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Caroline Spiezio

Caroline Spiezio

Caroline covers the intersection of tech and law for Corporate Counsel. She's based in San Francisco. Find her on Twitter @CarolineSpiezio.

April 30, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ General Counsel Sign on to Letter Seeking Boost to Federal Funding for Legal Services Corp.

Several New Jersey-based general counsel are among the 262 asking Congress to increase federal funding for Legal Services Corp. amid proposed cuts.

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read

April 30, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Becoming A Business Leader

For general counsel, legal risks aren't the only factor. Gaining a seat at the table means learning the business and bringing solutions rather than a blanket 'no.'

By Caroline Spiezio

8 minute read

April 29, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Amazon Is Hiring In-House Counsel in Virginia As It Revs Up for HQ2

Amazon is hiring corporate counsel in Arlington, Virginia, the city selected for the company's HQ2. It's a sign Amazon's legal team could be spreading to the East Coast.

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read

April 29, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

250+ General Counsel Ask Congress to Boost Federal Funding for Legal Services Corp.

General counsel from Nike, McDonald's, Twitter, Amazon, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and other U.S. companies are calling on Congress to increase federal funding for Legal Services Corp. as the Trump administration attempts to defund the group, which provides legal aid to low-income Americans.

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read

April 29, 2019 | The Recorder

Top Tech GCs Among 250+ In-House Lawyers Urging Congress to Fund Legal Services Corp.

General counsel from Twitter, Amazon, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and other U.S. companies are calling on Congress to increase federal funding for Legal Services Corp. as the Trump administration attempts to defund the group, which provides legal aid to low-income Americans.

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read

April 26, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Business Strategy, IP and Risk Management: 5 In-House Counsel Institute Takeaways

In-house counsel from Facebook, Oracle and other tech companies shared their tips on IP, reputational risks and business decisions at an institute hosted by Santa Clara University's High Tech Law Institute.

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read

April 25, 2019 | Legaltech News

Facebook Expects Up to $5B Loss in Possible Data Privacy Fine

Facebook estimates an FTC fine of $3 billion to $5 billion over its data privacy practices. It would be the largest-ever FTC fine on a U.S. tech company.

By Caroline Spiezio

2 minute read

April 24, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Facebook Expects Up to $5B Loss in Possible FTC Fine Over Data Privacy Mishaps

Facebook estimates an FTC fine of $3 billion to $5 billion over its data privacy practices. It would be the largest-ever FTC fine on a U.S. tech company.

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read

April 24, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Twitter and PayPal's Chief Legal Officers Made More than $9M Each Last Year

Proxy season is here for many Silicon Valley companies, bringing with it chief legal officer compensation disclosures. Twitter's CLO made more than $11 million in total compensation and PayPal's CLO earned $9.5 million. Here's a breakdown of that compensation.

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read

April 24, 2019 | Legaltech News

Google Delivery Drone Is First to Get Federal Aviation Administration Go-Ahead

Google's drone delivery subsidiary Wing Aviation is cleared for commercial use, the FAA announced Tuesday. It's the first delivery drone service to be awarded air carrier certification.

By Caroline Spiezio

2 minute read