In this episode of In-House Counsel Chronicles, host Shawna Rosner speaks with Tim Gutwald, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Mentavi, a telehealth company specializing in mental health care. Tim discusses the innovative asynchronous assessment process for diagnosing mental health conditions, the importance of a recent validation study Mentavi conducted, and his journey in healthcare law. He shares insights on the challenges of being the first in-house counsel, and collaborating with outside counsel. Tim also offers valuable advice for aspiring in-house counsel, emphasizing the importance of building relationships and gaining experience in corporate law.

In this episode of In-House Counsel Chronicles, host Shawna Rosner speaks with Joe Schohl, a seasoned General Counsel with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare sector. Joe shares his journey to becoming a General Counsel before the age of 40, outlining the seven key steps he took to achieve this goal. He discusses the differences between working in public and private companies, the importance of leadership in uncertain times, and the impact of AI on the legal profession. Joe also introduces his new initiative, Insight Council Academy, aimed at training in-house counsel to navigate the evolving legal landscape.

In this episode of In-House Counsel Chronicles, host Shawna Rosner interviews Arun Kottha, who shares his journey from starting his legal career during the 2008 financial crisis which shaped his approach to job security, to his position as lead attorney for Global Safety at Goodyear, to becoming General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer at Unison Risk Advisors. Arun discusses the evolving landscape of risk management and why he believes those responsible for overseeing risk management at big companies have to lean into the risk to be effective. He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, building relationships "reputation and relationships matter", and why volunteering and community involvement are personal priorities for him.