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Legal Suite Managing Director Vivien Krotkine Discusses the Value of an All-in-One Technology Solution PRESENTED BY
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n this exclusive interview with Today’s General Counsel, Legal Suite’s Managing Director Vivien Krotkine discusses how an all-in-one technology solution meets the multiple challenges general counsel face. Vivien Krotkine serves as General Manager of Legal Suite, a division of the Septeo group. He previously held the position of Chief of Staff to Septeo’s CEO, overseeing key strategic initiatives. Earlier in his career, he held roles in R&D at Saint-Gobain and in strategy consulting at McKinsey & Company. Krotkine is committed to accelerating the company’s transformation and enhancing the value it delivers to its clients. What inspired the development of GaLexy? Vivien Krotkine: Legal Suite was founded 25 years ago by attorneys, specifically for general counsel in corporate legal departments. The primary goal was to enhance the efficiency of corporate lawyers by assisting them with their daily tasks. Today, Legal Suite’s GaLexy is an enterprise-level legal technology suite powered by AI, offering tailored implementation and support. While technology has evolved, our mission remains the same—helping corporate lawyers work more efficiently. GaLexy is designed to adapt to the diverse needs of corporate legal departments. It is a standardized legal
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tech platform with modules covering various legal areas, including contract management, matter management, litigation, intake processes, and legal spend management—all accessible through a single interface. Clients benefit from a comprehensive suite that includes all core functionalities, research tools, and the latest updates. Additionally, the platform allows for custom applications tailored to each client’s specific needs. What do you see as the biggest challenges that legal professionals face when they’re addressing multiple areas of the law? Vivien Krotkine: One of the key challenges companies face is the varying levels of security, which increase the risk of data breaches. Legal Suite ensures robust data protection by securing backups, safeguarding passwords, continuously monitoring servers, and conducting SOC 2 Type II audits. Another major challenge arises when legal professionals rely on multiple software programs, causing legal operations to be scattered across different platforms. This fragmentation leads to inconsistent data, making reporting and strategic decision-making more difficult. By offering a single, integrated suite with one source of truth and a unified database, GaLexy eliminates issues related to data inaccuracy, inefficiency, and disjointed reporting. Cost is also a significant concern, as legal departments often operate within tight budgets. Using five or six different software solutions means multiplying expenses for licenses, training, and maintenance. In contrast, GaLexy provides a more cost-effective solution. Using more modules reduces the cost per module. BACK TO CONTENTS
