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Legal Leadership Academy

In a survey of nearly 20,000 business clients, in-house counsel was rated least effective in business partnering skills.

The Legal Leadership Academy is focused on enhancing the ability of in-house counsel to be more solution-oriented business partners to their clients. The Academy accelerates inside counsel’s business, communication, and influencing skills to further develop relationships with their clients and provide early legal support on business initiatives.

Curriculum Overview

Using a curriculum based on input from General Counsel and senior legal executives, the Academy's ongoing learning experience helps participants accelerates inside counsel’s business, communication, and influencing skills to further develop relationships with their clients and provide early legal support on business initiatives.

Legal Leadership Academy Curriculum

Participant Profile

Successful Academy participants are currently serving in or about to enter leadership roles that require significant interaction with business stakeholders. They have proven in-counsel proficiency, but as they continue to ascend, need to acquire the broader leadership, business, and communication skills required for effective strategic partnership.