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In-House OutliersDeloitte Legal AI Predictions: A Discussion with BrightflagMathew Steer (Associate Director of Legal Management Consulting at Deloitte Legal) joins Brightflag’s Kevin Cohn for a special podcast episode about AI’s role in corporate legal departments, including discussions around:Moving from AI proof-of-concepts to rolling out true AI programsMeasuring the ROI of AILeveraging learnings and applying them to deliver valueDeveloping a true vision for AI within in-house teams2025-07-1048 min
Startup InsiderBrightflag-Exit – 480 Mio. für Legal Tech: Investments & Exits mit Daniel Höpfner und Henri KühnertIn dieser Folge von Investments & Exits diskutiert Jan Thomas mit Daniel Höpfner und Henri Kühnert von b10.vc die Übernahme des Legal-Tech-Startups Brightflag durch den niederländischen Informationsdienstleister Wolters Kluwer für rund 480 Millionen US-Dollar.Diskutiert wird u.a., warum Legal Tech immer stärker in den Fokus internationaler Konzerne rückt und wie Brightflag es geschafft hat, sich als „Category Killer“ im B2B-Markt zu positionieren. Außerdem beleuchten die Gäste, wie strategische Übernahmen im SaaS-Bereich bewertet werden und was frühe Teams daraus lernen können.Weitere Aspekte der Diskussion:Wolters Kluwer...2025-06-0645 min
In-House OutliersRising to the Challenge with Brightflag's Laura GleesonOn this episode, Laura Gleeson (GC and VP of Legal & Compliance at Brightflag) joined the show to discuss:
The benefits and challenges of transitioning from her role as a partner at a major law firm to working as an in-house legal leader
How data transforms what a General Counsel and their in-house team of capable of achieving in terms of legal service delivery
The ways in which in-house work is changing in the face of increasing regulations, and how legal leaders can adapt
2025-02-0633 min
In-House Outliers2025 Predictions with Brightflag's Kevin CohnBrightflag's Kevin Cohn returns to the show for an in-depth conversation about his legal ops and legal technology predictions for 2025, touching on topics including AI regulations, the evolving CLO-legal ops relationship, and CLM consolidation.2025-01-0845 min
In-House OutliersLooking to the Future with Brightflag's Alex KellyOn this special episode, Brightflag Co-Founder and COO Alex Kelly goes from host of the podcast to guest as he joins Brightflag Chief Customer Officer Kevin Cohn for a candid interview.
During his conversation with Kevin, Alex discusses his own career journey, Brightflag's early beginnings, his thoughts on the growth of AI and legal operations, and much more.2024-08-1433 min
In-House OutliersEmbracing the Power of A.I. with Michael DineenOn this episode, Michael Dineen (VP of Data Science at Brightflag) joins Alex Kelly to discuss the recent rise in the functionality of A.I. tools, and how legal teams are contending with it.
Michael also shares his thoughts on ChatGPT, how A.I. models work, and where generative A.I. might take the legal departments in the years ahead.2024-02-2930 min
In-House OutliersReflecting and Looking Ahead with Brightflag's Ian NolanOn this special episode, Ian Nolan (Brightflag CEO and Co-Founder) joins Alex Kelly to reflect on Brightflag's incredible journey in celebration of the company's 10-year anniversary.
Ian also discusses the rise of legal ops, the value that A.I. brings to legal departments' functionality, and what's on the horizon for Brightflag.2024-02-0618 min
In-House Outliers2024 Predictions with Brightflag's Kevin CohnOn this episode, Brightflag's Chief Customer Officer Kevin Cohn returns to share his annual legal ops and legal tech predictions for 2024.
Kevin also recaps his 2023 predictions, and offers insights into the role of A.I. within legal departments in the year ahead, what the future holds for legal operations hiring and compensation, and more.
