Legal Transformation in the Fortune 500: A Brightflag x Harbor Fireside Chat

On this episode, Nicole Weidenhamer reflects on her eight-year journey at Rocket Companies, where she has risen from intern to VP of Legal Operations.During her conversation with Brightflag's Kevin Cohn, they discuss:How to build and scale a legal operations functionThe value of networking with other legal ops professionals and finding a communityThe evolving legal ops landscape, and the keys to effective change management

On this episode, Jennifer Smith (Legal Operations Manager at Etsy) joined the show to discuss the key skillsets legal ops professionals need to be successful, and Jennifer's own fascinating journey into the world of legal operations.Jennifer also discussed some projects she's most proud of having spearheaded, and the impacts she sees AI having on the legal field.

Join Kevin Cohn and Stacie Neeter as they delve into the evolving landscape of enterprise legal management, and the challenges faced by modern legal departments.During their conversation, they discuss:The shift from siloed initiatives to a holistic approach to legal technology integrations, and the role AI is playing in that progressionHow legal departments can establish themselves as valuable business functions while also addressing the strategic complexities of legal service deliveryThe role that data insights and effective communication play in managing legal spend and fostering collaboration

On this episode, Daniel Young (Chief of Staff, Senior Director of Legal Operations at SharkNinja) joined Alex Kelly to discuss how data serves as the foundation for impactful legal operations initiatives.Daniel also discussed his fascinating career journey from being a veterinary technician to working in legal ops, and shared insights into his approach to legal technology evaluations.

On this episode, Sarah Starr (Director of Legal Operations at Generate) joined Alex Kelly to discuss her approach to change management and legal technology evaluations.Sarah also shared insights into her career journey, and offered advice to those who are just starting out in legal operations.