In The Hot Seat, Chaka M. Patterson takes you inside the high-stakes world of the General Counsel, where decisions are made in real time, often with incomplete information—and the consequences couldn’t be higher. This is not a legal textbook. It’s a leadership playbook for navigating pressure, influencing outcomes, and becoming an indispensable voice at the executive table.Through vivid, real-world scenarios and candid insights, Patterson reveals what it truly means to sit at the center of risk, strategy, and corporate leadership. From managing boardroom dynamics to responding to crises that unfold in minutes, The Hot Seat equips you with the mindset and tools to lead when it matters most.Whether you’re an aspiring or seasoned GC, a CEO or CHRO hiring a GC, or a law firm partner who wants to better understand the pressures your clients face, this book offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at what best-in-class general counseling looks like—and how to rise to the challenge.