The Jurist Podcast Ep. 5: What In-House Counsels Really Want – Dr. Mogy

In this episode of The Jurist Podcast, Dr. Mogy opens up about the evolving role of the in-house counsel — from drafting perfect memos to delivering real business solutions.

He and host Ahmed Elnaggar discuss what companies truly expect from their legal teams: business understanding, responsiveness, economic value, and clarity in decision-making.

They also dive into the memo vs. solution mindset, billing transparency, the power of silence in negotiations, and how the ACC MENA network is shaping the next generation of in-house lawyers.

Chapters:
02:55 From Egypt to the ME role at Siemens Energy
04:59 The evolution of in-house counsel
06:45 Memo vs. solution mindset
09:58 Who’s asking the question? Personality matters
11:18 Business fluency as the main distinction
20:45 Billing, value, and common red flags
27:40 What in-house really wants: be there
28:50 ACC MENA: community, training & certification
39:45 Internships, mentorship & the 6-phase program
47:20 Sharing failures, not just success
57:45 How to be “sellable” as a lawyer
1:00:20 How to join/serve on the ACC board

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