Cockpit Counsel Podcast

Check out this short episode where Tim Parilla shares his thoughts on when to create a legal ops function and the importance of considering future growth.

What does it take to fly solo? Learn from someone who is doing it effectively. Leticia Piloto-Rodriguez is the CLO at HotelPlanner.com and a one-woman legal team that is moving the business forward. On this episode of Cockpit Counsel, Leticia shares her career journey and how she has built partnerships across the organization that bring success in her current role. Key takeaways Takeaways the tran...

Meet Marie Widmer, the powerhouse behind Amplifi Ops - a game-changing program management software designed specifically for legal operations leaders. Previously, she was the Senior Legal Operations Manager, Technology at HubSpot. Join us on this episode of Cockpit Counsel as we dive into the exciting and complex world of legal operations, the importance of diversity, and conquering new career cha...

Check out this short episode where 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.

Oscar Munoz is the former Chairman and CEO of United Airlines. In this episode of Cockpit Counsel, we unpack Oscar's fascinating career, and the journey that led him to United Airlines. Oscar opens up about the challenges he faced upon joining the company, how he successfully pulled off the airline comeback strategy of all time, and gives a sneak peek into his dynamic partnership with the GC at Un...

Check out this quick episode to catch Tim's predictions for the year ahead for in-house legal pros.

Listen to this clip to get CLO Tim Parilla’s take on how legal can build a strong relationship with sales.

In this episode of Cockpit Counsel, Tim Parilla is joined by Krista Russell, Deputy General Counsel at Airbus OneWeb Satellites and Adjunct Professor Of Law at the University of Miami School of Law. They discuss the significance of the business skills they didn’t learn in law school and why they are essential to their success in-house. Tune in for valuable insights on embracing authenticity while...

Listen to this clip 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.

Join Tim Parilla and Lucy Bassli, Founder and Principal at InnoLaw Group, as they delve into the world of legal operations and CLM. As a corporate legal department consultant specializing in all things contracting, Lucy brings her expertise and personal insights on board. From advice on cultivating a legal operations mindset to insights on driving process change within the legal team, you don’t wa...

Join Tim Parilla for a conversation with Andrew Moffett, Head of Product - Legal Technology at Wayfair, as they delve into the world of legal tech. Discover how legal tech helps legal bring the right data to the table, the importance of interconnectedness across the company, and analyze the primary catalysts behind the surge in legal tech adoption. Don’t miss out on these tech insights! Key takeaw...

Listen to this short episode to get CLO Tim Parilla’s take on legal tech, project management tools for legal, and the pivotal role of data.

Tim Parilla sits down with Jake Tauscher, Partner at G2 Venture Partners. They discuss Jake’s career path, G2's investing philosophy, and the characteristics of impressive attorneys from an investor's perspective. They also 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 stra...

In this episode of Cockpit Counsel, Tim Parilla sits down with Deanna Sheridan, Vice President of Legal at 3STEP Sports, and Alex Praschma, Senior Corporate Counsel and Director of Safety at 3STEP Sports. They share their in-house experiences and discuss what it takes to effectively manage and operate a top-notch legal team. From getting comfortable with risk to relying on your teammates, this epi...

Tim shares his thoughts on the M&A market, what in-house legal teams need to know to prepare, and how technology can help.

In this episode of Cockpit Counsel, Tim Parilla sits down with Shawn Hoyt, Vice President, Commercial within the legal team at OutSystems. Shawn brings a wealth of experience from various roles and dives deep into the secrets of building and managing a successful deal desk. He also shares invaluable tips on staying motivated in every aspect of life, both personally and professionally. Tune in for...

Tim gives his take on the business skills that in-house legal professionals should develop, especially if they don't have a business background.

In this episode of Cockpit Counsel, Tim Parilla sits down with Ellen Zavian, GC at USA Lacrosse. Ellen takes us on a journey through her remarkable career. From being the first female NFL agent to her pivotal role in bringing break dancing to the Paris 2024 Olympics/2018 Youth Olympics to working in-house at USA Lacrosse. Get ready to be inspired! Key takeaways The importance of fairness and fight...

Tim Parilla sits down with Meghan Keaney Anderson, the Head of Marketing at Jasper.ai. Their discussion takes us on a journey from the rapidly-changing world of AI, to collaboration between marketing, legal teams, and the rest of the organization, and reveals the hidden gems of how to craft your personal brand along the way. Buckle up, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss! Key takeaways T...

Tim gives his take on how to manage titles on a growing legal team.

There are certain traits that can make or break your success, especially when you’re working in-house at a startup. From effective decision-making to understanding the regulations in your space, the list of skills you need to excel can seem never-ending. Host Tim Parilla, CLO at LinkSquares, and Faraz Rana, previous CLO, and part of the founding team at Bread, are here to help. Faraz saw the compa...

Tim gives his take on how to sell internal stakeholders on CLM.

This episode features Eric Dutcher, CFO at MBO Partners. Tim and Eric delve into the various ways legal and finance teams can collaborate to find shared success. You’ll learn: - Why both legal and finance are business advisors - Ways to work together effectively - How to build a strong GC/CLO and CFO relationship - And more!

Join Tim Parilla, Chief Legal Officer at LinkSquares, and Erin Dunn, Adviser to In-House Legal Teams, to talk about career pivots and the skills you need to succeed working in-house. From this episode, you’ll learn: Implications of AI and legal tech for legal How to build cross-functional trust The power of being a good listener And much more!

Listen to this snackable series called "Tim's Take," where Tim Parilla shares his brief thoughts on a much-discussed topic in the industry. This week, Tim shares tips for building trust, authenticity, and strengthening relationships in a remote environment.