Sarah is a French qualified lawyer, who has been developing an in-house legal career in the UK for the past 5 years in the tech and pharmaceutical industries.

She hated law school and the lack of practical teaching hence why she now runs a law blog on social media where she demystifies legal concepts and the in-house legal profession by leveraging different formats including visuals, videos and using humour and a lot of sarcasm.

Sarah is passionate about making the legal industry a better place where lawyers can fully express themselves, their creativity and personality.

In this episode, we discuss:

• why Sarah wanted to work in house immediately after finishing law school;

• how she persevered for 18 months after graduation until she found her first permanent legal gig;

• why no experience is ever wasted and what non-legal work can teach you;

• Sarah’s experience as a sole counsel early in her career;

• how to add value as the first in house lawyer in a fast-growing company;

• managing people and building a high-performing legal team;

• working in-house in the pharmaceutical industry;

• Sarah’s passion for creating legal content on social media;

• advice for anyone who wants to elevate their personal brand online; and

• much more.

Connect with Sarah:

LinkedIn: Sarah OUIS

Instagram, Facebook & TikTok: @verylawyerproblems

Twitter: @expatomnes

Connect with Mel:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissastoreyscott/

Counsel Podcast page on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/counsel-podcast

Instagram & TikTok: @theinhouselawyer

Email: [email protected]

Chad is in his 13th year of a career as an in-house lawyer in the public sector at both the Federal and State levels and across agencies both large and small.

His career started out with the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) where he spent 5 years primarily advising on major defence procurement contracts and delivering training on contractual risk issues and contract management.

Chad then spent a short amount of time in the Department of Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts and Sport before spending almost 7 years with the Australian Sports Commission (incorporating the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)) where he advised on a broad range of matters from sport specific issues (such as anti-doping, child protection and integrity) through to general contractual and commercial matters.

In June 2019, Chad commenced with the NSW Office of Sport providing advice across the whole range of its functions - from setting sport and active recreation policy for the state, supporting the NSW sport sector through investments and partnerships, running our network of Sport and Recreation Centres across the state to regulating motor vehicle racing grounds and, through the Combat Sports Authority, combat sports within NSW.

To compliment his professional career, Chad has undertaken a Master of Commercial Law from Melbourne University, comprised almost exclusively from the Sports Law program.

He is also a sports administrator and has held positions President and Secretary of the ACT Rugby Referees Association Inc and as Treasurer and Secretary of ACT Gridiron Inc.

A career spanning from combat ships to combat sports - enjoy this episode with Chad Burnell!

Connect with Chad:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cburnell/

Connect with Mel:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissastoreyscott/

Counsel Podcast page on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/counsel-podcast

Instagram: @theinhouselawyer

Email: [email protected]

Greg is a lawyer and chartered company secretary with 15+ years’ of top-tier legal, regulatory, corporate and not-for-profit experience, both within Australia and internationally.

Greg specialises in corporate governance and general in-house commercial law, having held leadership roles with a ~$7 billion infrastructure management company, an ASX200 multinational tri-listed company, and now a major for-purpose and emergency service organisation. Prior to his in-house roles, Greg was a senior lawyer with a top-tier law firm, and worked as a company regulator.

In addition to his governance and legal expertise, Greg is a courageous, passionate, empathetic and agile leader, and is known for his demonstrated ability to build, lead and motivate teams to achieve strategic goals.

Greg was recently awarded General Counsel of the Year in the 2020 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards.

Connect with Greg:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryseeto/

Connect with Mel:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissastoreyscott/

Counsel Podcast page on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/counsel-podcast

Instagram: @theinhouselawyer

Email: [email protected]

** PART TWO **

Links to the resources discussed in this episode:

Ten Things: Help Your Client Get Their Contract Through Legal Quickly

https://sterlingmiller2014.wordpress.com/2014/12/23/ten-things-help-your-client-get-their-contract-through-legal-quickly/

Ten Things: How To Read A Contract: https://sterlingmiller2014.wordpress.com/2019/08/28/ten-things-how-to-read-a-contract/

About Sterling:

Sterling has enjoyed a wide and varied 30-year legal career. He is a three-time general counsel, having served in that role at Silicon Valley-based Marketo, Inc., and at Texas-based travel industry giants Sabre Corporation and Travelocity.com.

In January 2019, after leading the legal team that completed the sale of Marketo to Adobe Inc., Sterling returned to the Dallas office of Hilgers Graben PLLC as Senior Counsel where he focuses on litigation, general corporate matters, and data privacy.

He earned his law degree from Washington University in St. Louis (with honors) and his bachelor’s degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University. He is certified in data privacy by the IAPP (CIPP/US) and began working on data privacy issues in the mid-1990’s.

Sterling is a frequent industry speaker, including keynote speeches and presenting on privacy issues at South-By-Southwest. He also writes frequently for Thomson Reuters as well as comments on cutting edge legal issues on LinkedIn and Twitter. He recently prepared a teaching module for Baylor Law School on the application of artificial intelligence and the practice of law.

He publishes the award-winning legal blog entitled “Ten Things You Need to Know as In-House Counsel.” He has published four books including a book on the evolution of the National Football League and a cookbook, along with two books for the American Bar Association. He coaches in-house lawyers and consults with legal departments around the globe.

Sterling also plays in an 80's alternative cover band called "Big Wheel.

An in-house legal legend indeed!

