Lessons in Leadership: From the Courtroom to Corporate Counsel with Laura Heingardner

Host: Neil TaylorGuest: Laura Hinegardner, Senior Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, Great American Insurance GroupCo-Host: Maggie Hinegardner, Corporate Law Fellow, University of Cincinnati College of LawLaura Hinegardner joins Corporate Law Lab to discuss her evolution from litigation partner at Katz Teller to senior in-house counsel at Great American Insurance Group. She reflects on what drew her to insurance law, the lessons she learned managing complex litigation, and how leadership, mentorship, and curiosity keep her inspired after three decades in practice.From early career advice for law students to navigating work-life balance as a lawyer and parent, this episode captures the perspective of a leader who understands that success is built on integrity, adaptability, and the courage to take risks.