Master the General Counsel playbook to influence the C-suite, manage board dynamics, and turn legal risk into business value.
Step out of the legal silo and into the boardroom. The modern General Counsel is no longer just a legal technician or a risk mitigator—they are a crucial business partner, a trusted advisor to the CEO, and a strategic architect of the company’s future. "From Legal Advisor to Leader: The General Counsel Playbook" is a transformative course designed for ambitious senior corporate counsel, newly appointed GCs, and aspiring legal executives who are ready to master the business of law.
This comprehensive program bridges the critical gap between providing exceptional legal advice and driving executive-level corporate strategy. You will learn how to shed the "Department of No" reputation and become a proactive, revenue-enabling leader who balances legal compliance with commercial growth. Through real-world case studies, executive frameworks, and practical leadership exercises, you will build a customized playbook for your first 100 days as GC and beyond.
What You Will Learn:
Whether you are preparing for your next big promotion or looking to maximize your impact in your current GC role, this course will equip you with the strategic mindset, executive tools, and leadership confidence to become the indispensable advisor every visionary company needs.
Chief Operating Officer | Greenlane Renewables Inc.
Maura is an accomplished executive with more than 25 years’ experience in diverse management and legal roles with international, publicly-traded companies. She holds a Master of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School, a Master of Business Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business and a Bachelor of Laws from University of Western Ontario. Ms. Lendon is also a graduate of the Institute of Corporate Directors – Rotman School of Management.
