
The Counsel Podcast is for in-house lawyers who want honest conversations and practical insights about life inside legal teams. Host Mel Storey chats with leaders across the profession and shares tips to help you grow and thrive in-house. Connect with Mel on Instagram @CareerBigSis or LinkedIn. Thank you for being here!
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 56 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessManagementCareers | |||

Nick Brown is the General Counsel of Airtree Ventures, one of Australia's most prominent venture capital firms, and the first lawyer to set up a legal function inside two separate businesses. He spent 15 years as an M&A lawyer before making the move ... more
Eric Ries changed how a generation of founders think about building companies. Now, with his new book Incorruptible, he is making the case that teaching people how to build something great was only half the job, and the other half, how to protect wha... more
Laura Frederick spent her entire career doing one thing: commercial contracts. From propane agreements to uranium trading to deals at Tesla, she said no to every GC role that would have taken her away from the work she loved, and built one of the mos... more
Mollie Tregillis spent years building a senior consulting practice inside one of Australia's largest law firms. She had the team, the mandate, the support of leadership, and work she had essentially designed herself. She was also burning out, quietly... more
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what a great host you are Mel! Keep up the great work for us all in-house
An early fan and guest!
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If you want to know more about the in-house practice and receive tips about great lawyers, this is a podcast for you!
Mel Scott is the Elizabeth day of the legal industry 🙌🏻
Helping lawyers to celebrate “failure” and encouraging us all to carve our own path in a typically conventional industry.
Mel curates wonderful guests and she is all about the human first. I love her style!
One of my favorite podcasts. Mel’s style of questioning is so warm and engaging and she has amazing guests with interesting backgrounds and insights to share about their careers. I discovered the podcast when I changed jobs from a law firm to in-house and it has helped me immensely in understanding the ins and outs of in-house roles.
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This show targets in-house lawyers seeking practical, people-centered insights about working inside legal teams. Episodes consistently explore career transitions, leadership inside organizations, work-life balance, and practical strategies for career development—often featuring guests who share real-world paths from traditional legal roles into in-house or non-traditional legal careers. Listeners can expect candid discussions about navigating corporate life, building personal brands, and leveraging legal expertise to influence business outcomes. A standout aspect is the host's emphasis on human-centric storytelling and actionable takeaways for lawyers at various career stages, with frequent emphasis on mentorship, entrepreneurship, and evol... more
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Recent guests on Counsel include:
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2. Laura Frederick
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8. Josh Gerben
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