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Lean Startup Conference 2014
Turning Lawyers into AlliesSean Patrick Butler
@spbutler
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Agenda Problem Solution: reframe the issue How to win them over (3 tips) What it looks like when you do (2 ideas) Q&A
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The problem…. Taking risks is essential for startups
For lawyers…not so much
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The solution….
Reframe the lawyer’s role:business enablement
NOT risk management
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Convincing your lawyers…
① Tell them it’s OK to fail…which really means: it’s ok to get sued
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Convincing your lawyers…② Remind them that legal risk pales in
comparison to other startup risks…and lawyers should prioritize accordingly
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Convincing your lawyers…③ Give them the conditions they need
to succeed• scarce but secure resources• independent authority• personal stake in the outcome
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What it looks like when you do…
① They should be part of your team, not just someone you call
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What it looks like when you do…
② They should release their own MVP’s
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Lean Startup Conference 2014
Turning Lawyers into AlliesSean Patrick Butler
@spbutler
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Appendix
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