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 hidden risks: Humanizing legal tech.

• Janene Asgeirsson on transforming skepticism to tech enthusiasm.

• Staying competitive: Embracing legal technology.

• Capturing business speed and building effective interfaces.

• Audrey Taranto's business empowerment shift.

• Generative AI and consulting roles in legal.

• From cost center to vision: Legal's evolving role.

• Curt McDaniel's scalable, smarter legal services.

• Bridging overwhelms strategic legal operations.

• Legal transformation: A journey of progress.

• Jenn McCarron and Mike Haven: Collaboration's impact on legal ops.

• Collective innovation driving the legal industry forward.

Episode Resources

• UpLevel Ops Master Chef GPT: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-oVwrdPo0I-master-chef

• UpLevel Ops Wanderlust GPT: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-eDSeep6qT-wanderlust-guide

• Thought Leadership from UpLevel Ops: https://uplevelops.com/thoughtleadership/

• LINK (Legal Innovators Network): http://Linkforlegal.com

• Connect with Stephanie Corey

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephcorey-ulo

• https://fr.linkedin.com/company/uplevel-ops

• https://uplevelops.com/

• https://uplevelops.com/legal-operations-consulting/

• https://uplevelops.com/thoughtleadership/

• https://uplevelops.com/services/gai-management/

• GAI Management Services from UpLevel Ops: https://uplevelops.com/services/gai-management/