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Legal.io Webinar Series: Legal Spend Management

In this webinar, legal experts explored strategies for optimizing operations, emphasizing cost management, right-sourcing, and leveraging internal resources. The session offered practical insights on e-billing analytics, technology's role in efficiency, and collaborative relationships between legal teams and external firms. Led by Janine Dixon, LaTrece Johnson, and Liz Federowicz, the discussion provided a concise guide for legal professionals to navigate challenges and enhance overall value.

Legal.io Webinar Series: Legal Spend Management

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For those who missed the live event or wish to revisit the insightful discussions, the on-demand version of the webinar is now available. Click here to watch our Legal Spend Management Webinar!

 


Legal Spend Management

Legal.io hosted a compelling discussion featuring Janine Dixon, LaTrece Johnson, and Liz Federowicz. The esteemed panelists delved into key topics, including strategies for optimizing legal operations, cost management, leveraging internal resources, and the role of technology in enhancing efficiency. Their insights provide valuable guidance for legal professionals navigating challenges in today's dynamic landscape.

 


Speakers:

  • Janine Dixon: Legal Operations Manager, Spend Optimization @ Meta
    Janine focused on fostering strong relationships between legal departments and external law firms. She highlighted the importance of communication, regular client relationship management, and leveraging e-billing tools for streamlined invoice processing and gaining insights into legal spend.

  • LaTrece Johnson: Head, Legal Operations at Palo Alto Networks
    LaTrece emphasized the evolving legal operations landscape, stressing the mutual innovation drive between companies and law firms. She highlighted collaboration, open communication, and the strategic use of technology, especially e-billing tools, for efficient cost management.

  • Liz Federowicz: General Counsel@ Expa
    Liz emphasized efficient resource utilization in smaller legal teams, discussed innovation in legal practices, including tools for administrative tasks, signature collection, and checklist management, and highlighted the role of e-billing and analytics software for effective legal spend management, emphasizing a balance between automation and manual oversight.


Key Takeaways:

Our panelists provided deep insights into legal spend management, emphasizing collaborative approaches, technology utilization, and relationship building. Key takeaways include:

  • Collaboration is Key: The evolving legal landscape requires a collaborative approach between companies and law firms. Open communication, innovation, and a shared drive for efficiency are crucial.
  • Strong Client-Firm Relationships: Fostering strong relationships between legal departments and external law firms is essential. Regular client relationship management, effective communication, and leveraging e-billing tools contribute to streamlined processes.
  • Innovation in Resource Utilization: Innovation in legal practices involves efficient resource utilization, especially in smaller legal teams. Tools for administrative tasks, signature collection, and checklist management, along with e-billing and analytics software, play a pivotal role in achieving this balance.
  • Strategic Use of Technology: The strategic use of technology, including e-billing tools and analytics, is paramount for effective legal spend management. Balancing automation with manual oversight ensures valuable insights into legal spend and promotes efficiency.

 

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