Innovative Excellence: A Guide to Visionary Leadership with Audrey Taranto

Join the first UpLevel View podcast of 2024, where UpLevel Ops CEO Stephanie Corey engages Audrey Taranto, the innovative General Counsel of Enstar Group. Audrey details Enstar's journey since 2019, showcasing the fusion of legal expertise and operational innovation that earned them ACC Value Champions accolades. The conversation explores groundbreaking initiatives, such as AI-powered contract review and a user-centric chatbot, highlighting strategic alignment and enterprise-wide collaboration. Audrey emphasizes the cross-functional impact and courage to pilot new technologies, making this episode a treasure trove of insights for legal executives and corporate leaders aspiring to transform their legal operations for enhanced value and efficiency. A must-listen for those seeking operational excellence in the legal landscape. Listen to the UpLevel View and improve your legal leadership vision today!

Who's The Guest?
Audrey Taranto is General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Enstar. Her career is marked by transformative contributions, and she has played a pivotal role in the consistent growth of businesses through her skills in team building, legal acumen, and strategic leadership.

Audrey is also known for her adeptness in navigating complexity, earning her the reputation of a pragmatic and trusted executive leader. The Enstar legal team was named a Value Champion by the Association of Corporate Counsel in 2023. She holds a JD from Temple University.

Highlights

• The importance of having a long-term vision for a sustainable, value-driving legal department
• How to prioritize initiatives that will have substantial impact and be resource-realistic
• Importance of cross-functional collaboration within organizations
• The challenges in implementing document management
• Exploring the potential of using generative AI to save lawyer time and enhance legal processes
• Alignment of generative AI with a strong legal ops strategy and its potential in improving the speed and efficiency of legal departments
• Upcoming projects, which include exploring generative AI, and addressing the rising cost of outside counsel

Episode Resources

• General Counsel Thought Leadership Hub at UpLevel Ops: https://uplevelops.com/gc_thoughtleadership/
• Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action, by Simon Sinek: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447
• https://linkforlegal.com/
• Connect with Stephanie Corey
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephcorey-ulo
• https://fr.linkedin.com/company/uplevel-ops
• https://uplevelops.com/
• https://linkforlegal.com/
• Thought Leadership Resources from UpLevel Ops: https://uplevelops.com/legalopsresources/
• Connect with Audrey Taranto
• https://www.enstargroup.com/leadership/audrey-taranto/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-taranto/