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High Growth & VC Day is happening… Tomorrow! 🚨 We’re excited to welcome you to High Growth & VC Day - our event for in-house legal professionals working in the high growth ecosystem to share, collaborate, and discuss. We’ll be joined by expert speakers from in-house legal, and beyond, to explore topics like secondary sales, ethical challenges & key choices in a growing business, growth and venture debt, and adapting, growing, and thriving in high-growth environments. We’re looking forward to a day full of discovering insights, sharing experiences, and making new connections. A massive thank you to our amazing vendor partners who make this possible: • Bird & Bird • Capsule Insurance • CMS • Juro • Mishcon de Reya LLP • Montresor Legal • Obelisk • Orrick UK We can’t wait to see you there! #CraftyCounsel #Highgrowth #LegalTech #InHouseLegal #Networking #LegalInnovation #Birdandbird #Capsule #CMS #Juro #MishcondeReya #Montresor #Obelisk #Orrick

It’s that time again- join the Legal Tech Buyers’ Club call ✨ Calling all in-house legal professionals! Are you looking to learn more about some legal tech products and solutions? Join us for our monthly demo session to explore the cutting-edge legal tech solutions that are transforming the industry. This March, we’re thrilled to feature demos from AlLA by LawPanel's Mark Kingsley-Williams and Chamelio’s Alex Zilberman , showcasing how their tools can streamline processes, improve efficiency, and deliver value to your legal team. These sessions offer a unique opportunity to learn about top-tier legal tech solutions in a obligation-free environment. Saving you time with curated demos where you can engage in peer group learning and gain insights from fellow in-house legal professionals. Don’t miss out – register now to join this session! https://lnkd.in/gqKF3Daq #Craftycounsel #LegalTech #InHouseLegal #DemoSessions #CraftyCounsel #Innovation #LegalTransformation #AILA #CHAMELIO

Curious about the surge in secondary sales? 🌟 Are you wondering what pitfalls to watch out for and how to gear up for a secondary sale? Join us this week for an engaging session at High Growth & VC Day! We'll dive into all your burning questions about secondary sales, leaving you with the confidence and clarity you need to move forward. Meet Our Speakers: • Shawn Atkinson (Partner at Orrick UK) • Sam Holdsworth (Associate General Counsel and Company Secretary at Vinted) • Sally Roberts (General Counsel at Accel) In this session, they will share their insights and experiences, guiding you through the complexities of secondary sales and offering practical advice to help you navigate this booming market. We look forward to seeing you there!🦊 #CraftyCounsel #Events #Networking #Highgrowth #LegalTech #InHouseLegal #Networking #Vinted #Accel #Orrick

How mentoring can unlock professional growth for in-house lawyers… 🧩 Last year, Toby Hornett (Head of Community) hosted a virtual session all about the power of mentoring for in-house lawyers. The Community came together to explore why mentoring matters for in-house legal careers, how to actually make the most out of mentoring, and tips for building a great mentoring relationships. Toby also shared how we’re facilitating mentoring through the Community Hub. With so much wisdom shared by the Community, we’ve turned some of their key insights into an article. If you're ready to start your mentoring journey, this article has some great tips on setting goals, building the relationship, and making the most of every learning opportunity. Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g9QRU33q And if you’re interested in joining the Crafty Counsel Community to hear more about mentoring, we’d love to have you—join us here: https://lnkd.in/eAwKNzka #Mentoring #InHouseLawyers #ProfessionalGrowth #CraftyCounsel #LegalCommunity

Ready to dive into the world of innovation and sustainability? Join us at Energy Day where Richard Brown (Partner) and Richard Offord (Senior Counsel) from Travers Smith will take the stage for a chat with Chirag Rao, Lead Counsel at Field. They’ll take on a journey through the exciting launch of a new renewable solution and how dynamic innovations come to life. Exploring the key partnerships, "aha!" moments of collaboration, real stories about overcoming obstacles, and how to navigate the road to a successful product rollout. Join us at Energy Day on the 12th of March - our brand new event bringing in-house lawyers working in the energy sector together for a day of sharing, collaborating, and discussion. Limited tickets are still available so secure your space now: https://lnkd.in/eK4xAW9S #CraftyCounsel #EnergyLaw #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #LegalInsights

The agenda for Governance Day is here! 🚨 Brand new for 2025, Governance Day is crafted especially for our community of Governance and Company Secretary professionals, as well as those wearing multiple hats as CoSec / General Counsel. Get the chance to meet like-minded peers, learn from industry experts, and dive into the latest trends and insights. What can you expect? • The algorithm and the board room: the impact of AI on governance leaders • Charting the course: effective subsidiary governance • The Little In-house Governance Pub Quiz Governance Day is now sold out! But you can join the waitlist and be the first to know if any spaces open up: https://lnkd.in/eECYGUAU

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Legal as connectors: How to build relationships with the business 🤝 We're excited to kick off a new video series with LexisNexis UK exploring everything to do with managing stakeholders! In episode one, we speak with Cheryl Gayle, Head of Legal at Yoto. Cheryl shared her perspective on how understanding the product and customer needs can enhance the legal function's role in business strategy. Tune in to learn more about how Cheryl and her team at Yoto are approach stakeholder management and driving business success. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/eNuSfFKi #Craftycounsel #LexisNexis #LegalInsights #StakeholderManagement #LegalTeams

Growth and venture debt 💸 Exploring how to approach growth and venture debt 💸 As high-growth companies navigate the dynamic funding landscape, growth and venture debt is emerging as a pivotal source of financing. But how does it fit into the broader funding cycle of venture-backed businesses? What should companies and their legal teams consider before diving in? At High Growth & VC Day next week, we’ll be exploring this topic in a panel discussion between: 👉 Ross Ahlgren, Managing Director, BlackRock 👉 Struan Penwarden, Partner & International Head of Venture Capital, Bird & Bird 👉 Mark Rundall, Partner, Bird & Bird They’ll unpack how growth and venture debt facilities integrate within the funding lifecycle to share key considerations for leveraging these facilities effectively. High Growth & VC Day is happening next week! Limited tickets are still available, but they’re going quick so get yours now to secure your space: https://lnkd.in/ef-nWGJA #CraftyCounsel #Networking #Events #HighGrowth #Innovation #VentureCapital #GlobalBusiness

Show some love for your in-house legal colleagues! 💙 In-house legal teams are the quiet powerhouses of a business—navigating challenges, solving problems, and keeping everything on track. But let’s be real: they don’t always get the recognition they deserve. Today, we’re changing that to share the love on Valentine’s Day! Drop a comment below and give a shoutout to a someone who deserves some recognition: ✨ Who’s been your go-to problem solver? ✨ Who always has your back when things get tough? ✨ Who brings great energy and makes work that little bit better? Drop a comment below and tag who you think has been smashing it lately! Let’s fill the comments with well-deserved praise for the amazing people in our in-house legal community. 💬👇 #InHouseHeroes #ShareTheLove #LegalCommunity #CraftyCounsel