Podcasts by Conversations with CGL: Professional Insights and Personal Journeys

039: Lessons From the Biggest Recent Data Breaches from 2022-06-23T08:00

Cyberattacks are not going anywhere soon. The risk of a data breach has been steadily increasing for businesses over the past decade. In fact, in Q3 of 2021, ther...

038: Operations Privacy and Data Security from 2022-06-16T08:00

Privacy is ubiquitous in our legal and business landscape today and it can seem really big and daunting to companies of all sizes. Although privacy as a legal con...

037: Steps to Startup Compliance Success from 2022-06-09T08:00

Founders have a tendency to avoid seeking legal advice in the early stages. That is completely understandable considering the limited resources they have. However...

036: A Story of Distributed Work Featuring CGL's Jessica Clark REPLAY from 2022-06-02T08:00

In this replay episode, I speak with privacy expert Jessica Clark about her journey to distributed work with CGL. She explains how she moved from a fulfilling job...

035: Better Supply Chains with Better Contracts from 2022-05-26T08:00

Do you remember the toilet paper panic buying scenario during the onset of the pandemic? 

Since the beginning of the...

034: VC Financing Tips and Tricks from 2022-05-19T08:00

Many startups see venture capital financing as a sexy way to raise funds and it has become more available in recent years. In fact, last year was a record year fo...

033: ICs in California from 2022-05-12T08:00

The laws surrounding employee and independent contractor (IC) classification and compliance in California are complex. It’s an area fraught with risks so it's rea...

032: Balancing Urgent Work with Important Life Events in 2022 from 2022-05-05T08:00

In this episode, CGL partner Jenny Gumer joins us to discuss ways to balance urgent work with important life events - so you get the best of both worlds. <...

031: The 4-Day Work Week from 2022-04-28T08:00

As business owners, we want workers to not only get the work done, but also to stay motivated, engaged, and creative. Unfortunately, some companies and workers st...

030: Compliance for CBD Companies from 2022-04-21T08:00

In this episode, CGL partner Jenny Gumer joins us to discuss some regulations around CBD products. Currently, the regulatory landscape for CBD products is a total...

029: Minimum Wage Requirements from 2022-04-14T08:00

In today's episode, we address some common questions we hear regarding the role of minimum wage and worker classification in California startup operations. Califo...

028: Don’t Lose Your EDGAR Codes from 2022-03-03T09:00

CGL senior corporate paralegal Sean Agranov joins us today to talk about why you shouldn’t lose your EDGAR codes. The EDGAR system stands for Electronic Data Gath...

027: Key IP Issues for Startups from 2022-02-17T09:00

Intellectual property (IP) provides a competitive advantage for tech companies, whether it’s their main source of generating profits or they’re establishing the b...

026: What's Happening with COVID-19 and the Vaccine in the Workplace? from 2022-02-10T09:00

Today we’re going to be discussing a timely issue that I keep getting questions about: what are your responsibilities as a business owner regarding COVID-19 and t...

025: A Special Announcement from 2021-08-12T08:00

We don’t have an episode for you all today but we do have a special announcement.

As you may or may not know, Hannah...

024: Infusing Humanity into the Law with Special Guest Sophie Alcorn from 2021-08-05T08:00

Today we have a very special guest joining us. Sophie Alcorn is both a good friend and an incredible lawyer. She has an interesting journey that led her to start ...

023: Why It's Vital to Invest in Legal from 2021-07-15T08:00

Spending the money on an attorney is something we see a lot of founders put off for as long as possible. That's understandable. We get it. There are so many compe...

022: Letting Go of the Supermom Fallacy from 2021-07-08T08:00

Have you heard the term “supermom?” 

This is a topic that’s very near and dear to my heart. I get messages all the t...

021: A Winning Recipe for a Happy and Successful Lawyer (and Team!) from 2021-07-02T00:17:21

Here at CGL, we are all about promoting happiness and balance for our team. Even before the pandemic, we were having conversations about the relationship we as a ...

