Recent innovation in law departments tends to be more about processes and less about getting business done. Many believe that innovation is too complex and time consuming, that the pain is not worth the gain. In addition, compensation for in-house counsel does not generally encourage innovation. This session covers:

• Steps to increase client self-sufficiency.
• Replacing the “lawyer as the artist” solo practitioner.
• Two types of law department innovation.
• Critical processes and structures to drive innovation.
• Innovation and strategic impact as kpis.