- FLEX by Fenwick general manager Linda Netsch was interviewed on, Thompson Reuters' Legal Current, podcast about why the firm launched FLEX and how it fits into the current legal landscape. FLEX is the only service created by an Am Law 100 firm that provides flexible and cost-effective solutions for interim, in-house legal needs to high-growth companies. The service is an example of how Fenwick develops new approaches to meet client needs and drive efficiencies and value. Listen to the full…, Legal Current, .
- Fenwick intellectual property partner Antonia Sequeira was profiled in a Diversity & Flexibility Alliance 'Spotlight on Flex' feature about law firms that embrace flex work policies and attorneys who successfully work reduced hours. Sequeira—a top-tier patent attorney and mother of a four-year-old—told the alliance that after working full-time during her first five years at Fenwick, she was…
- The business world has undergone tectonic shifts since the emergence of COVID-19. The pandemic has created new challenges and opportunities for every industry and sector, including temporary legal support services like FLEX by Fenwick. This article identifies three pandemic-related changes that have profoundly impacted temporary legal support services. We also share tips to help companies adapt…, On-Site Work Becomes a Thing of the Past, Before COVID-19, many engagements required interim counsel to work on-site. Since the pandemic shift to remote work , companies rarely need interim counsel to complete their assignments in person. For Silicon Valley companies, remote work means access to a larger pool of talented interim counsel. Rather than being confined to finding temporary legal support in the San Francisco Bay Area, they can…, Communication is Key, The shift to remote work means managers must be more mindful than ever about communicating with interim in-house counsel and keeping them in the loop. Companies can get the most out of their engagement by setting clear expectations with interim employees upfront and establishing regular check-ins to ensure they have the information and tools to complete their assignments. For example, companies…, Top Talent on Call, Since the pandemic, more lawyers are willing to forego full-time work in favor of the flexibility offered by temporary placements. For companies, this means they can get high-quality temporary legal support without having to bring someone on staff, with all the associated costs and commitments. FLEX has an exceptional roster of attorneys. We vet each person via interviews, background and…, Be Adaptable, The pandemic has reshaped our workplaces and our workstreams. Companies that recognize and adapt to these new ways of working can take advantage of temporary legal support to get top talent at their fingertips to handle any legal situation.
- , "I love enabling my technology clients to grow their business and meet their other objectives while also implementing strategies to minimize risk.", Keith is a long-standing FLEX attorney with over 10 years' experience with FLEX clients, and 30 years of legal experience. He supports our clients with inbound and outbound technology transactions. A significant portion of his work includes drafting and negotiating outbound SaaS agreements for small to mid-size private companies, in addition to data privacy, enterprise software, partnership, and…
- , "Working for FLEX gives me a great opportunity to engage with new clients and understand what’s important to them. My clients trust me to quickly spot issues, advise them on alternatives, and implement solutions to move their business forward.", Paul offers significant technology transactions experience with major consumer electronics companies. He drafts and negotiates hardware, software, reseller, supplier, purchase, and other agreements related to product development.
- , "I love working with FLEX because it gives me the opportunity to work with great clients, while having more flexibility and control over my career. I especially enjoy being able to support clients during periods of change in workloads, business priorities, and budgets.", Judy supported FLEX clients intermittently over the past several years. She offers significant experience in technology transactions across industries. She is a versatile and well-respected lawyer on our bench who has partnered with clients spanning hardware, software, SaaS, and AI.
- , “Working with the Flex team has been an amazing experience, enabling me to pursue the projects I am passionate about and collaborate with the individuals and teams of my choice.”, John recently left a full-time in-house role with a Silicon Valley-based software company and now supports FLEX clients with inbound technology transactions. He offers well-rounded tech experience with both commercial and product counsel experience.
- , “I work with FLEX because I value integrating closely with client teams to help them reach their goals.”, Robin is a commercial generalist with a scaling career in product counseling. For FLEX, Robin advises development teams on privacy, product, and content-related issues.
- , "FLEX roles give me unique insight as to what is 'industry norm' when negotiating the ins and outs of contracts. It enables me to apply my experience in diverse settings to really tie deals together.", Christian (CIPP/E/US) is a commercial generalist who supports both large technology enterprises and scaling private companies with technology transactions and general commercial agreements. Additionally, he advises on privacy and data terms.
- , "I enjoy the high level of client interaction including with both the applicable legal and business units, the variety of and unique projects, and the flexibility.", Cindy is an established in-house FLEX attorney with significant consumer goods experience. She's supported major brands in the entertainment, retail, and food industries with merchandise, supply, marketing, technology, distribution, and general commercial agreements.