Insights
Straight Privilege: Shining Light on Unearned Advantage Based on Sexual Orientation
By Steve T. John When Wellesley academic, Peggy McIntosh, published her provocative personal essay on white privilege nearly three decades ago, it came at a time when the academy was gaining significant traction exposing academic biases across a broad spectrum of...
Leadership: Guiding Through Uncertainty
by Steve John and Jason Snyder Pandemic-induced anxieties have touched everyone, some of us more profoundly than others. It's harder now than ever for most of us to balance work, family life, health, and well-being. Some of us are facing some scary shit right now -...
6 Benefits of Interviewing (for a Job You May Not Want)
By Steve John & Jason Snyder “I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” — Pablo Picasso You’re working hard, head down, focused on the pile of work in front of you. It feels like there isn’t enough time in the day to get...
Owning Up: How to Answer Questions About Failure With Confidence
Steve John - JD, ACC Why the most successful applicants tell the stories of their mistakes, and how you can avoid sounding scared and defensive when asked to describe the low points in your career. You get the call. An attractive professional opportunity has presented...
Trends in the Office of the General Counsel
On February 20th, we attended a panel discussion featuring a talented cohort of Silicon Valley General Counsel, hosted by Goodwin Proctor’s Redwood City office. The diverse panel featured John Schultz (GC/HP Enterprise), Wanji Walcott (GC/PayPal), John Kuo (GC/Varian...
Building Trust: How Effective General Counsel Engage Clients
There is no question today's most effective General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer is thinking strategically about how she and her team meet the growing demands of their fast-moving businesses. Whatever the industry, Boards, and CEOs are increasingly sophisticated...