Caren Lock, Managing Director & Government Relations Officer for TIAA and Co-Founder of Orchid Giving Circle

Caren Lock, Managing Director & Government Relations Officer for TIAA and Co-Founder of Orchid Giving Circle

Author: RNCN August 19, 2025 Duration: 27:58

Caren Lock (https://www.linkedin.com/in/caren-lock-4381215/)

Managing Director & Government Relations Officer, TIAA

Co-Founder, Orchid Giving Circle

Among the many volunteer and non-profit organizations that Caren has been involved with, the Orchid Giving Circle is one that occupies a special place in her heart. The Orchid Giving Circle (https://www.orchidgivingcircle.org/) is a philanthropic organization that was founded in 2015 in Dallas, Texas. It was established to address the needs of communities in North Texas through collective giving and the support of nonprofit organizations. Inspired by the idea of pooling resources to create a larger impact, Orchid Giving Circle is passionate about giving back. Since its founding, the Orchid Giving Circle has distributed hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants to local nonprofits. These grants have supported programs ranging from mental health services and youth mentorship to cultural preservation. The organization operates as part of the Communities Foundation of Texas which helps manage its funds and administration.

 

Wei Wei Jeang, Co-Founder of Fulton Jeang PLLC

https://www.fultonjeang.com/wei-wei-jeang

Wei Wei is an award-winning attorney registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office who works closely with clients to develop strategies to protect and enforce their intellectual property rights. Educated and trained as a Computer Engineer, Wei Wei (pronounced Wā Wā, as in she is “way-way-out-there”) works with clients in many different areas of technology. Wei Wei is also well-versed in trademark law, having been involved in trademark prosecution, trademark litigation, as well as trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings. Wei Wei is consistently recognized by her peers for her expertise in patent and trademark law.

 

Suzy Fulton, Co-Founder of Fulton Jeang PLLC

https://www.fultonjeang.com/suzy-fulton

Suzy Fulton is a co-founder and co-manager of Fulton Jeang PLLC. She was previously a co-founder of Grable Martin Fulton PLLC. She served in the role of VP, Operations and General Counsel for Appspace, Inc., an international enterprise business communication technology company, and General Counsel for SoftLayer Technologies, Inc., which at the time was the largest private hosting company in the world until it was purchased by IBM in 2013 (after her departure from SoftLayer). Suzy is widely recognized for her expertise in XaaS, technology contracts, data privacy, and intellectual property.

 

Fulton Jeang PLLC ( http://www.fultonjeang.com) is a full-service business law firm based in Texas. Its lawyers have many decades of experience helping clients navigate challenging legal issues. The firm was founded by Suzy Fulton and Wei Wei Jeang, whose friendship spans three decades. Now 30 lawyers strong, the firm’s mission is to create an innovative and prosperous legal services platform by prioritizing the happiness and satisfaction of the lawyers that ultimately leads to exceptional client experiences and outcomes. It is their belief that happy lawyers who feel fulfilled are the cornerstone of providing top-notch legal services and building strong, productive, and lasting relationships with their clients.

 

Rockstar Launcher is a podcast that explores the intersection of business and law, shining a spotlight on our Rockstar Clients and the Rockstar Fulton Jeang lawyers who support them. Each episode is hosted by one of the firm’s Co-Founders, Suzy Fulton or Wei Wei Jeang, and features a guest alongside the FJ attorney who works with them. We dive into the guest's business journey—how it started, how it has evolved, and what goals lie ahead. We also ask for insights and advice they’d share with fellow business owners and entrepreneurs. The tone is conversational, and episodes run approximately 30 minutes. Episodes are recorded at Real News PR, located at 5420 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Suite 750, Dallas, TX 75240, or at their Austin location at 203 W 10th St Austin, TX 78701. Learn more at realnewspr.com.


Navigating the complex and often high-stakes world where legal frameworks meet entrepreneurial ambition requires more than just a textbook. Rockstar Launcher @ The Intersection Of Law & Business digs into that very space, offering candid conversations that pull back the curtain on real-world decision-making. This podcast moves beyond abstract theory to explore the tangible dilemmas and strategic pivots faced by founders, investors, and legal practitioners every day. You'll hear unfiltered discussions about contract negotiations, intellectual property hurdles, funding rounds, and the operational realities of building a company within the bounds of the law. Each episode serves as a practical dialogue, dissecting case studies and personal anecdotes to illuminate how legal insight and business acumen must work in concert. The focus is on actionable wisdom for anyone launching or scaling a venture, emphasizing that the most successful innovators are those who understand this critical intersection. Tune in for a grounded perspective that treats the law not as a barrier, but as a fundamental component of a robust business strategy. This is where pragmatic legal thought meets the drive to build something consequential.
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