When your company hires a new general counsel, set your future relationship up for success:
“When a new sheriff comes to town, it creates an air of mystery as well as anxiety among the town’s inhabitants. Who is this person? What kind of manager is this person? What is s/he like? Will I like my new boss? Will s/he like me? What will I need to do to succeed? Regardless of your current state of emotion, wanting to be proactive to ensure you get off to a good start with your new boss is the right instinct…Below are my recommendations to guarantee your best start….”
Read: My company just hired a new GC. What can I do to make sure that I get off to a good start with my new boss? at The Lawyer Whisperer