Transitioning in-house is something many (if not most) firm lawyers find themselves considering at some point. For many, it’s the first step in their career that isn’t simply a function of picking the best option available based on a ranking system.
Unknown territory feels high-risk, and can have the effect of steering many of us towards the well-greased channels into large, established companies.
For those who may be open to something more entrepreneurial, there is far less information available. No recruiter is calling every week with offers and details.
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In partnership with Betterment, ATL and David Lat will moderate a panel about life in-house, featuring GCs from Birchbox, Gawker Media, Squarespace, Bonobos, and Betterment. Drinks, snacks, networking, and a great time guaranteed. Invite your colleagues, but RSVP fast, as space is limited.
Details and panelists appear below…
What does it mean to be lawyer at a start-up, versus in-house generally? It requires hybrid thinking. All legal issues (many of which are outside your area of expertise) are now your domain. Business issues are no longer exclusively someone else’s territory.
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This sudden expansion of responsibility in the context of a rapidly growing (and often changing) business is unique to start-up legal work. It can be both challenging and thrilling to find yourself as the primary authority that all others in the company turn to.
At our inaugural Innovative Lawyers event, our panelists will paint a picture of just what these jobs entail and provide a forum for questions.
Date: Wednesday, August 6, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Location: Betterment, 61 West 23rd Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10010
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Panelists:
Heather Dietrick, General Counsel, Gawker Media
Craig Abruzzo, General Counsel, Birchbox
Jeremy Schwartz, Business Development Manager, Squarespace
Chris Travers, Chief Business Officer and General Counsel, Bonobos
Eli Broverman, Co-founder & COO, Betterment
This event is sponsored by Betterment and Above the Law. We hope to see you there; to RSVP, click here. Thanks!