Your First Job Won’t Define You: A Conversation on Career Growth with Bridget McGraw

Bridget McGraw | Leadership, Compliance, and Career Growth at GE AerospaceIn this episode of Corporate Law Lab, host Neil Taylor speaks with Bridget McGraw, General Counsel, Technology & Operations at GE Aerospace and an alumna of the University of Cincinnati College of Law.Bridget discusses her professional path from litigation to in-house leadership, including her work in global compliance, international integration, and large-scale corporate transformation. She shares insights on:Building a career through mentorship and professional relationshipsMoving from law firm practice into corporate legal rolesLeading cross-cultural legal and compliance efforts overseasHelping guide GE through its separation into three public companiesSupporting engineering, supply chain, and intellectual property functionsThe evolving role of technology and AI in legal practiceCreating impact through pro bono service in the in-house legal communityThis conversation highlights the value of adaptability, long-term perspective, and relationship-building in today’s legal careers.