Catherine Kemnitz: Redefining in-house law through innovation, AI, and the future of legal careers

In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast, host David Lancelot talks with Catherine Kemnitz, Chief Strategy & Development Officer at Axiom, about how in-house law is evolving.

They discuss:

• The shift from prestige law firms to empowered in-house careers
• AI’s impact: from research to judgment, strategy, and creativity
• Why law schools must teach adaptability and people skills
• Legal ops and consulting as critical tools for modern GCs
• Core traits for future lawyers: agility, curiosity, and passion

Tune in for an unfiltered conversation on innovation, strategy, and the evolving role of in-house counsel.

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