Thoughtful Insights for General Counsels

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.

Resources

Aug 09, 2024

The Best Contract Lifecycle Management Software — and How to Choose the Right One For Your Legal Team The Best Contract Lifecycle Management Software — and How to Choose the Right One For Your Legal Team

Contract lifecycle management systems organize and automate your legal workflow. But which CLM is best? Here’s how to choose the right CLM for your tech company.

Privacy & Cybersecurity

Jul 23, 2024

The AI Data Gold Rush: How General Counsels Can Lead With Integrity and Insight The AI Data Gold Rush: How General Counsels Can Lead With Integrity and Insight

Discover how general counsels can navigate the challenges of the AI gold rush. Learn to balance innovation with integrity, mitigate risks, and lead proactive conversations on AI.

Team Building & Management

Jul 18, 2024

Ask the Right Questions: A GC’s Guide to Interviewing Legal Team Members Ask the Right Questions: A GC’s Guide to Interviewing Legal Team Members

When hiring a legal team, job interviews are key to determining if a candidate will succeed. Hear from experienced general counsels on the best job interview questions for lawyers.

Counsel Corner

Jul 12, 2024

Counsel Corner: Don’t Want to Miss the Next IPO Window? Here’s What to Do Now Counsel Corner: Don’t Want to Miss the Next IPO Window? Here’s What to Do Now

Discover why 2024 might be a turnaround year for tech IPOs. Learn the essential steps to prepare your company for a successful public offering and seize the favorable market conditions.

Compensation

Jun 20, 2024

The L Suite’s Exclusive Data: General Counsel Salaries and Compensation Trends The L Suite’s Exclusive Data: General Counsel Salaries and Compensation Trends

Wondering how your general counsel salary stacks up against your tech company peers? Review GC salary and pay data at startups.

Career & Brand Building

Jun 18, 2024

How to Land a Board Seat as a General Counsel: Advice From Seasoned GCs and Board Members How to Land a Board Seat as a General Counsel: Advice From Seasoned GCs and Board Members

Wondering how to get on a board as a general counsel? Here's what to focus on, how to determine your value proposition, and where to start your networking efforts.

Team Building & Management

May 08, 2024

From Player to Coach: Advice from the L Suite Community on Effectively Leading a Legal Team From Player to Coach: Advice from the L Suite Community on Effectively Leading a Legal Team

Even managing a team, many GCs still get stuck in the role of individual contributors. Learn how to remove yourself from the day-to-day and lead a successful legal team.

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

Apr 09, 2024

Hiring Your Legal Team: Why Interview Assignments Can Help You Find the Right Fit Hiring Your Legal Team: Why Interview Assignments Can Help You Find the Right Fit

When hiring legal team members, having candidates complete interview assignments can give you a sense of their skills. General counsels from the TechGC community share best practices.

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.