GOAL is led and supported by experienced attorneys and senior leaders around the world. GOAL will prove to be the fountainhead of groundbreaking ideas and will also help in the successful execution of the law-firm and corporate business plans. The pioneers in this field pledge their support by assuring their complete involvement in mentorship, planning strategies, identifying the scope for outsourcing, assessing resource requirements and facilitating maximum utilization of the current internet bandwidth, which is crucial to the success of a business.
David Talley Global Counsel Panasonic Electric Works Co. Ltd.
David works as a Global Counsel for Panasonic Electric Works Co. Ltd. and is an expert of Strategic Planning, Development, and Implementation of Legal Services for Global Enterprise. He follows proactive and creative approach to identifying and meeting objectives, focusing on solutions that effectively balance time, quality and cost. He is expert in leveraging technologies to improve communications and deliver consistent solutions across the group. He had Advised and Counseled to the Board, Executive, and Operational Levels of the Enterprise. His goal is to develop and support the truly global enterprise.
David specializes in Group and Global Governance, Compliance and Networking; M&A; Corporate Restructuring; International Joint Ventures, Alliances, Strategic OEM Relationships; Global Agreements; Complex Negotiation.
A Consultant across various areas, including food and beverage, distribution, energy projects, media and education. Formerly a leading corporate lawyer who, having spent 20 years in the law, transitioned into successful commercial consulting across a range of international sectors. He currently consults in various roles, including as lead in strategy & transformation for a high growth tech business which specializes in communication, collaboration and social media platforms, in the international education sector, in the energy sector (particularly around waste to energy conversion) and also the drinks distribution sector, the latter particularly for Africa, Asia and the UK/EU.
When he was a practicing lawyer, he worked for 3 Fortune 500 companies, acting as an international General Counsel since 2005. His legal team won the Global Legal Team of the Year, Legal Week awards. His legal expertise covers dealmaking, JVs, commercial contracts, risk management, ethics and compliance
His roles have covered UK, Europe, India, China, MidEast, Africa and Australia, and he has worked in the UK and overseas. Aside from his consulting, he also currently sits on the Advisory Board of the UCL Centre for Ethics, and previously sat on the Board of a leading University and FE College in the UK. He also currently sits on the Editorial Board of Managing Partner.
Gregory L. Wilkinson, Esq. In-House Counsel Act 1 Group, Inc.
Greg Wilkinson serves as the In-House Counsel to the ACT 1 Group, Inc., which is the largest minority/woman-owned provider of contingent labor in North America. He is also a licensed Solicitor in the United Kingdom and handles the bulk of the ACT 1 Group’s legal needs in the U.K. and abroad.
Gregory is responsible for managing a large amount of complex transactional work. In this role, he reviews proposed service contacts between the ACT 1 Group and its customers to ensure that the ACT 1 Group obtains the most favorable terms possible while not stifling the flow of business. He is often required to negotiate directly with senior executives at Fortune 1000 companies and their attorneys. A single contract could result in tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars per year in sales.
Gregory’s experience with intellectual property (“IP”) law also supports the efforts of the organization as a major source of income comes from customers’ use of the ACT 1 Group’s proprietary software. Therefore, significant time is spent handling software licensing agreements and underlying rights.
As In-House Counsel, Gregory also oversees the litigation of a number of larger ACT 1 Group bankruptcy creditor claims. In this role, Gregory is required to manage the creditor claim from the initial filing through the final judgment. During this process, he often maintains contact with the debtor, other creditors, and their attorneys to work toward the largest possible payment of the claim.
Gregory has dealt with several of the ACT 1 Group’s corporate governance issues, with significant involvement in the creation of new start-up ventures (both foreign and domestic). This includes the creation of the corporate entity, start-up operations, and follow-up on issues. Further, he advises on ownership agreements and corporate structuring.
William Belt Team Leader of the Discovery Solutions Practice team LeClairRyan
Mr. Belt is the Team Leader of the Discovery Solutions Practice team at LeClairRyan. His team provides technology and legal advice to help clients comply with court rules governing electronic discovery in small, medium and large cases that involve electronic discovery. Mr. Belt has worked on large electronic discovery projects in numerous mass tort and complex commercial cases including the Exxon Valdez, MTBE, EMF, Latex Gloves, and Medical Insurance Hospital Discount litigation, as well as intellectual property and employment cases. He has also helped clients respond to FTC, SEC and Department of Justice investigations.
