In some ways, building your legal operations strategic plan is really the first step and is a necessary precursor to building out the function. A systematic approach is needed to develop a plan aimed at solving problems and delivering efficiencies.

In this webinar we will discuss:

• Deeply understand the problems you are trying to solve
• Developing a clear methodology for prioritisation
• Clearly identifying your team’s top 3 wins to shoot for
• The need for rigour about how you allocate resources
• The trap of underestimating stakeholder engagement and change management
• The importance of reporting and communication strategies

This webinar is the second of a three part Legal Operations webinar series, as part of our Dentons Academy offering.

Presenters & panellists

JoAnne Wakeford – Chief Clients Officer, Dentons In-House Solutions

JoAnne Wakeford is the Chief Client Officer for Dentons’ business of law advisory, Dentons In-House Solutions. She works closely with former general counsels, legal technology and process management experts to design and deliver strategic legal operations consulting solutions to in-house law departments around the world.

Damien Sullivan – Consultant, Dentons In-House Solutions and Founder of Cognetic Legal & Consulting

Damien Sullivan is a Consultant with Dentons In-House Solutions and Founder of Cognetic Legal & Consulting. Damien has more than 25 years’ experience as a lawyer in Australia and the United States, including 8 years as Group General Counsel of a multi-national ASX Listed company. Damien is passionate about utilising his experience as a lawyer and leader to help other lawyers navigate their environment and build paths to success.

Katie Bhreatnach – Director and Executive Leader