Brenda Myrfield

About Brenda Myrfield

I have substantial experience in all aspects of litigation including utilization of legal software to manage case documents, witness preparation, case investigation, case evaluation, jury verdict research, social media investigation, as well as preparation of medical and deposition summaries. I also have extensive trial and arbitration experience including, but not limited to, technology set-up and courtroom presentation.

Experience

1. Legal Operations Manager

   Pentair

   Feb 2020 — Present

   Manage legal department\'s budgeting, forecasting and spend tracking processes• Partner with finance teams to plan legal spend through forecasting, managing accruals, and monitoring e-billing• Liaise with law firms and vendors, both domestic and international, for vendor set-up, billing guidance, and compliance screenings• Draft RFPs and assist in counsel selection• Manage invoice process, including audits for data accuracy and adherence of billing guidelines• Specialize in finalizing PowerPoint presentations and demonstratives • Experience with preparing Board materials within Diligent database for Board of Directors meetings• Support trademark renewals, initiatives and strategy • Experience supporting on various Sustainability projects• Co-lead Vendor Diversity Subcommittee on Legal\'s Inclusion and Diversity Group and lead on initiatives• Identify technology needs and develop legal technology roadmap• Identify and implement key AI initiatives on Legal team• Manage onboarding of key Legal and Sustainability tools, including CLM implementation • Assist in product regulatory matters

Education

• Winona State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

• Metropolitan State University

  Certificate

• Minnesota State University, Mankato

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

• Kroll Ontrack

  eDiscovery Certification