
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR
NEXT GENERATION GENERAL COUNSELS
UPDATE: All available spots for 2022 have been filled.
Click here to nominate your potential GC for 2023 program.
MODULE 1
Kick-off / The Evolving GC Role
(In Person)
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What the expectations of the role from a sitting GC?
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Journeys to the Top Job – what have been the biggest challenges & lessons learned in becoming a GC? What do you wish you had known before?
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How has the GC job changed over time and continuing to evolve? What will GC of the Future need to be successful? (Agility & Adaptability, ESG, etc.)
MODULE 2
Self Awareness / Personal Development Planning
(Virtual)
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Exec Search Partner POV: How the GC job is evolving, what will be required of GC of the Future, & the “what” and “how” of preparing for a GC job
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Cultivating Self-Awareness (Self-Assessment vs. key capabilities/experiences of the job now & in the future)
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Building a development plan – 2 to 3 areas to develop
MODULE 3
Working with the CEO /
Being a trusted advisor
(Virtual)
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What do you need to demonstrate to be considered for the GC role?
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How to get visibility with the CEO/LT before becoming GC?
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CEO expectations of a GC + how to create value for the CEO
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Building trust & credibility with CEO
MODULE 4
Managing your team / Building the Legal Dept Culture
(Virtual)
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Team expectations of a GC / Creating a culture of high performance
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Making your Team strategic business partners vs. order takers or department of “no”
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Developing your people – growing talent
MODULE 5
Being a member of the Top Leadership Team
(Virtual)
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What do you need to demonstrate to be considered for the GC role?
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Peer expectations of a GC + how to create value for your Peers
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Working with Peers and gaining support outside the law department
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Thinking and Contributing Like a Business Leader (not just Legal SME)
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Building trust & credibility with Peers
MODULE 6
Closing / Working with the Board
(In Person/Virtual)
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What do you need to demonstrate to be considered for the GC role?
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Board expectations of a GC + how to create value for the Board
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How to get visibility with the Board before becoming GC?
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How to navigate potential conflicting duties? (Shareholders, Board, CEO, Leadership Team, Company)
FINANCIAL AID POLICY
The Vanguard Group for Leadership LLC offers a financial aid policy for attorneys with income of less than $50,000 annually. Attorneys fitting this category should include a request for financial aid with their registration and will receive a 50% discount.
Note that this program is non-transitional and not acceptable for newly admitted attorneys.