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Designed for attorneys ready to take the next step in their careers as general counsel.

Applications for the 2026 cohort are now closed.

Stay in the know for our 2027 cohort through our interest form below.

Interest Form
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General Counsel Boot Camp

Advance Your Career
with ChIPs General Counsel Boot Camp

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

Expression of Interest

 Complete the form below, and you’ll be first to know when applications for our 2027 cohort open.

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 general counsel positions.
  • Eight participants received senior-level promotions.

Program Start

  • Kickoff Session: October 15, 2025, in Washington, D.C., prior to the ChIPs 2025 Global Summit.

Real Stories, Real Impact

"You can hear about topics or read about them. The ChIPs General Counsel Boot Camp puts you in the driver's seat of what you would actually do."
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Kathy Card BecklesGeneral Counsel Boot Camp Speaker; CLO and Corporate Secretary, Verisk
"This program catapulted 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 Boot Camp Graduate; General Counsel, Dandy
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Criteria

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
  • Law firm partners with significant in-house experience
  • Experience leading a team
  • Experience with recruiting and developing future leaders
  • 12-24 months away from a general counsel role
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
  • Organizational structure and leading a legal organization
  • Building your influence across the enterprise
  • Leadership and diversity
  • Interacting with the board and senior management
  • Environmental, social and corporate governance
  • Leading an inclusive and thriving culture
  • Personal brand development
  • Decision making
  • Public speaking
  • Working with a coach
  • Executive compensation
General Counsel Boot Camp

Thanks

ChIPs General Counsel Boot Camp is made possible by a grant from ChIPs Board Chair 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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General Counsel Boot Camp

Thank you to our
2024-2025 location hosts​

Paul Grewal

Katy Basile

Kate Roin

Cristina Carvalho

Christine Coats

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