From Paralegal to Legal Ops: A Career Journey in the Business of Law

Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association

Today, we are pleased to welcome Leana Lares for a moderated discussion on legal operations and her career journey from paralegal to legal ops. She will share practical insight into what legal operations are, how it supports legal teams, and the skills that can help legal professionals grow into new opportunities.
This moderated Q&A will introduce legal operations, what it is, why it matters, and how it supports the business of law. Through a personal journey from paralegal to legal ops, the session will highlight practical lessons on career growth, transferable skills, collaboration, process improvement, and adapting to change in the legal industry.

Session Agenda: July-CLE-Seminar-HALA.pdf

Learning Objectives:

1. Define legal operations and its role in supporting legal teams.
2. Identify key legal ops functions, including process, technology, project support, and collaboration.
3. Recognize transferable skills from paralegal and legal support roles.
4. Gain practical career insights from a paralegal-to-legal-ops journey.

CLE Hours = 1 Non-Substantive