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The Legal Department

Stacy Bratcher
General Counsel
Leadership
Corporate Governance
Legal Operations
Career Development
Career Advancement
Artificial Intelligence
Legal Profession
Professional Development
Corporate Law
Networking
In-House Legal Departments
Communication Skills
Soft Skills
Risk Management
Executive Presence
Executive Coaching
Legal Technology
Business Acumen
Negotiation Strategies

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 Office Hours episode, Deborah Solmor, founder of GC development program "Ready Set GC" is in The Legal Department to answer questions from aspiring general counsel.

Tough questions include:

* How to show that you're a "strategic advisor"

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Have you ever thought about a career in academics? You've learned a lot from practicing law in the "real world," but do these skills translate into the classroom? And without an academic pedigree, can a practicing lawyer even break into the ivory tow... more

Are the bots coming for our jobs?  Will law firms crate when AI erodes the leverage model? Law professor Jonah Perlin advises us to keep calm and bill hours: AI is but another technology to add to the legal toolbox. In this episode, Perlin explains t... more

Ever wonder why people aren't performing the way you want them to, why your team hasn't gelled, why the project is delayed, or why or your boss never seems to be happy?

There's a way to avoid all this frustration; start with expectations. Rarely do ... more

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Recent Guests

Austen Parrish
Dean, University of California, Irvine School of Law
UC Irvine School of Law
Episode: Can You Pivot From Big Law To An Academic Career? Austen Parrish, Dean University Of California, Irvine School of Law [E95]
Jonah Perlin
Law professor at Georgetown Law
Georgetown University Law Center
Episode: Will AI Kill The Billable Hour? With Jonah Perlin Professor, Georgetown Law [E94]
Hanna Hart
Executive coach and facilitator
Hanna Hart Leadership
Episode: Stop Being Frustrated At Work: How To Set And Manage Expectations With Hanna Hart, Executive Coach [E93]
Janet Thompson Jackson
Executive coach and founder of the Well Law app
Well Law
Episode: Goal Getter: The ABS Of Goal Setting: Janet Thompson Jackson, Founder Of Well Law [E92]
Charles Holmes
Executive coach, cultural anthropologist inside organizations
Independent executive coach
Episode: Goal Getter: Ask Big Questions To Get Big Goals: Charles Holmes, Executive Coach [E91]
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]
Michael Melcher
Executive coach and CEO of M2 Leaders
M2 Leaders
Episode: Goal Getter: Look Back To Go Forward With Michael Melcher, CEO M2 Leaders And Author Of "Your Invisible Network" [E88]
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]

Host

Stacy Bratcher
General Counsel / Chief Legal Officer with extensive in-house experience; hosts The Legal Department.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 72 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 States10 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 States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Insightful conversations that help in-house lawyers think like GCs.
The host asks sharp questions and keeps episodes actionable.
High-quality guests and practical takeaways for legal teams.
Great resource for attorneys working with corporate clients.

Chart Rankings

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

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#190
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#82
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#117
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#140
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Can You Pivot From Big Law To An Academic Career? Austen Parrish, Dean University Of California, Irvine School of Law [E95]
Q: What is the impact of AI on legal education, and how is your school preparing students to be tech-forward and mindful about AI use?
We emphasize skills-based education and experiential learning, including clinics and real-world client work, while teaching students how to use AI responsibly and effectively. The aim is to equip future lawyers with both technical literacy and the judgment to apply technology where it adds value without undermining professional ethics and practice.
Can You Pivot From Big Law To An Academic Career? Austen Parrish, Dean University Of California, Irvine School of Law [E95]
Q: How did you prepare for your first major leadership role as dean, and what surprised you about the transition from practicing attorney to administrator?
I started as vice dean and then moved into more formal leadership roles, leveraging mentorship, program-building experience, and a willingness to learn from colleagues. The key surprises were how important it is to manage people and operations, not just scholarship, and how critical alumni and stakeholder engagement can be for driving meaningful change.
Will AI Kill The Billable Hour? With Jonah Perlin Professor, Georgetown Law [E94]
Q: How should lawyers approach AI and client confidentiality?
Lawyers should adopt a framework rather than a checklist, considering confidentiality duties from multiple sources, regulate tool use through policy, and weigh risks beyond simple encryption, focusing on protecting document management systems and access controls.
Will AI Kill The Billable Hour? With Jonah Perlin Professor, Georgetown Law [E94]
Q: How do you see AI affecting the spectra of rates and client costs?
AI can shift costs by reducing time on low-value tasks while potentially increasing perceived value tasks; rates may rise to compensate for automation costs or stay steady if competition and value delivery offset the savings.
Will AI Kill The Billable Hour? With Jonah Perlin Professor, Georgetown Law [E94]
Q: What are the variables that go into the billable hour equation?
The core variables are hours worked, the rate charged, granted reductions or adjustments, and expenses; these factors together determine the charge, and AI could affect any of them by changing efficiency, pricing strategies, or cost structure.

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What is The Legal Department about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show delivers practical, concise advice for busy in-house attorneys aiming to level up their careers. Episodes center on governance, privilege, M&A, and the evolving role of the general counsel, with a strong focus on real-world tactics for leadership, communication with boards, and aligning legal work with business outcomes. Notably, guests include chief legal officers, executive coaches, and leading law firm practitioners who share frameworks, case studies, and actionable takeaways for improving legal operations, risk management, and career development. The format tends to blend strategic thinking with nuts-and-bolts guidance, making it valuable for listeners who want to translate legal expertise into business impact and executive pr... more

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1. Austen Parrish
2. Jonah Perlin
3. Hanna Hart
4. Janet Thompson Jackson
5. Charles Holmes
6. Diana Feinstein
7. Michael Melcher
8. Ryan Little

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