Conventus / Kalexius podcast – Legal ops discussion with Eric O’Donnell (3/4)
“The legal ops function’s goal is to see the big picture and find solutions – that’s why the ALSP/legal ops relationship works so well.”
“The legal ops function’s goal is to see the big picture and find solutions – that’s why the ALSP/legal ops relationship works so well.”
“Business partners and consumers are increasingly paying attention to what companies are doing in terms of DEI and ESG – especially if they feel companies are not walking the walk.”
“You don’t have to be a lawyer to succeed in legal ops, but you have to be able to understand lawyers and understand the process.”
“Getting the data has to be your first goal – then you can start working on the processes and optimizing them.”
“If you’re not ready to take risks, you’re not ready to make an impact.”
Digitalisation et externalisation : Quelle combinaison gagnante pour une direction juridique performante ?
“Legal Operations specialists are to a lawyer what managers are to an artist. They let lawyers focus on their art and provide them with the support they need for outstanding results.” True or false?
“I see service providers as an extension of the legal department. To get the most out of it, you need a clear understanding of your workloads and a robust triage system in place.”
Concepts and acronyms used in legal ops can sometimes be confusing for those entering the field. Here’s a brief explanation of what an ALSP is and why you would use one.
“I believe that there are many opportunities for legal teams to ‘de-lawyer’ work in order to avoid doing ‘fake work’. In this way, they can free up time for complex, strategic and mission-critical work.”