Episode #28 Cary Zimmerman, CLO and Compliance Officer at GBX Group

What does it take to move from being a lawyer to becoming a true business leader?In this episode of In-House Counsel Chronicles, I sit down with Cary Zimmerman, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at GBX Group, to discuss her 21-year legal career spanning law firms, startups, public companies, and executive leadership.Cary shares insights on transitioning from legal advisor to strategic executive, developing leadership skills, and growing into what she calls your "executive self." She also discusses building credibility with business leaders, leading through organizational change, and the evolving role of legal departments.The conversation explores the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession, the future of legal operations and analytics, and the skills today's attorneys need to remain relevant and effective leaders in a rapidly changing environment.