October 26 - 28, 2026

University of Chicago Law School

From In-House Lawyer to C-Suite: General Counsel Leadership Program

David Rubenstein Forum
Chicago, IL

Megan Barbero will serve as a faculty member at a three-day executive education program, “From In-House Lawyer to C-Suite: General Counsel Leadership, to be hosted by the University of Chicago Law School on October 26-28. The program prepares senior in-house lawyers for the transition to chief legal officer.

Key Takeaways

At the end of this program, participants should be able to:

  • Develop the executive identity and leadership judgment that distinguishes general counsel from senior lawyers
  • Address the issues boards are demanding answers on, including AI governance, geopolitical and sanctions risk, and the evolving legal landscape following recent Supreme Court decisions
  • Build the operational and financial fluency needed to run a legal department as a business
  • Navigate the highest-stakes situations a general counsel will face, from board meetings and corporate crises to difficult conversations with CEOs

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