Notes To My (Legal) Self Season 5, Episode 18: How to Strategically Start Your New (Legal Ops) Function (with Laurie David-Henric)
In today’s episode of "Notes to My Legal Cell," we dive deep into strategic operations and management within the legal sector. Join us as we explore the captivating journey of Laurie David-Henric, a seasoned professional who has carved a niche for herself in the challenging legal operations and strategy realm. As the current Head of Operations & Strategy for a Fortune 500 company's LCAG function, Laurie brings a wealth of experience and insights from her diverse career spanning multiple continents and legal domains.
Key Takeaways:
- Strategic Patience: Learn how Laurie's approach of taking a step back to fully understand her role and the needs of her organization led to significant strategic achievements.
- Building Strategic Partnerships: Discover the importance of fostering relationships with key stakeholders and departments to drive operational excellence.
- Digital Transformation: Laurie shares her current challenge and excitement around digitalizing the law department, emphasizing the need for simplicity and user-friendliness in system adoption.
Guest Information:
Laurie David-Henric, with a distinguished career in legal operations, brings a unique perspective from her tenure at The Citco Group and now at a leading Fortune 500 company. Her educational background in International Commercial Law and her vast experience across different cultures and legal systems add depth to her expertise.
Special Features:
- Insightful Questions: "How does one navigate the complexities of digital transformation in a traditional legal department?"
- Career Path Highlight: Laurie’s unconventional journey from a corporate lawyer to leading business process optimization and now spearheading legal operations and strategy.
Join us next time on 'Notes to My Legal Self' as we continue to uncover the stories, strategies, and insights from legal professionals making a difference. Remember, the journey of legal practice is both challenging and rewarding – embrace it with curiosity and strategic patience. See you in the next episode!