AILBA: From Startup to IPO – How to Build an Effective Legal Department

The Association of International Lawyers in the Bay Area (AILBA) hosted an event titled "From Startup to IPO: How to Build an Effective Legal Department" on January 23, 2025, at 5:30 PM. The event took place at the Office, located at 3030a 16th Street, San Francisco.

This event featured a panel of distinguished speakers, including Landon Edmond, Chief Legal Officer at Klaviyo; Anne-Kathrin Lalendran, VP Corporate Legal at Ruprik; Cara Angelmar, VP Corporate Legal at Dropbox; Milson Yu, Partner at Cooley; and Rezwan Pawri, Partner at Wilson Sonsini. The discussion focused on the evolution of legal departments from startup phases through to initial public offerings and beyond.

Attendees had the opportunity to gain valuable insights from experienced professionals who have successfully navigated the complexities of building and scaling legal teams in high-growth environments. The event also provided a platform for networking with peers and industry leaders.

This event was particularly beneficial for legal professionals involved in corporate law, compliance, and legal operations within startups and rapidly growing companies. Participants gained practical knowledge on structuring legal departments to effectively support business growth and transition through various stages of corporate development.