Chip Gentry on building a legal function that drives change at Quaker Windows & Doors

In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast, host David Lancelot talks with Chip Gentry, Chief Legal Officer at Quaker Windows & Doors, about his unconventional journey from a longtime trial lawyer to a business leader, the modernization of legal operations in manufacturing, and the role of legal in driving organizational transformation. They discuss: How Chip transitioned from nearly 30 years in private practice to leading legal inside a 77-year-old manufacturing company Why legal teams must move from reactive support functions to proactive business partners The intersection of legal leadership, operational excellence, and industry advocacy in a rapidly changing manufacturing landscape Tune in for an unfiltered conversation on legal transformation, leadership through change, and the evolving role of the modern chief legal officer. Links: Connect with Chip Gentry on ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠:   / chipgentry   Follow the⁠ Legal Leader community on ⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠:   / lawvu-legal-leaders   Join the ⁠Legal Leader community⁠: https://legalleaders.lawvu.com/signup