Building Bridges: How Modern GCs Connect Legal and Business Teams with Brittany Leonard

Welcome to "Meeting of the Minds - The Legal AI Podcast," brought to you by Evisort. In this episode, Memme and Hal engage with Brittany Leonard, Executive VP for the Association of Corporate Counsel for Central Florida and a respected voice in the in-house legal community.

Brittany shares her journey from city government to becoming one of Florida's youngest general counsel, emphasizing how her business-first mindset transformed her approach to legal leadership.

She discusses the importance of proactive problem-solving, building cross-departmental relationships, and embracing technology to drive business outcomes.

Known as the "GC of LinkedIn" for her influential social media presence, Brittany offers practical insights on breaking down silos between legal and business teams, leveraging AI and technology, and finding fulfillment in legal careers.

Her perspective on the evolving role of general counsel and the future of legal operations provides valuable guidance for legal professionals navigating today's changing landscape.

If you're interested in learning how modern general counsel can drive business success while building meaningful relationships across organizations, this episode offers invaluable insights for legal professionals at all career stages.

Get involved and tune in to this insightful episode now.

Episode Highlights
00:00 Intro
02:36 From City Government to Legal Leadership
03:19 Redefining the General Counsel Role
06:22 Building Relationships Across Departments
20:15 The GC of LinkedIn: Social Media Impact
29:00 Embracing Legal Technology
35:58 The Evolution of Legal Operations
39:34 Navigating Legal Careers in the AI Era
42:21 Outro

Episode Resources:
Brittany Leonard LinkedIn:   / brittanyaleonard  
Hal Marcus on LinkedIn:   / halmarcus  
Memme Onwudiwe on LinkedIn:   / memme  
Evisort Website: https://www.evisort.com

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