Special Projects

GC Solutions helps companies tackle high-stakes, complex challenges and strategic initiatives with seasoned insight. Led by Janet Bawcom, a former senior corporate lawyer with extensive c-suite experience, the firm steps in when leadership needs practical, business-oriented guidance—whether to navigate urgent crises or drive proactive, strategic projects.

Janet Bawcom brings deep, real-world experience to coaching and mentoring newly appointed general counsel, particularly attorneys transitioning from outside law firms. Having successfully made that transition herself, Janet understands that the in-house role requires a fundamentally different mindset—one focused on business strategy, risk prioritization, collaboration with leadership, and practical decision-making, not just legal analysis.

Through one-on-one mentoring, Janet helps new GCs develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed as trusted business advisors. Her guidance has helped attorneys make the shift from outside counsel to effective in-house leaders—benefiting both the individual attorney and the entire legal department.

In addition to individual coaching, Janet works with businesses to improve how their legal departments operate. This includes advising on legal team structure, workflows, outside counsel management, budgeting, and governance practices. The result is a more efficient, business-focused legal department.