Before you hire new lawyers, there’s one important aspect to get right: Intake & Triage. Take these 3 steps to make legal intake a major employee...
Learn how small legal departments handle new challenges frequently, emphasizing the importance of efficient matter management systems for quick and...
This guide aims to make legal data analytics accessible for Legal Departments of all sizes and lawyers of all backgrounds. Download now to get...
There are two important timing elements for Legal Departments: turnaround time and working time. Capture and measure both (fast!) to maximize output.
In a survey of 301 in-house legal teams of <10 people, almost two thirds were found to be using or procuring contract management for improved...
In-house lawyers rarely get the spotlight they deserve, but there are three ways the Legal Department is critical to the success of every...
Having guided 100's of in-house legal teams through LegalTech change management, one thing is clear: it's critical to nurture a pack mentality from...
A legal matter can have a long and winding path from request to completion, but it's possible to break down the legal matter lifecycle into 4 parts.
The 'what' in legal data analytics calls to your Legal Department’s output: What exactly do you do around here?
Too many in-house lawyers are currently pigeonholed as facilitators and not leaders. Change this with a few straight-forward actions.
Without a legal strategic plan, your legal team will be trapped under 'busywork' and unable to accomplish meaningful improvements or demonstrate...
Understanding the four basic competent of legal data analytics can drive efficiency and results. The first component is the who behind the numbers.
Discover how contract management can bring quick wins and transformative changes to your legal department, enhancing efficiency and reducing risks.
Here’s what that means for us, and more importantly, for you!
Getting started in legal spend management need not be overwhelming. This 5-step crash course in what, why and how will get you started.
According to Xakia, nearly half of corporate Legal Departments are working without a formal plan. It's important to have a legal strategy in place!
Over half of legal departments lack a clear view of spending. Read the blog to find out more as we unpack the numbers.
The best LegalTech can be doomed to fail without a plan. Learn tips for securing support, fostering user involvement and overcoming lawyer skepticism.
2 months after we launched the Legal Operations Health Check, the responses provide insights into the real state of legal operations in legal...
Legal activity can be unpredictable, which means legal teams can struggle to accurately predict outside counsel legal spend. Here are 3 tips to help.
Starting the budget process with a strategic look at both your external spend and your internal workload will result in a better financial picture.
For small corporate legal departments, their budget may have fewer zeroes than a large team, but the pressure to deliver with minuscule resources is...
When outside counsel spend is governed by hourly billing, it’s inherently hard to predict. Find out how fixed fees will help you achieve better...
Only 3% of in-house legal teams know their spend in real time. This is fastest way to budget control and it is VERY simple.
How can you achieve 'high-performance' in your Legal Department? Follow our simple checklist to reach best-in-class.
Budget season approaches and the next few months will be a critical time to request and allocate resources for the year ahead.
Measuring ROI may seem pretty straight-forward, but with LegalTech, this can get a little nebulous. Find out how you can measure legal technology ROI...
LegalTech aren't just for large in-house legal departments. Learn how 3 small in-house legal teams deployed technology to find efficiency and time...
As you explore legal technology solutions, it’s imperative to get buy-in from your IT department. Here are 10 questions to answer before you meet the...
Legal teams face a maze of regulations and a bigger workload. As the work expands, 3 options emerge: Hire more lawyers, spend more on outside lawyers...
4 tips for Legal Departments to make the most of the lessons and expertise delivered at the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium’s 2018 Conference
Check out the findings from the Legal Operations Health Check, including trends and benchmarking data.
Legal operations provides a surprisingly straightforward solution: Track your activity, measure its strategic value, and make smart, data-driven...
All legal teams want to provide the best legal services to their business. It's the basic objective behind legal operations.
It’s important to know what your executives and boards value most and how to leverage legal operations to bolster your most important work...
Is the value added by a legal team defined by cost savings or the value of matters worked on, or by the achievement of an organization's strategic...
How do In-House General Counsel approach legal team management? See our useful checklist and set of interview questions for in-house lawyer...
