Thoughtful Insights for General Counsels

Career & Brand Building

Dec 17, 2025

Why Values Come First: The Foundation of Any Meaningful Career Transition Why Values Come First: The Foundation of Any Meaningful Career Transition

Every career transition begins with a question: What’s next for me? But there is a more important question underneath, and it’s the one most people skip.

Career & Brand Building

Nov 12, 2025

Lawyering at the Frontier: Lessons from a Crypto GC Lawyering at the Frontier: Lessons from a Crypto GC

What happens when the law has no map? Crypto forced a generation of lawyers to find out.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.