1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Every business leader can benefit from greater insight on how to collaborate more effectively with their in-house legal team. In turn, every legal team can provide greater impact when viewed as a strategic partner, collaborating with the business to achieve its goals.&amp;nbsp; In this episode, Laura Wood, General Counsel, Zoro US; Leading Women Executives alumna, Spring 2019; and Tamela Merriweather, Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at Northern Trust; Leading Women Executives alumna, Fall 2018, discuss their work to build relationships within their organizations and showcase the strategic value of the legal function in business. SHOWNOTES: The Impact of the Leading Women Executives Program [1:46] How In-House Lawyers Can Help Drive Business Outcomes [4:11] Understanding the Legal Aspects of Product Development [9:54] Contracts are Actually Business Roadmaps – What You Need to Know [11:58] “What Happens If…” – Understanding Termination Rights [14:48] How to Develop Strong Relationships with Your Legal Team [21:29] Recommended Reads [28:28] A Seat at the Table http://www.leadingwomenexecutives.net/podcast <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23731334/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/23731334