As the landscape of corporate legal departments shifts, the significance of legal operations has become increasingly vital. In a recent episode of the UpLevel View podcast, Stephanie Corey, CEO of UpLevel Ops, engaged in a deep conversation with Greg Raiten, co-founder of The L Suite, and Shaun Sethna, general counsel. They discussed the transformative relationship between general counsel and legal operations professionals.

Navigating Economic Challenges

Throughout varying economic conditions, corporate legal teams have sustained a focus on legal operations. Shaun Sethna shared insights into this phenomenon, pointing to the resilience and adaptability of the profession. This consistency enables legal departments to respond effectively to market shifts.

Aligning with Business Strategy

General counsel are increasingly striving to sync legal strategies with broader business objectives. Greg Raiten elaborated on how a dedicated emphasis on legal operations can facilitate this alignment, emphasizing its role in creating cohesive and strategic legal frameworks.

Demonstrating Value Through Legal Operations

Legal operations professionals are instrumental in translating abstract strategies into actionable processes. Stephanie Corey highlighted how they create efficiencies that not only streamline operations but also illustrate the department’s worth within the larger organization.

Listen to the Full Episode

For a deeper dive into these discussions, you can listen to the complete episode of the UpLevel View podcast embedded below: