MSK Chair Yakub Hazzard Featured on The Future is Bright Podcast
MSK Chair Yakub Hazzard was the featured guest on The Future is Bright podcast, hosted by Columbus Street and Baretz+Brunelle. In this episode, titled “Succession Planning and a Seamless Transition with Yakub Hazzard Chair of MSK,” Yakub offers a behind-the-scenes look at MSK’s nearly two-year leadership transition process. He also reflects on his unique career path, from paralegal to partner to chair, and how his in-house experience at NBCUniversal continues to shape his client-focused approach.
Other topics covered in the episode include:
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Leadership and trust-building during a firm succession
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How MSK is growing intentionally and preserving culture
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The evolving landscape of entertainment law, including streaming, gaming, and AI
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What clients actually want from their outside counsel
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Lessons in team building from a background rooted in discipline and performance
Click here to listen to the full episode.