If you're interested in an in-house counsel role, this is the episode for you! Episode 72 features fellow podcaster and healthcare attorney, Stacy Rummel Bratcher. In this episode, we chat with Stacy about all things in-house counsel, including the importance of being a curious observer, learner, and detective, as well as why connecting with others is often more important than knowing the right answer in an in-house role. We also talk about how taking on debt to go to law school might influence your career down the line, why the first job you get doesn't have to pigeon hole you into a certain career path, and why authenticity when networking makes it more enjoyable. Of course, we also got to hear all about Stacy's wonderful podcast, The Legal Department, where she aims to deliver the bottom line of what busy in-house attorneys need to know to level up their careers.
Stacy Rummel Bratcher is the Chief Legal Officer at Cottage Health in California, where she has worked for over four years. Prior to joining Cottage Health, Stacy held many in-house roles during her nearly fifteen years at the University of Southern California. Stacy started her legal career at Hooper, Lundy & Bookman, PC (in Los Angeles), the nation's largest healthcare firm.
Stacy hosts The Legal Department Podcast, a show aimed at in-house practitioners, where they can get real world advice from leading legal executives, executive coaches, and other thought leaders on how to grow their careers and deliver more value to their clients. Give it a listen!
Stacy is a graduate of Truman State University and the Saint Louis University School of Law.
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