Dan Haley
General counsel, corporate secretary, and administrative / human resources leader, with deep experience helping dynamic tech companies navigate complex market, legal, and regulatory environments to achieve strong results, growth, and shareholder returns. A decisive member of the c-suite with a high-energy approach, Dan has built top-tier legal, compliance, and HR teams, with a record of meaningful contribution to high-culture, high-growth endeavors that attract and retain top performers.
Tyler Finn has a diverse range of work experience. Currently, they serve as the Head of Community & Growth at SpotDraft, where they focus on building community and driving growth for the contract automation platform. Tyler is also an Independent Privacy Consultant, advising venture-backed technology companies and app developers on privacy program development and corporate positioning.
In the past, Tyler has held advisory roles at Polymer DEP, The F Suite, and TechGC. Tyler has also served as the Director of Data Strategy and the Interim Data Protection Officer at Foursquare, as well as the Head of Data Strategy, Senior Policy Manager, and Policy Manager at Factual Inc. Additionally, they have experience in the legal and public policy fields as the Law & Public Policy Manager and Public Policy Associate at AirMap.
Tyler is actively involved in various organizations and initiatives. Tyler is a member of the Board of Directors at Claremont McKenna College Alumni Association and has served on the Education Advisory Board at IAPP – International Association of Privacy Professionals. Tyler has also been a Fellow and Advisor at TechGC.
Overall, Tyler Finn has a strong background in community building, growth strategy, privacy consulting, data strategy, policy management, and legal and public policy advocacy.
THIS PROGRAM IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR CLE CREDIT.
More Than a GC: Building Culture & Resilience from the Top
Event Description
For many General Counsel, leadership is about far more than legal expertise – it’s about shaping culture, managing crises, and leading teams through uncertainty with clarity and calm.
Join us on Wednesday, July 23rd from 3pm to 330pm ET for Program Five of the IHC x SpotDraft Mental Health CLE Summit for a fireside chat with Dan Haley, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Guild, hosted by Tyler Finn, Head of Community at SpotDraft. In this candid conversation, Dan will share his journey from surviving cancer twice to rethinking his leadership approach, building resilience, and redefining what it means to be a “happy lawyer” in a high-pressure field. Together, they will explore how legal leaders influence company culture, navigate unplanned CEO transitions, and manage professional stress with grounded presence and perspective.
Key takeaways:
- How personal health crises shaped Dan’s approach to leadership and stress
- The mindset shifts behind leading as a “happy/zen lawyer”
- Practical insights on GC leadership during unplanned CEO transitions and crises
- How legal teams shape company culture beyond their functional role
- Reflections on energy management across personal and professional challenges
Who should attend:
This session is for in-house counsel, legal team leaders, and professionals seeking authentic insights on leadership, resilience, and building culture with intention in today’s complex work environment.
THIS PROGRAM IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR CLE CREDIT.
There is NO COST to attend this LIVE program!
This program is FREE thanks to our gracious sponsor, Spotdraft! If you can’t attend the live program, the FREE recording will be available via the IHC Hub!
