You’re starting a leadership role at a new company. What’s your first move?: 0:06

• Susan Packal, Head of Global Legal Ops at Atlassian, on the necessity of business knowledge
• Taking time to learn how the business functions

You’re about to go public. How do you build an expert international legal team from scratch?: 2:51

• Gary Spiegel, ex-GC at Anaplan, on building a team to prepare for IPO
• Prioritizing your team’s goals and personal achievements
• Hiring people who make the workplace a better place to be

How do you prepare your legal team to be the next generation of GCs and legal leaders?: 8:06

• Seth Weissman, executive coach, on tracking your former hires’ accomplishments
• Investing in your team members as a sales proposition

How do you prepare your domestic legal team for an international expansion?: 10:41

• Sarah Binder, General Counsel at Lime, on how to hire for a move into new markets
• Being grounded in the particular needs of every region

How do you bring in the right talent to build out your legal team?: 15:41

• Kristen Sverkchek, President of Lyft, on growing a legal team in a tricky regulatory area
• Looking for lawyers with skills other than your own

How do you identify whether a candidate has the skills they need to succeed on your legal team?: 18:17

• Andrew Woods, General Counsel at PubMatic, on prioritizing professional interest over experience
• Letting recruiters poach your team members
• Favorite interview questions

How do you keep your team motivated to stay on during moments of crisis, like the Covid-19 pandemic?: 23:24

• Lydia Cheuk, general counsel at Away, on providing your team with autonomy
• Offering your team work they’re interested in