2023-12-1351 min
Pearls On, Gloves Off#25 - Empowering Legal Ops Leadership with Alex Kelly at BrightflagOn this episode, Alex Kelly, Co-Founder and COO at Brightflag, joins Mary in the world of podcasting, legal operations and the evolving landscape of legal technology. Alex shares his experience running a podcast called "In-House Outliers," featuring conversations with legal leaders, including general counsels and legal operations professionals. The guests on his podcast mainly come from Brightflag’s customer base and community, with a focus on trailblazers and thought leaders in the legal ops industry. Alex talks about how the podcast serves as an educational platform, providing insights and lessons learned from experienced professionals to benefit the em...2023-08-3038 min
In-House OutliersLive from CLOC Global Institute with Manulife's Laurie David-Henric and InnoLaw Group, PLLC's Lara TropeIn the latest episode of the In-House Outliers "Live from CLOG Global Institute" series, Alex Kelly spoke with Lara Trope (Legal Operations Consultant at InnoLaw Group, PLLC) and Laurie David-Henric (Global Head of Operations & Strategy at Manulife) about their insights into the legal ops trends that caught their attention during CGI.
Lara also shared what triggered her initial interest in legal operations, and Laurie discussed her thoughts on the role of A.I. in the industry (with a surprise guest appearance from the great Jenn McCarron).
2023-06-0517 min
In-House OutliersLive from CLOC Global Institute with modCounsel's Denise Doyle and Marsh McLennan's Farrah PepperRecorded live at the 2023 CLOC Global Institute in Las Vegas, this episode features special guests Denise Doyle (Managing Director of Legal Operations, modCounsel) and Farrah Pepper (Chief Legal Innovation Counsel, Marsh McLennan).
During her conversation with Alex Kelly, Denise shared some key advice for legal ops leaders that are in the early stages of developing their organization's legal operations function, and spoke on how law firms can collaborate more effectively with their clients.
Farrah stopped by to share her insights on the importance of saying "yes" to new professional challenges, and traced her career journey...2023-06-0216 min
In-House OutliersLive from CLOC Global Institute with Contentful's Ashley Adams and Epiq's Brenda HansenIn-House Outliers kicks off its 2023 CLOC Global Institute podcast series with a live episode featuring Contentful's Director of Legal Operations Ashley Adams and Epiq's Senior Consultant Brenda Hansen.
Ashley joined Alex Kelly to discuss how she got her start working in legal operations, how she developed her expertise at public speaking, and her CGI presentation about the keys to building a legal ops function from the ground up.
Brenda shared her thoughts about some of the broader trends within the legal operations space, outlining important first steps for transforming an organization's approach to legal spend...2023-05-2919 min
In-House OutliersOn the Cutting Edge with Ironclad's Alex SuAlex Su, Head of Community Development at Ironclad, joins Alex Kelly on the podcast this week for a conversation about his unconventional career journey, which led him from law school to sales to his current role—and helped him hone his creativity and skills as a social media guru. Alex also discussed his thoughts on A.I.'s future place in the legal field, and underscored the philosophical differences between how law firms and corporate legal teams approach technology and innovation.2023-05-1939 min
In-House OutliersThe Value of Team Leadership with MongoDB’s Andrew StephensAndrew Stephens, General Counsel at MongoDB, joins Alex Kelly this week for a conversation about leadership, and the keys to forming meaningful connections with your colleagues. Andrew also discussed his thoughts about legal operations, why he enjoys working for growth stage tech companies, and the fascinating details of his career journey.2023-05-1540 min
In-House OutliersFinding the Answers with easyJet's Helen LoweHelen Lowe, Head of Operations, General Counsel's Office at easyJet, joins Alex Kelly this week for a conversation about the importance of keeping a level head in any situation, and how a strong willingness to lend a hand is the mark of a good leader. Helen also shared insights into her own professional journey, and how her early-career experiences helped strengthen her ability to crystallize information and easily identify solutions to whatever challenges come her way.
