Ivory GC

This episode of Ivory GC features Viravyne Chhim Bip, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at MGG Investment Group, a private credit investment firm managing over $6 billion in assets. With a career spanning Latham & Watkins, Credit Suisse, GSO Capital Partners, and Blackstone Credit, Viravyne brings a wealth of experience in structured finance, investment management, a

This episode of Ivory GC features Marla Crawford, General Counsel at Simplify, a leading provider of integrated legal services and technology. With over 35 years of experience at Jones Day and Goldman Sachs, Marla shares her journey from pioneering legal technology to leading strategic initiatives in a fast-growing company. She discusses how AI and automation are reshaping legal op

In this special episode of Ivory GC, Brian Becker sits down with Luis Vacanti, Chief Legal Officer at Analytic Partners, to discuss the impactful collaboration between Analytic Partners and Ivory Law Group. Luis shares his experience as the company's first in-house legal hire, the challenges of transitioning from a heavily outside counsel-reliant model, and how Ivory Law Group has

In this episode of Ivory GC, Helena Cawley, General Counsel at First Street™, delves into the company’s mission of quantifying climate risk through financial modeling. She discusses First Street’s transition from a nonprofit to a public benefit corporation, a strategic move that enabled venture funding for global expansion. Helena shares insights into the legal complexities o

In this episode of Ivory GC, Brian sits down with Bronte Prins, General Counsel at SomeraRoad, to discuss her journey from Big Law to in-house counsel and her current role managing both legal and HR functions at the firm. Bronte shares insights into SomeraRoad’s strategic approach to off-market real estate acquisitions, the legal challenges of handling a diverse and fast-moving p

In this episode, Brian sits down with Marc Mandel, Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Exos, to explore his journey from Wall Street law firms to leading an agile in-house legal team. Marc shares how Exos, a human performance company, leverages innovative legal strategies and technology, including AI tools, to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. He discusses buil

In this episode, Hannah shares her journey from litigation to leadership, reflecting on her recent transition from an in-house role to working independently as a fractional consultant. She highlights the flexibility and engagement of working with growing businesses, addressing their need for experienced legal and HR professionals on a part-time basis. Drawing on her diverse career

In this episode, Michael Kirkwood, General Counsel at Asset Based Lending, discusses the rapid growth of the organization from 90 to over 150 employees and the challenges of scaling legal processes, building a legal team, and reducing reliance on outside counsel. He emphasizes the importance of regulatory compliance, market expansion, and efficient data management while highlightin

In this episode, Brian interviews Min-Kyu Jung, CEO and Co-founder of Ivo, an AI-powered contract review tool used by companies like Canva and WordPress. Teaching himself to code to address inefficiencies in contract review processes, Min-Kyu shares how his background as a corporate lawyer inspired him to create Ivo. He discusses Ivo's ability to enhance contract review efficiency.

In this episode, Brian interviews Sean Gilmartin, General Counsel at FPFX Technologies, about his dynamic career journey from trading at Merrill Lynch to leading compliance and legal teams at Jefferies, the NYSE, and crypto exchanges like Liquid and Galaxy. Sean shares his insights into the evolving digital asset landscape, regulatory challenges, and his current role in gamified tr