ChIPs Accelerator: Legal Ops – Evolution, Impact, and Strategies for Success in a Transformative Era

Gain insights into the dynamic world of legal operations, where technology, innovation, and data drive significant transformation in the legal industry. This session will explore the catalysts behind establishing legal ops functions and the evolving role of legal ops leaders within senior leadership teams. Attendees will learn how in-house legal departments are leading this change, pushing the boundaries of traditional roles and responsibilities. Discover the rise of legal operations as a critical function, focusing on strategic planning, data analytics, and efficient resource management, and learn about the core functions of legal ops as defined by the CLOC Core 12 and their impact on the legal department’s effectiveness and efficiency.

Key Takeaways:

• Clearly understand the evolution of legal operations and its impact on the legal industry.
• Identify and articulate the critical role of legal operations within a legal department and the impact that this role provides to general counsel’s across all levels of experience 
• Apply key strategies to drive success and navigate the transformative changes in the legal landscape.

Speakers

• Frances Pomposo, VP of LGA Strategy & Operations and Chief of Staff to the General Counsel at Splunk
• An Trotter, at Senior Director of Operations, Office of the General Counsel at Hearst