Pratik Patel
About Pratik Patel
Pratik Patel is the Co-Founder and Head of Innovation at Elevate, with a background in legal spend analytics, legal technology, and business development in the legal industry.
Work at Elevate
Pratik Patel currently holds the position of Co-Founder and Head of Innovation at Elevate. He has been with the company since 2019, focusing on advancing legal operations through innovative products and strategies. In addition to his role as Head of Innovation, he also serves as Vice President of Legal Ops Innovation and Products, where he drives initiatives aimed at enhancing legal technology and optimizing legal processes.
Previous Experience
Before joining Elevate, Pratik Patel worked at RFx Legal as Vice President of Business Development and Services from 2011 to 2012. He also held various positions at Huron Legal, including Associate from 2005 to 2007 and Manager from 2007 to 2011. His early career included founding SABAsearch.com, where he served as Founder and Visionary from 2003 to 2005. Additionally, he gained experience as a Business Development Intern at AMS Production Group in 2003.
Education and Expertise
Pratik Patel studied at the Texas McCombs School of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Electrical Engineering. His educational background supports his expertise in legal spend analytics, legal technology selection, and complex legal technology implementations. He is recognized for advising on strategy and innovation within the legal industry, particularly in integrating technology to enhance legal operations.
Speaking Engagements and Contributions
Pratik Patel actively engages in speaking engagements where he shares insights on legal department operations and technology innovations. He has explored topics such as 'The House of Legal Ops' and the significance of legal shared services as a business strategy. His contributions also include discussions on outside counsel guidelines and litigation support optimizations, as well as writing about key learnings from his experiences in law company innovation.
Current Affiliations
In addition to his role at Elevate, Pratik Patel serves as a Fellow at the College of Law Practice Management, a position he has held since 2017. This role allows him to further contribute to the legal field by focusing on innovation and best practices in legal operations.