Papaya Global is proud to share that Inbal Aviad, the company’s Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, has been elected President of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Israel—marking a remarkable moment as the first president to come from an Israeli unicorn company. Her appointment places her among notable predecessors from leading corporations such as HP, Tnuva, Bank Hapoalim, and Mellanox/Nvidia.
With more than 25 years of experience shaping the legal landscape in Israel and globally, Inbal brings a unique blend of deep legal expertise, innovation-driven mindset, and global leadership to the role. At Papaya Global, she leads a worldwide legal and compliance organization, guiding the company through complex regulatory environments, high-growth scaling, and global expansion.
A Distinguished Career of Influence and Leadership
Inbal began her career at Gornitzky & Co., one of Israel’s most respected law firms and later became a partner. Her journey has since been marked by leadership roles that shaped and advanced the legal profession:
- Board Member & Chairwoman of the ACC Israel High-Tech Forum prior to her presidency
- Member of the Board of Trustees at Bar-Ilan University
- Harvard Law School Executive Education distinguished alumna, “Leadership in Corporate Counsel”
- Guest lecturer at Harvard Kennedy School
- Holder of LLM and LLB from Bar-Ilan University’s elite excellence track
- Board member of regulated entities
- Sought-after international speaker, presenting in Brussels, New York, Las Vegas, Europe, and Israel
- 2023 Legal Innovation Awards finalist (London)
- Contributor to the US–Israel Legal Review Round Table, reinforcing her reputation as a driver of innovation in the in-house legal profession
- Mentor and advocate for emerging legal talent
Her appointment underscores Inbal’s commitment to elevating the role of in-house counsel and championing innovation in the legal profession.
Leading ACC Israel Into a New Era
ACC Israel, part of the global ACC network representing over 48,000 in-house counsels across more than 100 countries, is the leading platform for in-house lawyers in Israel. With over 3,000 active participants from companies such as Bank Leumi, Teva, Elbit, Rafael, Microsoft, Motorola, and many others, the organization plays a central role in supporting the business-legal community.
As president, Inbal aims to deepen ACC Israel’s global integration and advance the readiness of in-house counsel for the challenges ahead—from AI and emerging technologies to privacy, cross-border regulations, corporate governance, and innovation.
“In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, in-house legal counsel must lead the way in navigating AI, technology, privacy, innovation, and cross-border regulations,” said Inbal Aviad. “As the new president of ACC Israel, I am committed to equipping our community with the tools to thrive in this new era while strengthening Israel’s presence within the global in-house legal community.”
A Milestone for Israel’s High-Tech Legal Community
Inbal’s presidency is more than a personal achievement—it represents a significant milestone for Israel’s tech ecosystem. For the first time, ACC Israel is led by a chief legal officer from a high-growth, globally operating Israeli unicorn. Her experience and perspective bring the voice of modern, tech-forward legal leadership to the forefront of the organization.
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