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The Legal Department

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

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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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

In this Goal Getter episode, Janet Thompson Jackson, executive coach and founder of attorney wellness platform "Well-Law" shares a three-part strategy she calls "ABS" to help you set and achieve goals that really matter. By Anchoring in what you real... more

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

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Janet Thompson Jackson
Executive coach and founder of the Well Law app
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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
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Episode: In-House Privilege Redux: Diana Feinstein, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP [E89]
Michael Melcher
Executive coach and CEO of M2 Leaders
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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]
Ellen Yang
Partner and general counsel at DTO Law, with previous experience at large corporations including Taco Bell.
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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]

Host

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

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 States9 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

Listeners Say

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

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

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#187
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Apple Podcasts
#197
Poland/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#247
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Stop Being Frustrated At Work: How To Set And Manage Expectations With Hanna Hart, Executive Coach [E93]
Q: How can leaders encourage a two-way conversation about expectations without feeling micromanaged?
Lead with clear boundaries where necessary, but invite input, ask for the other person's plan, and use scaffolding to support them. Focus on enabling autonomy while ensuring alignment with broader goals.
Stop Being Frustrated At Work: How To Set And Manage Expectations With Hanna Hart, Executive Coach [E93]
Q: What's the best way to handle conflicting priorities or a full plate when you need something by a certain deadline?
Share the deadline and the surrounding context, discuss what can be pushed or re-prioritized, and check for possible compromises or adjusted milestones. Use a collaborative approach to find a workable timeline.
Stop Being Frustrated At Work: How To Set And Manage Expectations With Hanna Hart, Executive Coach [E93]
Q: When is the right time to set expectations, especially with new hires or changing team dynamics?
Set expectations upfront when delegating or onboarding, and keep them open to renegotiation as workloads and relationships evolve. It's important to provide context, ask questions to confirm understanding, and create space for ongoing dialogue.
Goal Getter: The ABS Of Goal Setting: Janet Thompson Jackson, Founder Of Well Law [E92]
Q: How can someone determine their why and how it should influence boundaries?
Ask what you want to embody and what trade-offs you are willing to make; a strong why legitimizes boundaries and helps you defend them when pressures hit.
Goal Getter: The ABS Of Goal Setting: Janet Thompson Jackson, Founder Of Well Law [E92]
Q: What is the ABS framework and how should someone apply it?
ABS stands for Anchor, Boundary, and Steps. Anchor your goal in your core values, set boundaries to protect that goal, and determine the next best action to move forward.

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

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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2. Charles Holmes
3. Diana Feinstein
4. Michael Melcher
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7. Ellen Yang
8. Lyndsey Cain

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