Legal Management
/ˈliːɡəl ˈmænɪdʒmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The discipline and practice of managing legal affairs, including law firms, corporate legal departments, and legal service delivery.
She studied legal management to improve law office operations and client service.
- (n.) The process of organizing and overseeing compliance with laws and regulations within an organization.
Effective legal management helps companies avoid regulatory penalties.
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- legal management
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Commentary
Legal management typically involves both administrative and strategic oversight of legal functions; emphasizing integration with business processes improves efficiency.
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