Cockpit Counsel
About the webinar series
Climb into the cockpit with pilot and LinkSquares Chief Legal Officer Tim Parilla, as he invites legal leaders aboard to share advice that will help you navigate even the most turbulent times of in-house counsel work.
Fasten your seatbelt and prepare for takeoff. We’ll cover a range of topics from data privacy, to legal team structure, to public company transactions, and beyond. You don’t want to miss this series.
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End-of-Year Negotiations
In this short video, Tim gives his take on how to close the year strong and shares his thoughts on end-of-year negotiations.
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Articulating the Impact of Legal Tech
In this short video, Tim shares his perspective on how to articulate the value of legal tech to non-legal stakeholders.
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Understanding Deal Desk Dynamics with Dee Venello
Dee Venello joined us on the show during her time as Senior Manager of Deal Desk - Business Operations to share lessons learned from her transition from legal operations to the deal desk team, including key relationships to build, KPIs to track, and more.
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M&A in 30 Minutes with David Edgar
David Edgar is a Partner (M&A, Securities, and Governance) at K&L Gates. Tune in as we discuss M&A, best practices for working with outside counsel, and more.
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Strategies for Securing a Promotion
In this short video, Tim responds to a listener's question about how to secure a promotion in-house.
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The GC vs. CLO Role
In this short video, Tim responds to a listener's question about the difference between the GC and CLO roles.
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Enhancing Business Partnerships
In this short video, Tim answers a listener's question about how to be a better business partner.
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Strategic Dealmaking with Robert Ball
Robert Ball, Enlace Health's Chief Legal Officer, is passionate about being a “deal maker” instead of a “deal breaker”. In this Cockpit Counsel episode, Robert shares key lessons on strategic dealmaking.
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Raising the Bar for Your Legal Operations Team with Hayley McNeill
The work of legal operations teams is crucial for the company's success, and their internal reputation is equally important. This episode of Cockpit Counsel features Hayley McNeill, Manger of Legal Operations at Zywave, sharing advice on how to level up your legal ops.
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Becoming A People Manager
In this short video, Tim answers a listener's question about how to become a people manager for the first time.
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Navigating Disputes Over Venue and Choice of Law
In this short video, Tim answers a listener's question about how to navigate disputes over venue and choice of law.
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Navigating AI In-house with Zaihra Ahmed
Don’t miss this episode of Cockpit Counsel where Zaihra Ahmed shares her expertise, insights on the state of AI for in-house legal, and valuable tips for guiding other teams in their assessment of AI-driven solutions.
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Maximizing Your Potential with Albert Tawil
Formerly an Associate at Fenwick & West, Albert Tawil is now the Founder & CEO of Lateral Hub & Summer Associate Hub. This episode of Cockpit Counsel dives into his career trajectory, how he transitioned from Big Law to Founder & CEO, and many lessons learned along the way.
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Building Out A Cybersecurity Program
In this short video, Tim shares his thoughts on how to build out a cybersecurity program.
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Attaining Work-Life Balance
In this short video, Tim gives his take on how to attain work-life balance on your legal team.
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Managing Escalations
In this short video, Tim gives his take on how to manage escalations as an in-house legal leader.
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Harnessing Data in Legal Operations with Celina Grippo
This episode of Cockpit Counsel features Celina Grippo, Senior Manager of Contracts & Legal Operations at Tealium Inc. She shares her career journey and invaluable insights into the legal operations world.
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Inclusive Innovations with Omar Sweiss
In this episode of Cockpit Counsel, Tim and Omar dive into Omar’s personal and professional journey, how he is making an impact through entrepreneurship and building businesses, and discuss the importance of diversity in the legal profession.
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Avoid Being Siloed from Other Business Units
In this short video, Tim gives his take on how legal can avoid being siloed from other business units.
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Running Legal Like a Business with Laurie David-Henric
Laurie David-Henric is a Global Legal Operations Executive, Operations & Strategy Leader, and Former Legal COO. In this episode of Cockpit Counsel, Laurie and Tim discuss strategies for applying business processes to the practice of law.
