Video | Protiviti Legal Perspectives With Managing Director Steve Baron In this episode of the Protiviti Legal Perspectives podcast, host Chad Volkert, Global Solutions leader at Protiviti, welcomes Steve Baron, a managing director in Protiviti’s Legal Consulting practice, to discuss the evolving landscape of legal services and how Protiviti is helping organizations navigate today’s most complex legal challenges. With over 25 years of experience in the legal industry, Steve brings deep insights into how the practice of law is shifting and how Protiviti’s Legal Consulting team is positioned to meet the changing needs of clients.The conversation begins with Steve sharing his career journey, reflecting on how the legal industry has transformed over the past two decades. He highlights key trends that have reshaped how legal services are delivered, including the rise of alternative legal service providers (ALSPs), the growing importance of technology in legal processes and the increasing pressure on in-house legal teams to do more with fewer resources. Against this backdrop, Steve explains how Protiviti’s Legal Consulting practice has evolved to provide clients with innovative, cost-effective solutions that combine specialized legal expertise with operational efficiency. Topics Legal Litigation Artificial Intelligence Protiviti’s approach to legal consulting is centered on understanding each client’s unique needs and tailoring solutions to address their specific challenges. Steve discusses how Protiviti collaborates with both corporate legal departments and outside counsel to deliver a wide range of services, including litigation support, regulatory compliance, contract management and transaction-related legal services. By offering flexible resourcing models, Protiviti enables clients to scale their legal teams up or down as needed, providing the right mix of legal talent and technology to achieve optimal results.A key differentiator of Protiviti’s Legal Consulting practice is its focus on leveraging technology to drive efficiencies and enhance the delivery of legal services. Steve highlights how Protiviti uses advanced tools like artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analytics to streamline processes such as document review, contract analysis and legal research. This technology-driven approach not only reduces costs but also improves accuracy and enables clients to make more informed decisions.The episode also features a compelling client success story that illustrates the value of Protiviti’s customized approach. Steve shares how Protiviti partnered with a global pharmaceutical company during a complex divestiture, providing end-to-end support for data management and document review. By designing a tailored workflow and applying technology-enabled solutions, Protiviti helped the client efficiently review and organize thousands of documents, ultimately accelerating the due diligence process. What began as a single project has since evolved into a long-term partnership, with Protiviti continuing to support the client across various legal matters.Throughout the discussion, Steve emphasizes the importance of collaboration and adaptability in delivering high-quality legal services. He explains how Protiviti works closely with clients to cocreate solutions that align with their business objectives, offering a combination of legal knowledge, operational know-how and technology expertise. This client-centric approach has earned Protiviti a reputation for delivering innovative, practical solutions that help legal teams operate more effectively.The episode concludes with a forward-looking discussion on the future of legal services. Steve shares his perspective on how the legal industry will continue to evolve, with greater emphasis on technology adoption, process optimization and strategic partnerships between legal departments and service providers. He underscores Protiviti’s commitment to staying at the forefront of these changes by continually investing in new technologies, expanding its capabilities and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.Whether you’re a legal professional seeking to optimize your legal operations or a business leader looking to navigate complex legal challenges, this episode offers valuable insights into how Protiviti’s Legal Consulting practice is transforming the delivery of legal services. Tune in to hear how Protiviti combines deep legal expertise, cutting-edge technology and client-focused solutions to help organizations achieve their legal and business objectives.Want to learn more? Listen to our other episodes from the Protiviti Legal Perspectives podcast to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights shaping the legal industry. For more information about Protiviti’s services, visit our website.
