In-House Counsel Chronicles
Join Shawna Rosner, Partner and Director of Legal Recruiting at Direct Recruiters, Inc. on In-House Counsel Chronicles a podcast where Shawna sits down with the most influential in-house attorneys from the region's most respected. In each episode, she explores their unique career journeys, the challenges they've overcome, the milestones they have celebrated, and how they're shaping the future of law in today’s rapidly changing business environment.
In-House Counsel Chronicles
Episode #4 In-House Counsel Chronicles Podcast with Kelley Barnett, SVP, Senior Managing Counsel, AmTrust Financial
In this episode of In-House Counsel Chronicles, host Shawna Rosner interviews Kelley Barnett, Senior Vice President and Senior Managing Counsel at AmTrust. Kelley shares her journey from a prosecutor to a partner at a law firm and eventually to her current role in-house. She discusses the importance of relationship building including. "I'm a big believer in you don't need a title to lead. You can raise your hand and get access if you're good at your job and you relationship build". She also shares how she views herself as a trusted advisor and how necessary this is if you want to be a great in-house lawyer. Kelley also highlights her community involvement, particularly with Ladder Down Cleveland, a program aimed at empowering women lawyers. She offers valuable advice for new lawyers and those aspiring to advance in their careers, emphasizing the significance of networking and developing a personal leadership style.