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We're thrilled to welcome Jonathan Galst to the OGC team. A talented media, entertainment and sports attorney, Jonathan has significant experience representing sports leagues, content rights acquirers and distributors, production companies, and marketing agencies. His previous roles include SVP, Business Affairs for HBO; SVP and Media Counsel for the NFL; and SVP, Legal and Business Affairs and Deputy GC for NBA Properties. Welcome Jonathan! https://lnkd.in/egs8H8Jd #OGC

In her latest article, OGC Partner Billie Munro Audia tackles the issue of indemnification in commercial relationships, observing that "the wording used in indemnity provisions often shrouds how these clauses function relative to the parties’ business objectives." By taking a closer look at what indemnification means, the events commonly covered by an indemnity clause, and how certain elements may affect an indemnification provision's scope, Audia offers insight into how to pro-actively negotiate indemnification provisions that support key business objectives. https://lnkd.in/ew6pCHCf #OGC #indemnification #commercialcontracts

This week is Customer Service Appreciation Week, so it’s only fitting that we recognize our amazing Client Success Manager, Alexander Puma, M.Ed. Since joining OGC in May, Alex has been instrumental in helping to ensure that we deliver on our promise of being an #ETDBW (Easy To Do Business With) firm by providing exceptional support to our clients and the attorneys who serve them. Alex joined us immediately following his retirement from the U.S. Air Force this year. We are proud and grateful for his 25 years of dedicated service to the Judge Advocate General (JAG) department, where he distinguished himself in various military justice roles, from legal office manager to division chief, earning numerous accolades for his leadership and support to Air Force legal operations worldwide. Today, Alex leverages the values of precision, strategy, and teamwork—instilled in him during his Air Force career—to connect with our clients, fostering strong, lasting relationships and delivering exceptional service. “I’m thrilled to be here at OGC,” says Alex. “We’re revolutionizing how businesses approach their legal needs, prioritizing efficiency and effectiveness just like the Air Force. With our team of experienced partner-level attorneys, we offer tailored solutions that adapt to your unique mission and goals—without unnecessary overhead.” Join us in thanking Alex for his service to our country, and for the exceptional support and insights he brings to OGC. Here’s to a week of appreciation and the incredible team that makes it all possible! 🎉 https://lnkd.in/emKVg5KH #CustomerServiceAppreciationWeek #OGC #ClientSuccess #Teamwork #Leadership  

In part 2 of our series on the M&A life cycle, OGC Partner Perry Tarnofsky explores the process for structuring and negotiating a purchase agreement, including a review of the most heavily negotiated issues in an M&A deal. https://lnkd.in/dn_Xp3TZ #OGC #M&A

Happy Work Anniversary to our amazing colleagues celebrating another year with us this month. Our attorneys, Michael Brown, Lori S. Ross, Ronald J. Jarvis, Mike Plantamura, Margaret Scheele and Michelle Rosenberg, and on our Operations team, Judy Arsenault and Kelley Hippler. Your hard work and dedication to the firm are greatly valued. Here's to many more successful years. #OGC #workmilestone

It is not uncommon for a SaaS service provider to be asked by a customer to "paper the deal" using the customer's contract template. If/when this happens, the SaaS provider must carefully review the proposed contract to help mitigate its risk. OGC Partner Brian Heller has created a checklist of issues that may be missing from the customer's template to help guide this important review process: https://lnkd.in/eTkq5Nsa #OGC #saasdeals #tech

Many thanks to Tushar Rawal and Savvy Operator for organizing last week's Founders Backstage dinner in NYC. We appreciate the opportunity to participate in and sponsor this amazing event! OGC Partner Caroline McCaffery and Business Development Director Matthew Findlay thoroughly enjoyed meeting your founder guests and discussing their ideas over a delicious meal. We'd love to continue the conversation - reach out anytime: https://lnkd.in/em7cgVzK #OGC #founders #SavvyOperator

OGC is delighted to have sponsored and attended this year's Women Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) conference. What was our most memorable takeaway from #WIPL? OGC Partner Elizabeth Dana Smith sums it up perfectly: "I enjoyed meeting so many amazing women living their best lives and thriving in law. OGC is the best job I’ve ever had and sharing my experience with other attendees was truly a pleasure.” Thank you again Heather Nevitt, Gina Passarella, Donald Chalphin and the rest of the ALM team for a wonderful event!

Congratulations to this year's honorees at the annual #WIPL Awards recognizing top female lawyers who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession. Categories included: Thought Leadership, DEI Champion, Mental Health & Wellbeing Advocate, Managing Partner of the Year and more! OGC's Virginia (Gina) Griffith, JD introduced the honorees for In-House Thought Leadership, sponsored by OGC. For a full list of honorees: https://lnkd.in/dycDeCa #WIPLawards #OGC