What's Happening?
Maryam Salehijam highlights contracting as a significant bottleneck in legal operations, suggesting that alternative legal service providers (ALSPs), legal operations, and technology can address these challenges. She emphasizes the need for strategic alignment between these elements to optimize legal processes and reduce burnout among legal teams. Salehijam advocates for a collaborative approach, where ALSPs provide capacity, legal ops lead process design, and technology powers automation.
Why It's Important?
The integration of ALSPs, legal operations, and technology is vital for overcoming contracting bottlenecks, which can hinder legal teams' efficiency and effectiveness. This approach can lead to significant improvements in legal processes, reducing costs and enhancing productivity. By addressing these bottlenecks, legal teams can focus on delivering higher value to clients, ultimately benefiting the legal industry by fostering innovation and streamlining operations.
