GC Sidebar Season 2: A Short & Sharp GC Interview Series

GC Sidebar returns for Season 2.

In this video series from Paragon Legal, 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.

These short, sharp interviews go beyond titles and headlines. Each episode explores the real decisions, challenges, and lessons shaping today’s in-house leaders.

From unexpected career pivots to navigating risk, managing legal teams, and driving business impact, GC Sidebar Season 2 highlights how general counsel are leading with clarity, creativity, and conviction in a rapidly changing environment.

Catch new episodes here as they drop.

Episode 3: Luis Machado, GC at TopBuild

As legal teams rethink how they approach risk, Luis Machado, General Counsel at TopBuild, is focused on a different question: how do you help the business make better decisions, not just safer ones? In this episode of Season 2 of GC Sidebar, Luis shares his perspective on why risk isn’t something to eliminate, but something to understand, frame, and navigate. He also talks about building legal teams that are embedded in the business, not operating on the sidelines.

It’s a grounded conversation on leadership, resourcing, and what it takes to be a true business partner in today’s environment. Watch the full episode now.

Episode 2: Jenn Wall, GC at Intrinsic

As AI reshapes how legal work gets done, Jenn Wall, General Counsel at Intrinsic (Alphabet), is focused on a critical question: how do you build real judgment in the next generation of lawyers?

In this episode of Season 2 of GC Sidebar, Jenn shares her perspective on training legal talent in an AI-driven world, building teams that are trusted business partners, and leading through rapid technological change. It’s a thoughtful conversation on leadership, development, and the future of in-house legal teams. Watch the full episode now.

Episode 1: Fabio Bertoni, GC at The New Yorker

From protecting groundbreaking investigations to preparing for increased risks facing journalists, Fabio Bertoni, General Counsel of The New Yorker, operates at the intersection of law, media, and mission.

In our first episode of Season 2 of GC Sidebar, Fabio shares what’s top of mind this year. It’s a candid conversation about judgment, responsibility, and leading a legal team under pressure. Watch the full episode now.