In this episode of GCs in the House, Lina Guo sits down with Scott Samuels, the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary of Geron Corporation, to discuss his journey from a rural upbringing in Pennsylvania to becoming a seasoned life sciences executive in Boston. Listen in as Scott explores building and scaling legal teams, the challenges of transitioning from clinical to commercial stages in biotech, and the importance of mentorship and networking.

From her humble beginnings as an immigrant to becoming a leading legal executive at a Fortune 500 company, Martha Ha, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of US Foods, shares her remarkable journey. In this episode of GCs in the House, Lina Guo sits down with Martha as she talks about her nonlinear career path, the challenges she faced as an AAPI female attorney, and how she balanced professional growth with single motherhood.

Throughout her career, Alice Geene has driven growth and transformation in multiple tech companies. In this episode of GCs in the House, she shares with Lina Guo her inspiring journey from private practice in New York to leading tech companies through IPOs. She offers invaluable advice on honing business skills, the importance of mentorship, and adapting to the ever-evolving tech landscape. Plus, learn how she balances her demanding career with her passion for yoga.

Matt Campobasso, General Counsel of Enfusion, sits down with Lina Guo to discuss his career transitions from government prosecutor to law firm partner and finally to an in-house counsel role. Listen in as Matt talks about the challenges of scaling a company, navigating an IPO, and what he believes makes a great lawyer and businessperson.

Jennifer Miller’s interest in law began at a young age, influenced by her father, an in-house tax attorney, and her mother, an accountant. Her early legal career included practicing intellectual property and trademark law, but her fascination with tech transactions and internet law eventually steered her in a new direction. In this episode of GCs in the House, Jennifer sits down with Lina Guo to discuss how she made the move in-house, the lessons that she has learned as a seasoned General Counsel, and what she now looks for when she is making a legal hire.

In this episode of GCs in the House, host Lina Guo sits down with John Simon to explore the twists and turns of his extraordinary career. From childhood dreams of space exploration to navigating the legal and ethical complexities of a major utility company, John's story takes a unique detour through human resources. Discover how his HR experience shaped his approach to being a General Counsel and how authenticity became his guiding principle during one of the most challenging chapters in PG&E's history.

Growing up, Scott Willoughby, GC at Sangamo Therapeutics, knew he wanted to be a lawyer. After undergrad, he took a year to work in a law department before committing to a legal career. In this episode of GCs in the House, Scott talks to Lina Guo about the legal career moves that he made and how his experience working in different industries equipped him with the skills needed to become a General Counsel.

Tom Lynch, GC of BillionToOne, grew up entrenched in the life sciences industry, so it was only natural that his legal career would gravitate toward specializing in the industry. In this episode of GCs in the House, Tom discusses with Lina Guo his upbringing and his path from private practice to in-house. They then talk about what its been like serving as the first GC for BillionToOne and what it takes to build a legal program.

Ann Munson Steines, CLO, GC and Corporate Secretary for Nordstrom, declared in the seventh grade that she was going to be a lawyer when she grew up—and never looked back. In this episode of GCs in the House, Ann chats with Lina Guo about her journey into the law and how she built her expertise and grew as a lawyer and strategic advisor to the business.

Wei Chen, GC of Infoblox, sought out roles and projects that would allow her to make a positive impact, which lead her to start the Atticus Project and make the move in-house.  In this new episode of GCs in the House, she discusses her career path with Lina Guo, and talks about the obstacles that she faced to make the leap in-house and what it’s like to be a first-time GC. She also shares her passion for AI and explores all that it can do to make a positive impact in the corporate legal department.