GC Sidebar: A Short & Sharp GC Interview Series

Introducing GC Sidebar

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.

Episode 3: Rich Foehr, General Counsel Electrification Software, GE Vernova

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 the teaser video. His full episode drops Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

Episode 2: Shanti Ariker, Chief Legal Officer, JFrog

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.

Episode 1: Jennifer Miller, General Counsel at Grammarly

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.