• Story by Story

      Stories that inform, influence, inspire.

      Story by Story

      Moving Conversations & Relationships Forward

    • Rose Ors | ClientSmart

      Rose Ors

      I help you tell your stories.

      Here's my story:

       

      It all started in 2017 when I got a crazy and wonderful idea to create a column where I interview influential members of the legal community and ask them questions that bring to the forefront what I call, "the person behind the title." The idea became a reality when Thomson Reuters said "yes" to publishing my first interview with the always insightful Mark Chandler, CLO of Cisco. The interview became the now monthly column: Upfront & Personal.

       

      I had been noodling with the idea for Upfront & Personal for several years. I would pick it up, and I would put it down. Then one day I decide to not only turn my idea for the column into reality but to pursue writing full-time. So, I opened my "stories" folder and began writing. This time with focus, intention, and with something I had stopped feeling and wanted back: flow.

       

      I bring to my new adventure over 25 years of building relationships in the legal industry and providing creative approaches to the business of law. I also bring my experience as a serial entrepreneur inside and outside the world of law. Lastly, I bring a love for telling stories that celebrate people, ideas, and movements.

    • SERVICES

      Inform | Influence | Inspire

      Move Conversations & Relationships Forward

      INTERVIEWS

      Together with clients, I develop the questions,

      conduct the interviews & write the Q&As.

      ARTICLES

      I write articles on hot-button legal topics,

      events & conferences.

      SPEAKER

      I share insights into the craft of storytelling, the power

      of questions & the art of conversation.

      INTERVIEWER | MODERATOR

      I interview individuals & moderate panels at legal

      industry retreats & conferences.

    • PORTFOLIO

      I write to bring a little more connection, humanity and curiosity into our world.

      Column: Upfront & Personal

      Learn about the person behind the title.

      Click here to read the profiles. Scroll down to the Upfront & Personal Photo Gallery to see the fantastic people who have graciously shared their personal stories with us.

      Column: Voices In Sustainability

      Interviews with trailblazers & thought leaders in corporate sustainability & ESG investments.

      Click here to read the interviews. Scroll down to the Voices in Sustainability Photo Gallery to see the fantastic people who share their insights on this hot-button and evolving area.

      Series: Curious Minds

      Learn what influences and inspires legal thought leaders.

      Click here to read the profiles. Scroll down to the Curious Minds Photo Gallery to see the fantastic people who share what inspires and influences.

      Blog: LOOK ...

      More articles, musings & ruminations.

      Click here to read articles on CLOC, Artificial Intelligence, Leadership, Knowing Your Clients, Winning the RFP, Operational Excellence, Design Thinking, Procurement, Law Firm Pricing Officers, Key Client Programs.

    • TESTIMONIALS

      Connie Brenton | Director of

      Legal Operations, NetApp

      "You have an intuition and a style that brings out the soul of those you connect with and write about. It's an amazing talent. I was honored to have been part of your contributions and insights into leaders in the legal community."

      William Henderson | Law Professor | Editor of Legal Evolution | Interim Director of Development, IFLP​

      "I recently worked with Rose on a Q&A session for Curious Minds. This is how it worked: Rose asked good, hard questions; I rambled and ruminated; Rose listened, distilled and edited; and something elegant and useful came out the other side. What a talent! I would love to work with Rose again."

      Rosanna Neagle | VP for Legal Affairs, Nestlé Dreyer’s Ice Cream/Nespresso

      "Thank you Rose for creating this platform [Upfront & Personal] to share our stories. Your questions were insightful and-- for me--perfectly timed as I close out a long chapter as a corporate lawyer and embark on the next adventure(s). Your creative energy and enthusiasm will be an inspiration!"

      Mark Chandler | Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer , Cisco

      "Rose Ors is a smart, sophisticated and highly professional journalist who knows the legal space backward and forward. I've worked with her on a couple of stories. In both cases, she was able to capture not just the words (which she did concisely and accurately), but the spirit as well -- so that the reader could understand context. She's great to work with, and her ability to relate well to the people she interviews does not interfere with the independence, judgment and objectivity required to create credible stories. I don't hesitate to work with her on any story where we have a desire to participate."

      Mark Smolick | General Counsel &

      Chief Compliance Officer,

      DHL Supply Chain Americas

      "Rose you are an inspiring and creative writer. Although I can surely only speak for myself and my team, we oftentimes go about our daily routines so focused on seeking opportunities to continuously drive meaningful value to the organizations we serve that we have little time to learn about others in the industry in a way portrayed by Rose. Many thanks Rose for your unique and fresh approach with your Upfront & Personal stories. I thoroughly enjoyed reading each story. Very well done!"

      Jennifer Warner | Vice President Legal, Columbia Sportswear

      "I recently had the chance to be interviewed by Rose for her Upfront & Personal series. It was a great experience. Rose was able to inspire a level of genuine self-reflection that I would never have expected. Such a pleasure to work with her!"

    • UPFRONT & PERSONAL | PHOTO GALLERY

      Learn about the person behind the title.
      Click or hover over each photo for a summary. Click here to read the profiles.

