Workplace Strategies for Technology Lawyers

Download or read book Workplace Strategies for Technology Lawyers written by David Sclar and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-15 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to stand out as a successful in-house counsel at a technology company? They don't teach you this in law school. Or at law firms. You may be a solid substantive lawyer who can write a polished memo, but working in house, especially at a tech company, requires an entirely different skill set. Thankfully, the skills of a top-notch in-house tech lawyer are teachable. But no one teaches them to you. You're supposed to jump into an in-house job working with the latest technology at a fast pace and... make mistakes? Hope you have a boss that lays it out and lets you ask embarrassing questions? Not anymore. I've been there, I've taken notes along the way on what works, and I've shared my insights with others. Now, I'd like to share them with you, too. Workplace Strategies for Technology Lawyers teaches you what you need to know to get ahead. In 36 hands-on tips across eight foundational sections, this book offers practical information on how to perform at a higher level as a tech company lawyer, including developing and giving better advice, collaborating with business teams, working more efficiently, and communicating more effectively. If you fall into any of the following categories, this book is for you: A lawyer who landed an in-house legal job at a tech company. This book will teach you on-the-job tips on how to succeed, whether you're in your first 90 days or your first few years in the position. A law firm lawyer who advises tech companies regularly. This book will show you how to give better advice by putting yourself in the shoes of an in-house tech lawyer. A law student planning for a career as a technology lawyer after law school. This book will help you figure out the essential skills you'll need to know and get a feel for whether you will like the job and excel in the role. In-house counsel looking to refine your skills. This book offers general principles that will help you give great advice, work with other teams, and communicate effectively. As in-house counsel at a tech company--and even as an advisor to a tech company--you're more than a lawyer: you're part of the team. With the skills in this book, you'll make your mark and you'll be positioned to ensure the business succeeds!