This episode of The Path & The Practice features a conversation with special guest Akshay Verma. Akshay is COO at Spotdraft. In this discussion he details a path that began in New Delhi, India. He reflects on a childhood passion for sports and pop culture and details his journey, including his decision to attend UC Berkeley for undergrad, working as a paralegal in big law before attending Santa Clara University School of Law, and then beginning his career as an environmental lawyer. Akshay reflects on pivoting from legal practice to the business side of law, including the years he spent as the head of legal operations a Meta. Akshay reflects on the role of legal operations professionals and gives wonderful advice on the importance of embracing feedback.

Akshay’s Profile:

• Title: Chief Operating Officer
• Company: Spot Draft
• Hometown: San Francisco, CA
• College: UC Berkeley
• Law School: Santa Clara University School of Law