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Legal Operations and Innovation with Curt McDaniel
Curt McDaniel is Chief Legal Officer and Board Secretary at Ferring Pharmaceuticals. In this episode of Cockpit Counsel, Curt and Tim will discuss the importance of distinguishing high-risk and complex matters from lower-risk and complexity issues.
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Building Trust with the CEO
In this short video, Tim gives his take on how to build trust with the CEO and why consistency is key.
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End-of-Quarter Management
In this short video, Tim shares his number one tip for managing the end of the quarter as a legal pro. He covers the importance of hard work, visibility, and maintaining an air of calm to communicate directly in high-stress environments.
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Building Influence Across the Company as a Legal Leader
In this short video, Tim shares his thoughts on how to build influence across the company as a legal leader.
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Exploring Legal Operations and People Development with Ashley Adams
Ashley Adams shares her career journey from HR to Legal Operations, advice for establishing a legal ops function at your organization, change management and stakeholder management tips, plus much more.
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Career Pivots and Adopting a Business Mindset with Ross Greenman
Ross Greenman has a captivating career story to tell on this next episode of Cockpit Counsel, packed with lessons learned along the way. Tune in for advice on career shifts, the importance of collaborating across teams, and work-life balance in-house.
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The Legal Team of One
In this short video, Tim shares his perspective on being a legal team of one and advice on how to find success flying solo.
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Building Strong Networks for In-House Legal Pros
Watch this short video to get Tim's Take on how to build a strong network and the importance of a diversity within your network.
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Avoiding Escalations In-House with David Sclar
In this episode of Cockpit Counsel, David delves into effectively managing the expectations of non-legal professionals in corporate settings. He also explores strategic approaches to address challenges that extend beyond the basics.
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CEOs as Commanders: The Jump from JAG Officer to GC with Donato Latrofa
Check out this episode of Cockpit Counsel that covers the value of learning through experience, balancing legal risk vs. benefits to the business, and many more ways that Military principles can be applied to in-house work.
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The Importance of Data for Legal Teams
Watch this short video to get Tim's Take on how legal can make data-driven decisions.
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Crisis Management
Check out this short video to get Tim's Take on crisis management as a legal leader.
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Creating Playbooks and Closing Deals with Ashlyn Donohue
Learn how to create playbooks and close deals like a pro with Ashlyn Donohue. This Cockpit Counsel episode is packed with the perspectives and advice that drive success on any legal team.
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Legal Tech: Doing More with Less
Watch this video to get Tim's take on the elements of legal work that can be enhanced with legal tech.
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Take Your Legal Career to the Next Level with Mosah Goodman
Take your legal career to the next level with this episode of Cockpit Counsel. Mosah Goodman shares insights on maximizing opportunities, making yourself marketable, and more.
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How To Weigh Potential Risk vs. Business Needs
Watch this video for Tim's Take on how to weigh potential risk to the company vs. business needs as a legal leader.
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Finding Balance and Success In-House with Mannat Sharma
Check out this episode to meet Mannat Sharma. From valuable frameworks for a career transition to insightful guidance on setting boundaries, you don’t want to miss this conversation.
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Think Like an Executive with Bob Cahill
As a legal professional, your work is highly visible and heavily relied on – so it’s crucial to work effectively with the executive team. This episode of Cockpit Counsel with Bob Cahill will help you understand and meet expectations across the business.
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Relationship Building With the Board
Watch this video for advice on relationship building with the board as a legal leader.
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Intentional Integrity with Rob Chesnut from Airbnb
This episode of Cockpit Counsel is all about the importance of integrity in the workplace and how legal can effectively promote a culture of integrity.
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When Is It Time for a Legal Ops Hire?
Watch this video for Tim's Take on when it is time to bring on a legal ops hire.
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Flying Solo: Strategies for Success as a One-Person Legal Team with HotelPlanner.com
What does it take to fly solo? Learn from someone who is doing it effectively. Watch now to hear from the CLO at HotelPlanner.com and a one-woman legal team that is moving the business forward.
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How to Negotiate Limitation of Liability
Tim shares his thoughts on how to negotiate limitation of liability clauses concerning data breaches, especially when the other party demands unlimited liability for any data breach.
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2024 Predictions
Learn CLO Tim Parilla’s predictions for the year ahead, tailored specifically for in-house legal professionals. Watch this video to get ahead of the game!
