Intelligent Use of Resources, Part 5

Innovation Is a Mindset, Not a Tool Val’s Version When people hear the word innovation, they often think about technology.…

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Intelligent Use of Resources, Part 4

Prioritization Creates Business Value Val’s Version One of the easiest ways to overwhelm a legal team is to convince them…

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Intelligent Use of Resources, Part 3

Building a Scalable Legal Function Val’s Version One of the questions I hear most often from growing companies is, “When…

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Intelligent Use of Resources, Part 2

Legal Efficiency Is About More Than Speed Val’s Version When people hear the word efficiency, they often think of speed.…

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Intelligent Use of Resources, Part 1

Defining the “Intelligent Use of Resources.”  Val’s Version The concept of Intelligent Use of Resources (“IUR”) was first introduced to…

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Why Outsourcing Your GC Isn’t Like Outsourcing Other Key Executives

The “fractional” executive is a trendy new term for an age-old concept. When companies aren’t ready for, or in need…

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Maximizing Success: The Strategic Role of a Chief Legal Officer

In the dynamic and highly competitive world of venture capital and private equity (PE) funds, effective management of legal affairs…

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The End of The Billable Hour

Let’s be honest about something: tracking everything you do down to 10-minute increments isn’t enjoyable for attorneys or the clients…

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