The Hidden Operational Risk Inside Everyday Legal Work

DATE: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
TIME: 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT
In partnership with Filejet

Speakers:
Andy White, CEO, Filejet
Janie Trice, Head of Legal, WittKieffer
Cara Tamker, Associate General Counsel, IDC

Legal risk doesn’t always stem from complex legal questions. Often, it comes from ordinary operational failures—missed emails, unclear ownership, scattered documents, manual handoffs, and processes that depend too heavily on one person.

These seemingly small workflow weaknesses can become significant business risks when deadlines are missed, responsibilities are unclear, or critical information fails to reach the right person.

The discussion would explore:

  • Why routine legal work is often underestimated as a source of risk
  • Common operational breakdowns within legal processes
  • Risks created by relying on inboxes, spreadsheets, and disconnected vendors
  • Key-person dependency and the challenges of institutional knowledge
  • The importance of clear ownership, escalation paths, and auditability
  • How legal teams can identify and address operational risk before something goes wrong

Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of where operational risk can hide within everyday legal work, along with a practical checklist for strengthening their processes and reducing risk.

Register now to join us live, or to ensure you receive a link to the recording should you be unable to attend!

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