Flying Solo: Tips on Navigating Life as Sole Legal Counsel

Being the sole legal counsel in an organization can feel like juggling multiple hats while walking a tightrope. In this session, Julie Nauwelaers, Head of Legal at CloudM, shares actionable strategies to streamline your workflow, protect your time, and focus on what truly adds value.

Key topics will include:

• Beating the “Quick Question”: Learn to implement systems, tools, and resources that safeguard your time and energy. From creating user-friendly self-serve resources to using forms for standardizing support requests, discover how to make resources easy to retrieve without sacrificing efficiency.
• Changing Your Mindset: Shift your perspective on perfection and performance. Explore ways to embrace “good enough” outputs, apply effective risk assessments, and set realistic expectations for yourself and your stakeholders.
• Prioritizing What Matters: Master the art of saying no without saying no. Communicate competing priorities effectively, leverage external support, and ensure your focus remains on high-value work.

Join us for this insightful session as Julie brings her expertise and real-world experience to help you thrive as sole legal counsel—without losing sight of your priorities or peace of mind.