Learn from your most accomplished peers
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Ryan Spiers
Associate General Counsel - Life Sciences
Google Ventures
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Lisa Gorman
VP, Deputy General Counsel
Eventbrite
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Dennis Ni
Assistant General Counsel
Relativity Space
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Nicolette Nowak
Vice President Legal, AGC & DPO
Beamery
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Kevin Adams
VP, Deputy General Counsel
StockX
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Angela Gandhi
Associate General Counsel
Meta
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Brian Kelly
Deputy General Counsel
DocuSign
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Jack Goodfriend
Associate General Counsel
Coinbase
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Heather Lyions
VP, Associate General Counsel
Zimmer Biomet
Membership is by invitation only and includes a wealth of benefits
From a custom-built member platform, to real-time data and surveys, to industry-leading conferences (any of which would typically cost thousands), membership in The L Suite’s Deputy community is all-encompassing and all-inclusive. That means that there are no additional fees or reimbursement requests — just an unsurpassed peer community that is carefully designed to accelerate your Deputy career. It’s the only membership that pays for itself, and then some.
Proprietary Platform
This is not your basic Slack community or an off-the-shelf software that delivers a one-size-fits-all experience. We custom-built our own community platform from the ground up to support the unique needs of our Deputy members.
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Connect & converse with your closest peers
Discuss the most pressing issues of the moment. Get quick gut-checks on day-to-day questions, or strategic insights on big picture challenges. Ask the community at large, or target a specific sub-group or individual. The give-to-get culture means you’ll find plenty of peers eager to pay it forward.
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Powerful research at your fingertips
Easily search through discussion archives and our comprehensive resource library for answers and insights. Leverage the peer forms repository for tried-and-true precedent, or bank your CLE credits from our extensive on-demand database of past events. Don’t reinvent the wheel or overpay for outside resources or advice.
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Unbiased, peer-reviewed recommendations
Find the best outside counsel and vendors for your specific needs, all vetted by your experienced peers and recommended in context. The L Suite’s proprietary expert database allows members to hone in on the right solution the first time, saving you valuable time and money.
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Exclusive Events
We host dozens of events for the Deputy community every year, each focused on current legal issues and practical job advice for today’s high-performing in-house leaders. The peer relationships cultivated here last throughout your career.
National Conference & Offsites
The community’s marquee events with industry-leading keynote speakers, panels on timely topics inspiring actionable ideas, and deep-dive breakout sessions with your peers who are grappling with the same issues as you are.
Local Meals & Special Events
Come together with your local peers for small-group discussions at top-notch restaurants and bars. We curate the most impactful opportunities in your city.
Virtual Forums & Clubhouses
No matter where you’re located, our extensive calendar of virtual programming delivers the insights and connections you need. Enrich your understanding of today’s pressing issues, ask important questions, and engage in small-group breakouts.
Featured Events
The L Suite 2024 Deputy Offsite
Amplify your impact as a Deputy GC by joining your most senior peers at the second annual offsite, limited to 40 of our most senior members. This transformative experience is dedicated to enhancing your mastery of key skills vital for today’s DGCs, such as advanced negotiation tactics and strategies for managing legal teams effectively. You’ll leave with fresh insights on your role so you can better support your General Counsel in managing risk while unlocking your company’s growth.
The L Suite Virtual Panel: Getting Started on Your Legal Team Playbook
Join us as we delve into the key components of a legal team playbook that can revolutionize your team's operations. From conducting a detailed inventory of your existing processes to setting strategic goals for your playbook, we'll guide you through every step.
Your local chapter is waiting for you
In addition to the robust online network, join your local chapter and uncover the regional community you didn’t know you were missing.
- Austin
- Boston
- Chicago
- London
- Los Angeles
- New York City
- San Francisco
- SF Peninsula
- Washington D.C.
Literally every GC friend of mine has given me the same first piece of advice -- Join and go to all the events you can.
There is no better forum for a legal speaking engagement than a [L Suite Deputy] dinner - a highly supportive environment filled with impressive peers who are ready for honest dialogue.
Unique Data & Insights
Unlock access to coveted and previously unknown data, insights, and emerging trends from across the ecosystem.
Compensation Surveys
Compensation data is highly-confidential and notoriously difficult to find. Our exclusive give-to-get annual comp surveys close that knowledge gap, with detailed analyses and dynamic breakdowns across the full range of relevant variables.
Topical Surveys
We go deep with insights and analysis on the core day-to-day topics that our members are grappling with. This includes everything from cloud transaction contract terms to privacy trends to cybersecurity best practices, and much more.
Benchmarking Surveys
We periodically survey our members to provide helpful benchmarking data on evergreen operating topics as well as rapidly emerging new situations. From legal department sizing to market condition adjustments (layoffs, budget cuts), and everything in between.
I always find these reports super helpful when negotiating my salary each year!
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Concentric circles of your closest peers
We’ll connect you with the right peers at the right time. Huddle, compare notes, and solve your most nuanced problems one-on-one or with cohorts of senior counsel that share a common industry sector, company profile, investor type, geography, and much more.
Our distinct groups evolve and expand based on member needs, including areas like:
- AdTech & MarTech
- AI
- BioTech / Life Sciences
- Content Platforms & Media
- Crypto / Web3
- Digital Health
- Ecommerce & Retail
- Energy & Clean Tech
- FinTech / Financial Services
- First time in-house Counsel
- Legal Team Managers
- Path to GC
- Public Company
- SaaS Early Stage
- SaaS Later Stage & Public
- Venture Fund Firm
Ready to expand your inner circle?
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