Ivory GC

In this episode, Brian interviews Min-Kyu Jung, CEO and Co-founder of Ivo, an AI-powered contract review tool used by companies like Canva and WordPress. Teaching himself to code to address inefficiencies in contract review processes, Min-Kyu shares how his background as a corporate lawyer inspired him to create Ivo. He discusses Ivo's ability to enhance contract review efficiency. Min-Kyu discuss...

In this episode, Brian interviews Sean Gilmartin, General Counsel at FPFX Technologies, about his dynamic career journey from trading at Merrill Lynch to leading compliance and legal teams at Jefferies, the NYSE, and crypto exchanges like Liquid and Galaxy. Sean shares his insights into the evolving digital asset landscape, regulatory challenges, and his current role in gamified trading at FPFX Te...

Alex Zozos joins Ivory GC and talks about his career journey, starting in finance at JP Morgan during the Great Financial Crisis. He shares how the crisis influenced his transition to law school at Fordham, during which time he interned at FINRA and the SEC. At the SEC, Alex worked on digital assets and Bitcoin ETFs, fostering his interest in the emerging technology. Alex discusses his experience...

Brian Becker interviews Jason Idilbi, the General Counsel at HR software company, Clear Company. Jason shares his career journey from litigation associate in Big Law to clerking for a federal judge, before moving to in-house roles at various start-up and growth stage companies. Jason highlights the challenges and rewards of his first GC role at Passport, his IPO experience at Avid Exchange, and hi...

In this episode, Jonathan Stroud, General Counsel at Unified Patents, shares his journey from engineering and journalism to law, detailing his transition through the Patent Trademark Office and night law school. He discusses his role at Unified Patents, helping its 300+ members across industries reduce litigation costs. Jonathan highlights the rise of patent trolls, the role of litigation financie...

In this episode of Ivory GC, host Brian Becker welcomes Eric Topel, a seasoned legal executive now with PatSnap, to discuss his diverse experiences in big law, corporate leadership, and the evolving tech industry. Starting his career with commercial and employment litigation roles at Proskauer Rose and Epstein Becker, Eric then transitioned to Danone, where he honed his skills as a well-rounded at...

In this episode of Ivory GC, host Brian Becker sits down with Stacy Ruegilin from Ivory Law Group to explore her journey from immigrating to Hawaii to becoming a process-driven antitrust attorney with a unique “building” perspective. Stacy shares her early aspirations, the foundations of her educational journey, and how her resourcefulness shaped her career from adolescence through non-legal and l...

In this episode of Ivory GC, host Brian Becker speaks with Zachary Molloie from Peachy and Michael Merola from Article Student Living about their journeys into law, their roles within their companies, and how the size and industry of each business impacts their legal practices. They discuss the differences between working with large, medium, and small in-house clients—comparing Modivcare, Peachy,...

In this episode of Ivory GC, host Brian Becker speaks with Chris Porcelli from Aterian and David Sheril from Castle Lanterra about the evolving role of general counsel in today's dynamic legal landscape. They discuss key topics such as building and reducing legal departments, the impact of industry changes on a GC's practice, strategies for refocusing and pivoting, and the importance of understand...

In this episode of Ivory GC, host Brian Becker from Ivory Law Group PLLC speaks with Luis Vacanti from Analytic Partners and Sean Linnehan from Leerink Partners about the transition from outside counsel to in-house counsel. They discuss the essential strategies that help in-house legal professionals excel, from aligning with business objectives to managing legal risks within the company. Whether y...