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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.

August 31, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

The MCCA Honors 4 Companies, 1 Lawyer for Leading the Diversity Charge

The Minority Corporate Counsel Association on Thursday announced the four regional winners of its 2018 Employer of Choice Award, as well as the winner of its inaugural Charlotte E. Ray Award.

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read

August 30, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

How to Survive a Move In-House: Tips From a Lawyer Who's Been There

William Kruse of Gallup quite literally wrote the book on how to navigate the transition from firm to law department. He explained to Corporate Counsel why crashing meetings and breaking things are two of the best ways to make the adjustment successfully.

By Caroline Spiezio

7 minute read

August 29, 2018 | Legaltech News

You Want That Compensation in Cash or Cryptocurrency?

At least one company is seeking a general counsel who will get compensated in Ethereum. As crypto booms, there could be more to come.

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read

August 29, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

Hey GCs, Want That Compensation in Cash or Cryptocurrency?

At least one company is seeking a general counsel who will get compensated in Ethereum. As crypto booms, there could be more to come.

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read

August 28, 2018 | The Recorder

Retired Contra Costa County Judge Hit With 'Most Severe Level of Discipline'

A lawyer for Bruce Clayton Mills, the former judge, called the commission's conclusions "shocking."

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read

August 27, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

Do Congressional Committees Really Want to Quiz the Company's Lawyer? Maybe Not.

Kent Walker recently got a thumbs down from the Senate Intelligence Committee when he offered to testify.

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read

August 27, 2018 | Legaltech News

Kickstarter's GC On Balancing Legal Work With Company Mission

Leading the law department at Kickstarter has required Christopher Mitchell to help his company raise its voice on important issues, including net neutrality and copyright law.

By Caroline Spiezio

5 minute read

August 24, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

Counsel and Advocate: How Kickstarter's New GC Balances Legal Work With His Company's Mission

Leading the law department at Kickstarter has required Christopher Mitchell to help his company raise its voice on important issues, including net neutrality and copyright law.

By Caroline Spiezio

5 minute read

August 24, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

Not a 'Gotcha Law': How Corporate Legal Can Prep for Colorado's Cyber Law

Legal experts weigh in on how corporations can get compliance efforts underway for the new cybersecurity law, set to go into effect Sept. 1.

By Caroline Spiezio

3 minute read

August 23, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

Senate Intelligence Committee Rejects Kent Walker As Google's Pick To Testify

Republican Sen. Richard Burr on Thursday rejected Google's offer to send Kent Walker, the tech company's former longtime general counsel, to testify at a September hearing on election security.

By Caroline Spiezio

2 minute read