Chip Gentry on building a legal function that drives change at Quaker Windows & Doors

In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast, host David Lancelot talks with Chip Gentry, Chief Legal Officer at Quaker Windows & Doors, about his unconventional journey from longtime trial lawyer to business leader, the modernization of legal operations in manufacturing, and the role legal plays in driving organizational transformation.They discuss:How Chip transitioned from nearly 30 years in private practice to leading legal inside a 77-year-old manufacturing companyWhy legal teams must move from reactive support functions to proactive business partnersThe intersection of legal leadership, operational excellence, and industry advocacy in a rapidly changing manufacturing landscape Tune in for an unfiltered conversation on legal transformation, leadership through change, and the evolving role of the modern chief legal officer. Links:Connect with Chip Gentry on ⁠⁠LinkedInFollow the Legal Leader community on ⁠LinkedIn⁠Join the Legal Leader community⁠