General counsels are always under pressure to transform legal departments and through contracts, the legal function’s contribution to the bottom line is clearer and makes it easier to build the business case for a technology enabled and workflow optimised legal department.
A focus on efficiency and effectiveness—these were the strategic priorities for the majority of legal teams.
This was a consistent message from corporate law departments around the world. In Europe respondents placed particular emphasis on the drive for efficiency. In this report, in-house counsel will learn about the priorities and implementation strategies of European corporate departments.
In Case You Missed It, the Law Department Management Network's January 2021 Legal Quick Hit was titled "M&A Dealmaking 2021: The Role of In-House Counsel." You can view this quick checklist, developed by Seyfarth Shaw LLP, to get a brief snapshot into the program.
In Case You Missed It, the Law Department Management Network's February 2021 Legal Quick Hit was titled "How to Develop and Advance an Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Program." You can view this quick checklist, developed by Seyfarth Shaw LLP, to get a brief snapshot into the program.
In Case You Missed It, the Law Department Management Network's March 2021 Legal Quick Hit was titled "From Interviewing to Performance Management: Navigating the Remote Workforce." You can view this quick checklist, developed by Seyfarth Shaw LLP, to get a brief snapshot into the program.
This resource is a checklist of five points to improve your ability to manage a team and stay connected from a remote setting.
This resource is a checklist of five points to guide individuals on how to transition from one job to the next.
A study of the state of maturity among in-house legal departments across 15 legal operations functions.
Project Management Best Practices Checklist (LibertyMutual)