Project Management in All Its Forms: managing projects within Legal Operations

Project Management in All Its Forms: managing projects within Legal Operations

PM in Legal Operations (Basel event)

 

Project Management in All Its Forms: managing projects within Legal Operations

PMI Basel Event team has launched a new series of keynote talks exploring the diverse ways project management is practiced across industries and functions. Each session features speakers from various fields sharing their unique approaches and insights.

This session's spotlight:

From driving efficiency and innovation to enhancing collaboration and data-driven decision-making, Legal departments in every industry are increasingly turning to project management techniques to realize strategic goals. Surya Kottakota will share practical insights and real-world lessons from managing complex operations projects for Legal teams. He will demonstrate how core project management principles can be effectively applied and tailored within Legal functions. He will as well show how Legal teams can move beyond traditional roles to become key strategic enablers, contributing to significant business value.

Take the chance to discover how project management powers success in specialized domains like Legal, and walk away with lessons applicable to your own industry or role!

Whether you're part of a business function or a dedicated project manager, this is a great opportunity to:

  • Elevate your skills: Gain transferable knowledge that can benefit your current role or even help you if you're considering a career transition as a Project Manager.
  • Strengthen your adaptability: Get best prepared to manage projects for different stakeholders
  • Discover new perspectives: See how project management principles are applied in contexts beyond your own, sparking innovative ideas for your projects.
  • Learn from diverse experiences: Benefit from real-world examples and best practices from various sectors.

Agenda:

17:30: Check-In Opening

18:00: PMI Introduction

18:10: Key Note presentation

19:30: Networking & Drinks

21:00: Event End

 

Location

Arcadia Bildungscampus

Weisse Gasse 6

4001 Basel

 

Pricing

Non PMI-Switzerland member : 55.00 CHF

PMI-Switzerland member : 35.00 CHF

An early bird discount of 5.00 CHF is proposed until 24-08-2025 end of day.

 

Our speaker(s)

Surya Kottakota

Surya Kottakota  

With over 15 years of experience at the intersection of legal processes, technology and operations, Surya Kottakota MBA, PMP, brings a unique perspective to project management in Legal departments. An engineer by training and an MBA in Operations and Finance, Surya has spent the last decade transforming Legal processes in a large multinational organization.

As a passionate advocate for Legal innovation, Surya has led the implementation of cutting-edge Legal technology solutions, including AI-driven tools, to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency of Legal teams.

After 10 years as a Project and Process Manager at Syngenta, he recently joined ABB as a Project Manager within their Legal Operations team.

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Cancelation Policy

100% refund is possible for a ticket if canceled the latest 7 days before the event.

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Event Information

Event Date 18-09-2025 18:00
Event End Date 18-09-2025 21:00
Available Place 14
Individual Price 35.00 - 55.00 CHF
Event language English
No. of Business Acumen PDUs 0.5
No. of Ways of Working PDUs 0.5
No. of Power skills PDUs 0.5
Location Arcadia Bildungscampus (Basel)

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