GC Influencers
Most Influential GCs - USA
Michael J Harrington of Eli Lilly & Company
Eli Lilly general counsel Michael Harrington is characterized as “a real champion of diversity and inclusion” by legal insiders, who also note his “passion for civil justice.” Harrington goes above and beyond in his pursuit of a diversity, inclusion and justice in the workplace and further afield, with roles serving on the board of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity and co-chairing the Civil Justice Reform Group.
His efforts in promoting a diverse workforce within Eli Lilly wins notable praise from sources, with one commentator reporting: “Mike prioritized diversity before diversity was a priority for most. It’s something that he truly believes in and he lives every day of his life, throughout his law department and his company.”
Harrington arrived at Eli Lilly in 1991, having steadily risen up the ranks via a number of international positions in various legal and wider business positions before assuming the general counsel role in 2013. Prior to joining the company, Harrington practiced in the litigation group at Baker & Daniels.