Lisa Temple

Executive Summary: Businesses should disclose AI use when it processes personal data, influences customer decisions, uses client data for model training, or affects contractual obligations. Transparency under federal and state consumer protection laws reduces risk and builds trust. Artificial intelligence is no longer optional in most business tools. It is embedded in email platforms, CRMs, document management systems, accounting software, and customer support products. Many companies are...

Executive Summary: Big law firms are structured to eliminate risk at scale, but that approach often slows commercial deal flow and increases cost. Growing companies benefit from commercially minded counsel who balance risk, speed, and business realities. The right legal partner keeps contracts moving while maintaining compliance and credibility. Many growing companies reach a point where their legal support no longer matches the pace of their business. They’ve raised money. They’ve hired...

Executive Summary: A fractional general counsel helps companies reduce legal risk, control costs, and stay focused on what matters by providing consistent, scalable legal support. Business owners and in-house teams are often pulled in a dozen directions at once. Legal work is important, but it can fall behind when there isn't a dedicated person managing contracts, compliance, or internal policies. That's where a fractional general counsel (GC) comes in. Instead of hiring a full-time attorney...