Curt McDaniel is Chief Legal Officer and Board Secretary at Ferring Pharmaceuticals. In this episode of Cockpit Counsel, we'll delve into insights gained from his journey — from sixteen years at Eli Lilly to his time as a fiction writer and beyond.
Curt and Tim discuss the importance of distinguishing high-risk and complex matters from lower-risk and complexity issues, why leveraging technology for the latter is a valuable investment, and more thoughts on legal operations and innovation.
Key takeaways
Driving innovation as a legal leader
The importance of data and legal tech
Thoughts on authenticity as an in-house professional
And more!
Tune in to learn about legal ops, legal tech, and much more. Watch today!
Timestamps
01:22: Curt’s Career Journey
05:41: Legal Operations and Team Profile
07:11: Implementing Change in Legal Operations
08:45: Focus on Data and Business Results
10:35: Managing Outside Counsel and Legal Costs
12:22: Standardizing Legal Agreements
15:33: Legal Tech Journey
20:20: Factors Leading to Adoption of Legal Tech
22:55: Predictions and Advice for Legal Tech
24:24: Building Cross-Functional Relationships
