Law Light

Law Light is a podcast brought to you by Gibson Arnold & Associates, Inc.

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S6 E1: Women in Leadership: In-House Counsel Series with Anna King

S6 E1: Women in Leadership: In-House Counsel Series with Anna King

Kicking off our 6th season of Law Light, we have special guest Anna King joining us as part of our Women in Leadership Series. 

As the General Counsel for Insurance Operations at Markel since 2022, Anna King led a global team of 80 legal, compliance and investigation professionals supporting the company’s specialty insurance and reinsurance businesses. 

In this episode, Melinda and Anna discuss:

·         Using your time intentionally, both in business and personally.

·         The challenges of getting into leadership roles as a woman and advice on how to move past those challenges.

Check out this episode for an intriguing conversation on how she makes time to keep learning new things and cultivate skills in thought leadership. 

S5 E10: Distinguished Legal Advisor® Series with Kendrick Royer

S5 E10: Distinguished Legal Advisor® Series with Kendrick Royer

In this episode of our Distinguished Legal Advisor® series, DLA program Director Elaina McMillan speaks with Kendrick Royer, a Gibson Arnold & Associates client who has hired DLAs for legal support in his previous roles as General Counsel.

Elaina and Kendrick discuss how Kendrick found out about DLAs, his experiences hiring DLAs for long-term and short-term work, and the benefits clients will find in using DLAs for legal support.

Listen to this episode for insights into our unique recruiting offer.

S5 E9: Women in Leadership: In-House Counsel Series with Jennifer Grafton

S5 E9: Women in Leadership: In-House Counsel Series with Jennifer Grafton

In this week’s episode of Law Light, Jennifer Grafton, Interim General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer of Rare Earths Americas Ltd., talks with Gibson Arnold & Associates President and CEO Melinda Delmonico for our Women in Leadership Series.

Based on her extensive legal experience, Jennifer provides insight into:

  • Her journey of adapting to new opportunities and discovering her ideal career, combining business and law as an in-house lawyer.
  • The importance of connecting with your team and having a willingness to be vulnerable.
  • Handling uncomfortable situations as a woman with the support of members of your team.

Tune in for Jennifer’s pertinent insights into navigating being an authentic and trustworthy leader.

S5 E8: Women in Leadership: In-House Counsel Series with Jennifer Evans

S5 E8: Women in Leadership: In-House Counsel Series with Jennifer Evans

This week Jennifer Evans, Polsinelli’s Denver Office Managing Partner, Practice Leader of the firm’s Health Care Compliance practice and Shareholder in the Health Care Department, talks with Gibson Arnold & Associates CEO, Melinda Delmonico as part of our Women in Leadership series.

Jennifer gives insight into:

  • Her journey to healthcare law as a "healthcare person who just happens to be a lawyer."
  • The importance of work-life balance and finding inspiration, as well as dialogue and participation in policy decisions. 

Jennifer gives us an up-close look at how healthcare shaped the basis of her career, as well as how her legal education and career paralleled her experience entering motherhood. 

S5 E7: General Counsel Insights Series with Rodrigo Monroy

S5 E7: General Counsel Insights Series with Rodrigo Monroy

This week Rodrigo Monroy, Deputy General Counsel at TTEC, talks with Gibson Arnold & Associates CEO, Melinda Delmonico as part of our In-House Counsel series.

Rodrigo discusses his journey to General Counsel and important In-House mindset shifts.

Rodrigo gives us an up-close look at challenges he has faced in his career and discusses what he wished he knew as a young lawyer. He also discusses the importance of being a team player, not burning bridges, and fostering a growth mindset.

S5 E6: Diversity & Inclusion Series with Michelle Thompson

S5 E6: Diversity & Inclusion Series with Michelle Thompson

This week Michelle Thompson, J.D., Ph.D., CEO of Resistant Vision Coaching and Consulting, talks with Gibson Arnold & Associates CEO, Melinda Delmonico as part of our Diversity & Inclusion series.

Michelle shares her experience with:

Working with women in big law-firms who work 70 - 90-hour weeks to establish a better work/life balance.

What meaningful actions law firms and legal departments can take to recruit people of color and women.

Michelle gives us an up-close look at challenges she has faced in her career and how she has overcome those challenges. She also discusses how new lawyers are opening doors for others in the legal field.

S5 E5: Women In Leadership: In-House Counsel Series with Christine Garrison

S5 E5: Women In Leadership: In-House Counsel Series with Christine Garrison

This week Christine Garrison, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for NYSE listed REIT Farmland Partners Inc., talks with Gibson Arnold & Associates CEO, Melinda Delmonico as part of our Women in Leadership series.

Christine provides insight into:

How having a supportive partner can make or break a career.

How you should reframe your skillset and being open to learning in your role.

Christine gives us an up-close look at what she has observed as challenges for women in leadership roles. She also addresses how women are expected to change for the workplace.

S5 E4: Distinguished Legal Advisor Series - Nancy Merrill

S5 E4: Distinguished Legal Advisor Series - Nancy Merrill

This week Nancy Merrill, former Vice-President and Chief Global Officer of Operations for TTEC and current Distinguished Legal Advisor (DLA), talks with Gibson Arnold & Associates Director of Talent Acquisition and leader of the Distinguished Legal Advisor Division, Elaina McMillan as part of our Women in Leadership series. 

In this episode Nancy tells us about:

Why she is willing to provide support in ways she may seem overqualified for.

The benefits of using a DLA over other employment solutions.

Nancy also gives us an inside look at her career and how she came to join our DLA division. She also addresses the value she brings to a company as a DLA and her eagerness to help in whatever capacity is needed.

S5 E3: Women in Leadership – In-House Counsel Series with Aparna Williams

S5 E3: Women in Leadership – In-House Counsel Series with Aparna Williams

This week Aparna Williams, Chief Legal and Compliance officer at Coalfire Systems, Inc., the largest pure play cybersecurity consulting firm in the US, talks with Gibson Arnold & Associates CEO, Melinda Delmonico as part of our Women in Leadership series. 

Aparna answers questions like:

What are your greatest challenges as a woman in leadership?

What inspires you?

Aparna also gives us an up-close look at her journey through law school and how she joined her current team. She also addresses how she gained confidence in asking questions in settings others might not feel comfortable doing the same.

Bio of Law Light

Law Light is a podcast brought to you by Gibson Arnold & Associates, Inc., a national legal recruiting firm specializing in the placement of exceptional candidates in Fortune 500 corporations and law firms. With a focus on providing a unique blend of levity and insightful discussions, Law Light offers relevant and informed conversations covering various aspects of the legal field.

Hosted by Gibson Arnold & Associates, Law Light brings its expertise and industry knowledge to the forefront, delivering engaging discussions that combine both head and heart. The podcast covers a wide range of topics that are of interest to legal professionals, offering a fresh perspective and a touch of humor to the legal landscape.

As a reputable legal recruiting firm, Gibson Arnold & Associates has a deep understanding of the industry and a vast network of connections. They specialize in full-cycle recruitment, placing senior- and executive-level employees, staff personnel, and e-Discovery professionals.

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