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# Krista Russell

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Krista Russell is Director of Legal, Supply Chain at Airbus US Space & Defense, Inc.

## Blog Post by Krista Russell

## [![Beyond the Fire Drill: What Procurement Really Needs to Survive Supply Chain Disruption](https://blog.linksquares.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1920x1080%20(2).png?width=600&name=1920x1080%20(2).png) Krista Russell Nov 07, 2025 11 min read Beyond the Fire Drill: What Procurement Really Needs to Survive Supply Chain Disruption The expectation now is that procurement will absorb every new shock: scramble for alternate suppliers, ... Start Reading](https://blog.linksquares.com/beyond-the-fire-drill-what-procurement-really-needs-to-survive-supply-chain-disruption)

## [![The Legal Trapdoor in Supply Chain Disruption (And How to Close It)](https://blog.linksquares.com/hs-fs/hubfs/perlafdez_a_calendar__floating_3D_with_colors_dark_blue_purple-_6c0f0680-73c9-484b-b7fc-97e183ff14c4-1.png?width=600&name=perlafdez_a_calendar__floating_3D_with_colors_dark_blue_purple-_6c0f0680-73c9-484b-b7fc-97e183ff14c4-1.png) Krista Russell Oct 22, 2025 9 min read The Legal Trapdoor in Supply Chain Disruption (And How to Close It) Not All Disasters Are Loud Start Reading](https://blog.linksquares.com/the-legal-trapdoor-in-supply-chain-disruption-and-how-to-close-it)

## [![How to GC: Driving Strategic Planning and Decision Making](https://blog.linksquares.com/hs-fs/hubfs/perlafdez_a_calendar__floating_3D_with_colors_dark_blue_purple-_6c0f0680-73c9-484b-b7fc-97e183ff14c4.png?width=600&name=perlafdez_a_calendar__floating_3D_with_colors_dark_blue_purple-_6c0f0680-73c9-484b-b7fc-97e183ff14c4.png) Krista Russell Jun 26, 2024 5 min read How to GC: Driving Strategic Planning and Decision Making As senior in-house legal counsel, we understand the pivotal role we play in shaping the strategic direction ... Start Reading](https://blog.linksquares.com/how-legal-can-drive-strategic-planning-decision-making)

## [![How to GC: Leveraging Technology in Crisis Management](https://blog.linksquares.com/hs-fs/hubfs/perlafdez_a_lock_inside_a_projector_screen_with_colors_dark_blu_03b9ca80-bf30-41f0-be1f-18459d511ec8-1.png?width=600&name=perlafdez_a_lock_inside_a_projector_screen_with_colors_dark_blu_03b9ca80-bf30-41f0-be1f-18459d511ec8-1.png) Krista Russell Jun 14, 2024 6 min read How to GC: Leveraging Technology in Crisis Management Corporate operations are high stakes. Crises can strike unexpectedly, testing organizations' resilience and ... Start Reading](https://blog.linksquares.com/how-to-gc-leveraging-technology-in-crisis-management)

## [![From Cost Center to a Value Driver: How Legal Propels Business Growth](https://blog.linksquares.com/hs-fs/hubfs/piggy-bank.png?width=600&name=piggy-bank.png) Krista Russell Jun 04, 2024 6 min read From Cost Center to a Value Driver: How Legal Propels Business Growth In-house legal counsel plays a pivotal role in upholding integrity, ensuring compliance, and driving ... Start Reading](https://blog.linksquares.com/how-legal-propels-business-growth)

## [![Beyond Work-Life Balance: Having ](https://blog.linksquares.com/hs-fs/hubfs/perlafdez_10_avatar_icons_floating_3D_with_colors_dark_blue_pur_29fa08f8-613f-4254-8015-898ed319e0f2-1.png?width=600&name=perlafdez_10_avatar_icons_floating_3D_with_colors_dark_blue_pur_29fa08f8-613f-4254-8015-898ed319e0f2-1.png) Krista Russell Mar 12, 2024 8 min read Beyond Work-Life Balance: Having "It All" as a Female In-House Counsel This post is written by Krista Russell. Krista is Deputy GC at Airbus and adjunct professor at Miami School ... Start Reading](https://blog.linksquares.com/beyond-work-life-balance-having-it-all-in-house-counsel)

## [![Out of the Silos: The Crucial Role of In-House Counsel in Cross-Functional Business Collaboration](https://blog.linksquares.com/hs-fs/hubfs/perlafdez_justice_balance_floating_3D_with_colors_dark_blue_pur_351ded45-a5a5-4e01-b842-9b909385f5d6-1.png?width=600&name=perlafdez_justice_balance_floating_3D_with_colors_dark_blue_pur_351ded45-a5a5-4e01-b842-9b909385f5d6-1.png) Krista Russell Feb 21, 2024 6 min read Out of the Silos: The Crucial Role of In-House Counsel in Cross-Functional Business Collaboration This post is written by Krista Russell. Krista is Deputy GC at Airbus and adjunct professor at Miami School ... Start Reading](https://blog.linksquares.com/crucial-role-of-in-house-counsel-in-cross-functional-business-collaboration)

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