General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officers are expected to deliver not only expert legal and compliance guidance but also demonstrate the gravitas — poise, confidence, and authority — that inspires trust and commands respect. This critical leadership quality enables them to communicate complex challenges and opportunities effectively, and to influence key stakeholders, including boards, executive teams, and external partners.

This webinar will provide an in-depth exploration of gravitas — what it truly means, why it’s essential for membership and leadership at the highest levels, and how GCs and CCOs can cultivate and maintain it. Our expert panel will share actionable insights and proven strategies for developing gravitas, ensuring that leaders can sustain their influence and remain effective and respected over the course of their career.

Key Takeaways for Webinar Attendees:

• What is Gravitas?: Understand why gravitas is a non-negotiable attribute for GCs and CCOs in leadership positions.
• The Business Imperative for Gravitas: Discover how gravitas strengthens leadership presence, drives decision-making, and enhances organizational influence.
• Cultivating Gravitas: Learn practical techniques and mindsets to project confidence, manage high-stakes situations, and communicate with authority…starting with interviews for GC and CCO positions.
• Sustaining Gravitas: Gain tips for ongoing personal growth and maintaining gravitas as market conditions and team members constantly change.

John Gilmore
Managing Partner – BarkerGilmore

Kristin Campbell
Strategic Advisor and Coach – BarkerGilmore
Former Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief ESG Officer – Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.