In this episode, Tyler Quillin, Product and Regulatory Counsel at Xbox, joins Olga Mack to kick off Season 12 of Notes to My (Legal) Self with a powerful conversation on how legal professionals can better align with product teams, regulators, and executives in today’s fast-paced tech world.
Drawing on his background as both an educator and in-house attorney, Tyler shares how a teaching mindset—paired with business fluency—can help legal teams collaborate more effectively, build executive trust, and deliver solutions that move the business forward.
In this conversation, you'll learn:
How to simplify legal guidance through analogies, visuals, and storytelling
Why early engagement with regulators can give your company a strategic edge
How legal can say “yes” while managing risk and driving innovation
Practical ways to systematize mentorship and leadership development
How to build trust across departments and become a true business partner
Whether you're an aspiring product counsel, a legal ops professional, or a tech-savvy in-house attorney, this episode offers a roadmap for adding real business value—without compromising on legal integrity.