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Hosted by Stacy Bratcher · business · EN-US · 102 episodes
Practical, efficient and fun, The Legal Department podcast delivers the bottom line of what busy in-house attorneys need to know to level up their career. Whether you’re the general counsel or just starting a career in a corporate law department, The Legal Department podcast is the place to get real world advice from leading legal executives, executive coaches, and other thought leaders on how to grow your career and deliver more value to your clients. Through conversations with prominent general counsel, chief legal officers and select law firm thought leaders, you’ll get to the bottom line of what you need to know about front page legal issues like digital privacy, cybersecurity and AI. Guests will share their strategies for managing the legal team, budgets, and navigating tricky company politics. Episodes will also tackle in-house fundamentals like the attorney client privilege, litigation, M&A, governance and working with boards of directors and the c-suite.
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Signup to Generate a PitchPractical, efficient and fun, The Legal Department podcast delivers the bottom line of what busy in-house attorneys need to know to level up their career.
The Legal Department is hosted by Stacy Bratcher. The show has published 102 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Beyond the Law: David Lat and Zach Shemtob on Careers in Legal Media [E103]" (20 October 2026, 42 minutes), "Office Hours: Cracking The Code On Comp Patty Carl [E102]" (1 October 2026, 31 minutes), and "Small But Mighty: Using AI to Scale Your Legal Department Camilo Artiga-Purcell GC of Kiteworks [E101]" (17 September 2026, 42 minutes).
The Legal Department publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 102 episodes.
Booking probability for The Legal Department is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Legal Department requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Legal Department's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Legal Department are Law & Legal Services. The Legal Department has a business audience.
Stacy Bratcher hosts The Legal Department, a business show with 102 episodes published.
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Episode #103
Curious about a career in (legal) media? You have a voice and something to say, but not sure if you should put yourself out there? In this episode, Stacy talks with two lawyers who left the law for writing careers and...
Episode #102
Feeling like you've hit a compensation ceiling? Not sure how to approach a money conversation at work? In this Office Hours episode, HR professional Patty Carl answers a listener's question about whether a colleague's...
Episode #101
We've all heard about AI's power to scale many "routine" business functions, but the lawyers are skeptical. In this episode, Kiteworks Chief Legal Officer Camilo Artiga-Purcell describes how his team has used AI to...
Episode #99
Feeling unsettled at work? Things are "good enough" but not quite right... You have a nagging feeling that there's something different out there for you, but you're not sure what it is or how to find it. Or maybe, you...
Episode #98
Tariffs have been front page news since the 2024 presidential campaign. In February 2025 (and again in April 2025), President Donald Trump issued executive orders levying tariffs that threatened small and large...
Episode #97
Ever feel like you’re stuck in place? You have excellent technical skills, get the job done and do excellent work. So why aren’t you progressing? In this Goal Getter episode, executive coach and former GC Sheila Murphy...
Episode #96
In this Office Hours episode, Deborah Solmor , founder of GC development program " Ready Set GC " is in The Legal Department to answer questions from aspiring general counsel. Tough questions include: How to show...
Episode #95
<p>Have you ever thought about a career in academics? You've learned a lot from practicing law in the "real world," but do these skills translate into the classroom? And without an academic pedigree, can a practicing...
Episode #94
<p>Are the bots coming for our jobs? Will law firms crate when AI erodes the leverage model? Law professor Jonah Perlin advises us to keep calm and bill hours: AI is but another technology to add to the legal toolbox...
Episode #93
<p>Ever wonder why people aren't performing the way you want them to, why your team hasn't gelled, why the project is delayed, or why or your boss never seems to be happy?</p><p><br></p><p>There's a way to avoid all...
Episode #92
<p>In this Goal Getter episode, Janet Thompson Jackson, executive coach and founder of attorney wellness platform "Well-Law" shares a three-part strategy she calls "ABS" to help you set and achieve goals that really...
Episode #91
<p>In this Goal Getter episode, Stacy's executive coach, Charles Holmes, is in The Legal Department to explore how asking the right questions can lead you to the career you really want. He shares the three questions...
Episode #90
<p>In this Office Hours episode, Stacy answers listener questions about: (1) how to get up to speed in your first General Counsel job – including tips for holding successful meetings with your CEO; (2) whether you can...
Episode #89
<p>Guarding the Attorney Client Privilege is an in-house fundamental, but it's also tricky. As we "level up" as in-house lawyers, taking on new functions and becoming a "strategic advisor," the lines are...
Episode #88
<p>Attention Goal Getters! Have you ever done a day-by-day review of your calendar to help you set goals for your future? Executive Coach Michael Melcher recommends using the "lookback method" to determine what's...
Episode #87
<p>Level-up on legal ethics for in-house lawyers on this episode with former state bar prosecutor, Ryan Little, founder of Little Legal. In this episode, we talk about some of the ethical traps in-house lawyers should...
Episode #86
<p>Do you feel like you're on a hamster wheel? Or climbing a career ladder that you're not sure you want to be on? In this Goal Getter episode, Executive coach and former public company GC Marla Persky joins Stacy...
Episode #85
<p>Is your company branching out into influencer marketing? Is your Chief Marketing Officer dying to engage with the latest TikTok sensation? Put down that red pen and prepare to approach marketing deals with a...
Episode #84
<p>You're at a great company, with a fancy title and what seems from the outside to be exciting work. But all that glitters is not gold. No matter where you are in your career--whether you're just starting out or at the...
Episode #83
<p>In-house legal professionals are more than advisors – they’re strategic leaders. This episode of The Legal Department is a replay of a dynamic discussion about how personal branding and influence can elevate your...
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