{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"RopesTalk","title":"Alumni @ RopesTalk: Inside Toast’s Legal Evolution with Brian Elworthy","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/332ef189\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1841,"description":"On this episode of Alumni @ RopesTalk, host and Ropes & Gray partner Marko Zatylny speaks with Brian Elworthy, general counsel of Toast, a global technology platform built to help restaurants operate, grow and thrive. Brian traces his path from Ropes & Gray associate to leading the legal team at one of the hospitality industry’s most innovative and successful technology companies. He reflects on building sophisticated legal and compliance capabilities in a rapidly scaling business, partnering effectively with business leaders, and balancing legal risk with strategic objectives. Brian also explores the growing influence of AI on the legal profession and shares thoughtful advice for associates considering a move in-house, emphasizing the value of developing deep expertise, sound judgment and professional credibility before making the transition.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/DS1he6FunAQCnt90FwTadKnyv4NiOXhF15OqBRcO3tM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hMGVj/ZTQ2MjkwNmNhOTY0/ZWIyZjcyYjY2YWQ5/MTA0Ni5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}