Mr. Belt provides guidance to clients preparing electronic and document retention policies as well as litigation hold policies. He has developed policies and practices that comply with document retention rules and regulations, privacy and security laws, and the 2006 Supreme Court rules governing electronic discovery. Prior to joining the Discovery Solutions Group, he worked with a team of attorneys as national coordinating trial counsel in EMF litigation, latex medical glove litigation, and MTBE litigation. He was recognized by the National Law Journal, the flagship publication of the Litigation Services Network, as defense counsel for one of the "Top 10 Defense Wins for 2002", and was recognized by the American Bar Association for his work on the Exxon Valdez litigation.
Legal Experience
2005 – 2008: Founded electronic discovery practice – created team of technical specialists to run hardware and software applications for compliant, effective, and cost efficient electronic discovery practice
1998 – 2005: Member of Mass Tort Team – Served as National Coordinating Counsel with team of lawyers on Latex, MTBE
1989 – 1998: Litigation Attorney – Mass Tort, Commercial, Products Liability, FELA, and Insurance Defense
Memberships and Affiliations
American Bar Association
Virginia Bar Association
Defense Research Institute: Technology and Electronic Discovery Committees
Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys
Distinctions
Recognized by the American Bar Association for work on issues related to the Exxon Valdez litigation
Recognized by the National Law Journal, the flagship publication of the Litigation Services Network, as defense counsel for one of the "Top 10 Defense Wins for 2002"
James P. Duffy Managing Partner Berg and Duffy LLP
Mr. Duffy is the current managing partner of the Firm, its Senior Partner, and the partner in charge of the Firm's Monaco Office that he founded in 1986. He primarily focuses on international corporate and financial transactions. He is also very active in bar association matters, currently serving as Chair of the International Law and Practice Section of the New York State Bar Association. Mr. Duffy is a frequent author and lecturer on international legal topics.
He has been a member of the New York Bar since 1968. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from Fordham University School of Law, New York City. He is also admitted to a number of Federal Courts, including the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Duffy’s early legal experience included an appointment by US Senator Jacob K. Javits, who was then the Senior Senator for New York, as Counsel and Staff Director to the Republican members of the United States Senate Committee on Small Business, Washington, DC, and service as an associate at the Wall Street law firm of Cravath Swaine & Moore in New York City. Mr. Duffy is a founding member and a past Chair of the International Section of the New York State Bar Association and a permanent member of the Section’s Executive Committee. Mr. Duffy was a founding member of Berg and Duffy, a small multi-office law firm that specialized in international business, banking, and financial transactions. He is currently engaged in private practice in New York specializing in those same areas. Mr. Duffy is active in New York State Bar Association activities and is a frequent speaker on international legal topics. He is based in New York, but, during his legal career, he has founded a number of foreign branch offices for his law firm and has lived for periods of time in Europe and Latin America in connection with the management of those offices.
Daniel H. Vaswani is Chief Counsel at Kagu9, Inc. Kagu9 provides export, import, and international distribution services to American manufacturers and produces raw goods. As Kagu9’s lead counsel, Daniel is responsible for fulfilling Kagu9’s broad legal needs. He primarily deals with commercial transactions, including buy/sell, intellectual property licensing, and services agreements. As a company that focuses on building relationships between American companies and international buyers, Daniel understands the laws and customs of Kagu9’s buyer countries as they relate to commercial transactions and intellectual property. Daniel is responsible for Kagu9’s domestic and international privacy initiatives, copyrights and trademarks, and employment agreements. Daniel also ensures that Kagu9 is in compliance with all domestic and international regulatory provisions.
Before joining Kagu9, Daniel served as Associate Counsel at Ungerlaw P.C., D.B.A. eMinutes.com. eMinutes exclusively provides corporate governance, entity formation, maintenance, restructuring, and dissolution services. While at eMinutes, Daniel was primarily responsible for providing advice and counsel to clients seeking to form or dissolve entities. At eMinutes, Daniel formed upwards of 40 corporations and limited liability companies and assisted in the dissolution and winding-down of at least 20 entities.
Daniel obtained his J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. While at Loyola, Daniel defended indigent youths in criminal proceedings as a Certified Law Student for the Center for Juvenile Law and Policy. Daniel also served as the President of the South Asian Law Student Association from 2008-2010, and served as the Law Student Liaison between the South Asian Bar Association of Southern California and law schools in the greater Los Angeles area.
