GC Influencers
Most Influential GCs - USA
Michelle Browdy of IBM Corporation
Michelle Browdy was appointed as IBM’s first female general counsel in 2015, after having previously served as the secretary to the technology giant’s board of directors and having headed its global litigation teams. In keeping with IBM’s history of excellence in innovation, Browdy leads a legal team which is held in particularly high regard for its track record in embracing technology, particularly artificial intelligence and data processing tools.
Browdy’s ability to handle complex legal projects wins her a number of admirers in the wider legal market, with sources reporting that she has “distinguished herself in all respects” and applauding her “sharp and organized mind.” Her ability to straddle both legal and broader strategic issues also earns her considerable praise, as legal insiders report: “She has really superb judgement about business problems and how, in the legal function, she can support the business and its goals.”