Practical Tips for Today’s GC

In-house legal professionals often find themselves in an unusual position. Unlike external counsel who are retained for specific tasks and usually have a clear client-attorney dynamic, in-house counsel live and breathe the business, working cross-functionally with product, marketing, engineering, and leadership. Yet, despite being deeply embedded, legal teams rarely have formal authority over their business partners. 

I’ve been asking myself hard questions about Ready Set GC. We’ve built something real and authentic. We’ve built a community for women sitting and future GCs that offers leadership growth, empowerment, and deep connection. And yet, like many mission-driven efforts, we’ve hit a few bumps lately. Lately, I admit it, I have been stuck in the Dip. But I’ve leaned in.

Ready Set GC Founder and Advisory Board Member, Deborah Solmor and Talia Jarvis, help GCs to build relationships and drive impact.

Last week, Ready Set GC launched the Ascend program, its first-ever program for aspiring general counsel, bringing together nearly...

Since our inception, Ready Set GC has featured thought-provoking blogs written by our esteemed Advisory Board members. These pieces have...

Reflecting on 2024, I achieved two significant milestones: earning certification and licensure in a medical field unrelated to my career...

More of What Matters, Less of What Doesn't As we step into the new year, I’ve been struck by the sheer variety of LinkedIn posts about...

Have you ever walked into a difficult conversation only to find yourself losing focus, caught off guard by an unexpected turn, or leaving...

Reflection on 2024 Ready Set GC: key takeaways for women GCs, leadership insights, resources for growth, and preview of the Atlanta event

One of the biggest challenges for a General Counsel is staying on top of what your team is working on—without overwhelming them with...

RSGC Ascend our first program dedicated to those aspiring to the GC role.

The Challenge of Demonstrating Value   One of the biggest challenges facing a new general counsel, particularly one who is the first-in...

As lawyers navigate their journey to becoming General Counsel, there is often little opportunity to learn how to start a legal department...

This blog is about the value of executive coaching to empower and enhance a General Counsel's Success

As we plan for our inaugural Ready Set DGC to GC program, I’ve been reflecting on my journey to securing that first GC role. Many...

Over time, I have learned how to harness the power of meetings and how to be a more effective participant.  That, in turn, has made me a bet

Ready Set GC is excited to announce the formation of a planning committee for its inaugural DGC to GC program

We have all been on the receiving end of someone’s “advice,” both professionally and personally, whether solicited or not! Some of it has...

Introducing "Ready Set DGC to GC," our exclusive one-day program, in partnership with Skadden Arps, to help women DGCs transition to a GC.