2023-05-0846 min
In-House OutliersElevating Insights with Hitachi Energy’s Lenor MarquisLenor Marquis, Head of Litigation Operations at Hitachi Energy, joined Alex Kelly this week for a conversation about her career journey. Lenor discussed the key differences between working for firms and working in-house, the specific skills needed for leading litigation, and her thoughts on the benefits of legal technology.2023-04-2938 min
In-House OutliersLearning to Lead with Ohio Northern University’s Lisa LangLisa Lang, Vice President and General Counsel at Ohio Northern University, joins Alex this week to share insights from her unconventional career path, which led her from a role as a legal specialist in the military to her current position as General Counsel. Lisa also shared her thoughts on key skills she had to acquire in order to make her professional transitions as seamless and rewarding as possible.2023-04-2135 min
In-House OutliersFacilitating Collaboration with Toll’s Kate CarlileKate Carlile, Chief Legal Officer at Toll, joins Alex Kelly this week to discuss the biggest differences between working as an in-house lawyer and working with a firm. Kate also underscored the importance of having a broad knowledge base, and why a strong understanding of finances can help ease an in-house legal team’s cross-collaborations.2023-04-1336 min
In-House OutliersForging Your Own Path with DocuSign's Sandy MacDonnellSandy MacDonnell, Senior Manager of Legal Operations at DocuSign, joins Alex Kelly this week for a conversation about the benefits of professional development, and how leveraging her experience working in Product Marketing has helped elevate her legal operations work. Sandy also discussed the importance of maintaining a sense of your work’s broader purpose, and learning to connect with your colleagues.2023-04-0648 min
In-House OutliersAlways Learning with Plaid's Jo VongJo Vong, Legal Operations Manager at Plaid, joins Alex Kelly this week to discuss the evolution of legal technology and Jo’s career journey in the field of legal operations. Jo also shared insights into the importance of viewing mistakes as opportunities for personal grow.2023-03-3046 min
In-House OutliersValuing Empathy with Toyota's Meyling Ly OrtizMeyling Ly Ortiz, Managing Counsel of Labor & Employment at Toyota Motor North America, joins Alex Kelly this week to discuss the importance of developing true connections with colleagues, and how to effectively rise to meet daunting professional challenges. Meyling also touched on the impact that her mentors had on her own professional journey, and the path she followed to get where she is today.2023-03-2438 min
In-House OutliersFinding Balance with Cox Media Group's Letitia HaynesLetitia Haynes, Manager of Legal Operations & Employment Practices at Cox Media Group, joins Alex Kelly this week for a conversation about the importance of good leadership, and why discovering the right work-life balance for you is key to finding happiness in the workplace. Letitia also shared insights into what she learned during her own career journey.2023-03-1650 min
In-House OutliersBuilding Connections with Checkout.com's Niamh CaseyNiamh Casey, Manager of Legal Operations at Checkout.com, joins Alex this week to discuss the importance of building a professional network, and how mentors can help you discover your full potential. Niamh also shared insights into the traits that make for a great leader in the workplace.2023-03-1029 min
In-House OutliersSpearheading Transformation with Datadog's Laurie EhrlichLaurie Ehrlich, Chief Commercial Counsel at Datadog, joins Alex this week to discuss how the prospect of tackling dynamic new challenges attracted her to her current career path. During their conversation, Laurie also touched on how she meaningfully connects with her team, and what makes for an effective manager and leader.2023-03-0239 min
In-House OutliersBroadening Your Skillset with Plus Power’s Tara YoungTara Young, Deputy General Counsel at Plus Power, joins Alex this week to share some insights into her professional journey and the roles that ultimately led her to becoming an experienced in-house leader. Tara also imparts her advice on skillsets she acquired that were particularly beneficial in helping to level up her career.2023-02-2337 min
In-House OutliersPrioritizing Authenticity with High Desert Legal Ops’ Susan PackalSusan Packal, Founder and Principal at High Desert Legal Ops, joins Alex for a conversation about the keys to being an effective leader and creating a strong team in the Legal Operations space. During the discussion, Susan also talked about the career path that led her from working in Human Resources to becoming a Legal Operations thought leader.2023-02-1647 min
