Helen Goldberg: Why Lawyers Aren’t Just For Litigation | Episode 48 Nothing Ventured podcast

Helen Goldberg: Why Lawyers Aren’t Just For Litigation | Episode 48

7M ago 45:16

Content provided by Aarish Shah - EmergeONE. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Aarish Shah - EmergeONE or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah sits down with Helen Goldberg, co-founder and COO of LegalEdge, to explore the evolving landscape of legal services for fast-growing companies. Helen shares her extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, having worked with renowned firms like Evershed Sutherland and Baker McKenzie, as well as her role at CBS Viacom Outdoor. The conversation delves into the burgeoning alternative legal services market, the Goldilocks legal principle, and the rise of the fractional model in law.

Timestamps:
02:23 Fractional legal services evolution.
05:13 Choosing the right legal partner.
09:14 Fractional legal model's growth.
12:11 In-house legal vs. private practice.
14:36 Importance of early legal advice.
18:20 Contracts as insurance policies.
21:14 AI's impact on legal training.
26:17 European startup ecosystem challenges.
30:14 Funding disparities in the UK.
34:01 Exit readiness for founders.
36:36 Dead equity and shareholder agreements.
40:11 Regulatory challenges for startups.
43:04 Life isn't fair.

Find Helen online at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-goldberg-1339801/
Twitter: https://x.com/GoldbergHelen
LegalEdge: https://legaledge.co.uk

This episode is sponsored by EmergeOne, fractional CFOs for venture backed tech startups from Seed to Series B.
Get in touch at https://emergeone.co.uk/contact-us/ or join the CFO team at https://emergeone.co.uk/join-the-cfo-team/

219 episodes