Melissa Khalil
@melissakhalil
Director of Legal Operations driving efficiency with legal tech and AI-enabled workflows.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a Director of Legal Operations with over 15 years' experience optimizing contract lifecycle, e-billing systems, and enterprise legal workflows. I lead cross-functional teams and implement legal tech to improve compliance, financial visibility, and operational efficiency.
I've directed global legal operations, supervised litigation support and managed procurement, NDAs, and CLM platforms like Ironclad, while instituting e-billing and analytics dashboards to track performance and turnaround.
I build and mentor distributed teams, introduce AI-driven workflow automation, and partner with Finance, HR, and IT to align legal, financial, and compliance requirements for measurable operational improvements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director, Legal Operations
Global Legal Solutions
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Directed global legal operations overseeing case administration, contract lifecycle management and e-billing, improved contract turnaround and financial visibility by instituting CLM and e-billing processes. Managed cross-border litigation support, subpoenas, and regulatory responses while implementing AI-enabled workflows to optimize efficiency.
Director
Law Company
Jan 2020 - Mar 2023 (3 years 2 months)
Built company web and back-office infrastructure, directed legal operations and case administration for multiple clients, and implemented CLM and e-billing systems to streamline invoicing and collections. Piloted legal tech and introduced AI-driven NDA workflows, reducing turnaround and improving contract quality controls.
Associate Attorney
AAA Michigan
Sep 2005 - Dec 2019 (14 years 3 months)
Managed a portfolio of over 200 active cases annually handling litigation from intake through trial and appeal, conducted discovery and trial preparation, and reduced outside counsel expenditures by 15% through strategic legal research and case management. Negotiated settlements and collaborated with business units on contract interpretation and policy compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ULUniversity of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Juris Doctor, Law
2002 - 2006
Juris Doctor (JD) program completed with focus on litigation, legal research, and in-house counsel practice.
MUMichigan State University
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts
1998 - 2002
Bachelor of Arts degree completed with foundational coursework supporting legal and analytical career functions.
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