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First 100 Days Checklist for GCs

New General Counsel face short ramp-up windows, limited resources, and high expectations. This guide offers 10 actionable tips for assessing your department across four critical areas — team, clients, resources, and processes — so you can identify strengths and gaps quickly, lay the groundwork for long-term success, and lead with clarity from day one.

January 30, 2025

New General Counsel typically face very short ramp-up periods, the challenge of potentially reduced resources, and the pressure of high stakes and expectations. Focused planning at this stage is essential in order to achieve your desired future state. Imperative is quickly assessing the strengths, weaknesses, and expectations of the department across four major areas: Team, Clients, Resources, and Processes. Our First 100 Days guide can help you to navigate this process and lay the groundwork for both your and the department’s success.

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