Thoughtful Insights for General Counsels

Privacy & Cybersecurity

Apr 09, 2024

No More ‘Ship, Then Fix’: Why GCs Should Lead the Charge in Cybersecurity No More ‘Ship, Then Fix’: Why GCs Should Lead the Charge in Cybersecurity

Increasing regulations in the tech industry make cybersecurity efforts more important than ever. Here’s why general counsels should ensure all company leaders are educated about their business’ software development and risks.

Team Building & Management

Mar 18, 2024

No 'One Size Fits All': Tips for Crafting a Legal Team That Meets Your Tech Startup's Needs No 'One Size Fits All': Tips for Crafting a Legal Team That Meets Your Tech Startup's Needs

General counsel hires at high-growth companies often have the opportunity to build a legal team from the ground up. Here, TechGC members share their expert tips.

Career & Brand Building

Mar 13, 2024

A New General Counsel’s Guide to Hiring and Managing Outside Counsel A New General Counsel’s Guide to Hiring and Managing Outside Counsel

Hiring outside counsel is a top priority for GCs. Learn best practices for hiring, managing, and budgeting for outside counsel from experienced GCs.

Career & Brand Building

Mar 13, 2024

When and How to Make Your Second Hire as GC at a Tech Startup When and How to Make Your Second Hire as GC at a Tech Startup

Even the most skilled GCs at a startup eventually need a co-pilot. In this article, TechGC members share expert insights for making that critical second legal hire.

Career & Brand Building

Mar 13, 2024

Your First 100 Days as a GC: How to Set Yourself Up for Success in Your New Role Your First 100 Days as a GC: How to Set Yourself Up for Success in Your New Role

Just landed a general counsel role at a tech company? Set the stage for your success by prioritizing these steps during your first 100 days.

Going Global

Mar 12, 2024

Beyond Borders: A Playbook to Empower Tech Legal Leaders – Foreign Private Issuer Insights Beyond Borders: A Playbook to Empower Tech Legal Leaders – Foreign Private Issuer Insights

For in-house legal teams navigating international expansion, here are the steps to take to become a foreign private issuer (FPI) and strategies to harness the full potential of FPI status as your company goes global.

Career & Brand Building

Mar 07, 2024

Best Practices for Building Relationships With the Board from Experienced General Counsels Best Practices for Building Relationships With the Board from Experienced General Counsels

Cultivating relationships with board members is necessary to your success as General Counsel. In this piece, experienced GCs share their expert insights.

Career & Brand Building

Mar 05, 2024

How General Counsels Can Build a Compelling Career Brand How General Counsels Can Build a Compelling Career Brand

Getting a job as a general counsel isn’t just about doing great legal work. Top GCs in tech also have to build a compelling career brand. Here’s how.

Career & Brand Building

Mar 05, 2024

Top GCs Share Their Strategies for Partnering With Marketing on Consumer Privacy Issues Top GCs Share Their Strategies for Partnering With Marketing on Consumer Privacy Issues

Consumer data and privacy issues are top of mind for GCs, but marketers often control that data. Here’s how GCs can partner with marketing effectively.

Career & Brand Building

Mar 04, 2024

The Legal Team Job Ladder: Building a Future-Ready Framework The Legal Team Job Ladder: Building a Future-Ready Framework

Scaling a legal team at a tech company means creating a well-defined and adaptable job ladder. Top GCs share their best practices.

Career & Brand Building

Mar 04, 2024

How to Scale a Legal Team for Global Expansion: 3 Tech GCs Share Their Learnings How to Scale a Legal Team for Global Expansion: 3 Tech GCs Share Their Learnings

When a tech company expands globally, GCs need to do more than hire foreign counsel. Here’s how to hire the right employees and external counsel for your startup’s expansion.

Career & Brand Building

Feb 18, 2024

The Tech GC Job Search: Skills, Responsibilities, and How to Get Hired The Tech GC Job Search: Skills, Responsibilities, and How to Get Hired

In this guide to general counsel jobs, learn the role and responsibilities of a GC and get a step-by-step process to getting your first GC position in tech.

Career & Brand Building

Feb 18, 2024

Top GCs in Tech Share Advice for Landing Your Next General Counsel Role Top GCs in Tech Share Advice for Landing Your Next General Counsel Role

Looking for a general counsel role at a tech company? Boost your chances of success with these words of wisdom from established GCs.

Privacy & Cybersecurity

Oct 19, 2023

Counsel Corner: Bridging Data Privacy & Growth in a Dynamic Regulatory Landscape Counsel Corner: Bridging Data Privacy & Growth in a Dynamic Regulatory Landscape

The era of digital transformation has brought data privacy to the forefront of business strategies. How can organizations design a global data privacy program that ensures compliance, supports business growth, and fosters innovation?

Privacy & Cybersecurity

Oct 05, 2023

Counsel Corner: Managing the Risks & Rewards of AI: A Look at Organizational Best Practices Counsel Corner: Managing the Risks & Rewards of AI: A Look at Organizational Best Practices

Integrating generative AI into product development and engineering tasks has opened Pandora's box of opportunities and risks. For legal teams bridging innovation and compliance, collaboration with product and engineering is vital.

Counsel Corner

Sep 01, 2023

Counsel Corner: Navigating the Future: Legal Insights on FedNow's Impact on the Digital Economy and for Fintech Companies Counsel Corner: Navigating the Future: Legal Insights on FedNow's Impact on the Digital Economy and for Fintech Companies

FedNow is set to revolutionize digital commerce and the FinTech companies that support it. Here’s how GCs can help their companies capitalize on the benefits with an informed strategy.