Neela Paykel, Counsel at Mayer Brown

Today, my guest is Neela Paykel, Counsel at Mayer Brown, where she is part of the Technology General Counsel in Residence (TGCR) program, a first-of-its-kind initiative that leverages her extensive experience and expertise as a general counsel for high-growth technology companies in the health care, transportation, and medical device sectors. With over 25 years of leadership in private and public companies, Neela has a proven track record of navigating complex legal, regulatory, and business challenges, and delivering strategic solutions that support growth and innovation.

Neela has led her clients and employers through pivotal inflection points, such as IPOs, venture investments, commercial launches, strategic partnerships, IP protection, and FDA approvals. She has also built and managed cross-functional teams and corporate infrastructure across multiple offices and countries, covering legal, compliance, human resources, IT, facilities, and corporate governance. As an advisor to boards of directors and executive management, Neela is known for her pragmatic, solutions-focused, and collaborative approach. She is passionate about transforming healthcare with disruptive technologies.