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Delida Costin

Delida Costin

General Counsel Growth Partner | Director | Advisor

Location icon Oakland, CA, USA

About

I challenge newly minted and aspiring CGs to build brilliant functions so their participation is the C-suite is invaluable.

Notable Roles

Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary, Group Black
Chief Legal & People Officer, Grove Collaborative
Senior VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Pandora

Job Categories

Legal

Industries

Digital Media
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Emerging Technology

Top Skills

Executive Advisory
Corporate Governance
IPO
Public Company Leadership
Boardroom Strategy
Leadership Development for Legal Professionals
Available
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What I Offer

I help legal professionals evolve into confident executive leaders through personalized guidance and actionable insights.

Executive Advisory

Customized coaching to help legal leaders excel in the C-suite and beyond.

Leadership Development

Workshops and tools designed to empower legal teams to drive enterprise-wide impact.

Keynote Speaking

Engaging sessions to inspire leaders, addressing topics like navigating imposter syndrome and breaking systemic barriers.

Ask Me About

Executive Influence for Legal Leaders
Building Strategic Legal Departments
Leading IPOs and Public Company Transitions
Corporate Governance
Boardroom Strategy
Diversity and Inclusion in Leadership
Breaking Through Imposter Syndrome

Leadership Transformation Coaching

One-on-one sessions for legal leaders aiming to elevate their influence in the C-suite.

Strategic Advisory for Legal Departments

Tailored strategies to turn your legal function into a strategic asset.

Keynote Speaking

Inspiring, actionable talks on leadership, diversity, and career transformation.

Boardroom Readiness

Training sessions to prepare legal leaders for impactful board roles.

Wisdom at Work

Areas of Expertise

Legal to Leadership Transformation

Empowering legal professionals to evolve into strategic executive leaders, building influence within the C-suite.

Corporate Growth & Governance

Guiding companies through IPOs, M&A, and regulatory complexities to achieve business growth and compliance excellence.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Championing initiatives to enhance inclusion and systemic equity in corporate and legal leadership.

Key Achievements

Driving IPO Success

Led Pandora Media and Grove Collaborative through their public offerings, demonstrating leadership in high-stakes transitions.

Transforming Legal Functions

Built scalable, efficient legal infrastructures from the ground up, seamlessly integrating them into business strategy.

Advancing DEI Initiatives

Spearheaded diversity-focused programs, contributing to more inclusive and equitable corporate cultures.

Wisdom = People [(Knowledge + Experience) + (Regrets + Joys)] / Heartbeats

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