Thoughtful Insights for General Counsels

Counsel Corner

Aug 04, 2025

5 Common S-1 Pitfalls—and How ‘Lazy Susan’ and IPO GO Can Help You Avoid Them 5 Common S-1 Pitfalls—and How ‘Lazy Susan’ and IPO GO Can Help You Avoid Them

Drafting the S-1 can be a daunting process. We’ve laid out some common pitfalls in drafting a Form S-1 to be aware of.

Counsel Corner

Jul 11, 2025

Navigating Pre-IPO Purgatory: Insights and Strategies Navigating Pre-IPO Purgatory: Insights and Strategies

In periods of market volatility and shifting investor sentiment, the path to an IPO often becomes less predictable—and at times, significantly longer.

Artificial Intelligence

Jul 07, 2025

How AI Is Shaping the Modern Legal Department How AI Is Shaping the Modern Legal Department

As generative AI transforms the technology world, it is also reshaping in-house legal departments at tech companies.

Counsel Corner

Jun 04, 2025

Rethinking RSUs: Navigating Equity Strategy in the Pre-IPO Landscape Rethinking RSUs: Navigating Equity Strategy in the Pre-IPO Landscape

The L Suite and Latham & Watkins explore how legal teams can navigate the rise of RSUs in private companies, from secondary participation to key compliance considerations.

Corporate And Governance

Feb 11, 2025

Counsel Corner: The Art of Balancing Board Dynamics in Private Companies Counsel Corner: The Art of Balancing Board Dynamics in Private Companies

Leading GCs share insights on managing private company board dynamics, from balancing investor interests to preparing for public markets.

Counsel Corner

Dec 06, 2024

So, You Want to Use an LLM? Legal Considerations for AI Adoption in Your Business So, You Want to Use an LLM? Legal Considerations for AI Adoption in Your Business

The L Suite and Orrick explore how to navigate the legal complexities of AI adoption in your business, from privacy to implementation best practices.

Team Building & Management

Oct 19, 2024

Building Your Startup Legal Team: A Strategic Approach from Expert GCs Building Your Startup Legal Team: A Strategic Approach from Expert GCs

Unlock the secrets to building and scaling a top-tier legal team. The L Suite has insights on headcount, benchmarking, and how AI might change the equation.

IPO

Oct 18, 2024

Before, During, and After IPO Pricing Night: Advice From GCs who’ve been there Before, During, and After IPO Pricing Night: Advice From GCs who’ve been there

Learn how GCs can add value during the IPO pricing process, manage risks, and handle challenges in high-stakes moments with expert insights from The L Suite.

Compensation

Oct 18, 2024

Counsel Corner: GCs Shouldn’t Settle for Less—How to Negotiate for Equal Pay With Other Executives Counsel Corner: GCs Shouldn’t Settle for Less—How to Negotiate for Equal Pay With Other Executives

GCs are often paid 10-35% less than other C-Suite members. In this article, four general counsels and other legal experts share how to negotiate for more.

Team Building & Management

Oct 17, 2024

The Power of Legal Team Playbooks: Insights From The L Suite Community The Power of Legal Team Playbooks: Insights From The L Suite Community

Create game-changing legal playbooks with insights from The L Suite. From planning to implementation, learn how to maximize playbooks' impact and efficiency.

Team Building & Management

Oct 10, 2024

KPIs for Legal Teams: How Tech GCs Measure Success KPIs for Legal Teams: How Tech GCs Measure Success

Experienced GCs share expert insights on defining and measuring legal KPIs — and why it's important to track them in the first place.

Career & Brand Building

Sep 20, 2024

Preparing for a Board Meeting: Advice for New General Counsels from Seasoned GCs Preparing for a Board Meeting: Advice for New General Counsels from Seasoned GCs

Navigating the ins and outs of board meetings as a general counsel at a high-growth tech company is no simple task. Here, L Suite members share expert insights and tips.

Career & Brand Building

Sep 10, 2024

How GCs Can Elevate Their Organizational Impact: Insights From The L Suite How GCs Can Elevate Their Organizational Impact: Insights From The L Suite

Members of The L Suite share insights on how GCs can expand their influence and become strategic executives as their companies grow and scale.

Team Building & Management

Sep 03, 2024

Build a Better Legal Team: Tech GCs Share Tips for Designing an Effective Hiring Process Build a Better Legal Team: Tech GCs Share Tips for Designing an Effective Hiring Process

Experienced general counsels share best practices for designing a hiring process that results in better-vetted — and more successful — legal team hires.

Counsel Corner

Aug 28, 2024

Counsel Corner: How to Position Yourself for — and Land — Leadership Opportunities as a Woman GC Counsel Corner: How to Position Yourself for — and Land — Leadership Opportunities as a Woman GC

Three female lawyers — two top partners and a CLO — share their advice for women in general counsel roles to earn promotions, get raises, and close the gender gap.

Career & Brand Building

Aug 15, 2024

10 Tech GCs Share What They Wished They Knew in Their First In-House Role 10 Tech GCs Share What They Wished They Knew in Their First In-House Role

New to your role as a general counsel at a startup? Learn from these tech GCs on how to succeed on the job.