Running Legal Like a Business with Laurie David-Henric

Laurie David-Henric is a Global Legal Operations Executive, Operations & Strategy Leader, and former Legal COO. In this episode of Cockpit Counsel, Laurie and Tim discuss strategies for applying business processes to the practice of law and Laurie’s experiences building functions from the ground up. We’ll explore Laurie’s career path, her take on running legal like a business, and much more.

Key Takeaways 

• Designing a legal ops roadmap
• Change management tips for legal ops 
• Building bridges across the org in a new role
• And more! 

It’s time to "run legal like a business" (Thank you, Connie Brenton). Watch today! 

Timestamps 

• 03:46: Redesigning Processes and Increasing Profitability
• 06:55: Challenges of Process Transformation
• 08:23: Change Management and Building Relationships
• 10:33: Building Relationships and Getting Buy-In
• 12:22: Running Legal Like a Business
• 14:25: Monitoring Key Metrics
• 17:11: Importance of Communication
• 18:41: Designing a Legal Ops Roadmap
• 20:51: Prioritizing Initiatives and Roadmap Delivery
• 22:19: Building a Team and Leadership Advice
• 23:40: Rapid Fire Questions and Career Advice
• 24:30: Supporting Charities and Closing Remarks