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Nov. 8, 2018

The first 100 days as general counsel

Since the inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt during the depth of the Depression, great emphasis has been placed on the first 100 days of a leader or executive.

Jack H. Robbins

Vice President and General Counsel, Rainbow Sandals, Inc.

Clothing, manufacturing and software

900 Calle Negocio
San Clemente , CA 92673-6201

Phone: (949) 276-4431

Fax: (949) 276-5729

Email: Jack@RainbowSandals.com

Loyola Law School

Rainbow Sandals, Inc. in San Clemente, which has manufactured sandals and other footwear for almost 45 years. Jack created the legal department, and handles all legal matters for the company.

Since the inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt during the depth of the Depression, great emphasis has been placed on the first 100 days of a leader or executive. In my experience as general counsel, the first 100 days are likewise important in beginning a job as general counsel for a business.

This article briefly explains what a new GC should do during this time, and for CEOs, what can be expected of the new GC. For an attorney who...

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