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From Problem Solver to Challenge Tester: Leveraging a Lawyer’s Unique Skills in the Boardroom
October 13, 2026 - Business Law Today
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The American Bar Association (ABA) Business Law Section’s Business Law Today covered counsel Michelle Hong’s panel appearance at its Fall Meeting in Chicago. The program, “From Legal Advisor to Boardroom Decision-Maker: The Lawyer as a Value-Creating Director,” explored how lawyers can leverage their legal knowledge, strategic thinking, and risk management skills to become effective corporate board directors. Michelle drew on her trusts and estates legal background in highlighting her ability to make risk-weighted judgments.
