Akshay Verma, Spotdraft
As COO of Spotdraft, Akshay gets to combine everything he’s learned – legal, business, strategy, people and tech, to scale a company that’s transforming how legal teams work.
Kate Karas, Trust Equation
Founder, Principal and General Counsel at Trust Equation. Kate Karas brings experience from previous roles at Raftr, Norm AI, Ethos AI and Nyca Partners. Kate Karas holds a 2003 – 2006 JD @ Northwestern University School of Law. With a robust skill set that includes Securities Regulation, Start-ups, Managing Start-ups, Securities, Securities Litigation and more.
Laura Belmont, Civis Analytics
Attorney, compliance professional, and mom. Spent most of her days listening, solving problems, distilling complex concepts into easily-digestible information, and answering “why” and “how” questions.
Laura started her career in the non-profit sector focusing on disability advocacy and civil rights, and then took a detour to private practice. She enjoyed working at a large law firm – the fast pace, the novel legal issues, the intellectual and academic rigor, and the incredibly talented colleagues and mentors. Laura then transitioned to an in-house role so to focus on what she likes most about lawyering – working closely with businesses, creatively navigating complex issues, and solving problems with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and practicality.
Kevin Keller, Forward Networks, Inc.
Technologist and General Counsel with broad experience in Leadership, Management, Strategic Acquisitions, Financings, Crisis Management/Litigation, Regulatory Compliance and more.
FREE LIVE CLE CREDIT IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR IN-HOUSE COUNSEL (FRACTIONAL GCs, GOVERNMENT ATTORNEYS, & ALSP ATTORNEYS INCLUDED) AND SUBSCRIBERS TO IN-HOUSE CONNECT ON-DEMAND.
IF YOU ARE A LAW FIRM ATTORNEY YOU ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND OUR LIVE EVENTS BUT UNLESS YOU ARE SUBSCRIBED TO IHC ON-DEMAND, WE WILL NOT BE PROCESSING YOUR CLE REQUESTS.
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This program is pending CLE credit in the following states: Georgia, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming and Wisconsin.
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We do NOT provide CLE for: Mississippi or Arkansas.
This program is appropriate for newly admitted attorneys and experienced attorneys
Scaling a business isn’t just about speed—it’s about structure. As companies grow, so does legal complexity. Without the right foundation, momentum can quickly give way to operational bottlenecks, delayed deals, and overwhelmed legal teams. Legal operations and AI are emerging as critical tools to tame this complexity and transform legal from a reactive function into a strategic growth enabler.
Join us on Monday, June 10 at 12pm ET as Kevin Keller (Forward Networks, Inc.), Laura Belmont (Civis Analytics), and Kate Karas (Trust Equation)—moderated by Akshay Verma—explore how forward-thinking legal teams are combining Legal Ops frameworks and AI tools to create scalable legal infrastructure that supports, rather than slows, business expansion.
Key Takeaways:
- How to build legal systems that align with and accelerate business growth
- The role of AI in streamlining workflows and freeing up legal for high-impact work
- Strategies for syncing legal with sales, finance, and operations during scaling phases
- What fast-growing companies are doing differently to stay ahead of risk and inefficiency
Who Should Attend:
This webinar is designed for in-house legal professionals at fast-growing companies, including General Counsel, Legal Operations leaders, and attorneys focused on scaling, systems, and strategic alignment across departments.
There is NO COST to attend this program!
This program is FREE, thanks to our gracious sponsor, SpotDraft! If you can’t make it to the live program, the recording will be available for viewing via our paid CLE library, In-House Connect On-Demand!
Growth Mode Unlocked for In-House Legal Teams: Discover How to Combine AI and Legal Ops to Drive Growth and Eliminate Bottlenecks
Event Description
Scaling a business isn’t just about speed—it’s about structure. As companies grow, so does legal complexity. Without the right foundation, momentum can quickly give way to operational bottlenecks, delayed deals, and overwhelmed legal teams. Legal operations and AI are emerging as critical tools to tame this complexity and transform legal from a reactive function into a strategic growth enabler.
Join us on Tuesday, June 10 at 12pm ET as Kevin Keller (Forward Networks, Inc.), Laura Belmont (Civis Analytics), and Kate Karas (Trust Equation)—moderated by Akshay Verma—explore how forward-thinking legal teams are combining Legal Ops frameworks and AI tools to create scalable legal infrastructure that supports, rather than slows, business expansion.
Key Takeaways:
- How to build legal systems that align with and accelerate business growth
- The role of AI in streamlining workflows and freeing up legal for high-impact work
- Strategies for syncing legal with sales, finance, and operations during scaling phases
- What fast-growing companies are doing differently to stay ahead of risk and inefficiency
Who Should Attend:
This webinar is designed for in-house legal professionals at fast-growing companies, including General Counsel, Legal Operations leaders, and attorneys focused on scaling, systems, and strategic alignment across departments.
There is NO COST to attend this program!
This program is FREE, thanks to our gracious sponsor, SpotDraft! If you can’t make it to the live program, the recording will be available for viewing via our paid CLE library, In-House Connect On-Demand!
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