The Legal Leaders Podcast

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Welcome to The Legal Leaders Podcast, brought to you by LawVu Legal Leaders community for in-house legal professionals. A place where candid conversations meet legal excellence; from exploring the latest technological advancements shaping legal practice to addressing crucial issues surrounding mental health and diversity in the legal profession, each episode offers a refreshing and honest perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing today's legal community.

  1. 9h ago

    Chip Gentry on building a legal function that drives change at Quaker Windows & Doors

    In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast, host David Lancelot talks with Chip Gentry, Chief Legal Officer at Quaker Windows & Doors, about his unconventional journey from longtime trial lawyer to business leader, the modernization of legal operations in manufacturing, and the role legal plays in driving organizational transformation. They discuss: How Chip transitioned from nearly 30 years in private practice to leading legal inside a 77-year-old manufacturing companyWhy legal teams must move from reactive support functions to proactive business partnersThe intersection of legal leadership, operational excellence, and industry advocacy in a rapidly changing manufacturing landscape Tune in for an unfiltered conversation on legal transformation, leadership through change, and the evolving role of the modern chief legal officer. Links: Connect with Chip Gentry on ⁠⁠LinkedInFollow the Legal Leader community on ⁠LinkedIn⁠Join the Legal Leader community⁠

    Chip Gentry on building a legal function that drives change at Quaker Windows & Doors

  2. Jul 7

    Sterling Miller on Generative AI for In-House Legal: Practical Use Cases, Risks, and the Future of Legal Work

    In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast, host David Lancelot talks with Sterling Miller, COO and General Counsel at Hilgers and former General Counsel at Marketo and Travelocity, about the practical use of generative AI in in-house legal teams. They discuss: How in-house legal teams can safely and effectively use generative AIReal-world use cases for AI in contract drafting, review, and productivityGovernance, risk, and the evolving role of legal in an AI-driven organization Tune in for an unfiltered conversation on how legal teams can harness AI, navigate its risks, and prepare for the next wave of innovation in legal operations. Links: Connect with Sterling Miller on LinkedIn.Follow the Legal Leader community⁠.

    Sterling Miller on Generative AI for In-House Legal: Practical Use Cases, Risks, and the Future of Legal Work

  3. Jun 18

    Charles Jake & Blake Billings on leading legal at KSU: A land-grant university

    In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast, host David Lancelot talks with Charles Jake, General Counsel, and Blake Billings, Deputy General Counsel, at Kansas State University (KSU) about what it takes to lead legal at a modern land-grant university. From supporting a statewide public mission to building a strategic and scalable legal function, Charles and Blake share how KSU's legal team navigates institutional complexity while staying focused on trust, operational excellence, and long-term impact. They discuss the unique challenges of higher education law, the role of strategic planning in shaping a legal department, and how a strong General Counsel–Deputy General Counsel partnership helps drive efficiency and effectiveness across the institution. They discuss: What makes legal leadership at a land-grant university uniquely complexHow KSU built a strategic roadmap for its legal departmentThe importance of trust, operational discipline, and team structure in modern legal functionsTune in for an unfiltered conversation on legal leadership, higher education, and building a legal team designed to support an institution for generations to come. Connect with Charles Jake on LinkedInConnect with Blake Billings on LinkedInSign up and join the Legal Leaders community

    Charles Jake & Blake Billings on leading legal at KSU: A land-grant university

  4. Jun 18

    Danette Joslyn-Gaul on leading legal in higher education at Georgia Institute of Technology

    In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast, host David Lancelot talks with Danette Joslyn-Gaul, General Counsel and Vice President of Ethics, Compliance, and Legal Affairs at Georgia Tech, about building effective legal teams, navigating organizational change, and leading legal functions within complex higher education institutions. They discuss: Danette's career journey across government, litigation, corporate legal, compliance, and higher educationThe unique challenges and opportunities of legal leadership in a public research universityBuilding stronger partnerships across the institution and shifting legal from reactive support to a strategic advisorTune in for an unfiltered conversation on legal leadership, organizational transformation, and the evolving role of in-house counsel in higher education. Links: Connect with Danette Joslyn-Gaul on ⁠⁠LinkedInSign up and ⁠join the Legal Leaders community⁠

    Danette Joslyn-Gaul on leading legal in higher education at Georgia Institute of Technology

