G.O.A.T. and Goat – A Fireside Chat with Leta Gorman

About this episode

Leta Gorman discusses the highs and lows of being in-house counsel, emphasizing the importance of credibility and integrity.

What does a “G.O.A.T.” moment really look like for in-house counsel—and what truly gets your goat along the way? In this episode, Host Cecilia Lahaye (Bird & Bird LLP) sits down with IADC member and in-house counsel Leta Gorman (Senior Deputy General Counsel, TriMet) for a candid fireside chat about what her work life truly looks like. She shares the greatest feeling of all time in her role (and why it has nothing to do with case outcomes), along with the challenges and frustrations that come with watching businesses be taken advantage of in litigation. Leta also reminds us what ultimately matters most in this profession: credibility, integrity, and reputation. When your work reflects those values, you can be proud of what you put out into the world—every single day.

People in this episode

Guest: Leta Gorman

Topics covered

• in-house counsel
• litigation
• credibility
• integrity
• reputation

Keywords

• G.O.A.T.
• fireside chat
• business challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: G.O.A.T. and Goat

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