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• BLC Community Lunch: ILTA EVOLVE Conference in Charlotte, NC

  • When
    30 Apr 2024
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    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Sheraton / Le Méridien Charlotte Hotel; Charlotte, NC

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  Will you be attending 2024 ILTA ELVOLVE? BLC members and friends will gather together for an informal lunch meetup!  For convenience, we will gather at a table (or two) at the conference lunch area.
  

  Many of our friends at the Buying Legal Council are also longstanding community members of ILTA, a premier organization for leaders of legal technology. Since many of us will be at this event, we thought it would be a great opportunity to say hi and catch up with the community!

  We'll be meeting at lunch between 12pm and 1:30pm. It will be an relaxed social gathering, so please feel free to drop by anytime and bring along any friends or colleagues.

  Looking forward to catching up with the BLC community at ILTA EVOLVE!

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• Webinar - The Value of Benchmarking: Understanding the Dynamics Shaping the Future of Legal | Kris Satkunas (LexisNexis), Jessica Williams (FanDuel), Dawn Hamm (Altria), Louise McGeorge

  • When
    1 May 2024
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Buying Legal Council: Webinar Series

  

  The Value of Benchmarking:

  Understanding the Dynamics Shaping the Future of Legal

  

  Wednesday, May 1 at 11am ET

  with Industry Experts:

  
  

  Kris Satkunas, LexisNexis CounselLink

  Director of Strategic Consulting

  
  

  Jessica Williams, FanDuel

  Director of Legal Strategy and Operations

  
  

  

  
  

  Dawn Hamm, Altria

  Manager, Legal Operations

  
  

  

  
  

  Louise McGeorge

  Global Category Manager, Legal Services and Patents

  

  For over a decade, CounselLink has been delivering invaluable benchmarks to the legal sphere, shedding light on crucial aspects such as hourly billing rates, law firm engagements, and the adoption of AFAs. In the wake of a record-breaking year in 2023, where billing rates soared, this webinar promises to unveil the pivotal findings of this year's Trends Report. Be prepared to engage in illuminating discussions on navigating legal department budgets amidst unprecedented rate hikes.

  Don't miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and strategies to stay ahead in today's dynamic legal landscape. Secure your spot today!

  Note: Register here if you would like to be included on the calendar invite for the webinar. The calendar invite will include a Zoom link for the webinar. Registered BLC Members and Friends will automatically receive the calendar invitation for this event, and can respond to the calendar invitation directly.

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• BLC Community Lunch: CLOC Global Institute 2024 in Las Vegas

  • When
    7 May 2024
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    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Exhibit Hall (Bristlecone Ballroom); Aria Resort & Casino, Las Vegas

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  Will you be attending CLOC's 2024 Global Institute? BLC members and friends will gather together for an informal lunch meetup!  For convenience, we will gather at a table (or two) at the conference lunch area.
  

  Many of our friends at the Buying Legal Council are also longstanding community members of CLOC, a premier organization for leaders of legal operations. Since many of us will be at the CLOC Global Institute, we thought it would be a great opportunity to say hi and catch up with the community!

  We'll be meeting at Exhibit Hall 1 (Bristlecone Ballroom) at Aria Resort & Casino, between 12pm and 1:30pm. It will be an relaxed social gathering, so please feel free to drop by anytime and bring along any friends or colleagues.

  Looking forward to catching up with the BLC community at CLOC!

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• Webinar - Speak the Language of Your GC: Aligning Legal Ops with Long-Term Objectives

  • When
    29 May 2024
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Buying Legal Council: Webinar Series

  

  Speak the Language of Your GC: Aligning Legal Ops with Long-Term Objectives

  

  Wednesday, May 29 at 11am ET

  Aligning your legal operations with long-term objectives begins with a deeper understanding of your wider organization – what keeps your GC awake at night? Where can you help?

  That’s why we’ve invited industry experts Liz Lugones, Vice President of Professional Services at Mitratech, and Jessica Vander Ploeg, Vice President of Legal Operations from OpenText, for a webinar on May 29th to share their practical strategies for speaking the language of your GC and becoming a more strategic partner within your organization.

