Cockpit Counsel Podcast

About Cockpit Counsel Podcast

Climb into the cockpit with pilot and LinkSquares Chief Legal Officer Tim Parilla, as he invites legal leaders aboard to share advice that will help you navigate even the most turbulent times of in-house counsel work. Fasten your seatbelt and prepare for takeoff. We’ll cover a range of topics from data privacy, to legal team structure, to public company transactions, and beyond. You don’t want to miss this series.

Publisher

LinkSquares

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

14 Jul 2022

Latest episode

25 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

49 of 96 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   25 Jul 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Tackling AI Inside the Legal Ring with Alissa Harrington

   Alissa Harrington, Deputy General Counsel at All Elite Wrestling (AEW), joins us on this episode of Cockpit Counsel. We’ll dive into the unique challenges of working in sports and entertainment law, from intellectual property and risk management to the evolving role of AI in the legal space. Whether you’re interested in the behind-the-scenes legal work of professional wrestling or looking for insights on navigating a dynamic in-house legal career, this episode is packed with expert advice and compelling stories from the industry. Key Takeaways: - Navigating legal challenges in sports and entertainment - Balancing good vs. bad use of AI - Pulling back the curtain on the legal team the day of a show - Intellectual property considerations in professional wrestling - Tips for breaking into the sports and entertainment field - And much more! If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to handle legal matters in the high-energy world of professional sports, this episode is for you.

2. 

   23 May 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Legal Operations and People Development: Part 2 with Ashley Adams

   Ashley Adams, Director of Legal Operations, discusses actionable strategies for building high-performing legal operations teams and nurturing talent to advance your career in this interview.

3. 

   24 Apr 2025

   Transferable Skills and Leadership Coaching with Nina Blackshear

   Nina Blackshear, Senior Counsel at Spark Therapeutics and Certified Executive Coach, joins us on this episode of Cockpit Counsel to discuss transferable skills essential for in-house legal professionals. From advice for overcoming imposter syndrome to discussing what it means to be an authentic leader, Nina offers practical career advice for navigating the in-house legal landscape. Key takeaways: - How to identify transferable skills to help in the transition to in-house careers - Tips on connecting and building relationships across different teams within the company - Advice on how to leverage “authentic leadership” as a first-time leader - And more! Don't miss this inspiring and practical discussion designed to help you thrive in your career! Watch now! Learn more about LinkSquares here: www.LinkSquares.com

Inside a recent episode

Legal Operations and People Development: Part 2 with Ashley Adams

Published 23 May 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] That's pretty awesome. You definitely have both ends of that spectrum and startups, both in my experience. Yeah. Well, and you have it also in larger organizations. So I mean, I've experienced it from kind of all angles. But it's interesting because the research itself, there's not a whole lot on US -based startups. It's Indonesian, China, other parts of the world. And then like, well, there's a gap here. And there's a ton of startups in the US. And you can look this up, in fact, check me. But 90 plus percent or so of startups fail. And they fail because of leadership and team issues. Usually. […]

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

86

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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