Cockpit Counsel Podcast

In this short video, Tim gives his take on how to attain work-life balance on your legal team. He highlights the importance of setting boundaries and shifting your mindset.

Omar Sweiss is the CEO of JusticeBid, a diversity analytics and e-sourcing company transforming how companies embed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into their business operations through data intelligence and transparency tools. In this episode of Cockpit Counsel, Tim and Omar will dive into Omar’s personal and professional journey, how he is making an impact through entrepreneurship and building...

In this short episode, Tim gives his take on managing escalations as an in-house legal leader.

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 will discuss strategies for applying business processes to the practice of law and Laurie’s experiences building functions from the ground up. We’ll explore Laurie’s career path, her take on running legal like a business, and much mo...

Tim gives his take on how legal can avoid being siloed from other business units. He highlights the importance of proactive communication, building relationships, and having a fundamental understanding of the business.

Curt McDaniel is Chief Legal Officer and Board Secretary at Ferring Pharmaceuticals. In this episode of Cockpit Counsel, we'll delve into insights gained from his journey — from sixteen years at Eli Lilly to his time as a fiction writer and beyond. Curt and Tim discuss the importance of distinguishing high-risk and complex matters from lower-risk and complexity issues, why leveraging technology fo...

In this short episode, Tim gives his take on how to build trust with the CEO. He highlights the importance of consistency, demonstrating an understanding of the business, contextualizing the advice that you're giving, and being inquisitive.

Ashley Adams, Director, Legal Operations at Contentful, believes focusing on people first is the key to success. Join us on the next episode of Cockpit Counsel for insights on building and guiding top-performing legal ops teams, nurturing talent, and creating connections throughout the organization. Ashley shares her career journey from HR to Legal Operations, advice for establishing a legal ops f...

In this short episode 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.

Ross Greenman has a captivating career story to tell on the this 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. Timestamps 05:27: Early Career and Transition to Hospitality 17:21: Taking a Risk and Making a Leap 21:02: Networking and Meeting Industry Executives...

In this short episode, you'll hear Tim's thoughts on how legal leaders can build influence within their company by ensuring their team operates efficiently and communicates effectively. Discover the key strategies to enhance collaboration and drive impactful changes outside the legal team.

In this episode of Cockpit Counsel, David Sclar 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.

In this short episode, Tim shares his perspective on being a legal team of one and advice on achieving success while flying solo.

Donato Latrofa is General Counsel at Incident IQ, where they are transforming how school districts provide and manage services. Before Incident IQ, Donato held roles as Staff Judge Advocate at the Air National Guard and Defense Attorney at the United States Air Force. On this episode of Cockpit Counsel, Donato and Tim will cover the value of learning through experience, balancing legal risk vs. be...

Tune in to this short episode where Tim shares his perspective on how to build a strong network, why some of the best mentors are non-legal professionals, and more.

Ashlyn Donohue has some strategic insights you won't want to miss. From crafting playbooks to closing deals and leveraging data on your legal team, this Cockpit Counsel episode is packed with the perspectives and advice that drive success on any legal team. Ashlyn will share hard-earned best practices from her time as Manager of Deal Management Contract Systems at Oracle, being the first Legal Ops...

Tim shares his perspective on the significance of using data to make decisions, evaluate the consistency of your legal team, and more.

Regardless of where you're at in your professional journey, it's crucial to make career management a top priority. This episode of Cockpit Counsel features Mosah Goodman, attorney and President of Top Talent Advocates, which helps executives and attorneys secure new roles and manage their careers. He’s got the advice you need to land your next role and plan for the future intentionally. Mosah also...

Tim shares his perspective on crisis management. He highlights the importance of understanding what you can control and breaking things down into small manageable pieces.

In this segment of Tim's Take, Tim shares his perspective on the elements of legal work that can be enhanced by legal tech. Tune in to learn why he advocates for using technology to simplify processes.

As a legal professional, your work is highly visible and heavily relied on – so it’s crucial to work effectively with the executive team. On this episode of Cockpit Counsel, Bob Cahill is climbing on board. With both CEO and CFO experience, he's teaming up with Tim Parilla, CLO at LinkSquares, to share his insights. This candid conversation will help you understand and meet expectations across the...

Tim shares his perspective on weighing potential risk vs. business needs when advising the company on a decision. He highlights the importance of understanding and internalizing what the business is trying to accomplish before weighing the legal risk.

Transitioning careers as a legal professional can be a daunting task. The move from Big Law to an in-house product counsel position presents its own set of unique challenges. Listen to this episode of Cockpit Counsel and learn from someone who's been there and done it successfully. Meet Mannat Sharma, product counsel at a major tech company. She's built a TikTok community of legal professionals, s...

Check out this short episode where Tim shares his thoughts on the importance of building a strong relationship with the board as a legal leader.

Description Rob Chesnut is the former General Counsel and Chief Ethics Officer at Airbnb, and Author of the Bestseller Intentional Integrity: How Smart Companies Can Lead An Ethical Revolution. Earlier in his career, Rob was the Senior Vice President, Trust and Safety at eBay. It’s safe to say, he’s got stories to share that you won’t want to miss! This episode of Cockpit Counsel is all about the...