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 […]
GCWest Congratulates City of Hope for Winning the Theme Award at the 2023 Tournament of Roses Parade
City of Hope’s 49th Rose Parade float entry, “Expanding Hope,” represents increasing national patient access to world-class cancer care and research. City of Hope is one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States and a leading research center for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. To read the full article and […]
A Cup o’ Joe: Let the Outside In
Earlier in the year I sent a note to a group of parents with executive-level jobs with the following advice: “In these roles, the responsibilities are significant and the demands endless. Never forget to unplug, get outside, and enjoy quality time with the ones you love.” Recently, I felt overloaded, on edge, too easily provoked, […]
The Value of Secondments
Your chief compliance officer abruptly leaves the company with a stack of issues pending review, and the list is growing longer each day. One of your in-house lawyers has announced she will be going on maternity leave in a few months, and you are not sure how everything will get done without her. Your company […]