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How to Build an Effective Legal Operations Team

Building a legal operations team is an ongoing process for GCs, shaped by changes in your company, available technology, or the talent market. Every...

Master Service Agreement (MSA): Everything You Need to Know

Cost management has emerged as one of the leading goals for C-suites and boards, with nearly 68% prioritizing it in our 2023 survey. If...

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Master Service Agreement (MSA): Everything You Need to Know

Cost management has emerged as one of the leading goals for C-suites and boards, with nearly 68% prioritizing it in our 2023 survey. If you are seeking to streamline...

The Step-by-Step Guide to Contract Review

Contract review is an essential operation of most corporate legal departments. GCs and their legal teams often serve as critical intermediaries between the stakeholders of their company’s business units...

What Is the True ROI of Your Legal Tech Investment?

Statistical studies suggest legal tech will grow at a CAGR of four percent through 2027 and reach a market cap of $35 billion. Conversations about legal tech investment and...

How to Get Started with ESG

The European Union recently passed rules to guarantee that products within its jurisdiction do not contribute to deforestation and other forest degradation. The news is a positive sign for...

How to Use AI for Your Legal Department’s Knowledge Management

While some legal professionals recognize knowledge management as a shield against the perils of artificial intelligence, it’s important to note that the two can actually complement each other. AI...

7 Things Legal Operations Consulting Involve in 2023

Legal operations is a hot topic among corporate counsel in 2023, with an ACC survey identifying it as a top strategic initiative for 70% of respondents. Companies are taking...

The 1-2-3 Guide to Scaling a Legal Department

A benchmark study from Legal Dive highlights the primary concern for GCs regarding scaling their legal department—the drastic variances in team size. For example, companies with up to $1...

Mapping Out Your Current Legal Process

Process mapping is a widely accepted practice in the broader business context as a common tool for improving efficiency and preventing loss when delivering a product. Legal departments, however,...

6 Traits of a High-Performing General Counsel

Recent data shows a projected 90% increase in demand for corporate legal department services in the coming years. However, a third of this demand will go unmet because of...

The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Legal Analytics

Artificial intelligence has emerged as a buzzword across industries this year, with a particular focus on its potential to transform many white-collar professions. For example, one study estimates that...

The Ins and Outs of a Data Processing Agreement (DPA)

The data analytics market is projected to surpass $105 billion by 2027 as businesses continue to understand its potential to improve efficiency and productivity. Your company is likely involved...

An Introduction to Contract Data Models

As a GC, you understand the trust-building value of a contract between parties. It identifies and allocates the business relationship risks. While these legal documents protect the company, they...

The Complete Guide to Litigation Management

Recent reporting shows a looming crossroads for corporate legal departments, with 65% percent seeing an increase in matters while 59% are grappling with shrinking budgets. These findings make it...

The Complete Guide to Corporate Legal Operations

GCs and chief legal officers have a difficult job managing every corporate legal operation of their organization. The job is made even more challenging by enhanced scrutiny of legal...

Can You Save Your Legal Department from the Great Resignation?

In recent years, the Great Resignation has become a key trend in the broader workforce, as employees everywhere reassess their careers and pursue new endeavors. The legal industry, especially...