Daniel obtained his B.A. in both Political Science and History with highest departmental and college honors from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
About GOAL
Set your 'GOAL' with KPO Consultants (KPOC)
KPO Consultants (KPOC) is pleased to announce the launch of a unique LPO association, Global Outsourcing Association of Lawyers (GOAL), to provide global lawyers a most influential knowledge sourcing and networking platform in the field of legal outsourcing. Since the inception of this industry, KPOC- the pioneer in the business of LPO consulting, education and conference- always dared to think beyond to come up with new ideas to educate lawyers and promote legal outsourcing across the world.
After careful deliberation through numerous surveys in U.S. and U.K. legal market and several meetings with top honchos, KPOC agreed that the time has ripen to create a new association that would strengthen network, adequately support dynamic LPO knowledge initiatives that match service standards, provide a unique approach to global lawyers community and showcase the new opportunities and current changes in the worldwide legal market by demonstrating the best practices in legal outsourcing. Thus, the Global Outsourcing Association of Lawyers (GOAL) is born. The new association will have the capacity to develop collaborative, high-value events and conferences, enhancing the development and effectiveness of the LPO network and ensuring its initiative to work toward the benefits of its members. The association will also provide comprehensive LPO knowledge, advisory, networking and visibility to the buyer members looking to outsource legal work.
We are confident that the GOAL is well on its way to increase development impact in the region and beyond. Please look forward to more dynamic initiatives from KPOC commensurate with the demands of a truly diverse and vibrant LPO industry.
Legal Outsourcing Buyers – Law Firm Partners and Counsels: Click here to become a GOAL member
Service Providers – LPOs, Law Firms, Investors, Vendors and Others: Click here to see the subscription plans and become a GOAL member
Professionals including Academicians and Students: Click here to see the subscription plans and become a GOAL member
Why GOAL?
Understanding the objective of GOAL
Global Outsourcing Association of Lawyers (GOAL), established by KPO Consultants (KPOC) is dedicated to the advancement of the ideology and strategies of worldwide legal+outsourcing fraternity in today’s fast accelerating world. GOAL is set up to promote the welfare, interests, education, and professional development of all attorneys involved in today’s legal industry specific to the legal outsourcing. Our members can be: general counsels/IP counsels, attorneys practicing in small to large law firms, members of the judiciary, global law/IP/outsourcing associations, federal agencies, LPO vendors, BPO/KPO/IT companies, other service providers like training and placement companies, investors, government representatives, LPO employees and consultants. We aim to build a community of global lawyers and outsourcing experts for the exchange of ideas, guidance, training, best practices, and offers.
The Association is not a lobbying or special interest organization. It works in keeping with the said interests and ensures that the GOAL reflects and meets the needs of its members. GOAL works like a catalyst for communication among the Buyers, the Service Providers and other stakeholders in the legal outsourcing arena.
Learning Explore best practices and new ideas throughout the year by attending the LPO webinars and conferences.
Advocacy Opportunity to improve and change the ideology and traditional work culture of attorneys through legal outsourcing models.
Networking Connect with a vast network of legal outsourcing Buyers (general counsels/IP counsels/ law firm partners/others) and Service Providers extending across the world.
Leadership Governance positions within the association help shaping the LPO industry and make an impact on the growth of the legal industry worldwide.
Join Speakers Board
Speakers Board = Your Expertise + Our Events
Speaker experts at Global Outsourcing Association of Lawyers (GOAL) are chosen based on their credentials, qualifications and the extensive experience they have in the legal industry. Every speaker has a thorough understanding of the various nuances in the field of law and legal process outsourcing. These experts are leaders in their respective fields and can shed light on almost every aspect of the legal industry and resolve the queries of GOAL’s member.
At GOAL we honor you, believe in you and invite you to play full out in the call to help us shaping the future of LPO industry. We are here to empower LPO industry, deliver value, make a difference in current legal industry and make a one click knowledge center for global legal outsourcing world. By focusing on supporting you getting your voice heard, you’ll not only play a part in transforming LPO industry, but would help global lawyers gain knowledge of legal industry and its future.
Global Outsourcing Association of Lawyers (GOAL) is pioneering a new frontier and leading the way of global lawyers to take the driver’s seat in creating what’s to come in near future of global legal market. We are clear that your association with GOAL would be a collaborative, co-creative experience that is being defined moment by moment by its members. We are committed to you being a part of our evolution.
