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Dec. 30, 2025

Legal leaders share their top book recommendations 

Guests on the Daily Journal's new podcast, "In the Counsel's Chair," share the books, shows and podcasts shaping their leadership philosophies.

Throughout 2025, the Daily Journal's "In the Counsel's Chair" podcast brought together some of California's most prominent legal leaders to discuss their approaches to management, innovation and leadership. Along the way, guests shared the books, shows and podcasts that have shaped their thinking (or allowed them to take a mental break).

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