Workplace Strategies for Technology Lawyers

36 Practical Tips on How to Communicate More Effectively, Work More Efficiently, and Give Better Advice as In-House Counsel at a Tech Company

By: David Sclar

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Are you looking to succeed and get promoted as an in-house counsel?
Are you a law firm lawyer looking to transition to an in-house role? Or trying to better serve your in-house clients?
Are you a law student planning your career? Interviewing for in-house roles or internships?
At ANY company - and especially at an innovative company where you can thrive in-house (typically a technology company)?

This book is for you. They don’t teach you this in law school. Or at law firms. You may be a solid substantive lawyer who can write a polished memo, but working in house, especially at a tech company, requires an entirely different skill set.

Thankfully, the skills of a top-notch in-house tech lawyer are teachable. But no one teaches them to you. You’re supposed to jump into an in-house job working with the latest technology at a fast pace and… make mistakes? Hope you have a boss that lays it out and lets you ask embarrassing questions?

Not anymore. I’ve been there, I’ve taken notes along the way on what works, and I’ve shared my insights with others. Now, I’d like to share them with you, too.

Workplace Strategies for Technology Lawyers teaches you what you need to know to get ahead. In 36 hands-on tips across eight foundational sections, this book offers practical information on how to perform at a higher level as an in-house company lawyer, including developing and giving better advice, collaborating with business teams, working more efficiently, and communicating more effectively.

If you fall into any of the following categories, this book is for you:

• A lawyer who landed an in-house legal job at a tech company. This book will teach you on-the-job tips on how to succeed, whether you’re in your first 90 days or your first few years in the position.
• A law firm lawyer who provides hands-on advice to clients. This book will show you how to give better advice by putting yourself in the shoes of an in-house lawyer.
• A law student planning for a career as an in-house lawyer after law school. This book will teach you the essential skills you’ll need - and give you a feel for whether you will like the job and excel in the role.
• In-house counsel looking to refine your skills. This book offers general principles that will help you give great advice, work with other teams, and communicate effectively.
• Anyone interviewing for an in-house role. This book will help you stand out and develop talking points for why you're a perfect fit.

You’re more than a lawyer: you’re part of the team and you get things done. With the skills in this book, you'll be positioned to succeed in your career and help innovative companies design, launch, grow, or market their next great product.

Two cows

Loved the use of two sons and cow story to help explain bring full options and solutions to the table. This book is chalk full of insightful tips that one can best appreciate from working inhouse. A great read to pick up tips or act as a reminder. Well worth investment here. Planning to give as a gift to our legal intern as a good future resource as well.

Not for me

This book sounds more like notes taken throughout the year and vague at best. I don't remember paying for it.