In-House

About In-House

The best in-house legal teams aren’t just legal. They help their organizations solve complex issues, make the right decisions, and even grow their businesses. That’s right, legal isn’t just a cost center. In-House is a podcast featuring top leaders in the legal industry. Tune in as Jessica Nguyen, award-winning Deputy General Counsel of AI Innovation and Trust at Docusign and former Chief Legal Officer of Lexion, interviews leading in-house counsel and legal experts. Our guests navigate the ever-shifting landscape of the latest issues, current events, and regulations - while balancing the needs of their organizations. Whether you’re new or highly experienced, In-House is here to help you enhance your career.

Publisher

Jessica Nguyen, Docusign

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Jan 2025

Latest episode

18 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Feb 2026

   The state of legal technology and the future of legal practice

   Today, we’ll be talking with Zach Posner, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at The LegalTech Fund, about what this means for legal technology companies, the future of legal practice, and predictions from two experts on this topic for the next year.

2. 

   6 Jan 2026

   Unlocking Your Legal Career: Personal Branding, Community, and The Contract Nerds-Docusign Acquisition

   Nada Alnajafi discusses the Contract Nerds' origin story and how online platforms scaled her business, while Jessica and Hemma emphasize community building in the legal world; this is an interview.

3. 

   10 Dec 2025

   Navigating Liability and AI in Contracts

   Jessica, Natalia, and Laura explore the intricacies of commercial contracts, focusing on data breaches, liability, indemnification, and the evolving influence of AI on legal agreements.

4. 

   30 Sept 2025

   The Reporting Line: Does Your GC's Boss Really Matter?

   Jessica, Jim, and Victoria analyze the reporting structures for General Counsels, weighing the advantages and disadvantages of reporting to CEOs versus CFOs and its effects on a legal department.

5. 

   27 Aug 2025

   How AI disrupts the law firm model

   CLO Jenny Hamilton and hosts Jessica and Ken explore AI's disruption of the law firm model, offering practical insights and expert opinions on its transformative potential and challenges.

6. 

   30 Jul 2025

   Future-Proofing your Legal Department

   Sandy MacDonnell and Krysta Johnson explore how legal departments use metrics, data, and AI to evolve from cost centers into strategic assets.

7. 

   14 May 2025

   Reinventing Your Legal Career

   Todd Smithline, CEO of Bonterms, describes the importance of developing skills that go beyond your legal expertise. Salesmanship, project management, and information synthesis all lend themselves to adaptability in both legal and non-legal roles.

8. 

   16 Apr 2025

   The Art of Decision Ownership

   Our hosts and Erin Abrams, Chief Legal Officer at Via, discuss the role of in-house counsel in business decision-making. Erin emphasizes collaboration, early involvement, and building a culture of trust and safety within legal teams.

9. 

   12 Mar 2025

   Legal’s Role in Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks

   On today’s episode, Aaron Kornblum covers the evolution of security threats (from hacking to phishing to smishing), and describes the importance of identity management. Tune in for insights on integrating security practices, fostering accountability, and leveraging legal frameworks to enhance both security and customer trust.

10. 

    12 Feb 2025

    Mastering Influence as Legal

    In legal leadership, credibility is key. In this episode, we’ll discuss the importance of earning and maintaining influence. Lisa Keith, General Counsel for Steve Madden, emphasizes aligning legal counsel with your business’ goals, and how legal professionals can effectively take part in business decisions.

11. 

    31 Jan 2025

    Trailer

    In-House is a podcast featuring top leaders in the legal industry.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

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