This video provides practical tips for making in-house meetings more productive and less draining. From giving meetings fun names to setting clear agendas, the speaker emphasises maintaining energy and team alignment.

Key steps include planning meetings with a five-step structure: top-of-mind topics, progress, problems, plans, and actions. Additionally, tips for efficient scheduling, such as starting meetings five minutes past the hour, are shared.

The speaker also highlights the importance of pleasantries and suggests following up with structured after-meeting emails to capture decisions and actions.

What does it really take to go from solo legal counsel to Head of Legal at a fast-growing B Corp?

In this episode of Legal Lightbulbs, we chat with Kate Sherburn, Head Legal Beagle at Who Gives a Crap, about building confidence, leading with purpose, and scaling a legal function with strategy and values.

Kate shares the lessons she’s learned from private practice to in-house, how she used tech and contract simplification to scale legal impact (not headcount), and why emotional intelligence is the superpower lawyers need most in the age of AI.

You'll hear how her small team handles legal ops, budget requests, contract design, and stakeholder education… all while staying aligned with the company’s bold sustainability mission.

If you’re a solo legal counsel or leading a small team, and Legal Ops feels overwhelming… this episode is your shortcut. We’re unpacking the starter pack with Katrina Gowans, Head of CLOC Australia and seasoned Legal Ops leader.

Join us for a relaxed, laugh-filled evening as we celebrate the launch of Legal Lightbulbs, a brand new podcast shining a spotlight on small in-house legal teams making a big impact!

How the legal industry can embrace AI whilst navigating both the opportunities, challenges and responsibilities. A summary of the key messages from the VWL Event: Techscape: Designing the World of Tomorrow. Image Source: Victorian Women Lawyers

How can small businesses leverage contract negotiations to gain a strategic advantage, join us as we delve into "The Art of Contract Negotiations: A Small Business Perspective" and uncover the secrets to transforming contract discussions into a strategic edge.

Join us in celebrating Verity White's remarkable journey, from legal novice to becoming a Fellow with World Commerce & Contracting. Her story is a testament to dedication, growth, and a commitment to excellence in Contract and Commercial Management

Join us in the remarkable journey of Verity White, a finalist in the prestigious "Innovator of the Year" category at the Women in Law Awards 2023. Explore her dedication to innovation in the legal industry and how Checklist Legal is making a positive impact.

Are you ready for the upcoming Unfair Contract Terms Changes? Our upcoming webinar, 'Unfair Contract Terms Changes: Are You Ready?' on October 10, 2023, is your opportunity to gain essential insights.

Join Verity White, a leading force in contract design and automation, as she delves into the practical intricacies of these new laws and their implications on businesses of all sizes and industries.

Discover how to create contracts that not only comply with the latest regulations but also foster transparency and trust.

Contracts are more than legal documents; they're the foundation of business relationships.

Verity White introduces the concept of 'speed dating your contracts' to make them more approachable and effective.

On Thursday 21st September 2023, Verity will join Fiona McLay, Principal Lawyer & Consultant at McLay Legal and author of the Tech Enabled Lawyer to discuss “How I built a 10 minute chatbot”. Hosted by Centre for Legal Innovation.

Verity will discuss her experience in building an AI chatbot called Magenta, a tool she uses to show clients how to improve their contracts. You'll be taken through a step by step breakdown of how this was done and how you can do it too!

Meet Magenta: Your Contract Helper

Are you ready to meet Magenta, the clever AI chatbot that makes contracts better? This blog will show you how Magenta was created and how it's used to improve contracts.

Contracts are super important for business owners because they bring clarity, trust, and protection, making the entrepreneurial journey successful and secure.

Discover the secrets to creating contracts that clients absolutely love with Verity's expert guidance and innovative approaches. From practical tips to real-life examples, Verity's mission is to transform contracts into powerful tools that not only protect your interests but also foster strong relationships.

Gain a deeper understanding of electronic signatures and empower yourself to make informed decisions in the realm of digital contracts.

A Guide to Handling Business Disputes and Recovering Your Money.

Discover surprising facts about lawyers, including ethical obligations, specialisations, gender representation, education requirements, and the evolving nature of the legal profession.

Discover the Design Pyramid, a powerful framework that sheds light on the challenges faced in innovation, transformation, and digitisation projects. From Information Design to System Design, this blog explores each layer of the pyramid, offering insights and examples on how to address complexities and achieve success in legal innovation endeavours.

Get ready to dive into the exciting world of business relationships and contracts.

Contracts may sound dull, but trust us, they’re way more interesting than you think. Let’s explore how they can add some spice to your business connections!

A special 'fair terms' contract design workshop

What to expect:

🔸 A fun, hands-on workshop that equips you with the skills to make your contracts easy-to-read and understand

🔸 Insights into the updated Unfair Contract Terms laws and how contract design can help

🔸 CPD Points (1 x Practice Management and 1 x Professional Skills)