The Vanguard Network Featured in Law.com Article on Aspiring General Counsel

The Vanguard Network is proud to be featured in Law.com’s article, “Do You Have What It Takes to Be the General Counsel?” by Elizabeth Leigh Dance, published September 12, 2025.

The piece explores how aspiring general counsel can prepare for the top legal role through strategic career planning, leadership development, and global networking. It highlights the Vanguard Network’s Next Generation GC Program, a six-month accelerator designed by and for sitting GCs and CLOs.

Brandon Smith, Chief Legal Officer of CHS, and Heather French, CLO of GTX, praised Vanguard for providing a clear roadmap and a rare forum for candid peer conversations. Vanguard CEO and founder Ken Banta emphasized that participants see the program as “the gold standard” in preparing senior in-house counsel for GC leadership.

Read the full article at Law.com.

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