over potentially becoming the acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, despite it being a career aspiration. Learn more about his journey: hubs.la/Q02JtcK40

Melissa James always dreamed big, once envisioning herself as the first female president of the US. Her passion for politics and law led her to pursue a legal career, inspired by her lawyer father. Learn more about her journey and role at @GoldmanSachs: hubs.la/Q02Jt9Tz0

Amanda Evanson excels at making and implementing plans. She went from not considering law as a career to becoming the Senior Corporate Counsel of e-discovery at @Delta. Discover more about her career path and position at Delta: hubs.la/Q02JsZ9b0

Since his last interview with Modern Counsel in 2019, Michael Buchwald has taken on a more direct role in the @NFL's business, particularly during the challenges of the pandemic. Learn more about his journey and contributions to the NFL: hubs.la/Q02JqnHq0

Dawn Staggs doesn’t worry about her cosmetology career not working out. Instead, she has spent nearly 12 years as SC at Phillips 66, one of the world’s leading energy companies. Learn more about her journey and role at Phillips 66: hubs.la/Q02Jfpp40

In 2023, U.S. lawyers were fined for using ChatGPT without verification, leading to fake cases in legal papers. Learn more about how technology and ethics are reshaping the legal and tech landscapes in this @Forbes article: hubs.la/Q02Htf1n0

Danielle Warner, General Counsel at @wearfigs, saw Heather Hasson and Trina Spear ring the opening bell at the NY Stock Exchange in support of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Learn more about her journey and dedication to healthcare heroes: hubs.la/Q02Ht9yW0

Underdog Sports, a platform for fantasy sports, content, and betting, has grown rapidly since 2020. Nicholas Green, the General Counsel since 2022, led team expansion from 75 to 300+ employees in 18 months. Learn more about his role in @UnderdogFantasy: hubs.la/Q02Ht12P0

Steffany Cunningham, General Counsel at National Express, exemplifies success through hard work and determination, shaped by perseverance and resilience. Read more about her story and impactful role: hubs.la/Q02Hs-DQ0

Jerry Swindell has been with @JNJCareers for 18 years, starting as the chief antitrust counsel in the early 2000s when his son was born. Read more about Jerry Swindell’s journey: hubs.la/Q02HsRBk0

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Should professionals aim to be generalists or specialists? This discussion sheds light on the evolving landscape of legal operations and its practitioners' roles. Join the conversation and explore the implications for legal operations, by @atlblog: hubs.la/Q02H9Hm_0

At Dinsmore, Felix Sharpe tackled diverse cases across state and federal courts, from brand protection to product liability, gaining invaluable trial experience along the way. Explore Felix Sharpe’s transition and insights into in-house counsel at Humana: hubs.la/Q02H0QL40

Medicare's drug price negotiations advance despite challenges. Boehringer Ingelheim's lawsuit against the constitutionality of IRA Medicare price negotiations was dismissed on July 3rd. Learn more about the ruling and its impact, by @barandbench: hubs.ly/Q02GS0640

Russell King celebrates his 10th wedding anniversary with husband Bryan, as he shares his family story and commitment to diversity and inclusion. Read more about his story at @McDonalds: hubs.ly/Q02GS7W50

Former basketball team captain Erika Sylvester highlights teamwork, communication, and strategy in in-house counsel, excelling in civil litigation.. Discover Erika Sylvester’s journey and explore the full Mentorship Issue feature at: hubs.la/Q02GDWJ00

Joel Roy, with a diverse background in pharmaceuticals and law, became the legal business partner at @Novartis after focusing on AI and healthcare clients. Don't miss out on his career journey and the full Mentorship Issue: hubs.la/Q02Gr-C00