The Art of Decision Ownership: Why Legal Teams Must Lead with Clarity and Courage

Thrilled to share that I had the honor of co-hosting this episode of the In-House podcast: “The Art of Decision Ownership”.

This conversation hits at the heart of what it means to be an impactful in-house lawyer today—especially in fast-moving tech environments where ambiguity is the norm and velocity is the mandate. ⚖️🚀🧭

We explore:

🧠 How to shift from advisor to decision enabler—and why that matters

💡 Creating clarity without controlling outcomes

🤝 Building credibility by taking a stance—even when the path isn’t fully defined

🧩 Helping cross-functional teams navigate complexity through legal frameworks, not just opinions

🎯 Decision Ownership Is a Legal Superpower

One theme I’m especially proud of in this episode is the idea that decision ownership isn’t about being right—it’s about being responsible. And that legal’s job isn’t just to surface risk—it’s to create a structure where confident, informed, and accountable decisions can happen at scale.

At Docusign, this mindset is baked into how we partner with product, engineering, design, and go-to-market teams. It’s what makes our work impactful and repeatable—and it’s a key part of how legal becomes a multiplier for innovation, not a bottleneck.

📌 If you’re navigating product complexity, cross-functional dynamics, or the evolving role of legal in tech—this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen here: The Art of Decision Ownership – https://in-house.simplecast.com/episodes/the-art-of-decision-ownership-SXd2M8cH

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