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be willing to listen and learn. When I feel that I know the right thing to do, I can be quite firm. But I don’ t think that’ s the opposite of listening.” Accountability remains non-negotiable:“ I’ m one hundred percent willing to admit when I’ m wrong. I owe my client that.”
Her role means keeping pace with Ford’ s rapid changes, balancing quick action with long-term judgment.“ You must move at the client’ s speed.” That rhythm means being ready each day to learn as business moves.
Leadership and trust
“ I have an absolutely incredible global team. The lawyers and professionals I work with at Ford are
among the most brilliant, hardworking, dedicated, and creative people I’ ve ever met,” she shares.
Managing such a vast network requires balancing control and autonomy.“ You must hold it close and let it go at the same time.” Because Ford’ s work touches nearly every legal area, trust in colleagues is essential.“ We are in the business of translation and trust.” She explains,“ We translate legal challenges into business and strategic language, and then into actionable legal mechanisms. But first and always, we build trust.”
Corporate credibility relies as much on humility as on expertise.“ Check your ego at the door,” stressing the need to build trust so clients know she will create opportunities for them.
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WEIL CONGRATULATES SARAH FORTT OF FORD MOTOR COMPANY ON HER WELL – DESERVED RECOGNITION IN MODERN COUNSEL.
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