Embracing New Challenges with Kimberly-Clark's Darek Kochman
On this episode, Darek Kochman (Director of Global Legal Operations at Kimberly-Clark) joined the show to discuss how he approaches legal ops initiatives, and the importance of leaning on high-quality data when making decisions.Darek also discussed his fascinating career journey, which led him from the US Army to financial accounting to legal operations.
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Valuing Understanding with Momentive Technologies' Jeff Barlow
On this episode, Jeff Barlow (SVP, GC and Corporate Secretary at Momentive Technologies) joined Alex Kelly for an insightful discussion about the key role legal department metrics play in formulating a strategic plan around how legal work is managed, the value of clear communication with outside counsel.Jeff also reflected on his journey to becoming an in-house legal leader, and his advice for those looking to transition to working in-house.
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Thinking Holistically with Vinted's Charles Stanley
On this episode, Charles Stanley (Senior Manager of Legal Operations and Technology at Vinted) discussed his career transition from CLO to legal operations, and his strategic approach to legal ops initiatives.Charles also shared his thoughts on the growing role of AI and technology within legal departments, and the projects he's most proud of having implemented.
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Designing Solutions with FanDuel's Laura Revie
On this episode, Laura Revie (Legal Operations Senior Manager at FanDuel) joined the show to discuss the importance of change management when implementing new processes or technology as a legal operations professional.Laura also shared insights into her fascinating career journey from costume designer to legal ops, and discussed how AI is impacting in-house legal teams.
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Rising to the Challenge with Brightflag's Laura Gleeson
On this episode, Laura Gleeson (GC and VP of Legal & Compliance at Brightflag) joined the show to discuss:
The benefits and challenges of transitioning from her role as a partner at a major law firm to working as an in-house legal leader
How data transforms what a General Counsel and their in-house team of capable of achieving in terms of legal service delivery
The ways in which in-house work is changing in the face of increasing regulations, and how legal leaders can adapt
In-House Outliers shares the stories and secrets of those who have taken unconventional paths and challenged conventional notions of how corporate legal departments should operate.