Future-Proofing Legal – Aligning with Business Goals with April Miller Boise
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What does it take to future-proof legal? Intel's CLO, April Miller Boise, joins host Stephanie Corey to unpack how legal teams can drive business value, embrace AI, and rethink spending with value-based pricing. From leadership insights to flexible staffing strategies, this episode is a blueprint for modern legal transformation. Guest Additional Info April Miller Boise is Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Intel Corporation, where she leads the global legal, trade, and government affairs teams. Before joining Intel, she served as Chief Legal Officer (CLO) at Eaton...
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Leadership, Culture, and Community in Legal Ops: A Greatest Hits Episode of UpLevel View with Heather Reid
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This special episode, hosted by UpLevel Ops CMO Heather Reid, brings together powerful insights from some of Legal Ops’ most respected voices. From sticky-note strategy sessions to global legal transformation, we revisit five standout conversations that showcase how leadership, culture, and community are redefining modern legal departments. Featuring Christy Freer, Janene Asgeirsson, Audrey Taranto, Curt McDaniel, Jenn McCarron, and Mike Haven, this episode is a celebration of the people-first strategies and mindset shifts pushing Legal Ops to the Next Level. Highlights Tapping...
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The Importance of GC/Legal Ops; What’s Next for the LINK Community x L Suite with Greg Raiten and Shaun Sethna
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Legal Ops is evolving—are you ready? In the March episode of the UpLevel View Podcast, ULO CEO Stephanie Corey is joined by two standout leaders from The L Suite—Greg Raiten, Co-Founder, and Shaun Sethna, General Counsel—for an honest conversation about the evolving relationship between General Counsel and Legal Operations. Together, they explore why Legal Ops is no longer just a support function but a strategic partner in building agile, scalable legal teams. From navigating CLM implementations (spoiler: they’re never as easy as they look) to adopting AI and value-based pricing...
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Redefining Value in Legal Operations for 2025 with Maureen Harms
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What does value mean in legal operations, and how is it evolving in 2025? Join Stephanie Corey, Co-Founder and CEO of UpLevel Ops, Maureen Harms, VP and Associate General Counsel, Transition Management at 3M, and Ken Callander, Managing Principal of Value Strategies—now an UpLevel Ops company—for an exclusive discussion on the future of legal operations and pricing strategies. Together, UpLevel Ops and Value Strategies offer a powerhouse of expertise, presenting a united vision for delivering transformative results in legal departments. Steph, Maureen, and Ken will delve into the evolving...
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Flexible Solutions, Lasting Impact: ALSPs and the Future of Legal Operations with Monica Zent
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In the January episode of the UpLevel View, UpLevel CEO Stephanie Corey and Monica Zent of ZentLaw discuss the transformative role of ALSPs in legal departments. They tackle misconceptions, highlight ALSP benefits like reducing contract backlogs and fostering collaboration, and share real-world success stories. The conversation explores how ALSPs pave the way for legal tech adoption and future innovations like AI. Packed with insights, this episode is essential for legal professionals seeking Next Level, cost-effective, agile solutions to navigate today’s challenges. Guest’s Info Monica...
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2024 in Legal Ops: What We’ve Learned, What’s Next – An UpLevel Ops Roundtable
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On the December episode of The UpLevel View, Stephanie Corey, CEO of UpLevel Ops, is joined by Brian Hupp, Sumi Trombley, and Brandi Pack for “2024 Legal Ops: What We’ve Learned, What’s Next – An UpLevel Ops Roundtable.” Reflecting on this year’s advancements in AI, workflow automation, and value-based pricing, the panel shares bold predictions and actionable strategies to prepare for the year ahead. Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion to inspire your 2025 Legal Ops goals! Highlights Discussion about AI trends in workflow automation. Brian on AI chatbots and...
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Creating a Resilient Legal Operations Framework for Uncertain Times with Alison English
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In the November episode of the UpLevel View, Stephanie Corey, CEO of UpLevel Ops, chats with Alison English, Head of Legal Ops at White Cap, about building resilient legal frameworks. They’ll share practical tips on aligning strategies with business needs, implementing agile processes, and thriving during uncertain times. Tune in for actionable insights and enhance your legal leadership vision today! Highlights Pivoting in response to a crisis or change. Encouraging teams to embrace change. Legal ops and cross-functional collaboration. Small wins in change management initiatives. Leadership...