In-House OutliersEmbracing Innovation with Trellis' Nicole ClarkNicole Clark, Co-Founder and CEO of Trellis, joins Alex this week to discuss how Trellis got its start, and some of the reasons that law firms are hesitant to adopt new legal technologies. Nicole also offers advice for those on the fence about transitioning careers, and reflects on the growth and challenges she’s experienced during her professional journey.2023-02-0929 min
In-House OutliersMaking a Real Impact with BeiGene's Eric OrtmanEric Ortman, Senior Director of Legal Operations at BeiGene, joins Alex this week to discuss how legal operations can make a meaningful difference in the way organizations deliver life-changing products. During their conversation, they also touch on Eric’s early career path, and detail what it was like to work in the legal operations space when it was still in its infancy.2023-02-0235 min
In-House OutliersBuilding Professional Relationships with Lufthansa’s Kathrin VeithKathrin Veith, Manager of Legal Spend at Lufthansa, joins Alex this week to discuss her professional transition from online sales to legal operations, the impact of mentors on her career development, and the ramifications of remote work on the workplace.2023-01-2620 min
In-House OutliersDeveloping Culture with Level7 Legal's Charlotte SmithCharlotte Smith, Director of Legal Optimization at Level7 Legal, joins Brightflag's Alex Kelly this week to discuss the early career transitions that led her to where she is today, and the keys to developing a successful workplace culture.2023-01-1945 min
In-House OutliersNavigating Adversity with Zendesk’s Sheena FerrariSheena Ferrari, Director of Legal Operations at Zendesk, joins Alex this week to discuss her career journey, the role of legal operations during uncertain financial times, and the importance of career agility and leaning on professional mentors.2023-01-1235 min
In-House Outliers2023 Predictions with Brightflag’s Kevin CohnIn the first episode of the new year, Alex is joined by Brightflag’s very own Chief Customer Officer, Kevin Cohn, to discuss his predictions for 2023.2023-01-0556 min
In-House OutliersBecoming a Legal Ops Generalist with Live Nation’s Stephanie LamoureauxStephanie Lamoureaux, Senior Director of Legal Operations at Live Nation joins Alex this week to discuss the importance of becoming a generalist in legal operations. Building transferable skills, and gaining exposure to other areas of the business in an intentional way.2022-12-1549 min
In-House OutliersGetting Involved in Sustainability with ENGIE Impact’s Christine UriChristine Uri, CLO, GC, and CSO at ENGIE Impact, joins Alex this week to discuss how to be a proactive business partner and advocate for your budget. They also chat about how a sustainability mission can help to avoid burnout.2022-12-0847 min
In-House OutliersThe Impact of Legal with Micro Focus’s Jessica Vander PloegJessica Vander Ploeg, Senior Director of Legal Operations at Micro Focus joins Alex this week to discuss the benefits of working and learning in an advanced legal ops department and the importance of maintaining a positive mindset.2022-12-0153 min
In-House OutliersThe Legal Ops Mindset With Elizabeth Miller, VP and Head of Legal Operations at MarqetaElizabeth Miller, VP and Head of Legal Operations at Marqeta joins Alex this week to discuss why her finance skills and inquisitive mindset have been an asset in her legal operations career.2022-11-2346 min
In-House OutliersThe Reality of Legal Operations with Peloton’s Tommie FerreiraTommie Ferreira, Director of Legal Operations at Peleton joins Alex on the podcast this week where they discuss her journey from paralegal to legal ops leader throughout her time at HBO, AMC, Rakuten, and Peloton and the lessons learned along the way.2022-11-1742 min
In-House OutliersRelationship Building in Legal Ops With Rosella Tibig, Operations Expert and CAPM at SAPRosella Tibig, Operations Expert and CAPM at SAP, joins Alex this week to discuss her long career at SAP, the importance of empathy in legal ops, and how her experience working with law firms helped her to understand how best to work with Outside Counsel.2022-11-1038 min
In-House OutliersShifting Away From the Hourly Rate with Value Strategies Ken CallanderKen Callander, Managing Principal at Value Strategies, joins Alex this week to discuss the options available to legal teams looking to transition away from hourly billing.2022-11-0351 min
