Hi, I'm Catherine Lacavera - Chief Legal Officer at Turing
I thrive at the intersection of AI, law, and business, building and scaling high-performing legal teams. My passion lies in solving complex regulatory puzzles for innovative tech companies, from global giants to ambitious startups. Let's connect to shape the future of legal tech!
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led global teams of 300+ legal and technical advisors at Google, spearheading landmark multi-billion dollar cases.
Currently serves as Chief Legal Officer at Turing, driving AI-first initiatives and building tech-savvy teams.
Can provide strategic legal guidance for tech startups and expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Legal and Tech Expertise
Began career at Google, developing deep expertise in technology law, global risk management, and complex litigation.
✦ Litigation
✦ Intellectual Property
Scaling Legal Operations in Startups
Transitioned to Chief Legal Officer roles at fast-paced startups (Color Health, ShipBob, Turing), building and managing legal and compliance functions.
✦ CLO
✦ Startup
✦ Compliance
Strategic Board Leadership and Advisory
Expanded into corporate governance, serving on public and private boards, and advising numerous startups and incubators.
✦ Board Member
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Advisory
💪🏻 Superpowers
Navigating High-Stakes Legal Landscapes
Expertise in managing global legal risk and multi-billion dollar disputes.
✦ Led 300+ legal and technical advisors at Google.
✦ Served as lead counsel in landmark cases like Google v. Viacom and Oracle.
✦ Managed significant global litigation, regulatory investigations, and law enforcement.
Tech-Native Legal and Business Acumen
Bridging technology, law, and business strategy for innovative solutions.
✦ Hold degrees in computer engineering, law, and business.
✦ Drive AI-first initiatives for lean, tech-savvy teams.
✦ Advise and invest in tech startups and incubators.
Strategic Corporate Governance
Proven ability to build and scale legal functions and guide public/private boards.
✦ Built and oversaw legal compliance teams at Turing, Color Health, and ShipBob.
✦ Served as CLO and Corporate Secretary for pre-IPO companies.
✦ Directorships at Globalive Technologies and various non-profits.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring opportunities to lead legal innovation in AI-driven companies.
✦ Seeking connections with founders and investors in the cutting-edge tech space.
✦ Looking to contribute to impactful discussions on future-focused legal strategies.
I can help with
✦ Offer strategic legal guidance for tech-focused startups and scale-ups.
✦ Provide expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments and M&A.
✦ Share insights on building high-performing legal and compliance teams.
I would love your help on
✦ Recommendations for emerging AI and biotech startups.
✦ Introductions to venture capital firms focused on deep tech.
✦ Insights into novel approaches to global intellectual property protection.