Navigating Legal Operations with Richard Robinson

06/08/2024 16 min Temporada 2 Episodio 82
Navigating Legal Operations with Richard Robinson

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Key Points:Introduction to Richard Robinson:Background in legal tech and litigation support.Career journey from law firms to corporate in-house roles, including JC Penney and Toyota.Transition to Toyota:Inherited a mature legal operations team at Toyota.Initial challenges and the impact of COVID-19 on operations.Core Competencies of CLOC:Discussion on the 12 core principles of CLOC.Emphasis on technology and business intelligence.Strategic Approach to Technology:Importance of aligning technology with business strategy.People, process, and technology as the three pillars of legal operations.Stakeholder Engagement:Identifying and involving the right stakeholders.Importance of communication and emotional intelligence in managing change.Power Skills in Legal Operations:Collaboration, emotional intelligence, problem-solving, communication, and leadership.Listening and understanding root causes before implementing solutions.Mentorship and Industry Engagement:Richard's commitment to mentorship and building up others in the industry.Encouragement to connect on LinkedIn for further conversations.

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