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3 July 2026

Leadership In The Law: Fireside Chat With Da-Wai Hu, General Counsel Of Chewy (Video)

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Join General Counsel Da-Wai Hu of Chewy as he reflects on his career journey from Big Law to Amazon to leading a fast-paced startup's legal team. Discover his leadership philosophy on fostering open dialogue across hierarchies and his commitment to coaching and mentoring colleagues throughout their professional growth.
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We are delighted to share with you our 25th episode of “Leadership in the Law,” featuring a discussion with Da-Wai Hu, General Counsel of online pet supply retailer, Chewy. I am also pleased to introduce to you my partner and long-time colleague of Da-Wai’s, Dan Serota, who spoke with Da-Wai.

Da-Wai reflected on a career spanning Big Law, the world's largest online retailer, and a fast-paced, founder-led startup, noting that every organization has valuable lessons to offer. He also shared his leadership philosophy, emphasizing that “hierarchy doesn’t correlate to being right” and that the most effective organizations foster environments where people can openly discuss ideas, regardless of seniority. Additionally, Da-Wai underscored the importance of investing in his colleagues' growth through coaching and mentoring—a commitment reflected in the many colleagues who have chosen to follow him from one organization to the next throughout his career.

Thank you for your continued support and engagement.

 

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