Growing into CoS to GC/CLO Role

The Chief of Staff (CoS) role is becoming increasingly significant within legal teams, serving as a critical bridge between the General Counsel (GC) or Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and the broader organization. This event explores what it takes to grow into a CoS role and how legal professionals can leverage this position for strategic influence and career growth.

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In this engaging session, Kimberly Woodward and Cindy Kaneshiro share their journeys to becoming CoS and discuss the unique mix of experience, skills, and relationships that make the role impactful.

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Key Highlights:

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• The career path to a CoS role: What skills and experiences matter most?
• Best practices for building an effective working relationship with the GC/CLO.
• How the CoS role provides cross-functional and strategic experience for long-term career development.
• Why the CoS role is critical for legal ops professionals, in-house lawyers, and GCs/CLOs.
• Whether you're a legal operations professional considering the CoS role as a career goal or a GC exploring the value a CoS can bring to your team, this session offered invaluable insights tailored to the legal community.

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