Henley D.

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Transforming Legal Operations with Innovative Leadership

With over 20 years of deep-rooted experience, Henley Darby stands out as a legal operations visionary, driving technological transformation and operational excellence. Esteemed for spearheading cross-functional initiatives, Henley adeptly bridges legal technology and operations, fostering collaboration and innovation across law firms and corporate entities. A natural leader, Henley excels in building authentic relationships and consensus among diverse stakeholders, from attorneys to executives, …

Henley D.

Experience

  • GEICO

    GEICO

    Legal Operations Consultant

    Sep 2025 - Present

    GEICO, part of Berkshire Hathaway, provides auto insurance across the U.S. and other insurance types, focusing on customer service and cost savings.

    • Led comprehensive process assessment and mapping to standardize workflows and implement scalable operational improvements.
    • Served as program lead for enterprise-wide CLM implementation, managing business case development and solution design.
    • Partnered with senior leaders to establish ROI frameworks and track performance against operational outcomes.
  • Spaulding Ridge

    Spaulding Ridge

    Director, DocuSign Agreement Cloud Practice

    Jul 2021 - Present

    Spaulding Ridge accelerates business transformation using digital innovation and enterprise software.

  • Spaulding Ridge

    Spaulding Ridge

    Director, Legal Operations Practice

    Jul 2021 - Jul 2025

    • Directed global implementation teams for contract lifecycle management solutions, ensuring customer success and value realization.
    • Developed and executed strategies for consistent success in high-growth environments, focusing on delivery excellence and process improvement.
    • Built client relationships and drove opportunities for expansion, managing account growth and contract negotiations.
    • Developed a team of AI specialists, leveraging Docusign AI products to deliver measurable operational value.
  • FTI Consulting

    FTI Consulting

    Senior Director, Project Management

    Jan 2020 - Jul 2021

    FTI Consulting is a global advisory firm providing consulting services across various industries.

    • Led internal initiatives to develop strategies and best practices for over 60 projects, ensuring efficient management and execution with a lean team.
    • Managed emerging data sources, including Slack and Jira, to drive workstreams and achieve operational objectives.
    • Recruited talent and managed performance, ensuring alignment with company goals and enhancing team effectiveness.
  • FTI Consulting

    FTI Consulting

    Senior Director, Technology Consulting

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

    • Managed comprehensive project management for multiple simultaneous eDiscovery projects, ensuring efficiency and success.
    • Increased efficiency by reducing non-billable hours while maintaining high service standards for large pharmaceutical clients.
    • Advised and built AI models to enhance document review speed and efficiency, meeting client value goals and budget alignment.
    • Led recruitment and performance management, evaluating candidates and providing feedback to improve team growth.
  • FTI Consulting

    FTI Consulting

    Director, Technology Consulting

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2018

    • Identified and emphasized areas of efficiency to enhance client engagement and adapt to service needs under budget constraints.
  • FTI Consulting

    FTI Consulting

    Senior Consultant

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

    • Led as a senior consultant on 12 complex antitrust matters for DOJ, FCC, and FTC, ensuring compliance and high-quality deliverables.
    • Managed large-scale multi-language translation teams, integrating technology-assisted review (TAR) to enhance productivity and efficiency.
  • Freeborn & Peters

    Freeborn & Peters

    Senior Litigation Technology Analyst

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2011

    Freeborn & Peters LLP is a part of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, focusing on legal services across various sectors.

    • Core contributor to building an in-house litigation support department, focusing on the entire EDRM spectrum.
    • Designed and documented best practices for all areas from data collection to trial exhibit preparation/presentation.

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