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The Legal Department

Stacy Bratcher
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Husch Blackwell
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Practical, efficient and fun, The Legal Department podcast delivers the bottom line of what busy in-house attorneys need to know to level up their career. Whether you’re the general counsel or just starting a career in a corporate law department, The Legal Department podcast is the place to get real world advice from leading legal executives, executive coaches, and other thought leaders on how to ... more

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In this Goal Getter episode, Stacy's executive coach, Charles Holmes, is in The Legal Department to explore how asking the right questions can lead you to the career you really want. He shares the three questions that can help you identify what you w... more

In this Office Hours episode, Stacy answers listener questions about: (1) how to get up to speed in your first General Counsel job – including tips for holding successful meetings with your CEO; (2) whether you can switch industries and how to do so;... more

Guarding the Attorney Client Privilege is an in-house fundamental, but it's also tricky. As we "level up" as in-house lawyers, taking on new functions and becoming a "strategic advisor," the lines are blurred.

In this episode, veteran white collar l... more

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Diana Feinstein
Partner in the litigation and white collar group at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Episode: In-House Privilege Redux: Diana Feinstein, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP [E89]
Ryan Little
Owner of Little Legal and former state bar prosecutor
Little Legal
Episode: Ethics In The Legal Department With Ryan Little, Founder Little Legal And Former State Bar Prosecutor [E87]
Brittany Ratelle
Creator attorney who supports small business developers in the creative space
Ratelle Law
Episode: Contracting In The #Creator Economy: Brittany Ratelle, Ratelle Law [E85]
Ellen Yang
Partner and general counsel at DTO Law, with previous experience at large corporations including Taco Bell.
DTO Law
Episode: Stuck At Work? Tips To Reboot Your Career With Ellen Yang
Lyndsey Cain
Vice President of Legal Operations Services at LegalEng Consulting Group
LegalEng Consulting Group
Episode: Do This Before You Spend $$$ on Legal Tech With Lyndsey Cain Of LegalEng [E79]
Kathy Zhu
Co-founder and CEO of Streamline AI, an AI-powered intake and matter management system for in-house legal departments
Streamline AI
Episode: Closed Mouths Don't Get Fed: Use Metrics To Tell The Story Of The Legal Department With Kathy Zhu, CEO And Co-Founder Of Streamline AI [E80]
Juliana Calil
Brazilian and US licensed attorney with extensive experience in international law.
Former in-house lawyer at Google and Disney
Episode: Direito Sem Fronteiras: Building A Global Legal Career With Juliana Calil (E75)
Kate Dugan
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Energizer Holdings
Energizer Holdings
Episode: Office Hours: 2 GCs And A Law Firm Partner Answer Listener Questions Kate Dugan, GC Of Energizer Holdings and Joe Glynias, Chair Of Husch Blackwell (E74)
Joe Glynias
Chair of Husch Blackwell and experienced law firm leader
Husch Blackwell
Episode: Office Hours: 2 GCs And A Law Firm Partner Answer Listener Questions Kate Dugan, GC Of Energizer Holdings and Joe Glynias, Chair Of Husch Blackwell (E74)

Host

Stacy Bratcher
General Counsel and Host with extensive in-house experience.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
  • Helping Me Think Like a GC for When I Become One

    I found this show through the Go In-House newsletter and I LOVE it. As someone whose next career step is to become a GC, I find the content extremely valuable. The advice from the guests on this show is helping me think like a GC and is opening my eyes to the types of skills I need to be developing now to be most successful in a GC role. Thank you, Stacy! Keep the episodes coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fsuzta
    United States8 months ago
  • Motivated and Energized! Thanks JZ!

    Listening to JZ as a guest speaker on the Legal Department podcast has truly left a lasting impact on me! I was absolutely blown away by the insightful discussions and valuable information shared in that episode. It couldn't have come at a better time as I had been feeling under the weather for the past week. JZ provided me with the answers I needed to help my body heal more quickly. Her 5 core anchors were a great reminder of the basics that we often overlook. Following those anchors has become... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Therealmegant
    United States2 years ago
  • LD

    LOVE IT!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crane fox
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent resource

    Stacy really asks great questions and I find tremendous value in listening. It’s a must for all attorneys who work with corporate clients, inhouse or not!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Renault78law
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast!!!

    Fantastic podcast for in-house lawyers! Loved the episode with Carol Fabrizio - it gave me a lot to think about. Stacy is a terrific host with great experience and insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brooke-509
    United States2 years ago

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Guests are described as top legal minds delivering valuable, actionable insights.
A recurring compliment is the balance of legal rigor and real-world applicability.
The show is considered essential for in-house lawyers aiming to grow into leadership roles.
Hosts are perceived as knowledgeable, relatable, and well-connected in the in-house ecosystem.
Listeners praise the host's ability to pull practical takeaways from guests.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#164
United States/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#189
Italy/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#231
Saudi Arabia/Business/Careers

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

In-House Privilege Redux: Diana Feinstein, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP [E89]
Q: How can in-house teams ensure that communications stay privileged when dealing with business colleagues in deal conversations or product development?
Label documents and emails as privileged or attorney work product, ensure the lawyer is directly involved in the conversation where legal advice is discussed, and avoid over‑labeling or removing the lawyer from the thread; include the lawyer on forward messages when sharing legal guidance.
In-House Privilege Redux: Diana Feinstein, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP [E89]
Q: What are the rules of the road that in-house counsel need to know about when maintaining attorney-client privilege?
The core rule is that legal advice is privileged, not business advice, and communications should be clearly framed as seeking or providing legal advice, with proper labeling and involving counsel in the right way to preserve privilege.
Ethics In The Legal Department With Ryan Little, Founder Little Legal And Former State Bar Prosecutor [E87]
Q: What is Upjohn, and when does it come into play?
Upjohn refers to a Supreme Court case that expanded attorney-client privilege to lower-level employees of a corporation, emphasizing the need for an Upjohn warning during internal investigations.
Ethics In The Legal Department With Ryan Little, Founder Little Legal And Former State Bar Prosecutor [E87]
Q: What are the big legal issues that ethical issues that in-house lawyers need to watch out for?
The most common ethical issue that comes up is conflicts of interest, particularly the distinction between representing the entity and individual executives.
Do This Before You Spend $$$ on Legal Tech With Lyndsey Cain Of LegalEng [E79]
Q: How do you think organizations should evaluate the technology they already have?
Organizations should regularly assess their existing technology to determine if it meets their current needs and if it can be optimized rather than replaced.

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Consistently practical and concise, this show centers on in-house legal leadership, career development, and the evolving role of the legal department in modern businesses. Across episodes, listeners hear from prominent GCs, chief legal officers, executive coaches, and legal-tech experts about how to run legal teams, manage budgets, navigate corporate politics, and deliver measurable business value. Frequent topics include attorney-client privilege, governance, M&A, digital privacy, cybersecurity, AI, and the metrics that demonstrate legal impact to business partners. The host guides conversations with war stories and actionable takeaways, making it a go-to resource for in-house attorneys aiming to level up their careers and leadership capab... more

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1. Diana Feinstein
2. Ryan Little
3. Brittany Ratelle
4. Ellen Yang
5. Lyndsey Cain
6. Kathy Zhu
7. Juliana Calil
8. Kate Dugan

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