The Legal Ops Podcast
The Pulse: the evolution of legal operations with Tom Stephenson of the Dear Legal Ops podcast
Aug 6, 2023
Tom Stephenson, host of the Dear Legal Ops podcast, discusses the evolution of legal operations, career progression, and the intersection of tech, ops, and people. They also emphasize the strength of the legal ops community and the importance of passion and connections for success in the field.
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Quick takeaways
- Legal ops has evolved from focusing on efficiency to providing value to the business, opening up career opportunities within the field.
- Building a sense of community within legal ops is crucial, allowing professionals to collaborate, support each other, and make a lasting impact.
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Evolution of Legal Ops
Legal ops has shifted from focusing solely on improving the efficiency of the legal function to providing direct value to the business. This shift has opened up career paths and job opportunities within the legal ops field, allowing it to be recognized as a true business partner and revenue protector. Legal ops professionals are now taking on roles as trusted right hands to GCs and other business stakeholders, driving the transformation of legal operations from a cost center to a strategic function.
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