September 4, 2024 - Today, we are excited to announce the formation of our inaugural Advisory Board. This strategic move aligns with our mission to revolutionize the legal tech space and empower in-house legal teams worldwide. 

Our newly formed board brings together a diverse group of industry leaders with a shared vision of leveraging cutting-edge technology to make contracting easier for in-house legal teams.

A Diverse Group of Industry Leaders

Our Advisory Board consists of seasoned professionals from various sectors, each bringing unique insights and experiences. This diversity will help guide SpotDraft’s product roadmap, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of the legal community.

Joe Green, Chief Innovation Officer at Gunderson Dettmer

Joe Green, Chief Innovation Officer at Gunderson Dettmer, brings his extensive background in legal technology and industry coalitions to our board. Joe’s experience spans working with product managers, engineers, and legal professionals to create innovative legal tech solutions. 

“SpotDraft’s commitment to innovation aligns with my passion for evolving the practice of law,” Joe states. “I am excited to help shape the future of legal tech with SpotDraft.”

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Tommie Tavares-Ferreira, Head of Legal Operations at Cedar

Tommie Tavares-Ferreira, who has built a remarkable career in legal operations at high-growth companies like Peloton and Cedar, is also joining our Advisory Board. 

Known for her critical evaluation of new tech solutions and her deep involvement in the legal ops community, Tommie remarks:

“SpotDraft is at the forefront of legal tech innovation. I’m eager to collaborate with the team and contribute to making legal operations more efficient and impactful.”

Vineet Shahani, General Counsel & Head of People at Mill

Vineet Shahani, General Counsel & Head of People at Mill, joins our board with extensive experience in product counseling across hardware and software at leading companies like Nest, Google, and Mill.

“I’m thrilled to join SpotDraft’s Advisory Board,” says Vineet Shahani. “I look forward to collaborating with the team to refine their product, enhance user experience, and support the legal ops community in navigating complex challenges effectively.”‍

Jose Lopez, General Counsel at Zeplin

Jose Lopez, General Counsel at Zeplin, adds his expertise in leading legal teams at companies of various sizes and funding structures to our board. His hands-on approach to using legal technology will be invaluable in guiding SpotDraft’s product development.

“SpotDraft’s user-friendly and powerful platform is a game-changer for legal teams,” Jose says. “I’m excited to help expand their reach and impact within the legal community.”

SpotDraft’s Vision for the Future

Our CEO, Shashank Bijapur, emphasizes the importance of this advisory board in driving the company’s vision.

“At SpotDraft, we believe our edge lies in our unwavering, almost obsessive focus on our customers. We are deeply committed to understanding the needs of legal professionals and using that knowledge to shape our platform,” Shashank explains.

“Together with our advisory board, we will shape our future strategies and ensure that we remain at the forefront of the industry, driving value for our customers like never before.” 

One of the primary roles of the advisory board is to provide collaborative feedback on SpotDraft’s product roadmap. By leveraging the diverse experiences of its members, we aim to ensure our platform addresses the real-world challenges faced by legal professionals.

This collaboration will help us continue to innovate and offer solutions that are both practical and forward-thinking.

Supporting the Legal Community

Our commitment to the legal community goes beyond technology. We are actively involved in industry dialogues around innovation, artificial intelligence, and collaboration between GCs, legal operations, and law firms. 

With leaders like Vineet Shahani, Joe Green, Tommie Tavares-Ferreira, and Jose Lopez on board, we are well-positioned to drive innovation and support career advancement for legal professionals worldwide. Together, they will shape the future of legal technology, ensuring SpotDraft remains a trusted partner for legal teams everywhere.