In-House OutliersThe Path to Legal Operations with iManage's Megan OstlingMegan Ostling, Legal Operations Manager at iManage joins Alex this week to discuss how the path to legal operations isn't always a straight line, and how her career path began with sports law.2022-10-2732 min
In-House OutliersStructuring Legal Ops in Fast-Paced Businesses with Netflix's John ElliottJohn Elliott, Legal Operations and Technology Manager at Netflix joins Alex this week to discuss the importance of relationships, open communication, and problem identification when working in a fast-paced business.2022-10-2039 min
In-House OutliersNavigating Legal Ops in Large Organizations with Cloud Software Group's Adrienne SchaalAdrienne Schaal, Director of Legal Operations at TIBCO, now Cloud Software Group, joins Alex to discuss the unconventional way she found herself in Legal Operations at GE and the differences between working on small vs large legal ops teams. 2022-10-1336 min
In-House OutliersWhy Operations is Key to Scaling your Legal Department with Stephanie CoreyAlex is re-joined by our first ever In-House Outliers Guest, Stephanie Corey, CEO & Co Founder of UpLevel Ops. They chat about the return of in-person work, why more in-house legal teams are focusing on operations and how to build a winning business case for scaling your legal department2022-09-2930 min
In-House OutliersHow to Transition from Lawyer to Legal Ops Leader with TomTom's Matilde MontanariIn this episode, Alex chats with Matilde Montanari, Legal Operations Officer @TomTom. Matilde discusses her path from lawyer to legal ops officer and the shift in mindset she had to take when she made the switch. She also gives great advice to any lawyers who want to make the same career transition.
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In-House OutliersHow Wendy Riggs Helped Streamline Legal Technology at Zynga, Twitter and AirbnbWendy Riggs, Founder of SBO Consulting, joins Alex to discuss her role in helping Zynga, Twitter and Airbnb better leverage legal tech while rapidly growing their legal operations functions.2022-09-2241 min
In-House OutliersHow to Transition from Lawyer to Legal Ops Leader with TomTom's Matilde MontanariIn this episode, Alex chats with Matilde Montanari, Legal Operations Officer @TomTom. Matilde discusses her path from lawyer to legal ops officer and the shift in mindset she had to take when she made the switch. She also gives great advice to any lawyers who want to make the same career transition.
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In-House OutliersMaking an Impact as a Legal Operations Leader with Nextdoor’s Dave EvansIn this week’s episode, Alex chats with Dave Evans, Head of Legal Operations at Nextdoor. Dave discusses why he got started in legal operations, how he aligns with his general counsel, and practical advice for legal operations professionals to excel in their career.
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In-House OutliersSpeaking the Language of the Business with Coursera's MaryBeth BlairIn this episode, Alex chats with MaryBeth Blair, Director of Legal Operations & Lead Counsel at Coursera. MaryBeth discusses how she has used legal technology to utilize data to make better financial decisions. She also discusses why she went to Coursera and her core areas of focus in leading the legal ops function there.
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In-House OutliersHow to Build a Legal Operations Function in LATAM with Juliana UgarelliIn this week’s episode, Alex chats with a legal ops trailblazer, Juliana Ugarelli, Director of Global Legal Projects at Getinge.
Julianna talks about her career story and what it takes to build a successful career as a legal ops leader in LATAM. You’ll also learn critical skill sets she learned in her career, how she manages relationships with legal leadership, and her core areas of responsibility are leading global projects.
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In-House OutliersHow to Build a Legal Operations Function in LATAM with Julianna UgrelliWhat does it take to build a successful legal function in LATAM?
In this week’s episode, Alex chats with legal ops trailblazer Julianna Ugrelli, Director of Global Legal Projects at Getinge.
Julianna talks about her career story and how she was able to build a successful career as a legal ops leader in LATAM. You’ll also learn the most important lessons she has learned in her career, as well as the challenges and triumphs that have come with being a woman in a leadership position.
