New Jersey (NJ) Technology CLE Course Catalog

The pandemic has forced legal departments to digitize and implement technology solutions faster than they normally would have. We will examine the impact that adoption has had as well as what is needed to continue to integrate technological advances into day-to-day operations in order to create efficiencies and free up time to perform more of the high-value work.

One of the lasting effects of the pandemic will, of course, be the change in the way we work. As employers continue to bring employees back to the office, this panel discussion will look to provide some items to bear in mind, including what these permanent changes to the work environments have looked like, what has worked, and what to expect going forward.

Besides becoming a pop-culture catchphrase, how has the shift to a virtual environment impacted proceedings over the last year, and what changes do you believe are here to stay? Our panel of experts will examine some of the greatest challenges, faux pas, and successes in virtual proceedings over the course of this transformative time.

Today, in most areas of a business, success is measured clearly with metrics and KPIs that illustrate growth. In legal departments, metrics for measuring success remain unclear with some companies still using ”nothing went wrong” as the main indicator of a successful legal department. That simple metric fails to capture the impact and effectiveness of legal departments. So what KPIs and metrics should you be setting to determine success? This session will cover how to introduce a KPI program for your department.

As we settle into a post-pandemic world, there is no better time to take inventory on what tools are bettering our overall work performance and making legal’s day-to-day responsibilities easier and more efficient. Our tech-savvy experts will discuss which technologies are here to stay as we embark on the new normal.

As we see a sharp drop in employee satisfaction numbers for the remote workforce, leaders are being tasked with the complex mission of addressing employee wellness from states, and sometimes countries, away. We know one thing for certain, the global workforce is here to stay, so as we adjust to a new normal, it is imperative that we develop the skills needed to be an effective leader in a remote world.

Being an expert negotiator in adversarial settings begins with developing versatile negotiation techniques that can be adapted to fit any scenario. Over the past year, honing these skills has become even more critical as the landscape of the workforce has evolved. During this informative hour, discover what it takes to be a master negotiator in a virtual world, boardroom, and beyond.

There is a growing need for legal professionals to simplify the complexities of their contract management. In particular, the desire to speed up contracting while better managing contractual risks and also freeing up invaluable to focus on higher-value, strategic work. This way, they can provide better risk guidance to steer important business decisions and ultimately drive revenue growth.

From adjusting physical offices to compensation issues around working from home permanently, the discussion will provide insights into the most critical questions heads of legal departments are grappling with.