Only GOAL members can join the Speakers Board.
Legal Outsourcing Buyers – Law Firm Partners and Counsels: Click here to become a GOAL member
Service Providers – LPOs, Law Firms, Investors, Academicians, Vendors and Others: Registration by invitation only. For speakership opportunities, please send an email at
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G3
At GOAL, we understand your goals to network and form strategic alliances with lawyers (including alternative service providers) worldwide. The alliances are important to exchange cross-border legal work and build up strengths. ‘G3’ - GOAL’s Global Partnership Group is an important step to strengthen the relationship between general counsels/law firms/LPO service providers and all the other lawyers want to join the LPO industry.
Who should join G3 - GOAL's Global Partnership Group?
Small/Medium sized Law Firms (Buyers)
General Counsels
U.S. Solo Attorneys
Offshore LPOs
Legal Software Vendors
Non-English Speaking Law Firms
Law Firms (Emerging LPOs)
BPOs/KPOs
Onshore Consultants
Onshore LPOs
Why G3 – GOAL’s Global Partnership Group?
Join world’s first unique networking group for LPO services buyers and providers
Get recognized as G3 Member
Form global business alliances
Establish consulting cum partnership models
Set up captive or third party strategic alliances
Set multi-shore services offices
Partner with buyers of legal services
Expand footprints in English and Non-English speaking markets
Create other win-win business models
Members: Global Law Firms, Counsels, LPOs, Emerging LPOs, BPOs/KPOs and others
Thank you for reading about Global Outsourcing Association of Lawyers (GOAL).
With the famous quote of Publilius Syrus: “DO NOT TURN BACK WHEN YOU ARE JUST AT THE GOAL”, I can commit that you don’t have to worry about your decision of legal outsourcing if you are a member of GOAL. GOAL is set up not only for networking but has a major intention to educate members to foster business opportunities.
GOAL focuses to bring together legal industry leaders such as law firm partners, general counsels, LPO service providers and other potential stakeholders in the LPO industry to share practical experiences in the growing phase of this industry. It will focus on how to implement the human and social capital for the benefit of the industry at large.
In the capacity of Founder Director at GOAL, I hope to foster an informed dialogue on these and other important topics, through webinars, web conferences, networking sessions, meeting programs, workshops, seminars and worldwide LPO events/conferences. Working with our Mentor Board, Key Partners and other Members, GOAL will aim to remain at the forefront of the debate on the legal outsourcing. Another of our key objectives has been, and will continue to be, to increase awareness of advantages and issues relating to the legal outsourcing. Thus, KPOC announced a unique LPO association, Global Outsourcing Association of Lawyers (GOAL) which provides buyers and vendors a unique platform to know each other and form business alliances.
I look forward working towards this GOAL, and helping you ALL.
Pankaj Parnami Founder Director, GOAL
GOAL Committees
GOAL Committees:
It is our goal to provide additional services and benefits to our members through these committees. We believe that as this association is improved and expanded, we will be able to provide the services of these committees at easily accessible format.
These Committees are being established globally to acknowledge LPO industry, educate attorneys and other LPO stakeholders and to prepare reports on carefully selected areas of LPO industry. Below are the proposed GOAL’s Committees for year 2012:
G3 - Global Alliances
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Committee
Global Counsel Training and Development
Academics and Research
IP Offshore Services
Document Review Services
Cloud Computing Services
Electronic Discovery Services
Ethical Practices
IP Automation Services
Interested in Joining GOAL’s Committee?
Please send an email at
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Membership
Membership in GOAL is primarily for Buyers of legal outsourcing services. Service Providers may be invited to participate based on the fit of their services, their interest in sharing knowledge, and their ability to expand the network. For other professionals (e.g., Employees, Academicians, or others), membership will be considered based on their ability to contribute to the value of the network.
Generally, members will receive a response within 48-72 hours; we do not respond unfavorably. If you do not receive a response, you are welcome to re-apply in 2-4 weeks.
Service Providers – LPOs, Law Firms, Investors, Vendors and Others:
GOAL’s service providers’ membership section aims to create initiatives to grow the legal outsourcing industry and enable companies active within this market to deal with specific issues, tap new opportunities, launch fresh and innovative services, explore unexplored geographies and embrace best practices that enable them to build global competitiveness. This membership section is targeted towards all the service providers to LPO industry. Providers who position themselves as LPO service providers, consultants, IT and software companies, BPO/KPO/call centers etc. are welcomed to join GOAL as a service provider member.
