Click here to nominate your potential GC for 2025 program.

We're now accepting nominations for the program starting in February, 2025. The program will consist of 6 modules. Modules 1 and 6 are in-person from 12 pm to 7 pm. Intervening modules are virtual and last 2.5 hours. The modules below are examples from the previous program. Exact dates to follow.

NOMINATIONS

NOMINATE HERE FOR 2025

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR
NEXT GENERATION GENERAL COUNSELS

In collaboration with The Executas Group

MODULES

What are the expectations of the role from a sitting GC?

Journeys to the top job–what have been the biggest challenges & lessons learned in becoming a GC? What do you wish you had known before?

How has the GC job changed over time and continuing to evolve? What will GC of the future need to be successful? (Agility & Adaptability, ESG, etc.)
Exec Search Partner POV: How the GC job is evolving, what will be required of GC of the future, & the “what” and “how” of preparing for a GC job

Cultivating self-awareness (self-assessment vs. key capabilities/experiences of the job now & in the future)

Building a development plan–2 to 3 areas to develop
What do you need to demonstrate to be considered for the GC role?

How to get visibility with the CEO/LT before becoming GC?

CEO expectations of a GC + how to create value for the CEO

Building trust & credibility with CEO
Team expectations of a GC / Creating a culture of high performance

Making your team strategic business partners vs. order takers or department of “no”

Developing your people – growing talent
What do you need to demonstrate to be considered for the GC role?

Peer expectations of a GC and how to create value for your peers

Working with peers and gaining support outside the law department

Thinking and contributing like a business leader (not just Legal SME)

Building trust & credibility with peers
What do you need to demonstrate to be considered for the GC role?

Board expectations of a GC + how to create value for the Board

How to get visibility with the Board before becoming GC?

How to navigate potential conflicting duties? (shareholders, Board, CEO, leadership team, company)