Gigi Birchfield

June 17, 2020 | The Recorder

GC hiring has continued for many tech startups even amid the current uncertain environment. Companies need in-house legal counsel to navigate new challenges posed by the pandemic, including regulatory and compliance, labor, and privacy issues.

By Gigi Birchfield and PJ Harari

5 minute read

October 28, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

The cannabis industry is on the cusp of a revolution, and as the industry grows, so too will its appetite for seasoned and ambitious legal professionals.

By Gigi Birchfield and Ashley McCall

4 minute read

March 10, 2017 | The Recorder

The growing technology scene in Silicon Beach, home to more than 500 technology start-up companies, has shifted the economic tides of Los Angeles. As the third largest tech hub in the country, LA has put its unique stamp on the landscape with the intersection of media, tech, entertainment and marketing, followed by digital support of the medical industry. As this ecosystem grows, so too do their legal needs. For the legal industry, a world of unique opportunities has opened for lawyers looking for a new challenge.

By PJ Harari and Gigi Birchfield

11 minute read