LPO Service Provider Member Benefits (Limited Period Offer)
Benefits
Silver (Free - Limited period offer)
Gold (US$ 199 per month/US$ 299 quarterly)
Platinum (US$ 499 per month)
Affiliate Member
Access to Blogs/White Papers/Articles/LPO Updates etc.
25% Discount on Buying GOAL's Webcasts and Podcasts
Monthly Unlimited Web Conference Participation - One Delegate (Min $199 value)
Publicize Your White Papers/ Blogs at GOAL website
LPO Service Provider Listing at GOAL website ($199 value)
Micro-website at GOAL website ($199 value)
Branding as Knowledge Partner ($999 value)
One Speaking Opportunity at GOAL Webinar/s (quarterly)
Discounted Price for One-on-One Web Meetings with Buyers
Discounted Price for Participation in Free Pilot Project Model
Discounted Price for Physical Conference Delegate Pass
Discounted Price for Sponsorship Opportunities
Discounted Price for India LPO Office Tour Participation
Discounted Price for Access to Delegate List
Discounted Price for GOAL Committees and Chapters Sponsorship
(Free)
Limited Period
- Current exchange rate would apply wherever applicable. - Pricing is fixed for limited period only. Pricing can change anytime without notice. - Pricing is inclusive of all applicable taxes. - You can unsubscribe from membership model anytime at your ease.
Buyers
GOAL - Buyer Membership:
GOAL Buyer membership is open to counsels, law firm partners, solo attorneys and other buyers who currently outsource their legal work or are considering one or more destinations to outsource their legal work. This membership provides organization/individual – a wide access to the association’s research, LPO education through series of webinars and LPO conferences (web/physical), LPO advisory, one-on-one meeting with LPO service providers, and several other networking programs – all designed to help improving the ideology and methods in the field of legal outsourcing.
LPO Buyer Member Benefits (Free Registration | Limited Period Offer)
Benefits
Free registration at GOAL's LPO conferences (physical/web)
Free registration at GOAL’s webinars
Opportunity to issue free pilot projects to selected LPO service providers
One-on-One (physical/web) meeting with service providers
Access to knowledge center/research papers
Access to regular LPO news and updates
Brand visibility as GOAL member
LPO advisory
25% Discount on Buying GOAL's Webcasts and Podcasts
Brand visibility as speaker or knowledge partner at webinars/conferences
Opportunity to host sessions at series of webinars and web conferences
Opportunity to lead GOAL's special committees and global chapters
Opportunity to write/share case studies
It is our goal to provide additional services and benefits to our clients/members through this association. We believe that as this association is improved and expanded we will be able to provide these additional services and benefits in an affordable and easily accessible format. Some of the additional services now being developed are:
GOAL chapters and committees
Continuing Education Courses. A listing of CLE courses available, including location, area of course coverage, price, and CLE credits
Discussion page - for on-line meetings, networking and member discussions
Expanded articles listing from publications by our members
Discussion groups and areas for discussion on issues of interest to our members
Publication of annual conferences, white papers and videos
Access to online/offline surveys on legal outsourcing/offshoring
LPO training and courses for academics and lawyers
Opportunity to post jobs on GOAL website
Opportunity to have separate online profile for branding and networking purposes
In order to ensure a free-flowing exchange of information among all of its members, GOAL maintains a strict privacy and terms of use agreement.
Events
GOAL events are diligently planned, prestigious events aimed by organizers and managers, KPO Consultants, to set a benchmark in the global legal sector. The events’ novel approach, previously successfully used in India, UK and US markets, squelches insecurities about venturing into greener pastures and paves the way to hassle-free outsourcing in the legal world. It offers many other benefits to one and all.
In the wake of increasing popularity of legal process outsourcing, businesses are confounded on whether or not they should ride the wave. It becomes imperative to seek continuous education on the advantages of legal process outsourcing. GOAL Webinar Series offers promising web events which stand apart from similar events held so far. The webinars are eye-openers of sorts for people working in the global legal industry. Webinars also articulate the need for legal process outsourcing and talk about overcoming concerns that impede future growth.
