Ellen Kuplic
Chief Operating Officer | Legal Operations Strategist | Technology-Driven Leader
- Role
- Chief Operating Officer at Donohue Brown Smyth Llc
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Chief Operating Officer
Dec 2021 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
As Chief Operating Officer at Donohue Brown Smyth, a 40-attorney law firm, I lead firm-wide strategy and operations with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and growth. I oversee the firm’s legal technology and AI roadmap which includes evaluating and implementing tools such as CoCounsel, Copilot, Lexis Protege, and InPractice to drive efficiency and modernize workflows. I manage financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure operational sustainability, while also overseeing vendor relationships and strategic partnerships to align with firm objectives. Additionally, I direct our talent strategy, encompassing recruitment, development, and performance management. My work focuses on optimizing legal operations, strengthening the team, and leveraging technology to position the firm for long-term success.
Education
Roosevelt University
Lawyer’s Assistant Program; Certificate in Litigation, Legal Research
1991 — 1991
Augustana College
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Concentration in Business and Public Administration
1987 — 1991
Skills
- Strategy
- Business Development
- Leadership
- Business Analysis
- Program Management
- Strategic Planning
- Litigation Support
- Process Improvement
- Document Management
- Risk Management
- Project Management
- Business Process Improvement
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