Born an artist, I decided the best way to protect creative folks like myself was to go to law school. I then cannonballed into the position of Etsy's first attorney and 17th employee. For over nine years I helped Etsy scale from an inconspicuous startup to a publicly traded company. After that, I joined Vroom as its first General Counsel. In 2018, the New York Law Journal awarded me with the GC Impact Award.
I’m still making waves, and helping others follow suit, as the creator / writer of the play, Dirty Legal Secrets, an investor, board member, and as an adjunct professor at NYU.
You can also find me speaking, advising, eating candy, hammering silver, and building things with my child.
EXPERTISE
Speaker
I speak on starting a board career and growing an ideal board. I empower others on how to create opportunities and move a career forward. I also weigh in on various business and legal topics.
Board Member / Advisor
I am currently on the board of Chloe Capital, The International Human Rights Art Movement, Powered by People, and several other businesses. I have experience with high growth startups, ecommerce, company culture, user generated content, privacy, compliance, intellectual property, and IPOs.
Writer
I'm a columnist for Above the Law and have written or contributed to dozens of various articles. Copyright for Artists is a legal ebook tailored to artists, makers, crafters, and designers.
Creator
Dirty Legal Secrets (formerly known as Legal Madness) brings together secrets, startups, and law. Feingold Jewelry (video) was first sold out of my high school backpack. Tiny Tracks are made with my child. Appocado and Drone Duster are my almost startups.
Winner
In 2018, The New York Law Journal awarded me with the GC Impact Award. My team won Brooklyn Law's Incubator and Policy Hackathon. I created the Ugliest Necklace in America. In college, I received the metalsmithing award. And twice, I guessed the correct number of sugary sweets in a container. Contact me if I won something (especially if it is law, jewelry, or candy related).
PRESS
PAST TALKS INCLUDE
Videos / Podcasts
- UJA
Tech Groups
- General Assembly
- Full Stack GC Conference
- Legal Hackers Congress
- Indiana Conference for Women
- The Riveter Summit
- SXSW
Government
- Department of Commerce
- United States Patent & Trademark Office
Colleges / Universities
- Brooklyn Law
- Cardozo Law
- Columbia Law
- Cornell Tech
- Fashion Institute of Tech
- Fordham Law
- New York University Law
- Rochester Institute of Tech
- Skidmore College
- Syracuse University
- University of Hong Kong
Legal Associations
- American Bar Assn
- American IP Assn
- American Lawyer Media
- Federal Bar Assn
- The Hildebrandt Institute
- International Trademark Assn
- New York Bar Assn
- New York City Bar Assn
- New York County Lawyers Assn.
- New York IP Law Assn
- Women in Law Empowerment Forum
Law Firms
- BakerHostetler
- Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
- Cravath, Swaine & Moore
- Davis Wright Tremaine
- Foley & Lardner
- Gunderson Dettmer
- Labaton Sucharow
TESTIMONIALS
Francesca M. Montalvo, Esq
"Words cannot express how powerful your presentation was last night. I am already looking into creating opportunities to write articles on trademarks for startup companies or fashion designers. You are a very positive person and incredibly inspirational. Thanks again for a great talk."
Professor James Grimmelmann
Cornell Tech
Anne-Marie C. Yvon, Ph.D.
“I wanted to tell you that I really enjoyed your talk. Women at all stages of their careers can use encouragement and inspiration to think big and take risks. Your career path has certainly embodied those elements. Thanks for sharing your story."
Julia Martin
President, WNYWBA
“We were thrilled to have Sarah launch the Karen DeCrow Lecture Series. Sarah's lecture was humorous, relatable, deeply personal, and extremely engaging. She connected with all of the attendees, regardless of their age or experience, and offered some universal lessons from her experience. We have received nothing but positive feedback!"
David Collado
Cardozo School of Law Cyberlaw Society
"You made me look very good yesterday. The feedback on the event has been remarkably positive. And as my first event as the Cyblerlaw Society's Program Director, you helped me get off to a great start."
Dorothy Hubbard
"Your unique, self-deprecating, humorous approach inspires me."
Amanda Garfinkle
UJA-Federation of New York, Westchester
"Sarah Feingold is such a dynamic, engaging speaker that we felt very lucky to have her on the virtual "stage" to open our 2021 UJA-Federation of NY Westchester Women's Symposium. She was everything we asked for and more. Sarah delivered a lively and witty keynote address with a powerful message and she did an excellent job of setting the stage for the following panels. Not only did she engage and energize the audience; she connected with them on their level. She was so relatable to the audience and left everyone feeling empowered, like they too could make a difference."
COLLABORATE
board seats - growing a business (not legal advice) - writing & speaking opportunities
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