The webinar schedule is charted in accordance with the needs of members to learn and network with their peers, vendors and other interested parties. Our goals are to help buyers and vendors focus on their respective core areas of expertise and create meaningful alliances amongst themselves. GOAL webinars provide secure and meaningful channels for education, networking and building vendor-buyer relationships.
Please note that currently our webinars don’t make you eligible for CLE (continuing legal education) credits. However, we soon aim to become an accredited CLE provider to offer credits to the participants.
Speakers
The speakers at GOAL webinars are chosen based on their credentials, qualifications and the extensive experience they have in the legal industry. Every speaker has a thorough understanding of the various nuances in the field of law and legal process outsourcing and plays a crucial role in determining the success of the conference. These speakers are leaders in their respective fields and can shed light on almost every aspect of the legal industry and resolve the various questions participants may come up with during the course of the conference.
Global Legal Outsourcing Buyers Panel Discussion, Jan 27, 2012
As a part of our commitment to provide a truly diverse platform for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) education and networking, we bring our next Global LPO Web Conference, Jan 2012 to discuss the live experiences of LPO buyers on legal outsourcing/offshoring.
At this web conference you will have the opportunity to learn from the experiences of LPO buyers (counsels/law firms partners), who will share their personal experiences of outsourcing legal work, ideas regarding the current changes taking place in the legal industry, pros and cons of outsourcing, key factors to consider before making a decision to outsource etc. Service Providers will get a unique opportunity to collectively address issues raised by intending buyers of legal outsourcing services.
Global Intellectual Property (IP) Offshoring Panel Discussion, Feb 15, 2012
Building on the success of series of Global LPO Conferences and Webinars, we are delighted to announce our next web conference “Global Intellectual Property (IP) Offshoring Panel Discussion – Trends and Challenges in IP Offshoring” – 15 Feb 2012 l On Web l Designed for IP counsels/general counsels/law firm partners, patents and IP support service providers, this strategic programme offers practical insights into how the world's leading companies are tackling current legal and commercial IP outsourcing trends and challenges.
As law firms look to expand into emerging markets, the IP function must support the wider business whilst finding efficiencies and protecting against infringement. As an IP counsel/law firm partner, how can you lead your organization growth in new markets? What operational framework must you have in place to implement a successful IP services outsourcing strategy?
Back by popular demand, and with a completely updated 2012 agenda and speaker faculty, the panel discussion on the web will provide you a practical analysis of notable IP developments and best practices for IP development, protection and enforcement while outsourcing/offshoring. The panel discussion is an exclusive, invitation only event which would provide heads of IP/counsels/firm partners with strategies to increase the value of the company’s IP portfolio through innovation and enhanced outsourcing techniques. This meeting will also give IP service providers an opportunity to understand what needs to be done for better task execution, to adopt and develop new business strategies and share space with LPO buyers and many more.
To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often. --Sir Winston Churchill
After the rousing success of Global LPO Conferences and LPO Webinars educating attorneys in India, US, the UK and rest of the world, KPOC is proud to announce the Global LPO Web Conference, Mar 07, 2012 - “2012 – Is this where Legal Outsourcing ends?”. We expect a packed web conference room of General Counsels, Senior Law Firm Partners, LPO Executives, Government Representatives and many other Top Industry Veterans comprising some of the most prominent experts in the Legal Industry.
In this vital year for the industry, KPOC’s LPO Web Conference, will present stakeholders with a forum for discussion and will address pressing questions relating to the setting-up and management of LPO initiatives. The Global LPO Web Conference 2012, will focus on the prospects, issues, competition—and the necessary changes aimed toward perfection in the legal business paradigm.
This web conference enables you to do all the things you'd do participating in the physical event without ever leaving the convenience of your office--no travel, attend presentations and panel discussions, participate in Q&A sessions, engage with colleagues and vendors with live public or private chat, collect information and get the latest news from the ever-evolving arena of the legal industry.
Litigation is a multi-billion dollar-a-year business. The players are many and the stakes are high. The marketplace is cluttered with events touting the latest and greatest strategies, technologies and solutions for litigation management.
That all stops on March 21, 2012. Why?
KPOC - the go-to source for General Counsel, Heads of Litigation, Premier Trial Attorneys and Technology Leaders, LPOs, - has created the definitive gathering place for this multi-dimensional group of thought leaders. We are proud to introduce you to our newest web conference "Litigation Services and Role of Legal Process Outsourcing Industry".
