Legal Operations
/ˈliːɡəl ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) The set of business activities and practices designed to optimize and support the delivery of legal services within an organization.
Legal operations includes managing budgets, technology, and vendor relationships in a law department.
Forms
- legal operations
- legal operation
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Commentary
Legal operations is a relatively recent practice area focused on improving efficiency and effectiveness in legal service delivery.
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