In this GC Sidebar Season 2 episode, Paragon Legal CEO Trista Engel speaks with Fabio Bertoni, General Counsel at The New Yorker, about leadership and the realities of practicing law inside a leading journalism organization.
With experience as both a journalist and a lawyer, Fabio shares what’s top of mind for 2026, including growing legal pressures on reporters and how legal teams help protect investigative journalism.
He also discusses a key lesson from his career as a general counsel: legal advice only works when it’s grounded in the needs of the business. Fabio reflects on his path from journalism to law, how he approaches resourcing and delegation, and the mindset shift that comes with moving in-house.
He also shares what he might be doing if he weren’t a lawyer and the early in-house lesson that shaped his approach to legal work.
Watch the trailer now. Full episode drops Wednesday, March 18.
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