Getting on the Board: A Practical Guide for Lawyers—and a Look at the Rise of Women in the Boardroom

Session I – How Do You Get to Serve on a Board – Joe Hurd Drawing from my experience as a lawyer, a member of the New York Bar, and a director on four public company boards—including Lloyd’s of London and Trustpilot—I will share practical guidance for lawyers seeking to break into public company board service. This talk will focus on how legal professionals can reposition themselves as strategic, commercial, and leadership-ready contributors to a board’s success. I will explain why excellence as legal counsel isn’t enough and how to shift from being the ‘trusted advisor’ to becoming a peer…