Thoughtful Insights for General Counsels

Counsel Corner

Nov 03, 2025

The Incorporation Debate: What You Need to Know Now The Incorporation Debate: What You Need to Know Now

For decades, Delaware has been the default choice for incorporation, either at formation or in anticipation of an initial public offering (IPO). 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Counsel Corner

Aug 10, 2023

Counsel Corner: IPO Strategy: How to Lay the Foundation for a Successful IPO Counsel Corner: IPO Strategy: How to Lay the Foundation for a Successful IPO

Positioning your company for an IPO? Top GCs share their long-term strategies to successfully take a company public.