EP 34: Dan Haley, CLO of Flock Safety: Building & Leading Legal Teams at High-Growth Companies

I spoke with Dan Haley, Chief Legal Officer of Flock Safety, to walk through a career that spans nearly a decade in Big Law and senior legal leadership roles at some of the fastest-growing technology companies in the country. Dan shares what it’s really like to make the transition from law firms to in-house, including the tradeoffs, surprises, and lessons he learned along the way.We talk about navigating high-stakes moments such as major acquisitions, IPOs, and scaling legal teams through periods of rapid growth and uncertainty. Dan also discusses his current role at Flock Safety, the legal and constitutional questions surrounding public safety technology, and how he thinks about privacy, the Fourth Amendment, and responsible innovation from the CLO seat.Throughout the conversation, Dan reflects on career decision-making, leadership, and why focusing on doing excellent work, staying open to unexpected opportunities, and building genuine professional relationships can matter more than rigid long-term planning. This episode is relevant for law students, associates, and in-house lawyers interested in high-growth tech, legal leadership, and building a meaningful career over time.