Wade Hinton

About Wade Hinton

I help CEOs and senior leadership teams build high-performing cultures, navigate organizational change, and align their teams around strategy that actually gets executed. As a former Fortune 500 executive, Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Ethics Officer, Deputy General Counsel at Volkswagen Group of America, and City Attorney for Chattanooga, I understand the pressure of leadership because I\'ve lived it.Today, I lead Hinton & Company, where we partner with executives who are tired of strategy that doesn\'t stick and culture that doesn\'t drive performance.The Questions Leaders Ask Me:\"Why do our stated values sound great in all-hands meetings but disappear when we make actual decisions?\"\"How do I get my leadership team aligned when everyone says they\'re on board but their actions tell a different story?\"\"What\'s the real gap between the culture we say we have and the culture people actually experience?\"Sound familiar? You\'re not alone, and it\'s fixable.How We Work:Keynote Speaking: High-impact presentations on leadership, culture transformation, and organizational alignment. My keynotes consistently achieve over 90% NPS scores.Executive Coaching: 1:1 partnerships with CEOs and C-suite leaders navigating complex challenges and culture change. 100% of clients report increased confidence in their strategic direction.Ascension Leadership Accelerator: Our flagship 5-month program that develops emerging and mid-level leaders into the executives your organization needs.Beyond Consulting:I\'ve founded Board Connector (connecting diverse leaders to board opportunities), Designation One (supporting first-generation professionals), and Restore My Rights (helping Tennesseans navigate rights restoration).My Background:As a Presidential Leadership Scholar, I learned directly from former U.S. Presidents and their staffs about leadership under pressure. I\'m a German Marshall Fellow, a graduate of Leadership Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Foundation Fellow, adn have served on dozens of boards. Most importantly, I\'m a working father who understands the real pressures of balancing leadership responsibilities with life.Let\'s Talk:Message me \"LEADERSHIP\" or book time at wadehinton.com/meet

Experience

1. Presidential Leadership Scholar

   Presidential Leadership Scholars

   Jan 2017 — Present

   Honored to participate in the third cohort of the Presidential Leadership Scholars program, a non-partisan initiative among the Presidential Centers of George W. Bush, William J. Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Lyndon B. Johnson. The program was designed for mid-career professionals from various backgrounds and to foster leadership skills and a commitment to solving some of society\'s most pressing challenges. As a part of this esteemed program, I had the unique opportunity to engage with leading experts in the field of leadership while gaining valuable insights from former Presidents and their staff.

Education

• Emory University

  B.A., Philosophy

• University of Memphis

  J.D., Law

• Emory University

  B.A, Philosophy

• Questrom School of Business, Boston University

  "Mini MBA" - Executive Program

Skills

• Litigation
• Mergers
• Risk Management
• Project Management
• Corporate Law
• Legal Writing
• Negotiation
• Corporate Governance
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Litigation Management
• Real Estate
• Employment Law
• Mediation
• Legal Research
• Commercial Litigation
• Nonprofits
• Legal Advice
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Civil Litigation
• Insurance
• Due Diligence
• Policy
• Intellectual Property
• International Relations
• Municipal Law
• Legal Assistance
• Arbitration
• Contract Negotiation
• Appeals
• Legal Compliance
• Licensing
• Westlaw
• Start-Ups
• Human Resources
• Securities Regulation
• Government
• City Halls
• Private Equity
• Finance
• Courts