This episode of LeftFoot, fresh conversation on business development, is with Mike Haven, the Head of Legal operations at The Gap.
Mike is on the cutting edge of legal department management, creating, implementing and developing some of the industry's most innovative policies, procedures, and tools. He came to his role from NetApp, where he managed legal operations and litigation across the enterprise. Prior to joining NetApp, he was a See more +
This episode of LeftFoot, fresh conversation on business development, is with Mike Haven, the Head of Legal operations at The Gap.
Mike is on the cutting edge of legal department management, creating, implementing and developing some of the industry's most innovative policies, procedures, and tools. He came to his role from NetApp, where he managed legal operations and litigation across the enterprise. Prior to joining NetApp, he was a partner at K&L Gates. Covered in this episode:
Today the legal eco system is a fundamental part of an effective legal department strategy.
Looking for flexibility and creativity in fee arrangements that help them manage their budget.
They are very open to potential partners presenting metrics to help the in-house department be creative and pivot.
When making sourcing decisions it’s the outlier qualities that make a difference.
Proactive, productivity improvement suggestions from law firms would be very welcome including sharing client specific relationship metrics.
Looking for creative value-based fee arrangements that define value in a way that translates.
Change is occurring in an enormous industry that needs to change and improve.
This episode is sponsored by CLOC the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium. See less -