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In-House OutliersTransitioning Your Role from Paralegal to Legal Operations Manager with Rheem’s Alison EnglishWhat does it take to move from a career as a paralegal to a legal operations manager? In this week’s episode, Alex sits down with Alison English, Legal Operations Manager at Rheem Manufacturing Company. Alison discusses her career path from paralegal to legal operations manager and the skill sets that helped her to move into this role. She also shares very helpful advice for any paralegal who wants to make the same transition.
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In-House OutliersTransitioning Your Role from Paralegal to a Legal Operations Manager with Rheem’s Alison EnglishWhat does it take to move from a career as a paralegal to a legal operations manager?
In this week’s episode, Alex sits down with Alison English, Legal Operations Manager at Rheem Manufacturing Company. Alison discusses her career path from paralegal to legal operations manager and the skill sets that helped her to move into this role. She also shares very helpful advice for any paralegal who wants to make the same transition.
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In-House OutliersHow to Make Your Legal Function More Efficient With Guardant Health’s Mark EldridgeIn this episode, Alex chats with Mark Eldridge, Director of Legal Operations at Guardant Health. Mark started his career in forensics but different opportunities led him into a legal operations career. Today, he has led two successful legal operations functions. Mark discusses what it took to build his skill sets in legal operations, how to create relationships with your legal leadership team and the most impactful projects he’s worked on in his career.
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In-House OutliersHow Intel’s Mike Haven Built His Exceptional Career in Legal OperationsIn this episode, Alex chats with Mike Haven, Senior Director, Associate General Counsel and Head of Legal Operations at Intel. Mike started his career as a lawyer, but then when an opportunity into legal operations presented itself, he took a leap of faith and never looked back. In this episode, Mike shares how he navigated the change into legal operations, his battle against perfection, and the key elements to building a successful legal ops program.
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In-House OutliersHow to Make Your Legal Function More Efficient With Guardant Health’s Mark Eldridge.In this episode, Alex chats with Mark Eldridge, Director of Legal Operations at Guardant Health. Mark started his career in forensics but different opportunities led him into a legal operations career. Today, he has led two successful legal operations functions.
Mark discusses what it took to build his skill sets in legal operations, how to create relationships with your legal leadership team and the most impactful projects he’s worked on in his career.
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Technically Legal - A Legal Technology and Innovation PodcastHow to Improve Legal Operations With Data Driven Decision Making Alex Kelly (Brightflag COO)Brightflag COO Alex Kelly discusses the AI powered legal operations platform he co-founded that helps legal teams get a handle on legal spend and gain insight into their legal operations as a whole. By collecting information from legal bills and other sources, Brightflag provides analytics about how legal work is being resourced which can then be used to inform procurement decisions, help determine which legal service providers to add to panels and help create legal pricing models. It is interesting that Alex ended up cofounding Brightflag because he never worked in-house and instead spent seven...2022-08-0428 min
In-House OutliersHow Intel’s Mike Haven Built His Exceptional Career in Legal OperationsIn this episode, Alex chats with Mike Haven, Senior Director, Associate General Counsel and Head of Legal Operations at Intel. Mike started his career as a lawyer, but then when an opportunity into legal operations presented itself, he took a leap of faith and never looked back. In this episode, Mike shares how he navigated the change into legal operations, his battle against perfection, and the key elements to building a successful legal ops program.
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In-House OutliersHow to Advance Your Legal Ops Career with Credit Karma's Tom StephensonIn this episode, Alex sits down with Tom Stephenson, Director of Legal Operations at Credit Karma. Tom discusses his path from paralegal to legal ops leader, how he structures his team and the principles behind it and his best pieces of advice to advance your career in legal operations.
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In-House OutliersMinisode - Choosing the Right Legal Matter Management Software with Ben Hayden from Cengage GroupIn this minisode, Alex talks to Ben Hayden, Vice President of Legal Operations at Cengage Group. Ben discusses why he joined Cengage Group, the most important things he looks for in a vendor and how to choose the right legal matter management software.
