EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/ GENERAL COUNSEL, BJ’S RESTAURANTS INC.
WHY: First person to hold general counsel position at Huntington Beach restaurant chain, No. 3 on Business Journal’s list of the largest restaurant chains here. Made the transition from employment law specialist to generalist at BJ’s to handle everything from employee training and well-being programs to reducing litigation rates.
RECENT: Nabbed Outstanding GC of a Public Company honor at the Business Journal’s annual General Counsel Awards dinner late last year.
QUOTABLE: Miller’s parents “taught me the value of education and also taught me that there’s no greater privilege than to have a career that allows you to be in service to others and to both teach and learn every day.”
2020 HOBBY: “My family and I have taken advantage of the great weather and time at home to take more walks around Huntington Beach where we live. This year has amplified the importance of and our gratitude for good health. Our dog has definitely appreciated the extra time outside too!”
