Bloomberg Law
June 2, 2016, 1:39 PM UTC

Merck GC on Diversity: You Have to Give Someone a Chance

Blake Edwards

Merck general counsel Michael Holston has practiced in the U.S. Attorney’s office, been a partner in two major law firms, and is now in his second stint as GC of a Fortune 100 company.

But he’s not sure any of it would’ve happened if people hadn’t taken chances on him — and given him opportunities which his experience levels might’ve suggested he wasn’t ready for — early in his career.

According to Holston, that same willingness to gamble on people is key to improving diversity and inclusion: “General counsel and in-house teams have to be willing and encourage the senior members of the law ...

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