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After three decades of working at the intersection of law and business, today's guest epitomizes the theme of our podcast. Susan Hackett is currently the CEO of Legal Executive Leadership, LLC...
After three decades of working at the intersection of law and
business, today's guest epitomizes the theme of our podcast.
Susan Hackett is currently the CEO of Legal Executive Leadership,
LLC, and has had a wide ranging career as senior vice president and
general counsel of the ACC for more than 20 years. While at the
ACC, she presided over the creation of the Value Challenge to
recognize the in-house teams and outside counsel who are driving
value in legal spending, in addition to strategic initiatives in
legal operations, pro bono, and diversity. Today, Susan is part of
a number entrepreneurial pursuits focused on the improvement of the
legal profession. Listen in for how this self-described
"extrovert" stays stimulated and energetic, insights from
her many years of navigating the unique mindset of lawyers, and the
launch of a brand new learning channel for in-house
leaders.
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