Law Light

This week's episode features newly appointed President & Managing Director of Littler, Erin Webber. Erin sits down with Melinda Delmonico, President & CEO of Gibson Arnold as part of our Women In Leadership series. New to her leadership role, Erin provides a unique perspective of what makes a good leader, and what kind of leader she wants to be, and touches on the struggles specifically faced by women in leadership roles. She also describes the path that led her to ultimately practicing law, and offers advice on how to take ownership of your career rather than being stuck in a job you don't enjoy. Finally, she and Melinda discuss the ebb and flow of self care and how it can be hard for women to strike that balance, and her own current hardships with finding time for herself amidst her new position with the firm. 

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Continuing our series on Diversity & Inclusion, Melinda Delmonico (President & CEO of Gibson Arnold) sits down with Bill Hopkins, a healthcare partner with Spencer Fane. Bill is also President of the Central Texas Advisory Board of the Texas Diversity Council, and brings a very well-rounded perspective to this discussion. Bill recognizes that law is not a very diverse field (yet!), and that it can be challenging for lawyers of color to be the only person of color in the room. Bill defines what diversity and inclusion mean to him personally and professionally, and how to implement both parts of this integral process effectively. Speaking as a person of color himself, we hear about Bill's own experience in the field of law and working with large law firms, as well as how he views the opportunity to be a role model for other lawyers. Finally, Bill and Melinda discuss courage and respect as the two most important attributes necessary to enact change in the field of diversity and inclusion. This is a wonderful and insightful conversation about a highly pressing issue, and we hope you enjoy.

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This week on Law Light, we are continuing our series on Women In Leadership with a very special in-house guest: Amanda Rome, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Xcel Energy. She sits down with Melinda Delmonico, President & CEO of Gibson Arnold, to talk about her legal career, as well as her unique view of leadership. Amanda talks about being self aware as a leader, and about truly caring about the happiness and development of the people on your team. She encourages young women to take an ownership mentality in their careers, and to not just be box checkers who do the bare minimum. Lastly, Melinda and Amanda discuss what it means to contribute meaningfully to your company regardless of your title, and Amanda tells Melinda what truly inspires her.

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This week on Law Light, Melinda Delmonico (President & CEO of Gibson Arnold) is graciously joined by Stanton Dodge, Chief Legal Officer of DraftKings Inc. to get an insider's view on what it takes to be a successful in-house attorney. Stanton takes us through his very unique and interesting legal career, and reminds us to always be challenging ourselves in order to always be growing. Stanton and Melinda discuss the 10,000 hour principle, and Stanton talks about his personal hiring style and the special kind of person that he looks for when hiring an in-house lawyer. The two also discuss the importance of chasing experiences rather than money during your legal career. Stanton Dodge has had a long and illustrious legal career and he brings many remarkable perspectives to the table in regards to what it means to be a successful in-house attorney.

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This week on Law Light, Melinda Delmonico (President & CEO of Gibson Arnold) is kicking off an important series on Diversity & Inclusion, and our first guest on the subject is Terry Leve, the Chief Legal & Corporate Resource Officer for Pinnacol Assurance. Terry is a passionate leader for diversity and inclusion in his organization, and he and Melinda examine the ways in which companies and workforces can integrate diverse and inclusive values into their cultures. Terry also presents the idea that diversity and inclusion are forever practices, not one-and-done boxes to check. Together, they explore unconscious biases that we all hold, and how to be receptive to critical conversations regarding these biases. This is the first of many discussions Gibson Arnold will have on diversity and inclusion in the coming months, and we hope you enjoy.

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This week on Law Light we have a very special guest, Marianna Kosharovsky, Founder and Executive Director of ALIGHT (Alliance to Lead Impact on Global Human Trafficking) here in Denver, Colorado. Marianna sits down with Melinda Delmonico, President & CEO of Gibson Arnold, to discuss her work in fighting human trafficking through her non-profit, ALIGHT. Founded in 2015, ALIGHT provides legal services and other support for survivors of human trafficking. Marianna shares with us the incredible story of her journey through law that eventually led her to create this ground-breaking organization. Marianna and Melinda discuss the impact that lawyers and the law can  make in the lives of others, and the importance of sharing your power in society. Marianna also delves into what it's like to build your own organization from the ground up, and how it can feel like "building the plane that you're flying". 

If you want to learn more about ALIGHT or get involved with their work, visit their website at www.alightnet.org where you can learn about their mission, as well as tools for action. 

Welcome to Season 3 of Law Light! On this week's episode, Melinda Delmonico (President & CEO of Gibson Arnold) sits down with Sylvia Kerrigan, Executive Director of the KBH Center for Energy, Business, & Law in Austin, Texas. Sylvia gives us a fascinating account of her journey through her legal career, from her time in law firms, to being General Counsel of Marathon Oil, and finally to her current role as "Recovering Lawyer" and her focus on board work rather than legal work. Sylvia reflects on the serendipity of her early legal career, and how her career has truly shaped her life as a whole and led her to the work she does now through the University of Texas at Austin. Lastly, Melinda and Sylvia note the importance of having a well-rounded team, as well as a well-rounded support system, to truly succeed.

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On our season 2 finale, Melinda Delmonico (President & CEO of Gibson Arnold) is joined by Gibson Arnold's own Directors of Associate Hiring, Forlesia Willis and Kenton Oates. Together, they discuss what it's like to job search as a new law school graduate, and provide some strategies and tools that will help any job seeker find the job that is the right fit for them. Kenton and Forlesia are both finely tuned to the associate job market, and bring a great deal of wisdom and honesty to this discussion.  If you are a new law school grad, or a first year associate looking to make a change, please join us as we wrap up season 2 of Law Light!

To contact Forlesia and Kenton:
Forlesa Willis: [email protected]
Kenton Oates: [email protected]

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This week's episode of Law Light features President & CEO of Gibson Arnold, Melinda Delmonico speaking with Fiona Arnold, President of Mainspring in Denver, CO. Fiona dives into her law career, and how it led her to ultimately becoming president of a real estate development firm. Melinda and Fiona also discuss different leadership styles, what makes them effective, and how to always be learning new strategies of leadership. Fiona encourages women to take their seat at the proverbial table, and gives a very real look into corporate diversity measures. Finally, Fiona gives her tips on how to practice self-care that includes self-reflection and discovery, that will refresh and excite you in your career.

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This week on Law Light, Melinda Delmonico (CEO & President of Gibson Arnold) sits down with Lisa Liss, Recruiting Manager at Holland & Hart. Together, they explore the ins and outs of law firm hiring, and provide valuable job search tools for new law school grads. Lisa has worked in many law firms throughout her career, and offers some insight into what many firms are looking for in their potential associates. Lisa and Melinda also provide some expert advice concerning interview Dos and Don'ts for new grads, including how to adapt to a remote, Covid-friendly format. You will learn why it is important to stay true to yourself and your values during a job search, as well as how to become more than just a resume to your potential employers.

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