Henley Darby
Henley Darby
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, …
Experience
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
Director, DocuSign Agreement Cloud Practice
Jul 2021 - Present
Spaulding Ridge accelerates business transformation using digital innovation and enterprise software.
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
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
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
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
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
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.