The Legal Innovators Interview Series is hosted by Craig Mills, an executive shareholder at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney. On the show Craig talks to leading in-house counsel from across the country to get their insights on the evolving role of general counsel. In this episode, Craig talks with Kelly Lefferts, Group Vice President, US General Counsel and Secretary at Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. Bloomin’ Brands is one of the largest casual dining companies in the world with more than 1,400 restaurants in 49 states and 21 countries and territories. Their brands include restaurants such as Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse. Throughout the episode, Craig and Kelly discuss the move from working at a firm to in-house counsel, her favorite Bloomin’ restaurant, and what the challenges are of managing legal for a nationwide brand.
