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NLJ this week: Smart business for LegalOps (iManage RAVN)

17 June 2020
Issue: 7891 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Technology
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LegalOps is emerging as a key concern for in-house lawyers, and could be a prime opportunity for law firms

Writing in this week’s NLJ, iManage RAVN global legal practice director Stephanie Vaughan notes that Legal Operations has, historically, not been the main focus of in-house legal departments and most don’t have bodies dedicated to this function. However, Vaughan writes, ‘a variety of factors―from an evolving risk landscape to the emergence of new forms of technology like AI―are conspiring to push it to the forefront’.

This means law firms have an opportunity to offer LegalOps-related services to in-house legal departments, strengthening their standing with clients as strategic partners and trusted advisors. Vaughan shares some advice and guidance here.

Issue: 7891 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Technology
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Carey Olsen—Kim Paiva

Carey Olsen—Kim Paiva

Group partner joins Guernsey banking and finance practice

Morgan Lewis—Kat Gibson

Morgan Lewis—Kat Gibson

London labour and employment team announces partner hire

Foot Anstey McKees—Chris Milligan & Michael Kelly

Foot Anstey McKees—Chris Milligan & Michael Kelly

Double partner appointment marks Belfast expansion

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