From Litigator to Leader: David Shapiro on Seizing Opportunity and Building Teams
I love how this episode turned out, especially the opening minute, which features a great quote from David that perfectly sets the tone for the conversation.
David Shapiro’s career doesn’t follow a neat, pre-planned path, and that’s exactly what makes his story so compelling. From private practice, to joining the DOJ, to shaping legal strategy at DaVita, Vail Resorts, and now Ibotta, his journey is a reminder that the moves that feel risky in the moment often matter most.
We talk about:
• The DOJ decision that completely changed his trajectory
• Leading the Whistler Blackcomb acquisition at Vail
• Guiding Ibotta through the IPO journey
• Why the best careers are built by “collecting experiences”
• What it really means for a GC to bring calm to a chaotic world
David is thoughtful, candid, and deeply committed to developing people, and that comes through in every part of this episode.
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If you’re thinking about your next move as an in-house lawyer, you owe it to yourself to listen to this one.