W24 - I Want to Be in the Room Where it Happens
Recorded On: 10/22/2025
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As an in-house lawyer, it is crucial to secure a seat at the decision-making table. This program will highlight the importance of becoming a proactive partner in business initiatives, not just a reactive problem solver and how to ensure you're in the room where it happens. In exploring topics like proactive risk management, enhanced decision-making, collaboration, and empowering your teams, participants will leave with actionable insights on how to position themselves as indispensable partners to business units.
Presented in cooperation with the Small Law Departments Network
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LockedTaren Butcher
Group General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Marketsource Inc.
| While Taren Butcher is proud of her trajectory as an attorney from an associate at city law firms to a general counsel, she is most proud of her recent work leading the Association of Corporate Counsel, Baltimore Chapter and making history as its first Black, female president.“Serving as leader of the organization was a significant time commitment, but I’m extremely proud of the new initiatives we launched during my year, including launching a LinkedIn page for the Chapter … and hosting/leading our first overnight board retreat in 5+ years,” she wrote.Butcher, who is deputy general counsel of MarketSource, Inc., an Allegis Group, Inc., company, in Hanover, said that her service for eight years on the Anne Arundel County Judicial Nominating Committee had the most impact on her community at large, helping to present the best candidates to the governor for appointment.Butcher earned her law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2007. She earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with a minor in Spanish from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2004.She previously worked as deputy general counsel for Aston Carter, Inc., also an Allegis company.Earlier in her career, Butcher worked as an associate at Tydings and Rosenberg, Thompson Hine, LLP and Venable, LLP. |
Leslie Eason
Partner
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
| Leslie Eason has over two decades of experience guiding employers through the complexities of employment law, offering tailored strategies that align with both business objectives and company culture. She focuses on resolving complex litigation and providing proactive counsel that helps mitigate legal risk, ensuring clients stay prepared for the evolving challenges of the modern workplace.Her approach blends legal experience with a deep understanding of business needs, delivering practical solutions that resonate with each client's unique situation. Leslie's extensive courtroom acumen, paired with her skill in alternative dispute resolution, equips her to effectively handle matters ranging from administrative hearings to high-stakes trials.Throughout her career, Leslie has successfully navigated multi-plaintiff lawsuits, collective actions, and class actions in state and federal courts. Her ability to help enforce and defend restrictive covenant claims has been crucial for businesses looking to protect their competitive interests.Beyond litigation, Leslie advises clients on workplace operations ranging from crafting sound policies and conducting sensitive internal investigations to training teams on compliance and best practices. Her background as in-house counsel for a global manufacturer gives her insights that translate into actionable, business-savvy legal counsel. |
Rachel Hirsch
Chief Legal Counsel
American Israel Public Affairs Committee
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