Connect with Sterling:

Website: www.HilgersGraben.com

Blog: www.TenThings.net

Books: www.SterlingMillerBooks.com Twitter: @10ThingsLegal

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sterlinglmille

Email: [email protected] and [email protected]

Connect with Mel:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissastoreyscott/

Counsel Podcast page on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/counsel-podcast

Instagram: @theinhouselawyer

Email: [email protected]

I asked my Instagram followers to #AskMeAnything!

A broad question, I know, but I received some fantastic questions.

In this bonus long weekend episode, I answer:

1. Which team or department within your organisation do you work best with and why?

2. What would incentivise you to go back working in a law firm?

3. Do you have any advice on approaching firms about potential employment?

4. Do you have a masters degree and do you think it's necessary in house?

That was fun! Thanks for your questions.

Mel

Connect with Mel:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissastoreyscott/

Instagram: @theinhouselawyer

Email: [email protected]

** PART ONE **

Sterling has enjoyed a wide and varied 30-year legal career. He is a three-time general counsel, having served in that role at Silicon Valley-based Marketo, Inc., and at Texas-based travel industry giants Sabre Corporation and Travelocity.com.

In January 2019, after leading the legal team that completed the sale of Marketo to Adobe Inc., Sterling returned to the Dallas office of Hilgers Graben PLLC as Senior Counsel where he focuses on litigation, general corporate matters, and data privacy.

He earned his law degree from Washington University in St. Louis (with honors) and his bachelor’s degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University. He is certified in data privacy by the IAPP (CIPP/US) and began working on data privacy issues in the mid-1990’s.

Sterling is a frequent industry speaker, including keynote speeches and presenting on privacy issues at South-By-Southwest. He also writes frequently for Thomson Reuters as well as comments on cutting edge legal issues on LinkedIn and Twitter. He recently prepared a teaching module for Baylor Law School on the application of artificial intelligence and the practice of law.

He publishes the award-winning legal blog entitled “Ten Things You Need to Know as In-House Counsel.” He has published four books including a book on the evolution of the National Football League and a cookbook, along with two books for the American Bar Association. He coaches in-house lawyers and consults with legal departments around the globe.

Sterling also plays in an 80's alternative cover band called "Big Wheel.

An in-house legal legend indeed!

Connect with Sterling:

Website: www.HilgersGraben.com

Blog: www.TenThings.net

Books: www.SterlingMillerBooks.com Twitter: @10ThingsLegal

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sterlinglmille

Email: [email protected] and [email protected]

Connect with Mel:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissastoreyscott/

Instagram: @theinhouselawyer

Email: [email protected]

Mel is the Senior Legal Counsel at Megaport Limited, a global technology company founded in Brisbane. She is a passionate advocate for all things in-house and shares career insights for law students and graduates on Instagram @theinhouselawyer. She serves as a Member of the Queensland Law Society's In-House Committee and as the In-House Advisor to the Women Lawyers Association Queensland. She is excited to have recently launched this podcast and now has her very own hobby to spend time on when Husband, Troy, is at golf (hint: that's often!)

Connect with Mel:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissastoreyscott/

Instagram: @theinhouselawyer

Email: [email protected]

Jemima is senior lawyer and executive who is passionate about helping other lawyers succeed. She has worked in-house for most of her career and really enjoys the combination of lawyering and being a part of the business.

Outside of work, Jemima serves on a number of not for profit boards and tries to teach her small humans to be kind, brave and to have fun.

Connect with Jemima:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jemima-harris-21823972/

Website: https://www.lodlaw.com/

Connect with Mel:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissastoreyscott/

Instagram: @theinhouselawyer

Email: [email protected]

Anna Lozynski is an executive general counsel, author and thought-leader. She believes that legal innovation is invigorating, change is energising and efficiency will never go out of fashion.

Anna has studied law in Melbourne, Beijing, Utrecht and Boston. Starting out at a major Australian law firm, she has spent the majority of her legal career in-house working in the banking, automotive and cosmetics industries.

In 2019 Anna was identified as one of APAC’s Top 10 Most Innovative Lawyers by Financial Times, and sits on the Australian Committee of CLOC (Corporate Legal Operations Consortium) and the Advisory Board of She Breaks The Law - a global networking platform for female disruptors.

Described as a change agent, Anna is a sought-after commentator and speaker both domestically and internationally – seeking to shift the dialogue in order to propel the profession forward.

Check out Anna's incredible work on all things innovation, including the e-book discussed in the episode: https://annalozynski.com/shop/

Connect with Anna:

Instagram: @legallyinnovative

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-lozynski-5899232/

Website: annalozynski.com

Connect with Mel:

Instagram: @theinhouselawyer

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissastoreyscott/

Email: [email protected]

Theo Kapodistrias is a multi-national award-winning lawyer and keynote speaker

He has been recognised as a thought-leader in the legal environment, particularly through the achievements in the not-for-profit and voluntary space.

He is a corporate lawyer at the University of Tasmania with over 5 years' experience. Theo is a Tasmanian Ambassador and Industry Champion with Business Events Tasmania promoting Tasmania as a key destination for corporate events, the Tasmanian Divisional President and Director of the Association of Corporate Counsel Australia, and an Ambassador with World Idea Day.

As a keynote speaker, Theo's focus is on how individuals and emerging leaders can reconnect, reengage and make an impact through utilising their communication, collaboration skills, and connections to strive for positive change in their worlds.

Connect with Theo:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theo-kapodistrias/

Instagram: @theokap88

Twitter: @theokap88

Website: www.theokap.com.au

Connect with Mel:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissastoreyscott/

Instagram: @theinhouselawyer