The Legal Leaders Podcast

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.

The Legal Leaders Podcast is a business podcast hosted by LawVu, with 66 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #14

  Sterling Miller on Marketing Yourself In-House: Building Influence, Visibility, and Legal Leadership

  Aug 18, 202641 minS2

  In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast, host David Lancelot talks with Sterling Miller, CEO and Chief Counsel at Hilgers Graben and former General Counsel at Sabre and Travelocity, about how in-house lawyers can market themselves and build influence within the business. They discuss: Why in-house lawyers must actively promote their value and contributions How to build strong relationships and credibility across the business The mindset shift from legal expert to strategic business partner Tune in for an unfiltered conversation on self-promotion, business alignment, and what it takes to stand out and succeed as an in-house legal leader. Links: Connect with Sterling Miller on LinkedIn . Follow the Legal Leader community⁠ .

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  Episode #13

  Jawwad Irshad on transforming legal operations at Tokyo Electron Europe

  Aug 4, 202632 minS2

  In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast , host David Lancelot talks with Jawwad Irshad , General Counsel and Company Secretary at Tokyo Electron Europe , about building a modern legal function from the ground up, using technology to reduce legal spend, and proving legal's value to the business through measurable outcomes. They discuss: How Jawwad built Tokyo Electron Europe's legal, compliance, and risk function from scratch while supporting a lean team across nine European countries. Why investing in legal technology and knowledge management dramatically reduced outside counsel spend while helping the legal team scale alongside a rapidly growing business. How legal leaders can communicate value in the language of the business by focusing on operational excellence, measurable outcomes, and strategic leadership. Tune in for an unfiltered conversation on building high-performing legal teams, leveraging technology to drive efficiency, and redefining legal as a business enabler rather than a cost center. Links: Connect with Jawwad Irshad on ⁠⁠LinkedIn . Follow the Legal Leaders community on ⁠LinkedIn ⁠. ⁠Join the Legal Leaders community .

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  Episode #14

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

  Jul 21, 202636 minS2

  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 company Why legal teams must move from reactive support functions to proactive business partners The 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 ⁠⁠ LinkedIn Follow the Legal Leader community on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Join the Legal Leader community⁠

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  Episode #13

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

  Jul 7, 202639 minS2

  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 AI Real-world use cases for AI in contract drafting, review, and productivity Governance, 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 .

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  Episode #12

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

  Jun 18, 202630 minS2

  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 complex How KSU built a strategic roadmap for its legal department The importance of trust, operational discipline, and team structure in modern legal functions Tune 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 LinkedIn Connect with Blake Billings on LinkedIn Sign up and join the Legal Leaders community

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