Hi, I'm Claire Sheppard - Commercial Counsel at Google
I'm driven by navigating intricate legal landscapes to foster innovation and growth in tech. I thrive on translating complex legal challenges into actionable strategies, particularly within commercial agreements and IP at Google. Let's connect on evolving commercial law trends!
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Interned at Hogan Lovells, gaining foundational litigation and transactional skills.
Currently serves as Commercial Counsel at Google, specializing in complex commercial agreements.
Can help others by offering guidance on structuring complex commercial and content agreements.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Legal Training
Began my legal career as an Associate at Hogan Lovells, developing core litigation and transactional skills.
✦ Law Firm Foundation
✦ Litigation
✦ Transactions
In-House Content Expertise
Transitioned to Jellyvision as Corporate Counsel, then specialized in content law as Principal Counsel at Hulu.
✦ In-House Counsel
✦ Content Licensing
✦ IP Strategy
Commercial Counsel at Tech Giant
Currently serving as Commercial Counsel at Google, focusing on complex commercial agreements and strategic legal initiatives.
✦ Commercial Agreements
✦ Technology Law
💪🏻 Superpowers
Navigating Complex Deal Structures
Expertise in crafting and negotiating high-stakes commercial agreements.
✦ Managed intricate content licensing deals for premium media.
✦ Drafted and reviewed complex service and technology contracts.
✦ Ensured legal compliance across diverse commercial transactions.
Strategic Legal Advisor
Providing proactive counsel to mitigate risk and enable business growth.
✦ Advised on IP strategy and commercialization.
✦ Supported product launches with legal risk assessments.
✦ Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.
Bridging Legal and Business Objectives
Translating legal complexities into actionable business strategies.
✦ Secured favorable terms in high-value commercial negotiations.
✦ Streamlined legal processes for greater efficiency.
✦ Fostered strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering innovative legal tech solutions for in-house practice.
✦ Connecting with peers for discussions on evolving commercial law trends.
✦ Exploring opportunities to contribute legal insights to industry initiatives.
I can help with
✦ Offering guidance on structuring complex commercial and content agreements.
✦ Providing insights into legal challenges within the tech and media sectors.
✦ Sharing best practices for in-house legal operations and risk management.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying emerging legal frameworks impacting digital platforms.
✦ Connecting with leaders in AI and data privacy legal fields.
✦ Learning about innovative business models in the creator economy.