The Legal Leaders Podcast

Jeffrey Franke: Mastering modern legal departments

The Legal Leaders Podcast

Show Notes

In this episode, dive into the compelling story of legal operations pioneer Jeffrey Franke as he joins David Lancelot to share invaluable insights on enhancing legal impact and mastering modern legal departments. Key Highlights: Explore Jeffrey’s dynamic career, from his early start at Fry's Electronics to driving innovation at Sun Microsystems. Learn about the creation of the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC) and its role in transforming the profession. Discover strategies for making legal departments a competitive advantage. Gain insights into the future of legal operations and vision for the industry.

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