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Secrets to Implementation Success with Evan Wong
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Join the UpLevel View as Senior Advisors Sumi Trombley and Brian Hupp chat with Checkbox CEO Evan Wong about the "Secrets to Implementation Success." Discover how to navigate legal tech rollouts, overcome roadblocks, and drive team adoption. Gain expert tips on aligning technology with business goals, fostering collaboration, and optimizing legal service delivery. Tune in for actionable strategies to transform your legal department and enhance your legal leadership vision today! Guest Evan Wong is the CEO and co-founder of Checkbox, a multi-award-winning no-code workflow automation platform....
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Reimagining Legal Services: Professor Andrew Perlman on ChatGPT and the Future of Law
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In the September episode of the UpLevel View podcast, "Reimagining Legal Services: Professor Andrew Perlman on ChatGPT and the Future of Law," ULO Founder and CEO Stephanie Corey and Andrew Perlman, Dean of Suffolk Law School, discuss how AI, particularly ChatGPT, is transforming legal research, document generation, and client interactions. Tune in to discover AI's transformative potential and enhance your legal leadership vision today! Highlights Implications of OpenAI on legal services Biggest transformative technology in legal services Lawyers vs. AI: Embrace or fall behind Generative AI...
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AI Evolution: One Year Later – Transforming Legal Ops and Embracing the Future with Christian Lang & Whitney Stefko
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In the August episode of the UpLevel View podcast, we are honored to welcome back Whitney Stefko from Ford and Christian Lang of LEGA, who join hosts Brian Hupp and Brandi Pack to discuss advancements in AI capabilities and adoption. We'll explore strides in productivity and efficiency within legal operations, reflecting on past predictions and new developments. Tune in to discover AI's transformative potential and enhance your legal leadership vision today! Highlights Changes in client interactions regarding GAI over the past year. Whitney on industry’s poor change management and...
info_outlineJoin the UpLevel View podcast as we discuss the transformative shift in outside counsel management. In this inspiring episode, UpLevel Ops COO/Senior Advisor Elizabeth Lugones speaks with Yusuf Mohamed, Partner and member of the General Counsel practice at Taylor English Duma LLP, and strategies beyond traditional cost analysis and performance monitoring, emphasizing the importance of viewing outside counsel as strategic partners rather than service providers. Listen to the UpLevel View and improve your legal leadership vision today!
Who’s The Guest?
Yusuf Mohamed is a Partner at Taylor English Duma LLP and a member of the General Counsel practice, specializing in corporate and business matters. Before joining the firm, he was at Tesla and played a pivotal role in shaping the company's employment practices, leading the team's growth from one person to a global force of twenty-nine.
He began his legal career as a U.S. Department of Labor trial attorney, working on diverse matters, including employment discrimination, investigative cases, and workers’ compensation claims. Yusuf has a JD from the University of Georgia’s School of Law.
Highlights
- The challenges of managing legal practices as the organization size grows, especially in implementing consistent engagement with outside counsel
- The importance of in-house teams being proactive and setting clear expectations for law firms
- Contrasting the communication methodologies between law firms and in-house departments, noting the differences in audiences and workflow
- The future potential of more sophisticated AI tools to analyze legal data and envision possible legal risk scenarios
- Why clients should be hesitant about trying different pricing models, with the understanding that they can revert to old methods if unsatisfied
- Transparency, conversation, and alignment of interests for achieving mutual benefits
Episode Resources
- General Counsel Thought Leadership Hub at UpLevel Ops: https://uplevelops.com/gc_thoughtleadership/
- Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action, by Simon Sinek: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447
- https://linkforlegal.com/
- Connect with Stephanie Corey
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephcorey-ulo
- https://fr.linkedin.com/company/uplevel-ops
- https://uplevelops.com/
- https://linkforlegal.com/
- Connect with Yusuf Mohamed
- https://www.taylorenglish.com/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sphinx/