  5. Jun 2

    From Contracts to Chief Legal Services: Russ Philpott on Scaling Legal with Knowledge and AI

    In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast, host David Lancelot talks with Russ Philpott, Director, Legal Operations & Corporate Counsel at Okta, about the evolution of legal operations, the rise of knowledge management, and how AI is reshaping in-house legal teams. They discuss: Russ’s journey from commercial attorney to leading legal operations at scaleWhy knowledge management has become the foundation of modern legal teamsHow AI is transforming legal service delivery and what comes nextTune in for an unfiltered conversation on legal ops transformation, the future of knowledge management, and the shift from reactive legal support to strategic legal services. Links: Connect with Russ Philpott on ⁠⁠LinkedIn.Follow the Legal Leader community on ⁠LinkedIn⁠.Join the Legal Leader community.⁠

    From Contracts to Chief Legal Services: Russ Philpott on Scaling Legal with Knowledge and AI

  6. May 19

    Robyn Diaz on Purpose-Driven Legal Leadership at St. Jude

    In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast, host David Lancelot talks with Robyn Diaz, EVP and Chief Legal Officer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, about leading a purpose-driven legal function in one of the world’s most mission-focused institutions. They discuss: Building and scaling a modern legal function in a nonprofit healthcare environmentNavigating complex regulatory, global, and geopolitical challengesUsing data, legal operations, and cross-functional alignment to support institutional growthRobyn shares her journey from healthcare consulting to leading legal at St. Jude, and how purpose, innovation, and adaptability shape her approach to leadership. Tune in for an unfiltered conversation on modern legal leadership, global healthcare challenges, and the evolving role of in-house counsel in mission-led organizations. Links: Connect with Robyn Diaz on ⁠⁠LinkedIn.Follow the Legal Leader community on ⁠LinkedIn⁠.Join the Legal Leader community.⁠

    Robyn Diaz on Purpose-Driven Legal Leadership at St. Jude

  7. May 5

    The AI Factory and GC 4.0: Bjarne Tellmann (Part 2)

    In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast, host David Lancelot talks with Bjarne Tellmann, CEO and Founder of Fjord Stream Advisors, about how AI is transforming legal departments into “AI factories” and redefining the role of the general counsel. They discuss: What the “AI factory” means for legal teams and enterprise transformationWhy governance, knowledge management, and operating models are becoming criticalHow law firms, legal education, and in-house teams must evolve – or risk disruptionTune in for an unfiltered conversation on AI-powered legal operations, the future of legal talent, and how leaders can prepare for rapid change. Exclusive Offer: Get 30% off Bjarne Tellmann’s new book using code BJARN at checkout on Wiley’s website. Valid globally until April 1, 2027. Links: Connect with Bjarne Tellmann on ⁠LinkedIn⁠.Follow the Legal Leader community on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠.⁠Join the Legal Leader community.⁠⁠

    The AI Factory and GC 4.0: Bjarne Tellmann (Part 2)

  8. Apr 21

    Why Clients Will Disrupt Legal: Bjarne Tellmann (Part 1)

    In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast, host David Lancelot talks with Bjarne Tellmann, CEO and Founder of Fjord Stream Advisors, about how AI-driven disruption is reshaping the legal industry – and why the biggest force of change is coming from clients, not technology providers. They discuss: Why disruption in legal will be driven by corporate demand, not just legal techThe evolution of the general counsel role from GC 1.0 to GC 4.0How exponential change in business is forcing a rethink of legal service deliveryTune in for an unfiltered conversation on client-driven disruption, the evolution of legal leadership, and what comes next for the legal industry. Exclusive Offer: Get 30% off Bjarne Tellmann’s new book using code BJARN at checkout on Wiley’s website.Valid globally until April 1, 2027. Links: Connect with Bjarne Tellmann on LinkedIn.Follow the Legal Leader community on ⁠LinkedIn⁠.Join the Legal Leader community.⁠

    Why Clients Will Disrupt Legal: Bjarne Tellmann (Part 1)
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Welcome to The Legal Leaders Podcast, brought to you by LawVu Legal Leaders community for in-house legal professionals. A place where candid conversations meet legal excellence; from exploring the latest technological advancements shaping legal practice to addressing crucial issues surrounding mental health and diversity in the legal profession, each episode offers a refreshing and honest perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing today's legal community.

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