In this episode of Ivory GC, host Brian Becker sits down with Stacy Ruegilin from Ivory Law Group to explore her journey from immigrating to Hawaii to becoming a process-driven antitrust attorney with a unique “building” perspective. Stacy shares her early aspirations, the foundations of her educational journey, and how her resourcefulness shaped her career from adolescence through non-legal and legal roles.

Tune in to hear about Stacy’s experiences at Harvard Law School, her passion for antitrust law, and her focus on enhancing the value of legal services through process improvement. From her early years to her role today, Stacy offers insights into the connections between her personal background, her professional evolution, and her mission to drive innovation within the legal industry.

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In this episode of Ivory GC, host Brian Becker speaks with Zachary Molloie from Peachy and Michael Merola from Article Student Living about their journeys into law, their roles within their companies, and how the size and industry of each business impacts their legal practices. They discuss the differences between working with large, medium, and small in-house clients—comparing Modivcare, Peachy, and Article Student Living. The conversation also covers geographic expansion, strategies for managing national legal functions, and the challenges of working with outside counsel for regulatory compliance and handbook maintenance. Zachary and Michael share their approaches to vetting law firms and ensuring quality control across legal processes.

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In this episode of Ivory GC, host Brian Becker speaks with Chris Porcelli from Aterian and David Sheril from Castle Lanterra about the evolving role of general counsel in today's dynamic legal landscape. They discuss key topics such as building and reducing legal departments, the impact of industry changes on a GC's practice, strategies for refocusing and pivoting, and the importance of understanding a new industry as a GC. Additionally, they explore the general counsel's role in recruiting and handling HR functions, as well as best practices for managing outside counsel.

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