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Counsel

Mel Storey
Self-Employment
In-House Legal Careers
Artificial Intelligence
Legal Operations
Career Development
Trademark Law
In-House Legal Profession
Legal Strategy
Coaching
Content Creation
Mentorship
Heart Foundation
Not-For-Profit Sector
Ambition
Financial Services
Regulatory Compliance
Venture Capital
Australian Legal Careers
Corporate Life
Contract Lifecycle Management

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!

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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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Recent Guests

Eric Ries
Author of The Lean Startup and Incorruptible
Author/Entrepreneur
Episode: 57. You Didn't Read the Document with Eric Ries
Laura Frederick
Founder of How to Contract, contract educator and conference organizer
How to Contract
Episode: 56. I Called My Boss and Asked to Be Included in the Layoff with Laura Frederick
Mollie Tregillis
Senior corporate/legal leader turned entrepreneur and disruption advocate
Founder/CEO at Mollis, Founders Table Corporate Detox Academy
Episode: 55. A Fiery Little Revolution From the Inside with Mollie Tregillis
Brett Colvin
CEO of Goodlawyer, co-founder
Goodlawyer
Episode: 53. The Golden Donut Trap with Brett Colvin, CEO of Goodlawyer
Nada Alnajafi
Senior Corporate Counsel and lead legal ops at Franklin Templeton; founder of Contract Nerds
Franklin Templeton; Contract Nerds
Episode: 52. You Don’t Want to Be a Deal Killer with Nada Alnajafi
Jen Luther
Head of product, privacy, IP, and public policy at Superhuman; board member at Future of Privacy Forum and Ai 2030; advisor to early-stage companies
Superhuman
Episode: 51. From Legal Leader to the Boardroom and building self-confidence with Jen Luther
Patty Corey
Legal operations professional discussed in interview
Episode: 50. Future Fit Legal Ops in Practice with Patty Corey
Josh Gerben
Trademark attorney and founder of Gerben IP
Gerben IP
Episode: 49. Navigating Brand Infringement in the Age of AI: All things IP with Josh Gerben
Irene Kuo
In-house lawyer with a focus on legal operations and technology
Various, including Rio Tinto (past)
Episode: 48. From Law School to In-House Success: Irene Kuo's Journey

Host

Mel Storey
Host of The Counsel Podcast. Focuses on honest conversations, practical insights for in-house lawyers, and career growth within legal teams.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings
  • Wonderful Podcast

    what a great host you are Mel! Keep up the great work for us all in-house

    An early fan and guest!

    Sarah OUIS x

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarah Law But How
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    If you want to know more about the in-house practice and receive tips about great lawyers, this is a podcast for you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mcagirasol
    Spain5 years ago
  • Brilliant podcast

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GGKauf
    Australia5 years ago
  • Great show

    Mel curates wonderful guests and she is all about the human first. I love her style!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YourPotentialforEverything
    United States5 years ago
  • Love it!

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Niadancer
    United States5 years ago

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Thoughtful discussions that are practical for in-house teams and non-lawyers alike.
High-quality insights on career growth and leadership in law.
Fresh perspectives for those transitioning into in-house roles and leadership.
Engaging host with warm, insightful interviewing and strong guests.
Listener-friendly, with a human-first approach and valuable mentoring vibes.

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53. The Golden Donut Trap with Brett Colvin, CEO of Goodlawyer
Q: What does it mean for lawyers to opt in and how do you manage a large pipeline of talent?
The founder explains that opportunities are opt-in and there is a constant, high-volume pipeline of lawyers applying; internal tooling helps vet and match the right lawyers to client needs, balancing quality and fit without forcing participation.
53. The Golden Donut Trap with Brett Colvin, CEO of Goodlawyer
Q: Can you take us back to when you decided to launch Good Lawyer and talk through the moment that launched the company?
Brett describes a long percolating idea, a turning point with a senior partner muzzling his ideas, and the decision to launch six to nine months after leaving the firm, driven by a need for a flexible, in-house focused model.
46. In-House Outside the Box: Heather Stevenson on leaving BigLaw, Career Pivots and in-house practice in VC land
Q: What excites you or concerns you about the future of in-house practice?
There is a lot that's exciting me right now, and I think there's two trends that are converging that are really exciting.
46. In-House Outside the Box: Heather Stevenson on leaving BigLaw, Career Pivots and in-house practice in VC land
Q: What were the catalysts for you starting to look at the next stage of your career?
When I looked at the senior partners and what their lives looked like and what it had taken to get there, it didn't feel worth it to me.
46. In-House Outside the Box: Heather Stevenson on leaving BigLaw, Career Pivots and in-house practice in VC land
Q: What drew you to that part of the private practice?
I thought that looks really, really cool. I want to do that, where you have so many similar skills and interests, and I want to emulate her career.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Counsel

What is Counsel about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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1. Eric Ries
2. Laura Frederick
3. Mollie Tregillis
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5. Nada Alnajafi
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8. Josh Gerben

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