By capturing just 1 or 2 data points on work categories, corporate legal data can help achieve collaborative productivity.
How do you quickly and easily change the way your corporate legal team operates for a more effective (and less stressful!) 2018?
Corporate Legal Operations teams are in the box seat to disrupt the legal market - or may be at risk of disruption.
What is it like when LegalTech innovators become sponsors? It turns out that being Australian in the U.S. is definitely an advantage!
Xakia attended the Australian ACC National Conference and we noticed a theme - legal teams are seeking ways to understand their own legal function.
Megan Isaacson, Legal Operations Manager at Syneos Health, needed a saner approach to legal intake and triage.
Ensuring legal software meet information security standards is critical to any procurement decision. This checklist will help you to move through the...
There's a shift to move to the cloud, but what does this mean for in-house lawyers? Learn the key points when evaluating cloud-based legaltech...
It’s important to get the budget right. Jerry Sharum, VP Legal at Cribl provides straightforward advice for in-house lawyers this budget season.
Here are our top tips to consider when choosing an in house legal department software solution for your team.
Build up your budget defense and approach this budget season with clarity, pragmatism – and smart, data-driven decision-making.
How do you prepare for the year ahead amid stagnant budgets, growing workloads, and economic uncertainty? Here are 3 tips for an in-house legal...
Whatever the reason for outsourcing legal work to external counsel, the costs must justify the choice relative to other resourcing options.
Reporting gives legal departments an opportunity to connect and share critical information. Find out what you need to include for the CEO and Board.
There are many benefits of a Legal Department strategic plan. Download the guide and template to get started with your legal goals and strategy today.
What exactly is your Legal Department doing, and how does it correspond to the strategic direction of the business?
True stories of in-house legal data driven efficiency from two organisations. Check out the blog if you're also wondering what data can do for you.
What is CLM, MM or ELM software? Exploring in house legal matter software can feel like alphabet soup. Find out what they are and the benefits.
Can the complexity and nuances of in-house legal work be conveyed in a legal dashboard?
Xakia and NetDocuments work together to ensure that Legal Departments can achieve a seamless legal technology environment to achieve their goals.
Shake the dread off this task by following 8 steps to conquer Legal Department strategic planning, including practical tips and insights from two...
The best legal matter management software in 2026, ranked and reviewed. Compare leading platforms, key features, and what legal teams need most this...
Your in-house legal team is drowning. How do you get a clear understanding of capacity to appropriately (and fairly) assign work? A capacity...
Top three reasons why a Legal Department should run end-of-year reports.
Your Legal Department is generating end-of-year reports - great! - but what should they include?
Introducing our monthly blog from Xakia CEO Jodie Baker, with her stream-of-consciousness thoughts – and insights – on today’s in-house legal market.
Discover how shifting from siloed systems to streamlined platforms boosts Legal Department performance.
This month, Xakia CEO Jodie Baker muses on the state of contract management -- why so many projects fail and what can be done to fix the challenges.
Managing contracts can feel chaotic. Good news: A Crawl > Walk > Run roadmap reigns in the chaos and leads you from basic order to full-on efficiency.
The Walk phase of contract management transforms your operations and sets the stage for faster approvals, transparent processes, and seamless...
Go from simply “keeping up” with contract management to leading the pack, with automation, data, and self-service tools to gain efficiency and...
Docusign introduced one of the biggest time savers for the current generation of lawyers. Learn how it integrates with Xakia.
Take these five easy steps to start your legal department's intake process in just one hour.
If you do not use a formal legal intake process, or your process is not followed, then 'organized chaos' will be your primary means of managing legal...
Discover the best legal document automation software of 2026. Compare top tools, features, and pricing to streamline Your legal workflows. Read more...
Global survey reveals how in-house legal teams are transforming in 2025 — moving from email chaos to daily reliance on legal tech, automation, and AI...
Matters are the building blocks of legal matter management, but what counts? How do you define your matters, what to track and why do your matters...
