Legal Operations Bootcamp (AM24)
Recorded On: 10/09/2024
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- Non-member - $40
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Led by experienced corporate legal operations professionals, this half-day workshop offers a unique opportunity to gain invaluable insights on establishing a dedicated legal operations function and how to assess and prioritize your legal department needs. Focusing on strategic planning, financial management, technology management, and external resource management, this workshop will equip you with the skills and knowledge to create a legal operations roadmap that aligns with the Maturity Model for the Operations of a Legal Department.
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Chris Kopeck
Sr. Manager, Legal Administration
Walgreen Co.
As a dynamic Legal Operations Leader, I have a proven track record of success in designing, executing and overseeing strategic initiatives within corporate legal departments. My expertise lies in optimizing service delivery by implementing efficient systems, processes and tools, while fostering collaboration with Legal Department leadership. I excel in managing both internal and external resources, and serving as a liaison between Legal and internal cross-functional teams. My experience includes spearheading digital transformation efforts, ensuring the optimal utilization of technology to enhance corporate legal operations, and improving data integrity for enhanced analytical reporting capabilities.
Throughout my career, I have achieved notable accomplishments that have significantly contributed to the success of the organization I've been a part of:
1. Led the identification, planning and implementation of process improvements across various facets of the Legal Department. The enhancements span technology, finance, vendor relations, communications and daily operations, resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness.
2. Fostered partnerships with external legal technology vendors and IT resources to enhance matter and spend management systems, legal hold processes and internal applications. This collaborative effort has driven significant improvements in operational efficiency and effectiveness.
3. Played an integral role in achieving certification for the Legal Department under Mansfield Rule 3.0, demonstrating a commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives. Additionally, I spearheaded and implemented high-priority Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives within the Legal Department, furthering our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
These accomplishments underscore my ability to drive positive change and deliver results in complex legal environments. I am excited about the opportunity to bring my expertise and leadership skills to a new organization and contribute to its success.
Kelli Brooks
Senior Solutions Architect
Coinbase
Experienced legal professional with a focus on legal tech and automation.
Kelly Mickelson
Senior Director, Center of Legal Excellence
Mars, Incorporated
Together with a talented team of 25 legal professionals, I am accountable for building the Global Legal Operations and Technology function for the Mars Legal Department (aka the Mars Center of Legal Excellence). Focus areas are Process/Tech/Data, Outside Counsel/Vendor Management, IP Operations, Compliance Operations, Litigation Support, and General Department Management.
Nikki Rahimzadeh
Sr. Director of Legal Operations & Strategy
Analog Devices, Inc.
Senior Legal Operations Leader and Strategic Advisor. Nikki focuses her practice on legal department strategy, design, and execution. Her foundation is based on both in house and consulting experience with large multinational public organizations. Her experience includes legal operations function design and development, strategic planning, financial planning and management for legal, outside counsel management program design and governance, metrics and analytics program design and change implementation and enablement. Nikki is a seasoned legal professional with a J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School.
