In a world where technology is rapidly transforming every industry, legal departments face mounting pressure to keep pace. However, the journey toward integrating new technologies is fraught with challenges that can hinder progress. Legal operations professionals play a crucial role in overcoming these obstacles, guiding legal departments through the complexities of technology selection and implementation to ensure they achieve the best possible outcomes. Read here for more.
Process standardization is a strategic initiative aimed at achieving consistency and uniformity across all organizational processes, but more specifically, the legal department being the focus here. By standardizing our internal processes and procedures, we can ensure a high level of service delivery, create efficiencies, optimize costs, and maximize benefits to our internal and external stakeholders. Click here to read more.
In an era dominated by technological advancements, the legal industry has not been immune to the allure of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. Proponents of AI in legal operations often herald its potential to revolutionize the profession, promising increased efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness. While AI undoubtedly offers numerous benefits, it is essential to recognize its limitations and acknowledge that technology alone will not solve all the complex issues inherent in legal operations. Read this article to learn more.
In an era where digital transformation is a necessity rather than a luxury, legal departments, regardless of size, are no exception. As the Paralegal for a brand accelerator of next-generation fashion brands, I've had the unique experience of steering our small legal department into the digital age of automation. Our journey has been both challenging and triumphant, filled with valuable lessons and significant milestones. Read more here.
There are times when you can be right and times when you can get what we want, but achieving both isn’t always a given. The reality is that legal operations professionals can communicate clearly and correctly to their GC, stakeholders, and team members but still not yield the results they aim for. Read this article that shares three persuasive writing tips to inspire action!
For this month's ACC Legal Ops Observer feature article, ACC acquired insights from Laurie David-Henric on demonstrating the law department strategic value.
The journey from Delegation of Authority (DOA) to Contract Lifecycle Management System (CLM) is about marrying effective governance with technological solutions. By doing so, organizations can ensure not only a swift and reliable contract approval process but also adaptability to changing requirements over time.
While low-code and no-code workflow automation technology solutions are not new, 2023 has brought a distinct shift in legal departments embracing workflow automation. Hyperion Research, an Epiq Company, undertook a benchmarking study revealing that 71% of respondents planned to invest in a workflow automation (WFA) tool in the next 12-18 months either as a first-time investment or to replace an existing WFA tool. Read more here.
In today's complex business landscape, collaboration between in-house legal departments and external counsel is crucial. Law firms are an extension of a legal team and provide substantive expertise unavailable on the team and support on high-volume, high-risk matters requiring additional expertise. Read this article for key strategies that can help corporate in-house legal departments develop robust partnerships with their external counsel.
This ACC Guide, sponsored by Blank Rome LLP, provides in-house counsel with an overview of commercial insurance issues that may arise in the United States.