Ernest Tuckett, co-founder of the Black General Counsel 2025 Initiative, and vice president, associate general counsel, Verisign

Ernest Tuckett shares the crucial role mentors and strong networks have played in his career and how co-founding the Black General Counsel 2025 Initiative will allow others the same opportunities.

Legal Business · 14 February 2023 · 7 min read

Ernest Tuckett, co-founder of the Black General Counsel 2025 Initiative, and vice president, associate general counsel, Verisign

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I have had mentors that saw valuable qualities in me that I did not see in myself.

I have been very fortunate in my career. I spent many years at a law firm before making the leap to in-house counsel and, during my journey, I ended up meeting mentors who saw leadership potential in me.

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