Keeping it Real: The Human Edge Driving In-House Counsel Success

About the Webinar

Being a successful in-house lawyer isn’t just about legal expertise. It’s about how you communicate, enable the business, and lead with humanity. The best in-house lawyers aren’t the ones who deliver the longest memos — they’re the ones who build trust, influence decisions, and create real business value.

The data backs it up:

• 65% of in-house counsel say building stronger business acumen is a top development priority

• 71% of General Counsel say the need to improve their communication with the business

• 97% of in-house lawyers report job stress and burnout, and 81% say their departments are understaffed

The takeaway is clear: the “human side” of lawyering is not a nice-to-have in order to be successful. It's the difference maker that elevates legal from an order taker into a strategic partner. 

In an era of AI-mania, this legal webinar brings together legal leaders to explore how keeping it human can make you a more effective, trusted, and influential in-house lawyer.

Agenda Topics:

• Communication that builds trust
  • Stripping away the legalese
  • What 51% of legal teams say the need to improve most: communication
• Frameworks for structuring advice
  • Conclusion -> context -> risk -> implications -> benchmarks
• From risk calculator to business enabler
  • Speaking the language of the business
  • Examples of business enablement
• Leading with authenticity
  • Interplay between emotional intelligence and executive presence
  • Managing high-stress environments

Register today to explore the human skills that transform in-house lawyers from technical experts into trusted leaders and business partners.