Mike Russell has been building teams and designing systems to continuously improve legal operational efficiency and value for nearly 30 years. A frequently referenced author and speaker firmly entrenched at the intersection of law practice, technological innovation, and business process expertise in legal service delivery, he currently serves as head of global legal operations for Expedia Group. He previously established and led legal operations for the Ingersoll Rand (now known as Trane Technologies) Global Legal Department. His journey also includes advising the formation of visionary law company Clearspire, along with nearly 15 years as director, strategic legal technology for Liberty Mutual Insurance Enterprise Legal Services - transforming a corporate legal department of 1,800+ professionals across 70+ locations with $1B+ managed legal spend.