December 2, 2022
The Most Rewarding Thing
I am very pleased with our business results, but the most rewarding part of this job, by far, has been the relationships that have come with it. I can’t really put into words how much I’ve learned from all of you, and how much I’ve appreciated your willingness to contribute to this community. Whether it’s by speaking on webcasts and at events, recording podcasts, writing articles, participating in our Q&A forums, sending tips and notes in response to the blogs, making suggestions for the sites – every interaction has been valuable.
I had very big shoes to fill when I took over the lead editorial position from Broc three years ago, and you all stepped up to continue to make these sites and events exceptional. The caliber of our speakers and contributors provides a one-of-a-kind learning experience on corporate & securities law issues, yes. But it also reinforces the value of “giving back,” and has often left me star-struck! Thank you to every single person who has contributed, in whatever unique way has suited you.
Special thanks, of course, also goes to our Editorial team: past & present. I’ll be forever grateful to Broc for giving me the opportunity to join this company; to John Jenkins and Dave Lynn for their wisdom and guidance throughout my full-time role here, and their humor; to Lynn Jokela, Emily Sacks-Wilner, Julie Gonzales, Ngozi Okeh, Lawrence Heim, and Zach Barlow for their enthusiasm and high-quality work; and to Alan Dye, Mark Borges, Mike Gettelman, Mike Melbinger, and all of our other regular contributors, for their kindness to me and their dedication to sharing invaluable guidance with fellow practitioners.
I’m incredibly proud of the team that we’ve built, the diverse perspectives we’ve sought out, and all of the practical guidance that we’ve provided, all while being careful not to take ourselves too seriously. It really has been an honor to support this group and to bring together other experts in our community. I’ll continue to be reachable at my email here – liz@thecorporatecounsel.net – and on LinkedIn and Twitter. I’m looking forward to my ongoing involvement, and continuing to see you all at conferences!
– Liz Dunshee