      MARK CHANDLER | Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer, Cisco​
      Louise Pentland | Executive Vice President, Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer, PayPal
      MATT FAWCETT General Counsel & Secretary, NetApp
      WANJI WALCOTT | Senior Vice President & General Counsel, PayPal
      CONNIE BRENTON | Chairman, Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC) + Senior Director of Legal Operations, NetApp​
      ERWIN CHEMERINSKY: Dean, BerkeleyLaw,
      JORGE FERNÁNDEZ GONZÁLEZ | General Counsel, Latin America & Global Channel Services, 3M Company
      KIM RIVERA Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary, HP​
      Irene Liu | General Counsel, Checkr
      Laura Stein |Executive Vice President & General Counsel
      General Counsel Americas & Head of Legal in Sustainability
      Rosanna Neagle | VP for Legal Affairs, Nestlé Dreyer’s Ice Cream/Nespresso USA
      Dr. Klaus-Peter Weber, GC Operations EMEA | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
      KEVIN VAN TONDER : General Counsel, Legal Shared Services, Schlumberger
      Jennifer Warner, Vice President for Legal, Columbia Sportswear Co
      Steve Harmon | Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Cisco
      Phuong Phillips | Chief Legal Officer, Zynga
      Mark Smolik | General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, DHL Supply Chain Americas
      Catherine Zinn | Chief Client Officer at Orrick
      Jeff Berardi | Chief Marketing Officer at K&L Gates
      Toby Brown |Chief Practice Management Officer at Perkins Coie
      MARY O’CARROLL: Head of Legal Operations, Google​ + Board of Directors, CLOC

    • VOICES IN SUSTAINABILITY | PHOTO GALLERY

      Monthly interviews with trailblazers & thought leaders in the corporate sustainability & ESG investment space. The column is sponsored by the

      Business in Society Institute at Berkeley Law.
       

      Take a LOOK . . .

      Anne Sheehan | SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee & former Director of Corporate Governance, CalSTRS ​
      Business in Society Institute Berkeley Law
      Tony West | Chief Legal Officer, Uber

    • CURIOUS MINDS | PHOTO GALLERY

      Learn what influences and inspires legal industry thinkers.

      Click/hover over each photo for a summary. Click here to read the profiles.

      Bill Henderson, Law Professor | Editor of Legal Evolution
      Jae Um | Director of Pricing Strategy at Baker McKenzie
      Daniel Katz, Professor of Law at Illinois Tech - Chicago Kent College of Law
      Firoz Dattu , Founder & Chair of AdvanceLaw
      Rochael (Soper) Adranly , Partner + General Counsel at IDEO
      Mark Cohen , CEO | Legal Mosaic

    • LOOK ...

      More Articles, Musings & Ruminations

      VOICES IN SUSTAINABILITY: Interview with Ann Sheehan
      April 10, 2019 · Sustainability,ESG,CalSTRS,Governance
      In collaboration with Amelia Miazad, Founding Director & Senior Research Fellow of the Business in Society Institute at Berkeley Law. Some have called 2018 the tipping point of the movement to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria into investment decisions. The Forum...
      Corporate Sustainability & the Role of Trust: Interview with Uber CLO Tony West
      April 9, 2019 · Leadership,ESG,Sustainability,Governance
      In collaboration with Amelia Miazad, Founding Director & Senior Research Fellow Business in Society Institute at Berkeley Law. A component of corporate sustainability is the trust that a company earns in protecting the interest of the communities it impacts. This was a central theme at...
              On Women & Leadership: Interview with Janet Napolitano
      April 9, 2019 · Leadership,Diversity,Gender Parity
      In collaboration with Delia Violante, Director, Women in Business Law Initiative UC Berkeley School of Law There is a palpable change in the conversation on gender equity — the conversation is turning into one of action, and that is changing the faces of our leaders from the board room to the...
          Lessons Learned: Advice from the Top
      March 27, 2019 · Women leaders,changetheratio,Gender Parity
      “It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.” — Madeleine Albright Even after decades of progress toward making women equal partners with men in business, there is much work to be done. The Women in Business Law Initiative, now in its...
          Artificial Intelligence Unlocked
      December 11, 2018 · Executive Education,In-House Counsel,AI
      The artificial intelligence (AI) explosion is a game changer. A recent PwC report estimates that AI could contribute up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy in 2030. The rush by nations to lead the “Fourth Industrial Revolution” has been likened to the space race of the 20th century. So, true...
      The UC Berkeley General Counsel Institute: The Education of In-House Leaders
      November 17, 2018 · Client Value,Corporate Legal,Leadership,Executive Execution,General Counsel
      BERKELEY, Calif. — Those who learn, lead. I not only like the sound of this phrase, I think it’s true. And it was also the predominant theme at the recent UC Berkeley General Counsel Institute, which shone a light on how in-house lawyers are learning to lead.   The Institute, co-sponsored by the...
      Why I Vote
      November 3, 2018 · Personal growth
      I vote to honor my parents who, in 1962, saw me board a plane from Havana to Miami. The plane was one of many flights carrying only children—children whose parents, like mine, made the heroic and heart-wrenching decision that it was better to never see their children again than have their...
            ADOBE—Operational Excellence Journey
      June 16, 2018 · Client Value,Client relations,Legal Operations,Data Analyics,Legal Innovation
      Nearly a decade ago, Adobe’s legal department began the journey toward operational excellence. The legal department has since gone on to refine and improve its operations and has become a model for other legal departments. It has also become a leading innovator in recruiting diverse legal talent....
      CLOC Institute 2018: Inside the Mind of the Modern General Counsel
      May 8, 2018 · CLOC,Client Value,Client mindset,Business Development
      LAS VEGAS — The voice of the general counsel was prominent at this year’s CLOC Institute, the annual gathering of the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium, shining through in numerous panels and plenary discussions.   Throughout the event, the distinguished group of General Counsel speakers —...
          CLOC INSTITUTE 2018: Women's Personal Stories Matter
      May 1, 2018 · CLOC,Leadership,Personal Stories
      LAS VEGAS — At last week’s CLOC Institute, the annual gathering of the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium, the personal story took center stage, starting at the event’s first plenary session. At the session, “Women in Legal Leadership Roles: The General Counsel’s Perspective,” Connie Brenton,...
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