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Unlock Legal Operations Excellence with Marie Widmer
Join us on our latest episode as we dive into the complex world of legal ops, the importance of diversity, and conquering new career challenges.
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Elevating Business Operations with Oscar Munoz from United Airlines
In this episode, we’ll be discussing what a CEO truly needs from the legal team leadership and career path advice for in-house professionals.
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How to Build the Best Relationship with Sales
Check out this video to hear CLO Tim Parilla’s insights on how the legal team can forge a rock-solid bond with sales.
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Advancing ESG Initiatives with G2 Venture Partners
Get ready to dive into how the legal function can contribute to the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals of the company, and share valuable knowledge on how to align legal strategies with sustainable business practices.
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What You Didn't Learn In Law School With Krista Russell
In our latest episode, we discuss the significance of what we didn’t learn in law school and why it is essential to success in-house.
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How To Support Your CEO as a Legal Leader
Watch this video to get CLO Tim Parilla’s take on what a CEO is looking for from a legal leader, how to set yourself apart, and more.
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CLM Simplified with InnoLaw Group
In this episode, we discuss everything from cultivating a legal operations mindset to insights on driving process change within your team.
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Legal Tech Talk with Andrew Moffett from Wayfair
Join our latest episode with Wayfair to discover how legal tech can help legal teams bring the right data to the table.
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Creating Scalable Processes with Legal Project Management
Watch this video to get CLO Tim Parilla’s take on how to create scalable processes with legal project management.
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Running an Effective Legal Team with 3STEP Sports
In our latest episode, 3Step Sports shares their in-house experiences and what it takes to effectively operate a top-notch legal team.
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Contracts and Crypto with Dave Balter, Flipside Crypto
The crypto industry operates with different principles related to contract requirements. This episode with Dave Balter, CEO at Flipside Crypto, will discuss all things contracts and cryptocurrency.
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Thriving on a Fast-Paced Legal Team with Brittany Wayne
For those of you working for fast-paced companies, it’s time to kick it into high gear. In this episode, you’ll learn tips for thriving in a fast-paced environment.
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Building Your GC Brand with Andy Dale and Danielle Sheer
Building your brand won’t happen by accident. Watch this episode of Cockpit Counsel to learn how to build your brand as a GC.
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Growing A Legal Team with Jonathan Greenblatt
Jonathan Greenblatt is the second member of the LinkSquares legal team. Tune in to hear his story and learn about growing a legal function from one to many.
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Data Privacy with Andy Dale, Alyce
Watch this episode of Cockpit Counsel to get to know Andy Dale, GC and Chief Privacy Officer at Alyce, hear his advice for in-house legal teams, and learn about data privacy.
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Beyond the Buzzword of AI with Rob May
Legal teams need to use modern tech but don’t know where to start with AI. Watch this episode to learn from Rob May, an expert in the space.
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Keep Calm and Lawyer On: Wellness Strategies for Legal Pros
When stress levels are high and burnout is looming, you need the skills to help yourself and your legal team. Learn tactics for supporting and strengthening your team’s mental health in this episode of Cockpit Counsel.
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Legal Career Advice with Ari Buchler
Are you looking for sound (and inspiring) career advice? In this episode of Cockpit Counsel, Ari Buchler, will share the pivotal lessons learned in his career - including an impressive succession of GC roles.
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What Legal Needs to Know About the Mergers and Acquisitions Market
Watch this video to get CLO Tim Parilla’s take on the M&A market, what legal teams need to know, and where technology comes into play.
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Public Company Transactions with Danielle Sheer
In this episode of Cockpit Counsel, Tim Parilla is joined by Danielle Sheer to discuss her experiences with public company transactions.
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Taking Your Business to New Heights with Legal Ops
Legal operations is a relatively new field - learn how highly efficient teams change the legal ops game at their organizations.
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How to Raise a Successful Round with Nir Dagan
In this episode of Cockpit Counsel, discover what goes into a successful fundraise from Nir Dagan, General Counsel at Wiz.
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Getting Legal and Sales on the Same Page with Caroline McCarthy
Tim Parilla sits down with Caroline McCarthy, LinkSquares Director of Sales, to discuss the importance of sales and legal relationship.