  They’ll cover:

  • How to align on business-impacting objectives: align your legal operations to effectively address the challenges and priorities of your GC.
  • Tips for gaining executive sponsorship: run a stakeholder analysis and learn how to engage various stakeholders.
  • How to partner on business cases: build compelling business cases that demonstrate the value of investing in the legal ops tech stack.
  • Best practices for efficiency and cost management: maximize resources and deliver greater value to your legal department.
  • Tips for executive-level reporting: develop meaningful metrics and reports to communicate the impact and value of your initiatives.

  Stay tuned for more details on this engaging discussion!

  
  

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• Webinar - Generative AI : Optimizing Legal Service Delivery | Robin Snasdell (Morae)

  • When
    20 Jun 2024
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Buying Legal Council: Webinar Series

  

  Generative AI:

  Optimizing Legal Service Delivery

  

  Thursday, June 20 at 11am ET

  with Industry Expert:

  

  
  

  Robin Snasdell, Morae

  Senior Managing Director

  

  Join BLC, Morae, and Robin Snasdell in an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative potential of generative AI within the legal landscape. Discover the latest advancements in genAI and gain valuable insights on leveraging these tools to drive efficiency, accuracy, and innovation in your legal operations.

  Whether you're a seasoned legal professional or an AI enthusiast, this webinar promises to deliver key perspectives and practical strategies for harnessing the power of technology. Don't miss out – register now to secure your spot and unlock the future of legal innovation!

  Note: Finalized details coming soon. Please check back when the registration window opens. Registered BLC Members and Friends will automatically receive the calendar invitation for this event, and can respond to the calendar invitation directly.

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• Webinar - Transforming Together: Unlocking Legal Success with Strategic Solutions

  • When
    24 Jul 2024
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Buying Legal Council: Webinar Series
  

  

  Transforming Together: Unlocking Legal Success with Strategic Solutions

  

  Wednesday, July 24 at 11am ET

  
  

  Join us for an enlightening webinar where guest speakers from a prominent digital and business solutions industry leader will delve into the strategies for transforming your business operations. Discover how to enhance effectiveness, efficiency, and decision-making across your contract operations, discovery processes, information management, managed services, and strategic initiatives. Stay tuned for more details on this transformative event!

  
  

  
  

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• BLC Community Lunch: ILTACON 2024 in Nashville

  • When
    13 Aug 2024
  • Location
    Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, Nashville, TN

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  Will you be attending ILTACON? BLC members and friends will gather together for an informal lunch meetup!  For convenience, we will gather at a few tables in the conference lunch area.
  

  Many of our friends at the Buying Legal Council are also longstanding community members of the International Legal Technology Association. Since many of us will be at ILTACON this year, we thought it would be a great opportunity to say hi and catch up with the community.

  Precise details to come on where we will meet. Check back after ILTACON releases their event schedule!

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• 2024 Buying Legal® Conference in New York

  • When
    10 Sep 2024
  • Location
    250 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019

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  Visit out conference webpage to purchase your ticket:

  www.buyinglegal.com/new-york

  

  2024 BUYING LEGAL® CONFERENCE:

  SEPTEMBER 10 IN NEW YORK

  
  

  Engage, learn, and collaborate with an unmatched gathering of industry expert practitioners from many of the world's most sophisticated legal departments.

  • Gain unique, leading-edge insights into the most vital and current developments in the legal services ecosystem
  • Learn best practices from experts in advanced legal sourcing functions and legal departments
  • Connect with respected colleagues and industry thought leaders
  • Uncover novel solutions to your most pressing challenges

  
  

  PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE OF LEGAL SOURCING

  Learn from a conference program covering the most significant areas of legal department evolution amidst a rapidly changing market.

  
  

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• 2024 EMEA Buying Legal® Conference in London

  • Start
    13 Nov 2024
  • End
    14 Nov 2024
  • Location
    1 Fleet Pl, London EC4M 7WS, United Kingdom

  
  

  2024 BUYING LEGAL® EMEA CONFERENCE:

  13-14 NOV. IN LONDON

  
  

  Build your expertise and capabilities with peers from many of the world's leading companies. High-impact case studies (and debates) will challenge your thinking and help you become a better buyer of legal services and legal technology. Gain cutting-edge insights specific to EMEA legal markets Learn best practices from top experts in the EMEA legal ecosystem Collaborate in-person with colleagues in an exclusive setting Engage with top law firms and other innovative providers in our productive format Devise new approaches to your most pressing challenges

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