Almost overnight I transitioned from a corporate associate position with the Houston office of Jenkens & Gilchrist to general counsel for Hog Slat Inc. and its affiliates (collectively referred to as HS Group), a complex diversified agribusiness involved in manufacturing, construction, distribution and production. The transition brought many lessons and helped put strategies for success in place.
My initial days as general counsel involved familiarizing myself with my new companies’ personnel, physical facilities and businesses. During this orientation, we discussed expectations, concerns, procedures, policies, problems and personalities. We also reviewed business goals, business strategies, corporate structures and key relationships.
