Our Purpose
OWLEAD exists to grow the human skills of legal professionals and vendors that AI can’t. Through the Ascent Network, practical programs, workshops, and advisory support, we help you build networks, win clients, and lead with clarity.
Who we help
What we do
Values
Practicality
Tools you can use tomorrow; small actions over theory.
Trusted Impact
Tools you can use tomorrow; small actions over theory.
Clarity & Cadence
Tools you can use tomorrow; small actions over theory.
Authenticity
Be yourself. Your lived experiences are the value-add that AI can’t replace.
Community
Connection over competition. Learning and progressing together.
Advisory Panel
Our Advisory Panel brings lived experience from law, business, and the legal tech ecosystem to guide our curriculum and community. Watch this space as the panel grows.
Lisa Mather
Lisa Mather – Former General Counsel, Mars Wrigley
Global General Counsel and senior international counsel with leadership across APAC, Europe, and the US at multinational consumer, payments, and tech brands. Lisa brings deep experience building high-performing in-house teams, partnering with the business on strategy, and leading cross-border matters – governance, privacy, complex commercial, and disputes. She’s known for practical, growth-oriented legal operations and change leadership that align legal with measurable business outcomes.
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Cate Mullins
OWLEAD exists to help the legal ecosystem – legal professionals and vendors – build the human skills that AI can’t: strong networks, client-winning capability, and confident leadership. Through the Ascent Network, buy-once online programs, workshops, coaching, and advisory services, we turn clarity into momentum with practical tools you can use tomorrow.
About Cate Mullins (Founder & CEO)
Cate is a lawyer and executive leader with a background spanning private practice, in-house, and business leadership. She blends evidence-based practice with performing-arts insights to design learning that sticks – clear frameworks, live coaching, and cadence you can sustain. Her work centres on BD & sales strategy, client experience, engagement, and leadership – so participants and teams make measurable progress, not just plans.
Under Cate’s leadership, OWLEAD delivers focused, real-world learning and support: simple playbooks, accountable rhythms, and a community that makes growth easier. Whether you join Ascent or engage us for a tailored solution, the goal is the same – build networks, win clients, grow leaders.
Realise your growth ambitions and fly with OWLead!
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