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Building a World-Class Legal Team
This episode of Cockpit Counsel features Andrew Ting, CLO and Corporate Secretary at Panorama Education - all about building a legal team.
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The Life of a Technical Solutions Attorney with Sam Nickerson
In-house career opportunities extend beyond the legal team. On this episode of Cockpit Counsel, Sam Nickerson joins Tim Parilla to talk about how she broke into an alternative legal career by joining LinkSquares as a Technical Solutions Attorney.
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AI for Legal with Legal Engineer Eliana Lee
Learn what goes into developing AI for legal teams on this episode of Cockpit Counsel featuring Eliana Lee, Legal Engineer and AI enthusiast at LinkSquares.
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Mastering Contract Negotiations with Laura Frederick
Discover effective contracting tips from expert Laura Frederick, founder of How to Contract, on this episode of Cockpit Counsel.
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The Ultimate Co-Pilot: Investor Relationships with Brady Broadbent
When your company is fundraising, the legal team is going through an extended interview with potential investors. It’s an interesting dynamic – and what better way to explore it than a conversation between a CLO and an investor that have closed a round together?
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Unconventional Legal Career Paths with Erin Dunn
On this episode of Cockpit Counsel, Tim Parilla, Chief Legal Officer at LinkSquares, sits down with Erin Dunn, Adviser to In-House Legal Teams, to talk about career pivots and the skills you need to succeed working in-house.
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Get Compliant with Danielle Maglente
Ensuring compliance is no small feat, especially on a lean team. In this episode of Cockpit Counsel, Tim Parilla is joined by Danielle Maglente, General Counsel at Plum Voice, to discuss her compliance career.
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Behind the Scenes of a Successful Deal Desk
In our latest episode, we discuss how the deal desk operates as your business grows, and opportunities that come with leading non-legal teams.
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Business Skills for Legal Professionals to Develop
Watch this video to get CLO Tim Parilla’s take on the business skills that in-house legal professionals should develop.
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Prepare for AI-powered Takeoff with Jasper
In this extended episode of Cockpit Counsel, Tim Parilla sits down with Meghan Keaney Anderson, the Head of Marketing at Jasper.ai.
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Playing the In-House Game with Ellen Zavian
Learn how to build trust through listening and answering questions in our latest episode of Cockpit Counsel with Ellen Zavian!
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Managing Titles on a Legal Team
Watch this video to get CLO Tim Parilla’s take on how to manage titles on a legal team.
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Navigating Turbulence as a Startup Legal Pro
In our latest episode, learn how to be a successful in-house legal leader and run a company through a time of rapid growth.
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Making the Business Case for CLM
Watch this video to get CLO Tim Parilla’s take on how to sell internal stakeholders on CLM.
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How Legal & Finance Teams Can Soar Higher Together with Eric Dutcher
The partnership between legal & finance teams is crucial during economic uncertainty. See how they can collaborate to find success.
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How to Build Trust in a Remote Environment
Watch this video to get CLO Tim Parilla’s take on how to build trusting relationships in a remote environment.
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How to Adopt a Strategic Mindset
Watch this video to get CLO Tim Parilla’s take on how to adopt a strategic mindset in-house.
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How to Work With Outside Counsel
Watch this video to get CLO Tim Parilla’s take on how to work with outside counsel effectively.
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How to Tackle Your First 90 Days as a New GC
Check out this video to get CLO Tim Parilla’s take on how to successfully tackle your first 90 days as a new GC.
About The Host
Tim Parilla
As Chief Legal Officer, Tim oversees LinkSquares’ legal posture and acts as a strategic advisor to the company’s management and corporate counsel customer base.
He previously spent seven years as General Counsel for DraftKings, where he scaled the legal function and managed the company’s legal posture throughout numerous financing and fundraising rounds, litigation, and regulatory actions, at both the state and federal level, including the high profile legal challenges the company faced in 2015 alongside the explosion in popularity of daily fantasy sports and strategic acquisitions. Prior to DraftKings, Tim was General Counsel for Everest Gaming, a European-based online poker and casino operator, and was also a founder of a company in the cryptocurrency space.
