Sentences with phrase «group legal budget»

Ms Barrett - Vane, whose role involves overseeing the introduction of new technology within legal operations at Royal Mail, managing group legal budget and running all panel reviews, outlined the benefits of adopting an e-billing solution within the department in 2015.

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The Dream Act provisions stalled, but the IDC touted $ 10 million in the budget that will go to non-profit groups which provide legal services to undocumented immigrants.

«We will not be fooled into thinking that, out of a total state budget of $ 163 billion, a $ 10 million program to provide legal services to members of our community who are facing deportation is sufficient in the age of Trump,» the group's leaders, Javier Valdes and Deborah Axt, stated.

The third, and final, panel will consist of community and legal groups and advocates whose work centers around facilitating community stakeholder involvement in the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and budget development processes.

Most Lawyers Resist Even Modest Changes, But This Group Targets a 50 % Cut in F500 Corp's Legal Budget (Part I of III)

Most Lawyers Resist Even Modest Changes, But This Group Targets a 50 % Cut in F500 Corp's Legal Budget (Part II of III)

Most Lawyers Resist Even Modest Changes, But This Group Targets a 50 % Cut in F500 Corp's Legal Budget (Part III of III)

A good chunk of the legal aid services for refugees will be suspended starting on July 1 as Legal Aid Ontario struggles to find 40 per cent in budget savings from serving the vulnerable glegal aid services for refugees will be suspended starting on July 1 as Legal Aid Ontario struggles to find 40 per cent in budget savings from serving the vulnerable gLegal Aid Ontario struggles to find 40 per cent in budget savings from serving the vulnerable group.

By picking apart which matters cost the most, or what practice groups spend the least, a corporate legal department can determine how best to allocate their upcoming budget forecast.

In - house legal groups are working harder to control their budgets — in particular through increased use of technology.

E-billing and automated invoice review, together with greater use of measured KPIs, are being used to improve the management of spend with external law firms, which represents over 60 % of the typical legal department budget, according to research by The Blickstein Group and Exterro.

The group, which held its annual walk to Beacon Hill on Thursday, is pushing for the state budget to include $ 25 million in civil legal aid funding next year and then ratchet up to a total of $ 45 million in funding over the three years.

Legal Action Group released a new report, Justice in freefall, analysing the latest legal aid statistics from the Ministry of Justice and recommending immediate commencement of the LASPO review, reinvestment of the civil legal aid budget underspend in an innovation fund and a public information campaign about what problems legal aid is availableLegal Action Group released a new report, Justice in freefall, analysing the latest legal aid statistics from the Ministry of Justice and recommending immediate commencement of the LASPO review, reinvestment of the civil legal aid budget underspend in an innovation fund and a public information campaign about what problems legal aid is availablelegal aid statistics from the Ministry of Justice and recommending immediate commencement of the LASPO review, reinvestment of the civil legal aid budget underspend in an innovation fund and a public information campaign about what problems legal aid is availablelegal aid budget underspend in an innovation fund and a public information campaign about what problems legal aid is availablelegal aid is available for.

Unfortunately for those business lawyers that cringe at the thought of being a commodity, the group of corporate overlords at PricewaterhouseCoopers are leading the charge to make temporary in house legal services easier to access for companies with budgets that range from large to larger.

● Clarify the vision, purpose, and mission for your law practice ● Define and develop your legal niche to match your greatest strengths and motivate you to be the best in that field ● Project a likeable personality and acquire traits that will attract potential clients, who will eagerly seek you out to solve their legal problems ● Network and market your practice to generate a stream of clients ● Efficiently manage a solo law practice or small firm with limited resources and optimum results ● Evaluate law practice technology and marketing companies to find those which add value to your business (within your budget) ● Create systems and procedures for all office operations and client relations ● Create a peer group or gain a mentor to encourage and guide you as you build your practice

First formed in 1995 as an informal group tasked with creating a framework for the exchange of billing information, the LOC now offers several different formats for legal ebilling, as well as schemas for budgeting, timekeeper, rate management and IP matter management data exchange, all of which are available on this site.

Kevin previously worked at Microsoft Corporation for 18 years, including as Deputy General Counsel for Legal Operations, with oversight for managing internal operations and the outside counsel network for a worldwide legal group that included over 900 employees with a nine - figure annual buLegal Operations, with oversight for managing internal operations and the outside counsel network for a worldwide legal group that included over 900 employees with a nine - figure annual bulegal group that included over 900 employees with a nine - figure annual budget.

Cost and budget have definitely become a major factor says Grant Borbridge, vice president legal and general counsel, MEG Energy Corp., who was formerly with Emergo Group Inc..

• Create base professional development policies and procedures, making individual PD program development easier to undertake • Simultaneously implement 4 PD programs for identified areas, without a single hitch in any program implementation process • Plan, develop and implement PD systems according to the core competencies and identified issues of multiple tracks • Determine existing opportunities and conduct informal and formal needs assessment programs for different tracks • Develop orientation plans by ensuring that all basic information is covered, including ethics and communication • Manage PD resources such as purchasing equipment, maintaining accurate records and submitting balanced budgets • Ascertain compliance by staff members and community groups and ensure that all legal requirements are fulfilled

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation

ING US Financial Services (Atlanta, GA) 5/2006 — 2/2009 Six Sigma Black Belt • Responsible for identifying, defining, and implementing continuous improvement (Six Sigma) projects • Communicated quality management tools and methodologies to project teams • Established and directed process improvement group reporting process • Cut annual process budget by 20 % by reducing testing / production errors through process standardization • Saved $ 350K of annual business contract production costs through vendor consolidation and elimination of manual product assembly • Identified $ 2 million in potential annual savings by developing a check processing distribution strategy • Reduced annual expenses by $ 1.7 million through cost avoidance by optimal vendor selection processes • Minimized business risk and legal mitigations by tracking / confirming contract delivery to clients and standardizing marketing forms practices and control measures • Mentored Green Belts and team members on their roles and responsibilities

Professional Experience Harburg Freudenberger — A Subsidiary of The Possehl Group (Topeka, KS) 2005 — Present Director of Finance • Plan and direct corporate finance, human resources, legal compliance, and business development • Responsible for accounting, budgeting, forecasts, cash and credit management, and P&L statements • Manage HR including 401 (k) plans, staff development programs, benefit and payroll administration • Design and implement business development plans for sales and marketing departments • Build and strengthen professional relationships with investors and banking leaders • Examine business model and lead organizational reengineering to enhance company efficiency • Oversee strategic planning and project cost management for new company initiatives • Ensure legal compliance and due diligence in all mergers and acquisitions

The group issued a statement saying that, despite Government assurances to the contrary, Budget cuts to Indigenous Affairs were impairing the ability of community - controlled organisations to deliver frontline services in critical areas such as legal assistance, family violence, children, youth and women, drug and alcohol misuse, and health.