How to Thrive in a Large Corporate Environment

What does Microsoft's former general counsel – now GC of Spotify – think about the changing role of in-house counsel? What does it take to be an in-house leader? Learn from Horacio Gutierrez, a graduate of University of Miami Law School, who spent nearly 18 years at Microsoft before joining Spotify in 2016. Tips in his talk, "The Transformation of Lawyer's Practice and the Role of In-House Counsel," include:

• Expanding outside the boundaries of your job description

• Charting your own career course

• Keeping your sense of humor and fun in a tough work environment

• Building long-term, trusting connections with your colleagues

• Seeing leadership opportunities in your everyday role

Horacio Gutierrez General Counsel Spotify As Spotify's top lawyer, Horacio is responsible for overseeing Spotify's legal, compliance and regulatory affairs around the world, and serves as corporate secretary to its board of directors. Horacio came to Spotify having spent over 17 years at Microsoft Corporation, most recently as General Counsel and Corporate Vice President for Legal Affairs.