Big News in Legal Operations!

We’re thrilled to announce a strategic partnership between LegalOps.com and HIKE2—two organizations at the forefront of transforming how corporate legal departments and General Counsel teams operate.

Together, we’re combining LegalOps.com’s unmatched community, resources, and benchmarking insights with HIKE2’s expertise in modern service delivery, analytics, and emerging technologies. This collaboration is designed to help legal leaders:

• Make smarter, data-driven decisions
• Accelerate meaningful change across their organizations
• Create a lasting competitive advantage for the business

“Legal operations sits at the crossroads of risk, regulation, cost, and technology. To lead effectively, teams need a clear view of the impact of their past and future decisions. The ability to assess, analyze, and act thoughtfully has never been more important.”
— Connie Brenton, Co-Founder & CEO, LegalOps.com

This partnership comes at a critical time when legal teams are under pressure to:

• Operate more efficiently
• Manage costs and choose the right providers
• Govern effectively in an evolving digital and regulatory environment
• Build forward-looking operating models that balance innovation, investment, and enterprise goals

“Together with HIKE2, we will deliver the analytics and insights needed to empower smarter, more strategic decisions.”
— Jeffrey Franke, Co-Founder & CEO, LegalOps.com

“As digital and traditional workforces integrate and legal service models evolve, this partnership will help legal leaders design and govern for the future.”
— Michael Crawford, Managing Principal, HIKE2

Why this matters:

Legal operations has become the backbone of modern corporate legal departments, and the ability to leverage analytics, insights, and innovative technologies is what separates reactive organizations from those truly leading the way.

This collaboration means legal leaders can move confidently from “what’s working?” and “what’s not?” to actionable strategies that drive measurable business value.

Learn more about our organizations and how we’re shaping the future of legal ops:

• LegalOps.com – the premier community and resource hub for legal operations professionals.
• HIKE2 – a trusted technology and business advisory helping clients overcome barriers to innovation.
• Running Legal Like a Business 2025 – LegalOps.com’s premier conference bringing together 800+ leaders in strategy, operations, leadership, and innovation.