Beyond the CLO/GC Seat: Positioning Legal Leaders for Board Service
August 5, 2026 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM EDT Atlanta, GA
NACD Atlanta Chapter
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Marina Finnegan
Chapter Executive Director
NACD Atlanta Chapter
executivedirector@atlanta.nacdonline.org
919-452-3603
Lenora Kopkin
Chapter Administrator
NACD Atlanta Chapter
7742 Spalding Dr. # 209
Norcross, GA 30092
programs@atlanta.nacdonline.org
770-331-2524
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About The Event
Member Price: Complimentary
Non Member Price: Complimentary
Join fellow Chief Legal Officers and General Counsels for an engaging discussion on the evolving pathway from legal leadership to corporate board service. As boards increasingly seek directors with deep governance, risk, regulatory, and strategic expertise, CLOs/GCs are uniquely positioned to bring valuable perspective to the boardroom.
Hear from Rich Warren, who leads Egon Zehnder's U.S. Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Practice, along with Louise Sams, former GC at Turner Broadcasting System, and Teresa Roseborough, EVP, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary at The Home Depot who have successfully transitioned to board roles as they share candid insights on positioning yourself for board opportunities, building the right network, developing a board-ready profile, and understanding what nominating committees are seeking in today’s directors.This conversation will provide practical guidance for legal executives interested in expanding their leadership impact through board service and offer firsthand perspectives on making the transition from trusted advisor to board director.
Learning Outcomes
Join fellow Chief Legal Officers and General Counsels for an engaging discussion on the evolving pathway from legal leadership to corporate board service. As boards increasingly seek directors with deep governance, risk, regulatory, and strategic expertise, CLOs/GCs are uniquely positioned to bring valuable perspective to the boardroom.
Location
The Home Depot
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NACD Atlanta Chapter
Contact Us
Marina Finnegan
Chapter Executive Director
NACD Atlanta Chapter
executivedirector@atlanta.nacdonline.org
919-452-3603
Lenora Kopkin
Chapter Administrator
NACD Atlanta Chapter
7742 Spalding Dr. # 209
Norcross, GA 30092
programs@atlanta.nacdonline.org
770-331-2524
Find a Chapter
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