Episode #17 Alisha Cieslak-Chief Legal and Risk Officer at Gordon Food Service

Update: 2025-09-25

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In this episode, Shawna Rosner sits down with Alisha Cieslak, Chief Legal and Risk Officer at Gordon Food Service, to talk about her journey from law school to the C-suite.

Alisha shares powerful insights on leadership, the evolving role of General Counsel, and how AI is transforming the legal landscape. She opens up about the pressures of being a young leader, the importance of mentorship, and why defining success on your own terms is key.

Listen in and get inspired by Alisha’s journey and her forward-thinking approach to legal leadership.

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Episode #17 Alisha Cieslak-Chief Legal and Risk Officer at Gordon Food Service

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Episode #17 Alisha Cieslak-Chief Legal and Risk Officer at Gordon Food Service

Shawna Rosner J.D., P.C.

Episode #17 Alisha Cieslak-Chief Legal and Risk Officer at Gordon Food Service