January 20, 202600:31:12

Balancing Franchise Law, Leadership, and Life: A Conversation with Carriann Sillman

In this episode of FranchiseU!, Your host, Dr. Kathy Gosser, sits down with Carriann Sillman, in house counsel for the Coldwell Banker Real Estate franchise system and Vice President of Legal at Anywhere Real Estate, Inc.. Carriann shares her inspiring, non-traditional journey to legal leadership, balancing family, work, and night school. She discusses the dynamic role of legal strategy in a massive franchise system, emphasizing the importance of judgment, trust, and teamwork. Carriann also delves into the complexities and challenges franchisors face today, the critical balance between supporting franchisees and protecting the brand, and offers valuable advice for aspiring legal leaders and women pursuing non-traditional career paths.

 

Key Highlights Include:

 

  • Carriann Sillman's Unconventional Path to Law
  • Career Growth and Legal Leadership
  • Day-to-Day Work as Chief Legal Officer
  • Legal Complexities in Franchising
  • Advice for Aspiring Franchise Lawyers

 

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This episode proudly brought to you by the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence at the University of Louisville College of Business.

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