020: Changing the Narrative Around Wealth Management with Marielle Schurig from 2021-04-29T08:00

Many of us look at money and see only money. It’s simply a number of bills in our hands or a virtual number on a screen.

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019: Unlocking Your Potential with Mollie Eliasof from 2021-04-01T08:00

Everyone wants to reach their fullest potential. Whether you are looking to expand on your success or you are on your way to success, a big part of the journey is...

018: Spring Cleaning Work Stressors from 2021-03-25T08:00

Our goal at CGL is to change the narrative around work. We want to create a thoughtful and conscious work environment that...

017: NDAs: What Are They and Why Do They Matter? from 2021-03-18T08:00

As founders begin to grow their businesses, they need to protect the company’s confidential information. Non-disclosure agreements, or NDAs, are a tool for this. ...

016: Let’s Talk About 409A Valuations from 2021-03-11T09:00

We get a lot of questions on 409A Valuations here at CGL. These valuations are very important to startups and founders in the early stages. As a CEO, it is your d...

015: Post Incorporation Action Items from 2021-02-25T09:00

We get a lot of recurring questions on what to do post-incorporation. While the work we do to set up our businesses and incorporate them is extremely important, t...

014: What is Burnout? A Conversation with Special Guest Michael Levitt, Chief Burnout Officer of the Breakfast Leadership Network from 2021-02-04T09:00

Here at CGL, we are passionate about work-life balance. This is one of the main reasons we are a distributed company. 

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013: Revisiting our 2020 Cannabis Industry Predictions from 2021-01-28T09:00

In this episode, I speak with one of my friends and partners here at the firm, Jenny Gumer. Jenny is our cannabis expert. 

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012: The New "Ideal" Worker from 2021-01-21T09:00

The current climate of corporate America is one of innovation and adaptation. Executives have been forced to find new ways to run their businesses. It’s hard to m...

011: 6 Tips on Setting Up Your Distributed Company from 2021-01-14T09:00

CGL is a fully distributed company that values the autonomy of every individual on our team. We investigate and provide high-quality solutions for our clients. Ho...

010: Significant Privacy Considerations Challenging Companies in 2020 and 2021 from 2021-01-07T09:00

Over the last few weeks, months, and years, there have been a lot of developments in the privacy world. For instance, Californians voted to replace the California...

009: A Story of Distributed Work Featuring CGL's Jessica Clark from 2020-12-31T09:00

In this episode, I speak with privacy expert Jessica Clark about her journey to distributed work with CGL. She explains how she moved from a fulfilling job with t...

008: Magic Mushrooms, Are They Legal? from 2020-12-24T09:00

In this episode, I speak with CGL partner, Jenny Gumer about Psilocybin mushrooms, the Oregon Measure 109, and what that means. Are mushrooms illegal or are they ...

007: What is Distributed Work? from 2020-12-17T09:00

Today, we talk about a topic very close to our hearts. In fact, it’s at the core of the CGL business model – distributed work. 

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006: No Regulatory Counsel, No Cannabis Business from 2020-12-10T09:00

In this episode, I speak with CGL partner, Jenny Gumer about the impact of changing regulations on cannabis businesses. One of the key issues outlined is the impo...

005: Let’s Talk About the COVID Vaccine from 2020-12-03T09:00

Today, we are speaking with CGL partner Jenny Gumer. As you may know, Pfizer announced promising preliminary clinical trial results related to its experimental CO...

004: Additional Considerations When First Starting Your Business from 2020-11-26T09:00

In this episode, we continue our discussion on forming a company and some of the key considerations involved in that process. We specifically talk about the early...

003: Starting a Company? The Incorporation Process and Early Considerations from 2020-11-20T14:37:12

Starting a company takes more effort than you think. Whether you're incorporating your company, protecting your intellectual property, or hiring employees, it can...

002: A Chat with CGL Partner Jenny Gumer on Big Law, Parenthood, and the Cannabis Industry from 2020-11-10T09:00