Mike Russell
About Mike Russell
Mike Russell is the Head of Global Legal Operations at Expedia Group with a diverse background in legal operations, technology, and production management.
Head of Global Legal Operations at Expedia Group
Mike Russell has been serving as the Head of Global Legal Operations at Expedia Group since 2020. Based in the Greater Seattle Area, his role involves overseeing global legal operations, ensuring operational excellence, and integrating legal technologies to streamline processes.
Lean Leader - Legal Operations at Trane Technologies
In 2020, Mike Russell worked at Trane Technologies as the Lean Leader for Legal Operations. During his four-month tenure in Charlotte, NC, he focused on directing global legal operational excellence, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency within the legal department.
Lean Leader - Legal Operations at Ingersoll Rand
From 2014 to 2020, Mike Russell was the Lean Leader for Legal Operations at Ingersoll Rand in Charlotte, NC. Over these six years, he directed global legal operational excellence, leading initiatives to enhance legal processes and performance.
Director, Enterprise Legal Services at Liberty Mutual Insurance
Mike Russell served as the Director of Enterprise Legal Services & Strategic Legal Technologist at Liberty Mutual Insurance from 2000 to 2014. Based in the Greater Boston Area, he oversaw 70 staff legal offices nationwide, focusing on strategic implementation of legal technology solutions.
Education and Certifications
Mike Russell studied Project Management Professional (PMP) and achieved a Master’s Certificate at The George Washington University School of Business. Additionally, he completed his Advanced Placement diploma at Shawnee Mission South.
Industry Engagement and Recognitions
Mike Russell has been actively involved with the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) and served as faculty for the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) LegalOps annual symposium and section steering committee. In 2011, he was recognized as a Law Department Champion through an ILTA Distinguished Peer Award. He also serves as a PNW Regional Leader and DEIB Council Member for the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC).