The Soft Skills That Power In‑House Law (Elizabeth A. Colombo) Notes To My Legal Self S15E2

Welcome to Season 15, Episode 2 of Notes to My (Legal) Self, where host Olga V. Mack sits down with Elizabeth Colombo, Associate General Counsel at Vendavo.Together, they explore why great negotiation is about more than contracts. Beth shares practical lessons on empathy, business judgment, communication, and how in-house lawyers can become trusted business partners in an AI-assisted world.In this episode, you'll learn:Why negotiation is about people, not just paperHow empathy leads to better business outcomesWhy lawyers must embrace calculated riskThe difference between being a referee and a decision architectHow "embedded humanity" creates value AI can't replacePractical communication strategies for cross-functional teamsWhy human judgment remains a lawyer's greatest competitive advantageWhether you're an in-house lawyer, legal leader, or aspiring counsel, this episode offers actionable insights on leading with trust, business acumen, and humanity in the modern legal profession.INTERSECTION OF LAW AND FUN®#InHouseCounsel #LegalLeadership #GeneralCounsel #Negotiation #NotesToMyLegalSelf