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General Counsel
Boot Camp

Designed for women ready to take the next step in their careers as General Counsel.

To stay up to date on the 2026 General Counsel Bootcamp, please fill out our interest form.

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GC Bootcamp

Advance Your Career
with ChIPs GC Bootcamp

ChIPs GC Bootcamp is a transformative 12-month program for women in-house attorneys aspiring to become general counsel. Designed for leaders 12-24 months away from a GC role, the course includes a mix of practical experiences, mentorship, and networking opportunities.

Target Outcomes

Program Highlights

  • Key Experiences: Gain the critical experience recruiters seek.
  • Networking: Build connections with sponsors, mentors, and peers.
  • Career Advancement: Prepare for a role leading a multifunctional team.

Success Stories

  • Two participants from the first cohort achieved GC positions.
  • Eight participants received senior-level promotions.

Program Start

  • Kickoff Session: October 16, 2024, in Washington, DC, prior to the ChIPs 2024 Global Summit.

Real Stories, Real Impact

"You can hear about topics, you can read about it in the paper, but the Boot Camp puts you in the driver's seat of what would you actually do."
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Kathy Card BecklesCLO and Corporate Secretary, Verisk
"This program helped catapult my confidence to the next level so that I could reach for — and ultimately accept — my first GC role."
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Erin LothsonGeneral Counsel, Dandy
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Criteria

We recognize the research that shows that women may look at a set of criteria and find that they do not qualify. We encourage you to apply even if you think you do not meet all the criteria.
  • Mid- to senior-level in-house counsel on a career path to general counsel
  • Experience leading a team
  • Experience with recruiting and developing talent in future leaders
  • Candidates should be 12-24 months away from a GC role
  • Law firm partners with significant in-house experience are welcome to apply
  • Identify as a woman
General Counsel Boot Camp

Partial Syllabus

  • General counsel responsibilities
  • Litigation, especially class-actions and investigations
  • Understanding technology and digital landscape
  • Privacy, corporate governance, and compliance
  • Corporate and securities risk management
  • Dispute resolution and working with external counsel
  • Reputation management and communications
  • Explore organizational structure & how to lead a legal organization
  • Learn how to build your influence across the enterprise
  • Leadership and diversity
  • Interacting with the board and senior management
  • Environmental, social, and corporate governance
  • DEIB in organizations to lead an inclusive and thriving culture
  • Personal brand development
  • Decision making
  • Public speaking
  • Working with a coach
  • Executive compensation
General Counsel Bootcamp

GC Boot Camp
Thanks

ChIPs General Counsel Bootcamp is made possible by a grant from ChIPs board director Dorian Daley, former executive vice president and general counsel of Oracle and Board Member of The Panetta Institute for Public Policy.

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GC Boot Camp

Thank you to our
2023-2024 location hosts​

Paul Grewal

Katy Basile

Kate Roin

Cristina Carvalho

Christine Coats

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