Eduardo Rastelli: Reimagining legal ops with AI, data, and people strategy

In this episode of The Legal Leaders Podcast, host David Lancelot talks with Eduardo (Ed) Rastelli, Chief of Staff & Global Head of Legal Operations at IHG Hotels & Resorts, about how modern legal operations is evolving into a true business accelerator — integrating AI, data, people, and technology to transform how global legal teams operate.They discuss:How IHG’s connected BRR model (Business Reputation & Responsibility) unifies legal, risk, compliance, audit, and insuranceWhy the role of legal operations has shifted from spend management to strategic enablementHow AI, analytics, and people-centered design are shaping the next generation of in-house legal teamsTune in for an unfiltered conversation on integrated legal operations, AI-driven transformation, and what it takes to build a strategic, data-powered legal function.Links:Connect with Eduardo Rastelli on LinkedInFollow the Legal Leader Community on ⁠LinkedIn⁠Join the Legal Leader ⁠Community⁠