The GCU program is a leadership development program designed to elevate women general counsel.  

Program Overview  

Program participants will benefit from a high-touch program that includes strategically mapped curriculum around the 12 'most-sought after' competencies of top general counsel. Assessments, leadership coaching, a development plan and a capstone reflection essay are further program elements that lead to a comprehensive leadership development experience.   

WGCC commissioned Korn Ferry to identify the key competencies, traits, drivers of GCs that are requisite to be the “Most Sought” GC and that research has been used to frame the GCU program. The curriculum explores each of the competencies and offers unparalleled opportunities to apply the learning to your actual GC experience and practice. Sessions are interactive, discussion-based, and will allow you to push your leadership abilities with others who understand the pressures of the GC role. As a GC, you are already a leader, but this program will provide insight into your leadership style, what is working well and help you identify ways to make you even better at what you do. 



After acceptance into the GCU program (Applications to be part of the Fall 2023 Cohort 4 can be made here), participants will undergo a Korn Ferry Professional Development Assessment to obtain a baseline of how they measure against the “best in class” GC profile and identify opportunities for improvement. Sessions focused on each of the 12 key competencies will be delivered over the September to April time frame (generally one afternoon per month). 

Program Benefits