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S6 E2: Women in Leadership: In-House Counsel Series with Kelly Johnson

March 12, 2026 • Gibson Arnold & Associates • Season 6 • Episode 2

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Joining us for this episode of our Women in Leadership Series is Kelly Johnson, a seasoned Chief Legal Officer and in-house leader with 20 years of experience practicing corporate and securities law at international law firms.

Kelly currently serves as Chief Legal Officer of Telarus, a private equity–backed, growth-stage technology solutions platform, where she is a key member of the executive team and primary legal advisor to the CEO, CFO and board of directors.

In this episode, Melinda and Kelly discuss:

Her transition from law firms to in-house counsel;
Learning the difference between demanding and demeaning professional environments;
The assets women bring to leadership teams;

Tune in to this episode for an insightful conversation on the advantages of learning from healthy criticism and advocating for yourself in your workplace.