On this episode, Jennifer Smith (Legal Operations Manager at Etsy) joined the show to discuss the key skillsets legal ops professionals need to be successful, and Jennifer's own fascinating journey into the world of legal operations.

Jennifer also discussed some projects she's most proud of having spearheaded, and the impacts she sees AI having on the legal field.

Join Kevin Cohn and Stacie Neeter as they delve into the evolving landscape of enterprise legal management, and the challenges faced by modern legal departments.

During their conversation, they discuss:

• The shift from siloed initiatives to a holistic approach to legal technology integrations, and the role AI is playing in that progression

• How legal departments can establish themselves as valuable business functions while also addressing the strategic complexities of legal service delivery

• The role that data insights and effective communication play in managing legal spend and fostering collaboration

On this episode, Daniel Young (Chief of Staff, Senior Director of Legal Operations at SharkNinja) joined Alex Kelly to discuss how data serves as the foundation for impactful legal operations initiatives.

Daniel also discussed his fascinating career journey from being a veterinary technician to working in legal ops, and shared insights into his approach to legal technology evaluations.

Mathew 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 programs
• Measuring the ROI of AI
• Leveraging learnings and applying them to deliver value
• Developing a true vision for AI within in-house teams

On this episode, Sarah Starr (Director of Legal Operations at Generate) joined Alex Kelly to discuss her approach to change management and legal technology evaluations.

Sarah also shared insights into her career journey, and offered advice to those who are just starting out in legal operations.

On this episode, Suha Gehrer (Group Head of Legal Operations at Zuhrich Insurance) joined Alex Kelly to discuss the most common challenges and inefficiencies Suha has observed when it comes to implementing legal technology.

Suha also shared insights into the career path that led her to legal operations, and how her previous experiences working in procurement informed her perspective on the function.

On this episode, Darek Kochman (Director of Global Legal Operations at Kimberly-Clark) joined the show to discuss how he approaches legal ops initiatives, and the importance of leaning on high-quality data when making decisions.

Darek also discussed his fascinating career journey, which led him from the US Army to financial accounting to legal operations.

On this episode, Jeff Barlow (SVP, GC and Corporate Secretary at Momentive Technologies) joined Alex Kelly for an insightful discussion about the key role legal department metrics play in formulating a strategic plan around how legal work is managed, the value of clear communication with outside counsel.

Jeff also reflected on his journey to becoming an in-house legal leader, and his advice for those looking to transition to working in-house.

On this episode, Charles Stanley (Senior Manager of Legal Operations and Technology at Vinted) discussed his career transition from CLO to legal operations, and his strategic approach to legal ops initiatives.

Charles also shared his thoughts on the growing role of AI and technology within legal departments, and the projects he's most proud of having implemented.

On this episode, Laura Revie (Legal Operations Senior Manager at FanDuel) joined the show to discuss the importance of change management when implementing new processes or technology as a legal operations professional.

Laura also shared insights into her fascinating career journey from costume designer to legal ops, and discussed how AI is impacting in-house legal teams.