Don’t Reinvent The Wheel
As a very junior associate at Milbank, I was given an assignment at 6 PM to mark up a 50-page agreement by the next morning. Two problems: I already had a full workload that would keep me up past midnight, and I had never seen that type of agreement before. I tried to ask for […]
“Becoming the GC” Podcast Episode with Stephen Chu
Just in time for your evening (or tomorrow morning) commute… Becoming the GC Podcast episode with Stephen Chu In this episode of Becoming the GC, Stephen Chu, Chief Legal & Administrative Officer at InStride, shares invaluable insights on how to build a robust professional network and grow your influence as a legal leader. From navigating […]
Accelerate Your Development
Weather matters. And so does finding a great mentor. I moved to Los Angeles for a 2L summer job at Milbank and returned to California the following year to study for the bar exam on the Stanford campus in Palo Alto. I was wide-eyed by my surroundings – people actually got to go to college here? It […]
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. […]