In this GC Sidebar Season 2 episode, Paragon Legal CEO Trista Engel speaks with Luis Machado, General Counsel at TopBuild, about leadership, legal team strategy, and what it takes to be an effective business partner in-house.
Luis shares why deep business knowledge is one of the most important assets a general counsel can have, and how understanding operations, customers, and revenue drivers leads to better legal advice. He also discusses the importance of exposing legal teams to the business, building strong relationships across functions, and delivering practical, business-friendly solutions.
Luis also reflects on legal technology and AI, explaining why he sees promise in these tools but believes many solutions are still evolving. He shares how he approaches resourcing with a mix of full-time hires, outside counsel, and flexible legal support to deliver efficient, cost-effective value to the business.
Watch the trailer now. Full episode drops Wednesday, April 15th.
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