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Leading a Global Law Firm: Barbara Becker on Excellence, Growth, and Saying Yes Barbara Becker | Leadership, Law Firm Strategy, and Building a Career at Scale
In this episode of Corporate Law Lab, host Neil Taylor, Director of the Corporate Law Center at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, speaks with Barbara Becker, Chair
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Barbara Becker | Leadership, Law Firm Strategy, and Building a Career at Scale
In this episode of Corporate Law Lab, host Neil Taylor, Director of the Corporate Law Center at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, speaks with Barbara Becker, Chair & Managing Partner of Gibson Dunn, about leading a global law firm in a rapidly evolving legal market.
Barbara discusses her path from law student to firm leader, including her work in corporate transactions, building international offices, and guiding firm-wide strategy. She shares perspectives on:
The importance of firm culture and a commitment to excellence
Growing a global platform without losing organizational identity
Leadership during periods of market and structural change
Identifying emerging practice areas by following client needs
The future of legal training and the skills young lawyers need
How AI may reshape legal practice — and why lawyers should learn to use it thoughtfully
Career advice centered on saying “yes,” staying adaptable, and finding ways to help others succeed
This conversation offers a candid look at law firm leadership, career development, and the mindset required to thrive in modern legal practice.
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Erscheinungsdatum: 17.4.2026, 16:25:50
