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How Frankie Trains Legal Judgment

Frankie is built on a structured training system designed to train how product lawyers think and decide.
This is not a collection of materials. It is a system for developing judgment through scenarios, feedback, reflection, and repetition.

The training system connects directly to how users practice inside Frankie.

The Training System Is Not Content

Not:

Static Reading

Instead:
Decision-based
scenarios

Not:

Checklists

Instead:
Tool selection and sequencing

Not:

Theory

Instead:
Practice under real constraints

This is critical to break the “resource library” perception.

How Judgment Is Built

Scenario

Users enter realistic product situations

Decision

They choose actions, sequence tools, and communicate

Feedback

Frankie helps users identify:

• wrong tool
• wrong sequence
• wrong framing
• wrong audience
• missed business objective
• overlooked stakeholder

Reflection + Coaching

Frameworks, videos, and exercises appear in context

The goal is consistent decision-making under pressure.

A Typical Training Session

Enter a realistic product scenario

Make a recommendation

Explain your reasoning

Receive structured coaching

Reflect

Practice again

Enter the scenario

A real product situation with competing priorities

Make decisions

Choose actions, sequence tools, communicate

See consequences

Understand what breaks, what works, and why

Enter the scenario

Frankie identifies where judgment failed or held

Supporting Resources When You Need Them

Additional resources for deeper learning and reference.

Supporting Text
The Thinking Behind Frankie

This book introduces the core thinking behind product counseling and informs the training system behind Frankie.

Learn the Thinking →

Supporting Tool
Define What Good Looks Like

This template helps teams define the role Frankie is training for.

Supporting Framework
Structured Learning Path

Used in academic and training settings. Frankie translates this structure into interactive practice.

These materials are optional and provided to support your deeper exploration of product counseling concepts.Your Attractive Heading

What You Actually Build

Decision-Making Under Ambiguity

Make confident decisions when there isn’t one obvious answer.

Tool Selection and Sequencing

Know which legal tool to use and when.

Risk vs Velocity Tradeoffs

Balance risk management with business momentum.

Product-Focused Communication

Translate legal advice into clear, actionable guidance.

Cross-Functional Judgment

Navigate diverse perspectives to move product forward.

This book introduces the core thinking behind product counseling and informs the training system behind Frankie.

Teach product counseling with our flexible law syllabus for LLM and law students—1–3 unit tracks for legal skills and leadership.

Learn the Thinking →

Get Your Free Customizable Product Counsel Job Description Template

Hiring a Product Counsel but not sure where to start? Use this free customizable job description template to craft the perfect role for a junior, midlevel, or senior position. Developed by industry experts, it offers a clear framework to help you attract top legal talent who can handle regulations, support product development, and align legal strategy with business goals.

The Product Counsel Job Description Template has been developed by legal leaders Adrienne Go, Bhakti Shivarekar, Shanti Ariker, Sean Collin, Brittany Becker, Patty Robbins, Jennifer Stefanski, Eve Saltman, Carolyn Herzog, and Olga V. Mack. This template is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 (adapt and share with attribution).

Get Your Free Product Counsel Syllabus and Course Schedule

Designing a Product Counseling course, and not sure where to start? This free customizable syllabus offers flexible 1-, 2-, or 3-unit options covering legal, regulatory, and ethical issues across the product lifecycle. Built by industry experts, it’s a practical guide for teaching future legal leaders. This is one of the most valuable Product Counsel Resources available for academic institutions.

Created by Adrienne Go, Linsey Krolik, Olga V. Mack, Jennifer Stefanski, and John Didday. Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 (adapt and share with attribution).

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