This is the place to be for the most forward thinking from today's experts. Multiple tracks ranging from governance to technology, combined with keynote sessions will bring together the need-to-know information to successfully and effectively navigate litigation today. The Global Litigation Web Conference, March 21, 2012 as organized and initiated by KPO Consultants (KPOC), primarily will tackle the issues pertaining to Litigation Services and the significant role played by LPO industry. This conference would focus on all litigation related areas such as research, drafting, document review, E-discovery, brand building and many other services.
Special Benefits
Special Benefits for GOAL Buyer Members
Our experience allows us to dig deeply into your business objectives and infuse them into every aspect of our goal. Over the years, we’ve developed methods that have worked wonders for LPO inquirers. Those include: one-on-one meetings, small-group meetings, LPO office visits, agendas with speakers chosen for the geographic region’s most pressing needs, webinars, web conferences, and prescheduled pilot projects that are available to buyers who want to see how a particular vendor would handle their typical caseload. We now also provide a resource center and database that help you stay ahead of the ever-changing issues and aware of the best vendors in India and the world. We take the networking, learning, and deal-making burden from you so you can concentrate on the larger picture.
That is why the world's largest legal corporations, novel law firms, and boutique or one-person practices and legal outsourcing companies have turned to KPOC year after year.
>> Free Pilot Project/s
The key to your success is choosing the right outsourcing model for you and that requires understanding the complex issues of the legal outsourcing world as it enters the second decade of the 21st century. We partner with our GOAL members as one integrated team to help them realize their vision, capitalize on new growth opportunities, and close the value gap to achieve their full potential. What sets us apart is our history--we've been here nearly since the LPO industry's very inception in 2001.
Collating and indexing materials for online data rooms
Uploading documents onto online data rooms
Proof reading
Carrying out due diligence exercises
Preparing checklist of conditions precedent
Summarising documents for inclusion in a prospectus
Cross referencing and definitions check
Drafting verification notes
Carrying out research
Preparing corporate packs
Preparing daily updates on legal developments
Product market research
Reviewing agreements for specific provisions
GOAL offers the participating buyer members an opportunity to examine the work capabilities of selected LPO vendor members. By issuing free pilot project/s, buyers have the opportunity to not only explore multiple vendors at once, but also to cross-examine their work methodology and project outcome. This helps them save time, resources, and money, which eventually leads to a well-informed business decision. Should you be interested in participating in this initiative, send your request at
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. We would be pleased to discuss.
>> One-On-One Web Meeting/s
Our "One-on-One Web Meeting" concept is a unique time-saving exercise that aims to provide prescheduled business meetings between qualified buyers and vendors. The meetings last 30 minutes and give each buyer an opportunity to establish critical contact with potential LPO service providers. This invite will be extended only to the top most executives of law departments and law firms, capable of off-shoring, and to vendors with cutting edge infrastructure to meet buyer demands.
The vendors will be able to invest quality time in exclusive business dialogues with the most significant executives in the industry. Hours invested during these dialogues could optimally enhance the sales process for the vendor company with benefits lasting up to 6-9 months. The organizers would coordinate the entire process of organizing One-on-One Web Meetings for you. The meeting itinerary will be provided to both the parties one week prior to the prescribed date, allowing them to fully research and prepare for these One-on-One Meetings. Should you be interested in participating in this initiative, send your request at
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>> India LPO Office Tour/s
A number of legal firms in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia are considering the concept of legal process outsourcing to improve productivity levels and deliver better results while keeping profits high. However, the lack of trust on LPO service providers prevents them from moving to the next step. GOAL’s India LPO Office Tour will not just open their eyes, but will also provide the right platform for them to see LPO offices to build trust and take their businesses to new, previously unheard-of heights. The key benefits for buyers include:
Interacting with the experts in the field of legal outsourcing by visiting their offices in India
Gaining better insight into every aspect of legal process outsourcing, including ethics, quality, agreements, training, manpower and overall cost
Learning from experts who have been in this industry for years and profited from the experience
Personally interacting with vendors who are well established to render the best services to the world
Understanding the best business practices that have helped companies move from strength to strength without impacting their profit margins
Understanding the work culture in countries like India
Having the possibility of choosing the right vendor right then and there during the course of the visit
Understanding and implementing the multivendor strategy to accelerate the business
“GOAL’s Webinar was very informative and the speakers were good.” - Mike Clark, Business Manager, Baker & McKenzie
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