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In-House OutliersUsing Persistence and Curiosity in Legal Operations with Hearst’s An TrotterIn this episode, Alex interviews An Trotter, Senior Director of Operations, Office of the General Counsel at Hearst. An shares with us how she landed in legal ops, the different areas of focus in her legal ops career, and her best advice for those who want to get started in the industry.
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In-House OutliersMaking an Impact as a Legal Operations Leader with LaTrece JohnsonIn this episode, Alex talks to LaTrece Johnson, Head of Legal Operations at Palo Alto Networks. LaTrece shares how she got started in legal operations, her most impactful projects at Adobe, and her thoughts on the future of the legal ops community.
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In-House OutliersBuilding a Legal Ops Roadmap with Zendesk’s Anna RichardsIn this episode, Alex talks to Anna Richards, Senior Legal Operations Manager at Zendesk. Anna, like most legal ops leaders, did not have a linear career path. She started her career in ediscovery, but then when an opportunity in legal operations presented itself, she took a chance and never looked back.
Anna discusses why she transitioned into legal operations, how she has built a legal ops roadmap at Zendesk, and the most impactful projects she has worked on in her legal operations career.
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In-House OutliersHow to Develop a Legal Ops Strategy with Sonnedix’s Heather TorresIn today’s episode, Alex talks to Heather Torres, Senior Legal Operation Manager at Sonnedix. Heather started her career as an attorney, but then when an opportunity into legal operations presented itself, she was intrigued and said yes. In this episode, you’ll learn about Heather’s current day to day in legal ops, how she develops a legal ops strategy, and her advice for anyone wanting to get started on this career path.
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In-House OutliersHow Malbek’s Colin Levy Transitioned From Lawyer to Legal Operations LeaderIn this episode, Alex sits down with Colin Levy, Director of Legal at Malbek. Colin started his career as in-house lawyer, but then decided to follow his passion for technology and moved into the world of legal tech.
You’ll learn what sparked Colin’s interest in technology, why he chose to follow his passion into legal tech, and the important lessons that he learned along the way.
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In-House OutliersMinisode - Bridging the Gap Between Business and Legal with Sharon DonniganIn this minisode, Alex talks to Sharon Donnigan, Director of Legal Operations at Mighty Buildings. Sharon discusses what excites her most about legal operations, her thoughts on the legal operations community, and what she has learned from CLOC 2022!2022-06-0607 min
In-House OutliersMinisode - How HashiCorp’s Kshitij Dua Uses Empathy in His Legal Operations RoleIn this mini-episode, Alex talks to Kshitij Dua, Head of Legal Operations at HashiCorp. Kshitij discusses how he found his way into legal operations, the importance of using empathy in his role and his major takeaways from CLOC 2022!2022-06-0307 min
In-House OutliersMinisode - How Lucy Bassli Maps Processes and People within Legal OpsIn this minisode, Alex talks to Lucy Bassli, Founder of InnoLaw Group. Lucy discusses her path from legal operations leader at Microsoft to founding her own consultancy, her beliefs on people and process while implementing technology, and what legal ops professionals can get out of a conference like CLOC!2022-06-0212 min
In-House OutliersMinisode - Driving Automation For Legal Teams with Evan WongIn this minisode, Alex talks to Evan Wong, CEO of Checkbox. Evan discusses how legal teams are leveraging automation and technology, why he believes legal operations leaders are so important for driving change, and his major takeaways from CLOC.2022-05-3107 min
In-House OutliersMinisode - How Rheem Manufacturing’s Alison English is Growing The Legal Function with TechnologyIn this minisode, Alex talks to Alison English, Legal Operations Manager at Rheem Manufacturing Company. Alison discusses her role at Rheem, why she came to CLOC 2022, and what she’s trying to achieve in the future for the legal function at Rheem!2022-05-2707 min
In-House OutliersMinisode - How PwC’s Alex Rosenrauch Got Started in Legal OperationsIn this minisode, Alex talks to Alex Rosenrauch, podcast host and Manager at PwC. Alex discusses how he got started in law, the catalyst for starting the Legal Ops podcast, and what motivated him to come to CLOC 2022!
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