{"id":2922,"date":"2026-06-01T15:54:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T19:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/akam.com\/?p=2922"},"modified":"2026-06-01T15:56:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T19:56:49","slug":"scaling-legal-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/akam.com\/es\/blog\/scaling-legal-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"AKAM&#8217;s General Counsel, Stephanie Tanzi Barry, on scaling legal strategy in a high-growth environment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Read the full article online at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanguardlawmag.com\/case-studies\/stephanie-tanzi-barry-akam\/\">VanguardLawMag.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recently featured as one of <em>NYREJ&#8217;s<\/em> <em>2026 Ones to Watch &#8211; Industry Leaders<\/em>, Crouch was recognized for her ability to combine technical expertise with practical problem-solving and collaborative leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stephanie Tanzi Barry\u2019s career demonstrates how strategic thinking and adaptability can shape a successful path in corporate law. Rather than following a traditional legal career trajectory, Barry has made deliberate decisions that allowed her to expand her expertise and position herself as a trusted business leader. Her journey reflects the growing role of in-house counsel as a key contributor to organizational success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As General Counsel at AKAM, Barry has played a pivotal role in supporting the company\u2019s growth and evolution. Beyond providing legal guidance, she works closely with executive leadership to address business challenges, manage risk, and develop strategies that support long-term objectives. Her ability to combine legal knowledge with business insight has made her an important partner in the company\u2019s decision-making process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of Barry\u2019s most significant achievements has been establishing and developing AKAM\u2019s legal department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI came in as the first in-house lawyer, and it was a tall order from day one,\u201d Barry says.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the company expanded, she built a legal function designed to meet the needs of a growing organization while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and proactive risk management. Her work has helped create a strong legal foundation that supports the company\u2019s continued success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEach property has its own needs, and we work to make sure we\u2019re providing the right level of service without losing that personal touch,\u201d Barry says.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barry\u2019s leadership style emphasizes collaboration and a deep understanding of business operations. She believes that modern legal professionals must go beyond traditional legal responsibilities and actively engage with different departments to help solve problems and identify opportunities. 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Recently featured as one of NYREJ&#8217;s 2026 Ones to Watch &#8211; Industry Leaders, Crouch was recognized for her ability to combine technical expertise with practical problem-solving and collaborative leadership. Stephanie Tanzi Barry\u2019s career demonstrates how strategic thinking and adaptability can shape a successful path in corporate law. 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