TheCorporateCounsel.net

LinkedIn just reminded me that I joined TheCorporateCounsel.net and its constellation of websites and publications 18 years ago this week. This is particularly notable, because 18 years is the longest I have ever stayed in one job by a pretty wide margin. Looking back over those 18 years, it has been quite a ride!

For a variety of reasons that I would be happy to share with you over a beer someday, 18 years ago I was pretty unhappy with my dream job of serving as Chief Counsel of the Division of Corporation Finance. I had a great deal of familiarity with all of the resources provided by Executive Press (now CCRcorp) as a frequent user of those resources, but it never occurred to me that one day I would be a producing those resources. Along came Broc Romanek, who offered me the opportunity to work from home, write blogs, co-author a treatise and contribute to our various print publications. It seemed like an opportunity that I could not pass up, although I think many others believed that I was crazy for not going after the traditional post-SEC law firm job.

The law firm job inevitably came along, and, at that time, I was ready to get back to practicing law, but I have never given up my chance to be a part of this community, and for that I am very grateful. I am glad that I have the opportunity to share information with you through all of our websites and publications. It is always so gratifying to hear how useful these resources are to your practice. And it is very hard to believe that 18 years can pass by so quickly!

– Dave Lynn