Celebrating 15 Years!
By Carrie Fogliani We are so grateful to be celebrating 15 years of GeneralCounselWest, PC. It has been the most fulfilling and incredible journey alongside Joseph Schohl and Mary Kowenhoven. Without a doubt, our arrival at this milestone is a direct result of our fantastic team and the most amazing clients and friends of GCWest. […]
Tips to Control Overwhelm with Work
Being an in-house lawyer at a healthcare company is hard enough, let’s not make it even harder by failing to arrange our calendars for peak performance. Committing to daily time blocks dedicated to deep work, unexpected urgencies, and processing emails can help you go from feeling exhausted and overwhelmed to controlled and energized in less […]
GCWest’s Own Mary Lang Receives Annual PEACOC Award
We are beaming with GCWest pride as we announce that our very own Mary Lang received Radiology Partners’ coveted Practice Excellence and Commitment in Outside Counsel (PEACOC) annual award. She exemplifies excellence in everything she does and it brought us great joy to see her recognized by such an outstanding organization and one of our […]
What a GC Wants
What a GC wants… When I was a GC, I found that most outside counsel could tell me what the law is. Many could even apply the law to our facts and tailor their advice accordingly. But very few could assist with the harder parts of my job, including strategizing on how to effectively operationalize […]
Podcast with Joe Schohl: 7 Things I Did To Become A General Counsel
Joe Schohl set out to become a public company GC before turning 40. He wrote this goal on a piece of paper and carried it in his pocket until he landed a General Counsel role at the nation’s largest dialysis provider, Davita, at age 34. He later became Chief Legal Officer of Radiology Partners and […]
I am setting new goals for the future…
by Joe Schohl I am setting new goals for the future. Not just new versions of old goals, but rather new types of goals. Ones reflecting who I want to be, not just what I want to achieve. Be Kind. Imagine a world where everyone is kind to one another. That’s the world I want to […]
GCWest Cares 2023
As summer drew to a close, GCWest gathered once again for our treasured annual event – the GCWest Cares Back to School Backpack Drive. This annual event has become a favorite among members of the firm, as it provides us the opportunity to work together with our children, while giving back to our local community. […]
A Cup o’ Joe: The Value of In-Person Connections
Last month we had the opportunity as a sponsor to attend the IPMI Healthcare Law & Compliance Institute held at the Langham Hotel in Pasadena. It is an event that includes over 75 healthcare General Counsel and Chief Legal Officers. The presentations on such topics such as recent antitrust enforcement activity in healthcare, the federal […]
Peak Performer: Nest Health – Bringing Whole Family Healthcare to the Home
GCWest’s mission, to provide world-class general counsel services to businesses transforming healthcare, has paired us with industry innovators willing to think differently to create better models and approaches to care. Nest Health, a New Orleans-based healthcare start-up founded by Dr. Rebekah Gee and Rebecca Kavoussi in 2022, is one such example. Nest Health was created […]
7 Things I Did to Become a General Counsel
by Joseph Schohl When I’m asked for advice on how to become a Chief Legal Officer / General Counsel, I often remind the person asking that there is no one right way to become GC. Ultimately people must find what works best for them. Having said that, here are 7 things I did to […]