Practical Insights from a General Counsel, Trial Lawyer, and Business Advisor
Legal issues rarely stay confined to the legal department. They affect growth, risk, operations, disputes, leadership decisions, and enterprise value.
This section shares practical legal and business insights for growth-stage and mid-market companies. Topics include fractional general counsel services, contracts, governance, litigation, restructuring, and other issues that affect business risk, decision-making, and growth. The focus is not on theoretical legal commentary but on practical guidance informed by years of in-house leadership, trial experience, and board-level advisory work.
Fractional General Counsel vs. Outside Counsel: What’s the Difference?
By Mike Bassiri | Bassiri Law
ARTICLE Outside counsel handles legal matters. A fractional general counsel takes ongoing responsibility for how the company identifies, prioritizes, and manages those matters. That distinction affects when counsel becomes involved,…
When Does a Growing Company Need a Fractional General Counsel?
By Michael Bassiri | Bassiri Law
ARTICLE A growing company usually needs a fractional general counsel when legal decisions become frequent and interconnected enough that the CEO or CFO is effectively managing the company’s legal function.…