Brian Bloch – GC Powerlist
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United States 2019

Brian Bloch

Vice president and general counsel | SimpliSafe

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United States 2019

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Brian Bloch

Vice president and general counsel | SimpliSafe

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‘Trusted. Innovative. Practical. Three words come to mind when describing both Brian Bloch, and the company he calls home. As the vice president and general counsel of SimpliSafe, a technology company making its mark in wireless security systems for residential properties, Bloch represents the intersection of business and legal expertise making him a prime nominee for the GC Powerlist. Bloch is extremely bright, thoughtful and hardworking. He is committed to supporting the growth and trajectory of SimpliSafe and does so in his impressive management of the legal teams both at the company and at outside counsel. In his dual role as both vice president and general counsel, he exercises the raw intellect, strategic insight and stamina that drives the pioneering work taking place at SimpliSafe. Leveraging his prior experience at Salary.com, SharkNinja, and Vistaprint, Bloch has accumulated a broad skill set, with expertise ranging from IP, strategic technology transactions and privacy, to M&A, corporate work and employment matters. This makes him a trusted advisor and potent asset to the executive team on a variety of complex issues. As a result of his intelligence, experience, strategic skill set and versatility, Bloch is a key member of the senior management team where he not only has a seat at the table, but is routinely sought out for both legal and business advice on critical issues, risks and business decisions that often impact a technology growth company. [Also], Bloch is a leader. In SimpliSafe’s August 2018 sale to an entity controlled by Hellman & Friedman, he was a key decision-maker on tactical matters for a variety of reasons. Bloch possesses an exceptional ability to “zoom out” and view an issue or potential problem in the greater context of the transaction and then, leveraging his experience and business-oriented nature, “zoom in” to address only what matters from a practical perspective. He effectively coordinates the wider legal team, both in-house and at outside counsel, giving clear instructions and marching orders. His ability to do this is critical so that, in the context of a large transaction with a big team, every member of the team understands the role that he or she is playing. Bloch marshals all of these skills to minimise friction and move the deal to a positive outcome. In a highly competitive industry, Bloch is viewed as an experienced and innovative advisor and integral business partner. His legal prowess translates to business savvy decisions. He is innovative in his own right, particularly in the way he balances legal issues to support SimpliSafe’s business goals and roadmap. It is for these reasons that we are honoured to nominate him for this year’s The Legal 500 GC Powerlist: United States’.

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