Tips and advice for Business Professionals and In-House Lawyers
Ty Leitow
I’ve been practicing as an in-house attorney for nearly 15 years, and my passion is in building world-class legal departments that act as strategic partners to business leaders. I’m fortunate to have been part of some really great legal teams, and I’ve learned important lessons working in some not-so-great legal teams.
Good attorneys do the work, are practical, transparent, and ethical. To be a great in-house lawyer, you have to be all of those things, but also possess sound business judgement (in addition to having sound legal judgement) and have the ability lead without anyone knowing you’re leading.
In-house lawyers live in the gray, always balancing legal risk with business needs. We are advisors, counselors, subject-matter experts, and often looked to as the most trusted decision-maker.
Whether it’s reviewing a contract, trying to build a compliance program, or negotiating the next big deal, business professionals and in-house lawyers alike often need a little help. The ultimate goal of this website is to help bridge the gap between the known and the unknown.
Thank you for visiting, I hope you find value in the blogs and videos.
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Current Role
General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer for Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd’s global OE businesses based in the United States.
Mobis US Electrified Powertrain, LLC
Mobis Technical Center of North America
Education
2007: Graduated with Honors from Central Michigan University, B.S., Pyschology and Criminal Justice (double major)
2011: Graduated with Honors from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., Law
2016: Graduated with Honors from Washtnenaw Community College, A.A.S., Accounting
2022: Graduated with Honors from Amberton University, M.B.A., Strategic Leadership
Practice Areas
Strategic leadership
Complex contract negotiation, review and drafting
Contract Lifecycle Management
Finance transactions
Cross-department project management
Mergers & acquisitions
Commercial real estate
Outside counsel management
Intellectual property
Employment and labor matters
Compliance and regulatory matters
Corporate governance
Creating and improving processes and procedures
Legal training and education
Industries
Automotive (both OEM and Tier-1 Supplier)
Manufacturing
Technology (hardware, software and services)
Renewable Energy
Commercial Banking
Equipment Finance