Notes To My (Legal) Self Season 12, Episode 1: Courting Change - Being the Change You Want to See (with Tyler Quillin)
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.