- FLEX Role, After many years of working extensively with Fenwick as a consultant, Linda is now responsible for managing the strategy and operations for FLEX. Managing FLEX gives her lots of opportunities to draw on her expertise teaching negotiation at Harvard and Stanford Law Schools., Pre-FLEX, Linda is the founder of Align Consulting, providing executive education, consulting and mediation services for domestic and international clients in law, technology, banking, energy, healthcare and government. She also served as an advisor to entrepreneurs at a Silicon Valley startup incubator and as a member of Golden Seeds, an early-stage investment firm. She previously practiced law with an…, Education, Linda has a B.S. in Molecular Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.
- FLEX Role, Jocelyn supports emerging, private and public companies with providing quality legal counsel and managing client relationships., Pre-FLEX, Prior to FLEX, Jocelyn led a team of recruiters for a large staffing agency. She started her career as a litigator, but traded legal briefs for attorney biographies when she found herself job hunting for colleagues and enjoying it more., Education, Jocelyn is a graduate of San Diego State University and Seattle University School of Law.
- FLEX Role, Jene is an Operations Coordinator for FLEX where she provides general administrative support to the FLEX team including client development and attorney recruiting., Pre-FLEX, Prior to joining FLEX, Jene served as an Operations Analyst for Seabury Consulting (now part of Accenture), in New York and San Francisco, where she spearheaded procurement programs with vendors, managed budgets, and prepared financial reports for senior management., Education, Jene is an alumna of LIM College, New York.
- FLEX Role, Amrish matches emerging, private and public companies with top quality FLEX attorneys, managing both the client relationships and the attorney hiring process., Pre-Flex, Prior to joining the FLEX team, Amrish was a legal recruiter for two NYC-based agencies, where he focused on providing attorneys to law firms and corporate legal departments for interim legal expertise needs. Before making the career switch to recruiting, Amrish practiced commercial and white collar defense litigation at two Am Law 200 firms., Education, Amrish received a B.A. in Government & Politics from the University of Maryland – College Park and his J.D. from the William and Mary School of Law, where he was a member of the, Law Review, .
- FLEX Role, Jen manages FLEX finances, including client invoicing and payment collections, as well as HR onboarding and payroll for FLEX Attorneys., Pre-FLEX, Prior to joining FLEX, Jen began her professional career as an auditor with Ernst & Young. She worked in Fenwick & West’s Finance Department, where she was introduced to the FLEX team and assisted with invoicing. As FLEX grew, the team asked Jen to join them and manage FLEX finances., Education, Jen received her B.S. in Business Administration, Accountancy Option, from California State University, Fresno.
- FLEX Role, Jenny matches emerging, private and public companies with top quality FLEX attorneys, managing both the client relationships and the attorney hiring process., Pre-Flex, After graduating from law school, Jenny started her legal career as a litigator at Bingham McCutchen, LLP. It was there that Jenny discovered her love for the technology sector, which led to roles at Google on both the antitrust team and as a product counsel. While she loved the challenge of transitioning ad tech to a cookie-less world, Jenny realized she loved helping her friends work through…, Education, Jenny received a B.A. from UNC Chapel Hill and a J.D. from NYU School of Law.
- As the tech industry faces the latest period of unpredictability, companies may find themselves constantly reevaluating their in-house legal needs. With signs pointing to a potential AI-fueled economic recovery, some companies with budget to hire may consider snapping up the high-quality talent currently on the market. On the other hand, companies that staff up too quickly risk being overstaffed…, After a downturn, it takes time to ramp up hiring, It wasn’t that long ago when the tech sector was flying high. At the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, tech companies grew their workforces . At the time, it seemed like there would be no end to the increased demand for tech products fueled by online consumers primarily confined to their homes. But companies found it challenging to hire top talent as they competed for the best in-house attorneys…, In uncertain times, individuals often rethink their career priorities, The attorneys we meet all have their own individual reasons for joining FLEX by Fenwick. Some want more flexible work schedules; some are solo practitioners looking for additional work to augment their practices. Recently, we have seen attorneys laid off from big enterprise technology companies contemplating their next move. Some are looking to get experience in the scrappy startup world. Others…, It can be a great time to get top-notch talent on a try-before-you-buy basis, If the high caliber of the candidates we see is any indication, now is an excellent time for companies to consider hiring legal staff. Many available attorneys are open to full-time employment for the right opportunity. Working through FLEX can help companies find out whether the lawyer fits well in the organization—before making a more permanent commitment. When companies hire their FLEX…, Conclusion, Economic uncertainty can be difficult. But savvy company executives can seize the moment. Those who take advantage of the opportunities in the current job market will ensure their legal departments are poised to meet their company’s needs, no matter what the economy brings., FLEX was founded by Fenwick in response to companies’ needs for customized, cost-effective in-house assistance. The FLEX team consults with you to understand your company’s unique needs and provide attorney options with relevant experience. FLEX plans are flexible and customizable—whether you need sporadic help over the course of a quarter, part-time assistance, or full-time support.