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Ready Set GC | Ascend

Thoughtfully Preparing Women Aspiring GCs to Level Up

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After supporting women GCs for the past six years, Ready Set GC recognized a critical gap. In-house women who report to the General Counsel or Chief Legal Officer and aspire to transition into their first GC role often lack structured guidance and tailored support. Ready Set GC | Ascend was created to bridge this gap by providing a structured framework to assess readiness and alignment, identify growth areas, and strategically position for the next step in their careers.

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Unlike our GC program, which focuses on mastering the role, the Ascend program is centered on preparing for it. Through a highly interactive experience, participants engage in a personalized self-assessment and action planning process, helping them objectively evaluate their leadership capabilities, focus their approach, and develop a concrete roadmap toward securing a GC role.

Program Overview

This highly interactive program is designed to help aspiring GCs take a strategic, proactive approach to their career progression. Participants will engage in hands-on exercises, guided discussions, and candid conversations with experienced leaders to evaluate their readiness for the GC role and develop a concrete action plan.

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A Personalized Self-Assessment

Evaluate your leadership strengths, skills gaps, and career aspirations to better understand what you need to reach the GC level.

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Strategic Action Plan Building

Develop a personalized, step-by-step roadmap to enhance leadership readiness, identify development opportunities, and confidently position yourself for a GC role.

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Hands-On Learning & Discussions

Engage in real-time problem-solving and candid discussions to explore strategies for addressing the challenges, expectations, and decision-making responsibilities of a GC.

Program Experience

No Membership Fee

No Membership Fee

We believe access to our programs should be available to all women in the foundational years of their GC career.

In-Person

There is no substitute for face-to-face engagement and learning, building real relationships that extend beyond the event.

Localized Networking

Impactful Networking

Connect with women navigating similar challenges, creating a meaningful peer community for shared learning, encouragement, and lasting professional relationships beyond the event.

Small, Intentional Setting

More expansive than our GC program but intentionally sized to promote engaging dialogue, valuable interactions, and ongoing peer connection.

Interactive & Personalized

Go beyond passive learning with hands-on exercises and reflections designed to help you create a personalized action plan.

Experienced Leadership

Gain direct insights from accomplished leaders who have walked this path before you, offering practical guidance for your own career path.

Jehanne B.

Senior Associate General Counsel, Devoted Health, Boston, MA

"Ascend helped me see my path to GC more clearly. The self-assessment made me think differently about my strengths and gaps, while hearing from others in the same position reassured me that I wasn’t alone in the challenges ahead. I left with more confidence, a clearer plan, and a network of peers to lean on."

Past Panelists

  • Stacy Bratcher, SVP and Chief Legal Officer / Cottage Health

  • Karen Klein, Executive Advisor and Legal Counsel / Chicago Sports Network

  • Candace Jackson, SVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary / Silvaco

  • Jennifer Miller, General Counsel / Grammarly

  • Kim deBeers, M&A/Corporate Retired Partner / Skadden

  • Marie J. Ma, Chief Legal Officer/ Articulate

  • Amanda Miller, Executive Search Consultant / Russell Reynolds Associates

  • Sterling Miller, CEO and Senior Counsel / Hilgers Graben PLLC

  • Hannah Kim, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary / Circana

  • Claudia Regen, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary / Spotless Brands

  • Talia Jarvis, Chief Legal, Compliance and Administrative Officer / Closed Loop Partners

  • Julie Kinch, Founder / JK Leadership Advisors and Former General Council / Heineken

  • Deborah Solmor, Founder / Ready Set GC and General Counsel / Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation

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Special Thanks to Our 2025 Premier Sponsors

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