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2 months ago | 
abovethelaw.com | Olga V. Mack |George Egford |Kris Satkunas |Stephanie Beck
When most product teams hear the word “regulations,” they don’t exactly cheer. For many, it feels like a mountain of red tape standing between them and a successful launch. But I see regulations differently — not as roadblocks, but as opportunities. Early in my career, I realized that compliance wasn’t just about avoiding fines; it could be a powerful tool to build trust, drive innovation, and set products apart.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
dealbreaker.com | Olga V. Mack
Let’s face it — no one likes complaints. Early in my career, they felt like landmines: customer grievances, regulatory inquiries, even lawsuits. My gut reaction was to minimize the damage and move on. But then I had a realization: complaints are gold. They’re not just problems to fix — they’re insights waiting to be uncovered. Every complaint is a direct line to what your customers need, what your product lacks, or where your team could be stronger.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
abovethelaw.com | Olga V. Mack
Let’s face it — no one likes complaints. Early in my career, they felt like landmines: customer grievances, regulatory inquiries, even lawsuits. My gut reaction was to minimize the damage and move on. But then I had a realization: complaints are gold. They’re not just problems to fix — they’re insights waiting to be uncovered. Every complaint is a direct line to what your customers need, what your product lacks, or where your team could be stronger.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
abovethelaw.com | Olga V. Mack
“No.” It’s the word that strikes dread into product teams when they hear it from legal counsel. It signals roadblocks, delays, and shelved ideas. Early in my career, I saw this play out again and again. Saying “no” felt like the safest choice, but it often killed momentum — and trust. Then I started shifting my approach.
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Jan 2, 2025 | 
abovethelaw.com | Olga V. Mack
Laura Jeffords Greenberg isn’t just an innovative legal mind; she’s a champion of transforming how legal teams operate in the age of AI. As a senior legal director at Copenhagen-based WorkSum, Laura focuses on helping startups and scale-ups leverage AI and streamline their processes. In a recent conversation, she shared her expertise on asynchronous communication, AI adoption, and why prompt engineering might just be the skill every lawyer needs to master.
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Dec 19, 2024 | 
abovethelaw.com | Olga V. Mack
Imagine a time when legal discovery meant sifting through thousands of paper documents in a dimly lit basement, armed with nothing more than a highlighter and a stack of Post-its. Now, picture that world being turned upside down by a digital revolution that would forever change the way law is practiced. Marla Crawford, general counsel at Simplify, was not just a witness to this transformation; she was a key player in it.
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Dec 18, 2024 | 
abovethelaw.com | Olga V. Mack
Recently, I had a fascinating conversation with Flavia Naves, an accomplished lawyer who transformed her LLB from Brazil into a successful career in the United States. For many foreign-trained attorneys, the journey to a U.S. legal career can feel like navigating a labyrinth. But as Flavia’s story shows, it’s possible not only to find your way but to thrive by embracing the unexpected. Here are three unconventional lessons from our discussion that can help guide your path. 1.
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Dec 12, 2024 | 
abovethelaw.com | Olga V. Mack
In the fast-paced world of law, we often find ourselves adhering to a well-trodden path: graduate from a top law school, land a position at a prestigious firm, climb the ladder, and maybe — just maybe — become a partner. But what if I told you that the traditional route is just one way to achieve success in our field? What if there are unconventional strategies that could propel your career in ways you hadn’t considered?
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
dealbreaker.com | Olga V. Mack
The legal world is rapidly evolving, and staying ahead requires more than just traditional legal skills. In a recent discussion with Peter Connor, founder & CEO of AlternativelyLegal, we explored his innovative concept of the T-Shaped Lawyer — a framework that could redefine success and effectiveness for in-house lawyers. Peter’s insights offer a roadmap for becoming a more versatile and valuable legal professional in an increasingly complex corporate environment.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
abovethelaw.com | Olga V. Mack
The legal world is rapidly evolving, and staying ahead requires more than just traditional legal skills. In a recent discussion with Peter Connor, founder & CEO of AlternativelyLegal, we explored his innovative concept of the T-Shaped Lawyer — a framework that could redefine success and effectiveness for in-house lawyers. Peter’s insights offer a roadmap for becoming a more versatile and valuable legal professional in an increasingly complex corporate environment.
