In GC Sidebar, a new video series from Paragon Legal, our CEO Trista Engel sits down with General Counsel from across industries for candid conversations about what it really takes to lead in today’s legal landscape.
From unexpected career pivots to real-world challenges and strategic wins, these short, sharp interviews go beyond the surface—spotlighting how GCs are navigating 2025 with clarity, creativity, and conviction.
Catch new episodes here as they drop.
In this episode of GC Sidebar, Paragon Legal CEO Trista Engel sits down with Michael Stein, General Counsel at Gambling.com Group, for a candid conversation about the realities of legal tech adoption, the all-hands nature of being GC at a small company, and the career role that changed everything.
Michael shares a pragmatic view on how to cut through the hype around legal tech by weighing cost, ROI, and implementation against real business needs. He offers a behind-the-scenes look at what the GC title actually entails in a lean organization—where “other duties as assigned” can mean anything from complex negotiations to making sure the coffee is hot and the meeting runs smoothly.
From negotiating Britney Spears’ first Las Vegas residency contract to navigating the transition from Big Law to in-house, Michael reflects on the moments and mindsets that shaped his career, plus why he sees himself as a trusted, quiet voice of reason in the room. Watch the trailer now. Full episode drops on August 27, 2025.
In this episode of GC Sidebar, Paragon Legal CEO Trista Engel sits down with Shu White, Chief Legal Officer and Head of People at Motive, for a candid conversation on navigating volatility, winning high-stakes litigation, and leading through crisis with clarity and conviction.
Shu shares thoughtful insight into why “crazy is the new normal,” how values and deep business understanding anchor legal decision-making, and what it takes to guide a company through unpredictable challenges while strengthening trust.
From a landmark patent litigation win to the lessons learned from managing a data breach at a cybersecurity company, Shu offers grounded, real-world advice for today’s in-house leaders, plus her pick for favorite fictional lawyer. Watch the trailer now. The full episode drops on August 20, 2025.
We sat down with Ji-Hyun Park, Global Head of Legal at Intercom, for a candid and energizing episode of our GC Sidebar series, hosted by Trista Engel. From scaling teams to reshaping legal’s role in a product-led company, Ji-Hyun offers a sharp perspective on what it takes to lead legal with vision and impact. In the meantime, enjoy this sneak peek and follow along for more insights from today’s top in-house leaders.
In this episode of GC Sidebar, Paragon Legal CEO Trista Engel sits down with Eric Greenberg, General Counsel at Cox Media Group, for a candid conversation on legal strategy, cross-functional leadership, and knowing when not to play by someone else’s rules. Eric shares thoughtful insight into how GCs can map strategy end to end, why context is a form of leverage, and how legal leaders can shape better outcomes by helping redefine the game itself.
We sat down with Jasmine Singh, General Counsel at Ironclad, for a thoughtful and energizing episode of GC Sidebar, hosted by Trista Engel.
From redefining what success looks like in a legal career to leading through complexity and change, Jasmine shares how values, clarity, and curiosity have shaped her path, and how AI is transforming both the work and the role of the GC. Watch the episode here.
In this episode of GC Sidebar, Paragon Legal CEO Trista Engel sits down with Rich Foehr, General Counsel of Electrification Software at GE Vernova, for a candid conversation on tech, leadership, and career-defining moments.
Rich shares practical insight into how AI is finally making an impact in legal, why simplifying legal advice is a strategic advantage, and how one bold decision reshaped his path.
From legal tech realities to stretch roles, Rich offers sharp takes and grounded wisdom for today’s evolving in-house legal world—plus his pick for favorite fictional lawyer. Watch now.
We sat down with Shanti Ariker, Chief Legal Officer at JFrog, for a candid conversation in our GC Sidebar series, hosted by Trista Engel. From navigating the impact of AI to redefining what it means to lead legal, Shanti shares how today’s GCs are adapting in real time and staying grounded through change.
Watch the full episode here.
In this premiere episode of GC Sidebar, Paragon Legal CEO Trista Engel sits down with Jennifer Miller, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Grammarly, for a candid, four-question conversation on leadership, legal innovation, and career wisdom.
From navigating balloon-powered internet to driverless delivery bots and now generative AI, Jennifer shares sharp insights from her diverse GC journey—including why AI is reshaping legal departments, how to lead with strategic impact, and the simple test she uses to decide when it’s time to make a career move.
Plus, find out what she’d be doing if she weren’t a lawyer (spoiler: it involves a lot of dogs).
Watch now for sharp takes and real talk with one of today’s most dynamic GCs.
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