S6 E4: General Counsel Insights Series with David Shapiro

In this episode of Law Light’s General Counsel Insights, David Shapiro, Chief Legal Officer at Ibotta, gives an insightful conversation on leadership, career growth, and what it truly takes to succeed as a modern General Counsel. Drawing on a career that spans the U.S. Department of Justice, healthcare, hospitality, and technology, David shares why collecting experiences—not just titles—has been the foundation of his success. He discusses the realities of stepping into the General Counsel role, the importance of building trusted relationships, leading high-performing teams, and balancing legal risk with business strategy.